Epiphone Thunderbird Pro IV: weight and information

[ilmaio]

Hi fellows,

i'm in the hunt for a new 4 string bass to replace my Ibanez ATK 305. The ATK is a wonderful bass, but is very heavy, and i'm having back issue, so i'm searching for a lighter replacement.

I found this Epiphone and i read a lot of positive review, but unfortunately i can't try it since my local store doesn't keep them.

So, a few question:
-how much does it weight? generally speaking, is a light or an heavy bass?
-the neck dive issue is true or is a myth?
-are the pickups and electronic any good?

The other bass i'm in GAS for is the Kramer DS-1, how do you compare the two?

Thanks in advance

 

[smcfarland1337]

I know this isn't too helpful for your question, but I have one of the Gothic Thunderbird necks on a Fender Bronco body and there is not a bit of a neck dive issue with me an the bass itself is one of the lightest I own.

 

[rockscott]

The pro 4 is fairly heavy, 8 lbs. The neckdive is bad if the strap stud is on the horn. Pups and electronics are very good, bridge and nut are good, the neck is amazing!

 

[Ibanez Bassist]

I have an Epiphone T Bird Pro, It is a Heavy Bass and Long, the neck dive issue does exist but I just loop my strap over one of the wings or horns and it stays right in place, It doesn't move at all, tremendous power and great tones from this bass..

 

[ilmaio]

thanks for the reply!

Another question: the neck width is more similar to a P-bass (large) or to a Jazz-bass?

 

[WokenDeer]

I have the pro 4 and I find no neck dive at all with a good strap. I have a fat Levi's strap. And it feels quite a bit lighter than my ric, couldn't give you numbers though. It does kind of, lean forward. If that makes sense. Kind of makes it uncomfortable.

 

[aquateen]

the Pro IV's neck is similar to a Jazz neck, 1.5" at the nut.