The New Epiphone Thunderbird Pro V

[Zoidberg523]

hmmm, the 5 string looks rather appetising, anyone got any guess what the price in jolly old england will be??

Well, $999 (MSRP) here, so, maybe about 900 pounds (MSRP) there, one you factor in the pound's worth against the USD, and then account for Epiphone's shipping to the UK and they taxes. Overall, probably (I'd guess) about 500 to 750 pounds in a local shop there (once they've been out for a little while). I could be way off though... I'm not too familiar with USD conversions.

 

[BDL1991]

that sounds a rather reasonable price to be honest, i'd pay it if i have it haha, 1st a G-K then another new bass

 

[x00ledhead]

i have a regular shop painted t-bird and i absolutley want a pro no that ive seen it but i don't have $1000 so how can i modify mine to sound like that badass bird and not like a chicklet.

 

[amimbari]

how can i modify mine to sound like that badass bird and not like a chicklet.

great analogy...

never thought of those terms to describe it, mine sounds like a true thors hammer "thunder"Bird behind the right amp+cab, so I guess you must be using a small amp to say chicklet ( peep-peep )

although I will say my EMG equipped bird is WAY better

 

[Zoidberg523]

great analogy...

never thought of those terms to describe it, mine sounds like a true thors hammer "thunder"Bird behind the right amp+cab, so I guess you must be using a small amp to say chicklet ( peep-peep )

although I will say my EMG equipped bird is WAY better

+1000 My 'Bird (Goth model) has EMGs in it and it still sounded bad through a stupid little Ibanez I had. Needless to say, it sounds like the roar of Satan himself through my 400 watt 4x10's...

 

[gijoey109]

Does anyone know the realease date of the bass?

 

[Zoidberg523]

Does anyone know the realease date of the bass?

IT'S A SURPRISE!

Lol, I don't think the site says. Hard to tell though, their site seems to be lagging pretty bad right now... way to go Gibson.

 

[gijoey109]

i actually got the sight to work on my comp but it doesnt even mention..aww stupid websites maybe it is a suprise

 

[fidus]

this tread just made my day... until I saw the price hehe man, it sucks to be broke with all those beatiful basses coming out

 

[lowend1]

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!!

What's normal for other basses is nor necessarily what's normal for a Thunderbird. They are obviously trying to update the Thunderbird's appeal, but frankly, there is nothing inherently wrong with the 3-point bridge. I've had my Bicentennial since it was three years old and the only bridge issue I've ever had was the idiot previous owner having deepened the saddle notches. If the bass is properly set up, there is really no need for the individual height adjustment. Despite what people say, sustain has never been a problem for me with this bass - in fact, it's the best sustaining bass I own.

 

[sonic assassin]

so they update an american classic and ruin it in the process by making it active. great.

they really need to stop this. or at least give the option of picking electronics at the factory. make 2 models even like they did with the epiphone prophecy guitars.

what a shame.. a 5 string t-bird sounds really cool.

 

[GreggBummer]

so they update an american classic and ruin it in the process by making it active. great.

they really need to stop this. or at least give the option of picking electronics at the factory.

In this economy, don't be surprised to find that many companies reduce production costs by offering fewer variants of products. The good news is- Epiphone, Squier, and so on are probably going to do more business.

I am not a fan of active basses either. If you really like the bass, you can always remove the pickups and put in a passive set that you like. However, you are paying more the end result and you will have a hard time recouping that investment on resale.

Thats just my opinion...

 

[redstrand]

Woof.
I have neither the space or time to play another bass....but the trans black and red burst are oh so tasty. Can't wait to try one.

 

[amimbari]

In this economy, don't be surprised to find that many companies reduce production costs by offering fewer variants of products. The good news is- Epiphone, Squier, and so on are probably going to do more business.

I am not a fan of active basses either. If you really like the bass, you can always remove the pickups and put in a passive set that you like. However, you are paying more the end result and you will have a hard time recouping that investment on resale.

Thats just my opinion...

you got that right, 8 different models of the same thing would cost more than sales would recoup. ---meaning 8 colors, 3 different PU configs chrome-vs-black hardware...etc... would take the price over their "target market" area...like you said, if people want a passive version, that is their choice. EPIPHONE is not worried about you, they are worried about selling 10,000 of those new models within the timeframe the marketing people say it should sell that many...PERIOD. The Studio/Elite models were a good example of trying to please a small market...well they don't make those anymore either.

 

[Webtroll]

That 5er is amazing and the first Epiphone bass to give me GAS!

 

[Zoidberg523]

so they update an american classic and ruin it in the process by making it active. great.

they really need to stop this. or at least give the option of picking electronics at the factory. make 2 models even like they did with the epiphone prophecy guitars.

what a shame.. a 5 string t-bird sounds really cool.

You know, believe it or not, you can still just buy a passive Thunderbird if you don't like the new design...

 

[Johnny Crab]

Neck thru, no more 3 point PITA bridge, new "color" looks....
Linky: http://www.epiphone.com/news.asp?NewsID=1412

Thanks a LOT!
Here I am trying to sell stuff 'cause my son's in college and you drop this jihad-style IED(Instant Epiphone Desire) on me!!!


...must turn off monitor, walk away from computer, use the force, deflector shields are buckling sir, a man's gotta know his limitations, go ahead...make my day, MONEY SHOT:

I wonder if they dropped this on Epi & the Koreans(band name?) to do or what?
The QC they have seems(IMO) to be much better than Gibson.

I wonder if the 5 narrows things or keeps the same string spacing as a 4 with another "space" added?
I REALLY want a 5 with STANDARD spacing as my 4's except one more string. A T-Bird one would be excellent.

FULL TEXT:
Building upon the long-term success of the Thunderbird bass, Epiphone introduces the NEW professional series Thunderbird PRO's. 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 that the working bassist can afford. The Thunderbird PRO's feature a rock-solid, 7-piece (Walnut/Maple/Walnut/Maple/Walnut/Maple/Walnut) neck with through-body construction for amazing sustain and tone.

Add to that, Epiphone's new T-Pro bass humbucking pickups with custom active electronics and EQ and suddenly, the Thunderbird transforms into a very versatile bass capable of a wide variety of tonal options. Other features include premium die-cast 14:1 bass machine heads, a "bad ass" fully-adjustable bridge and SlimTaper neck profile with Epi-designed straight-string pull headstock.

Add to that black hardware and black pickguard with silver Thunderbird logo and you've got the NEW Epiphone Thunderbird PRO's. Available in 3 striking colors - Vintage Sunburst, Translucent Black and Natural Oil.

 

[GreggBummer]

This post is hilarious, especially:

Here I am trying to sell stuff 'cause my son's in college and you drop this jihad-style IED(Instant Epiphone Desire) on me!!!

Every bass player deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan is laughing.

 

[Zoidberg523]

Thanks a LOT!
Here I am trying to sell stuff 'cause my son's in college and you drop this jihad-style IED(Instant Epiphone Desire) on me!!!


...must turn off monitor, walk away from computer, use the force, deflector shields are buckling sir, a man's gotta know his limitations, go ahead...make my day, MONEY SHOT:

Hats off to you, sir, for brightening everyone's day!

 

[pudgychef]

these are really interesting...

"The Thunderbird PRO's feature a rock-solid, 7-piece (Walnut/Maple/Walnut/Maple/Walnut/Maple/Walnut) neck with through-body construction for amazing sustain and tone."


am I mis-reading or does it not mention what the body wings are? mahogany? walnut?