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The New Epiphone Thunderbird Pro V
- Thread starter Zoidberg523
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That is the first T-bird other than the fenderbird's that I've actually liked the look of.
If the four string versions are already neck heavy I can't imagine how much dive a 5er will have.
If the four string versions are already neck heavy I can't imagine how much dive a 5er will have.
Lol. Indeed these are beautiful. Cant wait to see one in the local shop. I've got the itch! Next thing you know, it'll be full blown GAS!
I have a bunch of birds, one being an EPI....ALL I can say is yes, new woods, yes active now, but the most important thing IMO is ----
It's about TIME they threw that 3 point bridge in the trash, and came out with a "normal" flat mount one on the things!!
It's about TIME they threw that 3 point bridge in the trash, and came out with a "normal" flat mount one on the things!!
yep. very cool new versions coming on the horizon. ( I already have enough NON EPI/GIBSON Tbirds though to keep me happy for a few more years )....
I couldn't agree more. I love my Epi T-Bird Goth, but I know full well that that bridge is robbing my baby of her true sustaining power. As soon as I have the cash (though admittedly I've been saying this for two and a half years now; never can seem to upgrade a bass, because I always trap myself in buying one new one after the other), that thing's going in the trash, in place of something with a solid contact to my bass.
I like.
I might buy one of those, price pending. Is that neck neck-thru or set? I didn't read the page, internet is too slow
I might buy one of those, price pending. Is that neck neck-thru or set? I didn't read the page, internet is too slow
for those who are pissed because Gibson's website server is on perpetual overload today:
Building along the long-term success of the Thunderbird Bass, Epiphone introduces the new professional series Thunderbird PROs, available in both 4 and 5 string versions. The original rock and roll bass with the distinctive shape combines traditional design elements with new technology - all for a price any bassist can afford. The Epiphone Thunderbird PRO features a seven-piece (Walnut/Maple/Walnut/Maple/Walnut/Maple/Walnut) neck with through-body construction for amazing sustain and tone. It also features Epiphone's new T-Pro™ bass humbucking pickups with custom active electronics and EQ.
Building along the long-term success of the Thunderbird Bass, Epiphone introduces the new professional series Thunderbird PROs, available in both 4 and 5 string versions. The original rock and roll bass with the distinctive shape combines traditional design elements with new technology - all for a price any bassist can afford. The Epiphone Thunderbird PRO features a seven-piece (Walnut/Maple/Walnut/Maple/Walnut/Maple/Walnut) neck with through-body construction for amazing sustain and tone. It also features Epiphone's new T-Pro™ bass humbucking pickups with custom active electronics and EQ.
I am with you on that! I used to have an Epi T-bird. The design screams rock'n'roll but the pick-ups were weak. Very dull sounding bass that I could not justify spending $ on modifying.
But neck-through and active electronics......I'm in!
I've been wanting to get a 5 string for a while now and a t-bird. Couldn't justify buying 2 new basses, so it looks like I have found what I've been wanting all rolled into one! And it's active? And it's neck thru? Am I dreaming?
