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NBD: 7 Years Later...

The white tbird is my preferred. Very pretty bass, congrats and play it in good health!
Tbh I prefer the ebony one, but I like the white one too.
Congrats on your new bass day, enjoy and play in good health! Its nice to see someone able to follow through on a dream they've had for a while and make it work. You won't be disappointed especially if it sounds half as good as it looks!
thank you! It's as good as it looks
 
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Congratulations and I hope you enjoy playing it for many years! That’s a beauty.

I couldn’t help but notice the 2014 is a 5er. Maybe the future holds a black 5er out there for you someday. You’d have a great yin and yang thing going with those in the stable.
 
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Nice bass. I like the white… but I also love a sunburst finish. And black… I like black as well. Too many choices out there!

For many years I was a black bass guy, and had a bunch… I always thought that Hendrix looked cool with his white Strat… but not for me. And I certainly never thought I’d ever own one.

Then I traded an EBMM Sterling for a mint EBMM Classic Stingray 4H in classic white. Guess what? I really dig it now.

I suggest that you just play your bass as is for a few months. Then, f you still don’t like the colour, get it refinished as you want.
 
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Congratulations and I hope you enjoy playing it for many years! That’s a beauty.

I couldn’t help but notice the 2014 is a 5er. Maybe the future holds a black 5er out there for you someday. You’d have a great yin and yang thing going with those in the stable.
yep, one of the reason I'm not pull the trigger for 2014 was the 5 strings. I'll be happy with the black one, might be a Gibson (if they release a black Thunderbird)

Nice bass. I like the white… but I also love a sunburst finish. And black… I like black as well. Too many choices out there!

For many years I was a black bass guy, and had a bunch… I always thought that Hendrix looked cool with his white Strat… but not for me. And I certainly never thought I’d ever own one.

Then I traded an EBMM Sterling for a mint EBMM Classic Stingray 4H in classic white. Guess what? I really dig it now.

I suggest that you just play your bass as is for a few months. Then, f you still don’t like the colour, get it refinished as you want.
thank you!
 
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So, I'm dreaming about owning a Thunderbird since 2014. But many things steer me away from those bass. Finally I got the chance to buy new with used price. Actually I don't like the alpine white finish. Wanting an ebony or burst but there's one to find here. After weeks of consideration and with the help from people of Thunderbird club, I pull the trigger. So, this is me on 2014: View attachment 4284204
And this is my new bass
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That's a nice looking bass, I have an ebony but would have easily bought a white one if it had been offered, congratulations. I also like that white pickguard, have always thought all white basses had a classy look.
 
You can't go wrong with a thunderbird. They look amazing. Congratulations and by the way, I admire your patience.
yep, I bought two MIJ precision just to sold them. Always told that I need a precision, but that's not for me. I think my Sire V7 can do it all, so why not try something different? And I already fall in love with the look of Thunderbird since long time ago. So, that's why I pull the trigger. Thanks anyway.

That's a nice looking bass, I have an ebony but would have easily bought a white one if it had been offered, congratulations. I also like that white pickguard, have always thought all white basses had a classy look.
thank you. I need weeks of consideration and thinking if I really want this.
 
So, I'm dreaming about owning a Thunderbird since 2014. But many things steer me away from those bass. Finally I got the chance to buy new with used price. Actually I don't like the alpine white finish. Wanting an ebony or burst but there's one to find here. After weeks of consideration and with the help from people of Thunderbird club, I pull the trigger. So, this is me on 2014: View attachment 4284204
And this is my new bass
View attachment 4284205

Congrats on a dream come true! Nice bass.
 
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