Epiphone Thunderbird Pro VS Jackson JS3V Concert

[Belar2001]

For the money this is the bass to get IMHO. I realize the question was Jackson vs. Epi T-Bird but when confronted with two bad choices the better option is to pick option 3.

 

[amimbari]

Belar, do they even make that Cirrus-5 brand new anymore?

EDIT: ok even more expensive new:

PEAVEY CIRRUS 5 BXP [remove]

Color: : QTtigerEYE

$649.99 $649.99

 

[Valhallen]

I have been a Jackson fan for 25 years so anytime someone asks about anything Jackson I usually already have it handy


the Js3V is Cedro:
Body: Indian Cedro
Body Shape: Concert™ Bass
products specs Neck
Number of Frets: 24
Fret Size: Jumbo Frets
Position Inlays: MOTO Shark Fin Position Inlays
Fretboard Radius: 12” to 16” Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Headstock Binding: Ivory
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Oiled
Nut Width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)

the CBXV is Alder:
Body: Alder
Body Shape: Concert™ Bass
Body Finish:

(2916645503, 2916645521)
Gloss

products specs Neck
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Jumbo
Position Inlays: Shark Fin Inlays
Fretboard Radius: 12” to 16” Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Headstock Binding: Ivoroid Headstock Binding
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Finish: Oiled
Nut Width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
Neck Binding: Ivoroid

oh, and too bad your looking for a 5stringer because back in the day I also had the "hmm, I really want a Jackson but I so love the Tbird", and so I got my wish - best of both worlds:

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I've actually seen thread where you were showing this bass off. I even saved the pictures in case I might get something like that custom built some day.

I think I'm going to look into that CBVX

 

[J Gold]

I played a t bird pro at GC...really pretty in the natural finish, well built, but the frets seemed real short, and the neckdive was killer. It pretty much killed the desire to buy what seemed like a great bargain.

 

[rockscott]

Buy the Thunderbird, they are nice basses! I own one, love it for rock!

 

[Fitz]

The Epi neck dives like crazy, but they are so awesome. I say it's worth it.

 

[bassmachine2112]

My epi pro 4 doesn,t dive anymore than my other basses.
It,s nothing like the bolt on epi,s different animal altogether.
Looks the dogs danglers in black.