NBD: Gibson content

I just did a bit of wheeling and dealing, and ended up with a very clean Gibson Thunderbird, with a practically new Gibson hardshell case...I looked it over pretty carefully, and it doesn't appear to have any "issues"... I'm not a big fan of them, but the deal was so good, I couldn't turn it down... I figure I'll spiff it up a bit, new strings, and a setup - and play it for a bit, to see if it grows on me... I may just keep it around for an alternative to the Fenders and EBMMs I normally play - we'll see...

Anyways, here's some crappy pics:

 

Thanks - I'm certainly going to give it every chance, and might just keep it because it's so much different than every other bass I own...


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Thanks, and yeah - I'm kinda thinking that way...


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Thanks - I haven't played it standing up yet, but I used to have an RD Artist that I really liked, so I *think* I can make this one work...


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Thanks - they do have a rock look to them...


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Thanks - yeah, this one is pretty light, too - I haven't weighed it yet, but I know it's well under 9lbs, probably around 8 lbs... I got a strap set up for it last night, and played it standing up for awhile - and it wasn't too neck divey...


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Yeah, I know they have their fans - I wouldn't have bought one for what they typically go for, but couldn't turn this one down, considering the deal I made for it...


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Thanks - this one isn't heavy at all - probably 8lbs, or maybe less...


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Thanks - other than a couple of little dings in the back, it's pretty pristine... Those pics were from just getting home - I oiled the fretboard, cleaned, and polished it up - and it does look really good...


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