Selling a Thunderbird. What should I buy?

[Zooberwerx]

Someone is wanting to trade me straight up for a 2020 Fender American Ultra Jazz V. With original hard case in excellent condition. Would y’all make the trade? I can’t see where it mentions this so I’ll mention that I’m the original poster of this thread.

Would you be gaining anything in terms of comfort? Would it still be a go-to player 10 years from now when you turn 70? I'd be planning waaaay ahead at this point if in your shoes....which I am.

Riis

 

[Bassdude66]

Good advice. From everything I've read it's slightly lighter, and because of the shape it feels lighter when you're playing it.

 

[GIBrat51]

Hello all. I’m contemplating selling my 2019 Gibson Thunderbird because I’ve got shoulder pain and this is my heaviest guitar by a bunch. I’m attaching a picture of my current bass family excluding the 2026 Sterling Sting-Ray I just bought. I’m wondering what the group thinks would be a good bass to replace it and still have it be unique compared to the rest of my basses. I’m not necessarily looking to replace it with something with the same tone, but I also want to have whatever I get still be unique within the other ones I own. Thanks for any input!View attachment 7483689

That's easy; a 5.2 lb. Danelectro Longhorn. Preferably the Copperburst one - like mine...

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Replace it with an epiphone embassy

Lighter with great tone!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

If you like the look of a Thunderbird - Dingwall D Roc. I don't own one but it seems to be a very versatile instrument.

They’re sweet!

 

[MrAB4003]

Someone is wanting to trade me straight up for a 2020 Fender American Ultra Jazz V. With original hard case in excellent condition. Would y’all make the trade? I can’t see where it mentions this so I’ll mention that I’m the original poster of this thread.

I don't think so. There are so many other nice basses out there.

 

[Goatrope]

Thunderbirds can be very light. But the issue the OP has is not just the bass itself, it's the bass and case. Thunderbird cases weigh a ton, and I don't know a way to get around that without going to a gig bag. There are a few gig bags that work with Thunderbirds, but most are not long enough.

Yup. I've only found the Gator bags to be long enough, but you need to remove the crescent pillow ballast at the tail end to get them to fit.

 

[Zooberwerx]

I don't think so. There are so many other nice basses out there.

Yeah, I'd probably sell the T'bird, pocket the money (...for now), and keep an eye on the classifieds for that "something special". Fenders are plentiful and boring.

Riis

 

[Bassdude66]

I’m curious…what would y’all list it at price-wise? It’s in excellent condition. If it’s been played maybe 20 times total in its life I’d be surprised, and I played it probably 10 of those times. Comes with the original Gibson fitted case. These are $2K basses new.

 

[Zooberwerx]

I’m curious…what would y’all list it at price-wise? It’s in excellent condition. If it’s been played maybe 20 times total in its life I’d be surprised, and I played it probably 10 of those times. Comes with the original Gibson fitted case. These are $2K basses new.View attachment 7485171

Per the classified's history, $1050-1200...a little higher if truly cherry.

Riis

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Yup. I've only found the Gator bags to be long enough, but you need to remove the crescent pillow ballast at the tail end to get them to fit.

There's also a "made in India" bag available online, but there is no other name on it.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I’m curious…what would y’all list it at price-wise? It’s in excellent condition. If it’s been played maybe 20 times total in its life I’d be surprised, and I played it probably 10 of those times. Comes with the original Gibson fitted case. These are $2K basses new.View attachment 7485171

This is a good question to ask in the Thunderbird Club thread.

Edited to include link.

 

[Bassdude66]

Ah, didn't know there was one. Thanks!

 

[Gaolee]

Per the classified's history, $1050-1200...a little higher if truly cherry.

Riis

They seem to be going for more than that these days. Everything is more expensive than it was.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Ah, didn't know there was one. Thanks!

I added the link to that comment. And my pleasure!

 

[MCF]

Thunderbirds can be very light. But the issue the OP has is not just the bass itself, it's the bass and case. Thunderbird cases weigh a ton, and I don't know a way to get around that without going to a gig bag. There are a few gig bags that work with Thunderbirds, but most are not long enough.

My ‘15 is around 7 1/2. I’m surprised that his bird is his heaviest bass. My Sterling Stingray is around 10 pounds.

The Gibson cases weigh a ton. I have an older Epiphone Thunderbird case that came with one of my LE CS birds. It’s much lighter but plenty sturdy. And the fit is great. The Gator Thunderbird cases are also much lighter than the Gibson cases.

 

[RedVee]

I would seriously consider the Epiphone Embassy, short scale but still with Thunderbird pickups.

 

[ctmullins]

I would seriously consider the Epiphone Embassy, short scale but still with Thunderbird pickups.

The Embassy is long scale, so even better!!

 

[PizzaBall]

They’re pricey but Serek’s are so cool, I’d say one of those would be very different from anything in your current fleet.

 

[Count Bassie]

Nothing. You're done.




Just kidding!