Thunderbird Club Pt III

[Wagz]

Here's my Epi-Bird Pro along with a 'flip-flop' cab I designed - use it straight-on or flip it to angle the speaker upwards as a monitor. I made the sides out of oiled mahogany and maple, just like my bird!
I've also found that a strap made from a seatbelt, with a metal end bracket, stops my Bird from tilting forward, and it looks cool.
Can I get a number?

 

[TBird1958]

Welcome cajunbass1985 #251 and Wagz #252, beautiful Epi Standard and Pro V, congratulations on your basses gentleman!


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[stiles72]

Maybe I missed this - but has anyone seen these?


Epiphone Thunderbird Classic :

Epiphone Thunderbird Classic IV (Alpine White) | Sweetwater.com

 

[Dadagoboi]

Cleaned up my '77 and switched knobs and pickguard.

 

[spacebull1]

I just picked this bass up today. It's my first Thunderbird and I must say I really like it.

Looks awesome..

 

[capnjagg]

Boy am I late to the party. I was thinking about taking some steel wool to the neck of my Epiphone because I'm not all that fond of the gloss finish. Does anybody have any experience with this?

 

[birdman14]

Maybe I missed this - but has anyone seen these?


Epiphone Thunderbird Classic :

Epiphone Thunderbird Classic IV (Alpine White) | Sweetwater.com

OHHH, that is nice. Upon further research, these appear to be neck-through, construction, with new (hopefully improved) pickups. Basically, you are getting a Gibson Thunderbird at a third of the price and another choice of finish. Now time to start raiding my house for any and all change that I can find.

 

[Gringo Starr]

OHHH, Upon further research, these appear to be neck-through, construction, with new (hopefully improved) pickups.

neck-through? that would be sweet. the sweetwater ad sez it's bolt-on. hopefully that was a typo.

 

[birdman14]

neck-through? that would be sweet. the sweetwater ad sez it's bolt-on. hopefully that was a typo.

Its possible, although based on this picture, if you look at the bridge, it appears like there are stringers of some sort. Also, it doesn't seem like the change of pickups would warrant a 200 dollar up-charge.

 

[nubs]

heres my JAEbird...i love this, Carlo you did an awesome job, got it from TBer BigDaddyO, i thank you both...i always wanted a Fenderbird....coming soon my Gibson TBird 5, and epi ThunderBird Pro IV!!

i do have to report though the JAEBird has moved into the starting line up and will be my GOTO interest. which is exciting i haven't played a 4 banger in ten years.......band setting tomorrow for rehearsal then get to rock out May 5th for its first gig with me!! I'M STOKED!! rawk!!

 

[dannster]

It looks like it has the thinner 1.5" nut too if you compare the pictures of the standard epi. I emailed for specs confirmation.
It also says alder body AND mahogany body....which is it or both?
That doesn't look like the bolt on either. Special Run for Sweetwater?

 

[georgestrings]

Does anyone know where I can get replacement mounting bolts for a black 3 point bridge??? Although mine are functional, the slots were a little chewed up when I got it, and I'm picky about that sort of thing... Also, one of my truss rod cover screws was brass, instead of black like the rest - I blackened it in with a sharpy, and it doesn't look too bad, but I wouldn't mind replacing that, either... I called Gibson, looking to buy replacements, and was referred to Allparts and Stew Mac, and told that Gibson doesn't sell hardware like that??? - I couldn't believe it... I searched both of them, and came up empty...

Anyways, if someone has any suggestions, it would be appreciated...

- georgestrings

Anyone??? - my main concern is the bridge mounting bolt, closest to the pickup - since it has a smaller head than the other two... I have found a source for the two larger ones...

 

[Nocturnal]

Its possible, although based on this picture, if you look at the bridge, it appears like there are stringers of some sort. Also, it doesn't seem like the change of pickups would warrant a 200 dollar up-charge.

The pickups look just like the US Gibson pickups. If thats the case it would add some expense to the bass. It's only $100 over the Pro model and if it is neck thru with US pickups, then I would pay it. I've been wanting a white Bird anyhow.

 

[armedmonkey]

Meet the Thunder Brothers
Epiphone Thunderbird
Tacoma Thunderchief

 

[ThaCoast]

For all those hyping bout the new classic bird from epiphone here are the specs taking from the epiphone unofficial wikipedia:

Epiphone Thunderbird-IV Classic
2012
Gibson TB-Plus ceramic humbucker pickups
Mahogany body
7-ply mahogany/walnut neck-thru
1960's rounded bass neck profile
Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
12" fingerboard radius
20 medium-jumbo frets
Thunderbird headstock with body-colored bevels
3-point adjustable bridge
Imitation bone nut
Black hardware
Die-cast tuners
Black reflector knobs
Single-ply black truss rod cover with gold "Epiphone" inscription
2-ply white pickguard with black Thundrbird design
2 Vol. 1 Master Tone
34" scale
1.5" nut width
Colors:
Vintage Sunburst
Arctic White

 

[birdman14]

For all those hyping bout the new classic bird from epiphone here are the specs taking from the epiphone unofficial wikipedia:

Epiphone Thunderbird-IV Classic
2012
Gibson TB-Plus ceramic humbucker pickups
Mahogany body
7-ply mahogany/walnut neck-thru
1960's rounded bass neck profile
Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
12" fingerboard radius
20 medium-jumbo frets
Thunderbird headstock with body-colored bevels
3-point adjustable bridge
Imitation bone nut
Black hardware
Die-cast tuners
Black reflector knobs
Single-ply black truss rod cover with gold "Epiphone" inscription
2-ply white pickguard with black Thundrbird design
2 Vol. 1 Master Tone
34" scale
1.5" nut width
Colors:
Vintage Sunburst
Arctic White

Thanks for the info. If this is the case, then these are basically a steal at 500 bucks.

 

[rshack]

OHHH, that is nice. Upon further research, these appear to be neck-through...

Maybe, but the description in the link says the neck is bolt-on.
The self-described "unofficial" Wiki says it's neck-thru but that's nothing to bet on... gotta wait and see...

 

[ThaCoast]

Why do some epiphone thunderbirds have a slight incline to the right and others don't?

I compared my goth to epi pro and epi IV and my goth has a straight headstock (if you look at it from the front) while the IV and the Pro are slightly inclined,

Is it due to construction?

 

[Nomadic Herder]

I received an email from Gibson CS this morning, confirming that the Epi T-bird Classic IS neck-through. Awesome!!

 

[Nocturnal]

Why do some epiphone thunderbirds have a slight incline to the right and others don't?

I compared my goth to epi pro and epi IV and my goth has a straight headstock (if you look at it from the front) while the IV and the Pro are slightly inclined,

Is it due to construction?

I've noticed what you are talking about, but I have no idea why. I can understand a difference in bolt-on vs neck thru but I would have assumed all bolt necks were made the same way.