Epiphone Thunderbird Pro 4

[kcandme]

Does anybody have an opinion on these basses?
A friend is considering one and asked me for an opinion but they are unfamiliar to me.
So I come to 'The Community'...
Thank You

 

[tdub0199]

all I can say is..... NECK DIVE!!!!!!

 

[Tonegasm]

all I can say is..... NECK DIVE!!!!!!

Moving the strap button to the neck heel helps a lot.

 

[aquateen]

they're very nice for the money. they're well built, sound pretty good and look great. it doesn't really sound like a Gibson but then again, it has different pickups and active electronics. it's got it's own voice and I get compliments on it from the guys I play with. you can get an old school thump or a more modern slap sound and everything in between. a lot of bass for the $$.

common tbird myths:
one of the first things folks say about tbirds is THE NECK DIVE, but it's no worse than any other bass I've played. I think it's more of a TB myth than anything else. you do have to reach a bit to play a low F but even that isn't as bad as you might be led to believe and it doesn't equate to neck dive.
if anybody says 'they sound muddy', they've probably not heard one. some of Gibson's EB series sounded muddy but tbirds don't. they may not be as bright as a bass with single coil pickups, but that doesn't make them muddy sounding.
the other myth you'll hear is how heavy they are. they weigh less than 10 lbs. the Epi birds are a bit heavier than a Gibson bird (very light) but that's it.

you should search for topics about it, there's plenty of them.

some pics of mine

one of my friends also bought one, so we got them together

 

[RonnieP]

I just ordered mine in transblack, should arrive tmrow. I'll give you my impressions then, although i think i'm going to be pretty satisfied. I have read a lot of good reviews on it so far

 

[rockscott]

I purchased a new pro 4 (oil finish) last summer! Its become my favorite bass of all time! Having owned rickenbacker,fender usa and pedula, i think that says a lot! The pro 4 is a nice bass, low action, slim taper neck, a wide range of tone options and its sharp looking. Its a steal for $500.00

 

[bassplayerbob]

I also own a pro series and love it. Mine came with the strap button already installed on the back too.

 

[bassmachine2112]

I,ve got one as well-great for the cash.
move the button and all is well

 

[kcandme]

they're very nice for the money. they're well built, sound pretty good and look great. it doesn't really sound like a Gibson but then again, it has different pickups and active electronics. it's got it's own voice and I get compliments on it from the guys I play with. you can get an old school thump or a more modern slap sound and everything in between. a lot of bass for the $$.

common tbird myths:
one of the first things folks say about tbirds is THE NECK DIVE, but it's no worse than any other bass I've played. I think it's more of a TB myth than anything else. you do have to reach a bit to play a low F but even that isn't as bad as you might be led to believe and it doesn't equate to neck dive.
if anybody says 'they sound muddy', they've probably not heard one. some of Gibson's EB series sounded muddy but tbirds don't. they may not be as bright as a bass with single coil pickups, but that doesn't make them muddy sounding.
the other myth you'll hear is how heavy they are. they weigh less than 10 lbs. the Epi birds are a bit heavier than a Gibson bird (very light) but that's it.

you should search for topics about it, there's plenty of them.

some pics of mine

one of my friends also bought one, so we got them together

Thank You All for the Great Info!

Hey aquateen. These pics of yours are Super!

 

[ih8law]

I've got a Pro V, and I couldn't be happier. I had to replace the stock jack to cure a humming problem, but after that I have been imminently pleased with the sound and playability of this bass. I like playing it more than my Fender P-bass.

 

[Dr. Eagle]

all I can say is..... NECK DIVE!!!!!!

All I can say is URBAN LEGEND!!!!!!!!

I have the Pro V and I love the bass. AND NO NECK DIVE!