Thunderbird Club Pt.IV

[4005]

It's the original copper plate for string mutes. Here's an old pic. Thanks!

Really nice Bass!, my two 64's still have the mutes I just can't bring myself to remove them, maybe after I change over to one Scott's newer Bridges

 

[faivy]

Holds the mute pads.

what is that brass for by the bridge?
i have never seen that.

and that bass is smoking hot damm

 

[wvbass]

My '65

Up Close

Ok. So I haven't seen this one before. Wow. Does this bass figure into the Thunderbucker story?

 

[Dadagoboi]

Ok. So I haven't seen this one before. Wow. Does this bass figure into the Thunderbucker story?

Yes. Along with this one it was the benchmark for the '63 spec pickups.

 

[Bass173]

time to stop reading the club and join in it.

 

[fordkisskrazy]

time to stop reading the club and join in it.

Love the black! Kinda wish I woulda went with that instead of the natural. Congrats!

 

[TBird1958]

time to stop reading the club and join in it. :hyper
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That Pro is bada$$ in black! Welcome here Bass173 you're #276, as always your opinions, questions and gig shots are encouraged.



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[Seydlitz]

Anyone ever tried Lollar Thunderbird Pickups?

 

[diskovolos]

hey Bass173 nice axe , any links on that case ?

 

[Bass173]

hey Bass173 nice axe , any links on that case ?

I got mine locally, but

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/epiphone-thunderbird-hardshell-case

 

[Dadagoboi]

I got mine locally, but

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/epiphone-thunderbird-hardshell-case

Great cases, even fit Bicentennial TBirds.

 

[godofthunder59]

^ Agreed great case for the $, my '77 resides in one.

 

[epirokker]

Hey TBers, I've been snooping around here awhile since I got my Epiphone 'Bird a couple weeks ago. A guy was selling it on Craigslist and I ended up trading my old Schecter straight up for it. The guy didn't know much about it, but I absolutely fell in love with it and had to get it. Now, my problem is, I don't know how to find out the year or exact model or anything like that. I did some searching, but nothing I've found matches the serial number on my 'Bird. Here's a pic, anybody got any suggestions on how I can get this info? Thanks!

 

[Nocturnal]

I put your serial number into the Guitar Dater website but it couldn't find any info on it??? The number on my China made Tbirds both start with UC. You can try again if you like. Maybe I put your # in wrong.

http://guitardaterproject.org/epiphone.aspx

 

[Waxhead]

ok I'm just learning about Thunderbirds so please humour me with some Qs

1) If you go for one of the Epiphone Thunderbirds which model is best value for money.

2) Once you buy the best Epi model what PUPs replacement do you recommend.
The TB+ Humbuckers or something else.
The Gibson website doesn't have specs for the Epi Ts so don't know what PUPs are stock in them.

3) Do the bridge's on the Epi's need replacing too.

4) Once you've upgraded PUPs (and bridge) is there still a significant difference in tone between the best Epi T's and the Gibsons ??

5) I prefer to buy used guitars.
What kinda price is reasonable for a 5 yr old Gibson Thunderbird in excellent condition in the USA ??

thanks

 

[epirokker]

I put your serial number into the Guitar Dater website but it couldn't find any info on it??? The number on my China made Tbirds both start with UC. You can try again if you like. Maybe I put your # in wrong.

http://guitardaterproject.org/epiphone.aspx

No results for me either. Is this uncommon?

 

[Nocturnal]

I don't really know. It found basic info on my Goth's. Both are 07's but it didn't have any factory info like it does on my 95 Epi Non-Reverse.

 

[BassManPatsFan]

I got to play one once before a show in NJ at Russo's Music.

It was a full scale model in a sonic blue color. I didn't get a chance to plug it in, but it felt and played nice. Really thin width neck, but chunky front to back.

Did any of you ever end up buying one of these Fano Alt de Facto PX4 basses? If so, what are your thoughts?

 

[RedNeckBBQ]

Hey TBers, I've been snooping around here awhile since I got my Epiphone 'Bird a couple weeks ago. A guy was selling it on Craigslist and I ended up trading my old Schecter straight up for it. The guy didn't know much about it, but I absolutely fell in love with it and had to get it. Now, my problem is, I don't know how to find out the year or exact model or anything like that. I did some searching, but nothing I've found matches the serial number on my 'Bird. Here's a pic, anybody got any suggestions on how I can get this info? Thanks!

View attachment 274964

i think it is from 20-05-2009.
that what i can see from you serial number and some logic thinking....
cheers RNBBQ31313

 

[RedNeckBBQ]

ok I'm just learning about Thunderbirds so please humour me with some Qs

1) If you go for one of the Epiphone Thunderbirds which model is best value for money.

2) Once you buy the best Epi model what PUPs replacement do you recommend.
The TB+ Humbuckers or something else.
The Gibson website doesn't have specs for the Epi Ts so don't know what PUPs are stock in them.

3) Do the bridge's on the Epi's need replacing too.

4) Once you've upgraded PUPs (and bridge) is there still a significant difference in tone between the best Epi T's and the Gibsons ??

5) I prefer to buy used guitars.
What kinda price is reasonable for a 5 yr old Gibson Thunderbird in excellent condition in the USA ??

thanks

hey man here are all the links for all the epiphone thunderbirds you can find all the specs there.

i think you need to wait for the Epiphone Thunderbird Classic IV Pro (first link) thats the new tbird with gibson pickups and neck-throw.
http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Electrics/Bass/Thunderbird-Classic-IV-PRO.aspx

http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Bass/Thunderbird-Pro-IV.aspx

http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Bass/Nikki-Sixx-Blackbird.aspx

http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Bass/Goth-Thunderbird-IV.aspx


http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Bass/Thunderbird-IV.aspx


what kind of tone are you looking for in a thunderbird?
and why are you planning to put different pickups in a epi T-Bird you first need to hear (with a good amp).