Do not buy an epiphone thunderbird pro 5

[stflbn]

I dont doubt that either. But i personally dont like ibanez. and it seems like everybody get their panties in a bundle when somebody does not like them.

i know they use good electronics. But i hate how they feel and also their looks aren't for me.

I've no problem with people not liking them. Everyone should play what they like.

 

[MNAirHead]

This isn't a bass problem.. it's picking the wrong vendor.

Don't expect a ton when buying only on price.

Timmy

 

[brenner182]

I have no problem going the used route. It's just finding one that catches my eye thats hard.

 

[stiles72]

If you have $600, keep saving just a little more and spring for a Gibson Studio Bird when one shows up on Ebay. Otherwise, buy an Epi Pro new from a local music store that wont sell you a roughed up return or 2nd.

 

[neuro512]

I had a similar experience with the Epiphone Thunderbird Pro 4. I went through THREE of them, 2 sunburst and one natural finish. All of them had horrible buzzing from ground issues. I bought them through Musician's Friend as well. Customer service was great and returns were relatively easy, but it was very disappointing. I am now holding out for a Gibson Thunderbird or RD Artist.

 

[TBird1958]

They're not common like Epiphones but nice budget Thunderbirds from Greco, Orville, Epiphone Elitist, Tokai, Ibanez and the aforementioned Gibson Studio are all better alternatives.

 

[worxforme]

I'd say buy used, I got my USA G&L 2500 for $700 used.

I rarely buy anything new except food and underwear.

 

[soultan]

I bought a Epiphone Thunderbird Pro V too last December.
I send it back to the shop.
Bad potis, bad laquer and bad electronics.
I couldn't get rid of the hum.

My conclusion: Don't buy this bass!!!

 

[brenner182]

The worst part is that they are so cool. It makes me a sad panda.

 

[Mastermold]

This isn't a bass problem.. it's picking the wrong vendor.

Don't expect a ton when buying only on price.

Timmy

+1

I've had hit and miss purchases from MF. It took three times to get a good Ric 4003 from them.

Try Sweetwater.com they are much better for several reasons. (1) You can see high resolution pics of the actual bass you buy in their guitar gallery before you buy, (2) they have real customer service staff that will actually pull that bass you're looking at, review it for you over the phone while you're talking to them, email you additional pictures of the bass while you're talking to them, (3) they send the bass to their own in-house luthier for a full inspection and set up before they ship to you, and (4) if after all that you're still not happy when you get it, they have a full money back return policy.

I've purchased several basses from them (from Robby, see below), and if you want to talk to my sales rep there here is his contact info, he'll take great care of you:

Robby Resnick
Sweetwater Sales Engineer
1800-222-4700 x1368
[email protected]

 

[darkstorm]

Epiphones mid to upper line ussually has great Qc in my experience. But so many reports about problems with the Tb Pro both here and several other places says thats not the case with the TB pro. Sad. They need to recall the entire stock of Tb pro and offer refunds to all buyers and start over.

 

[Bassist Jay]

If you have $600.00 to spend, have you considered the Sterling by Music Man bass or even try and finding a good Music Man bass?