Thunderbird Club

[Mvf]

And you outta see the strap for that one....

Referring to our earlier discussion, all the basses have their own strap.

 

[Mvf]

All beautiful! But that Jazz is the Bomb!

Thanks. I have it strung with Fender flats, sound wonderful, and plays like butter

 

[TBird1958]

View attachment 5477172 View attachment 5477173 View attachment 5477174 Hi all. It’s only taken me 40+ years playing bass, and collection of way too many basses - but finally got myself a Thunderbird bass. A 2018 Epiphone Classic IV Pro with stock USA pickups. It was virtually unplayed, and I got it for a very good price of $449 CAD ($327 USD). Question: from research looks like this model was available in vintage sunburst, and white. Is it me or does this look more vintage cherry sunburst?

That's a great price for a Classic Pro! Congratulations!
Please be welcome here and let me know if you'd like a club number.

 

[MCF]

View attachment 5477172 View attachment 5477173 View attachment 5477174 Hi all. It’s only taken me 40+ years playing bass, and collection of way too many basses - but finally got myself a Thunderbird bass. A 2018 Epiphone Classic IV Pro with stock USA pickups. It was virtually unplayed, and I got it for a very good price of $449 CAD ($327 USD). Question: from research looks like this model was available in vintage sunburst, and white. Is it me or does this look more vintage cherry sunburst?

Excellent Score! Congratulations! That was near the end of the model run. It does look more cherry.

 

[Gaolee]

Anyone need some pickups?:

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/gibson-thunderbird-reissue-pickups.1653818/

Looks like he has both of them the same. Maybe that's just how they are.

 

[Gaolee]

Is that like the bat signal only for PillO? I don't think I would be poking that little guy without wearing really heavy gloves.

 

[GonePlaid]

That’s the one that never leaves the house… Just as your Kasino

 

[MCF]

Looks like he has both of them the same. Maybe that's just how they are.

That is how they are. There is no distinction between neck and bridge.

 

[Gaolee]

A '65 NR PB with a HS boo boo.
1965 Gibson Thunderbird IV Bass | The Guitar Broker

OK, it is (was) Marshall color. But the price is still nuts.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I was thinking while watching the vid how extremely fortunate we are to have such an expert like Dr. P look at and fix things. Beyond being just a good dude, he's a true treasure. His expert knowledge is only exceeded by his kindness. His playing is way up there as well, but I don't know where that fits in the ranking. Three-way tie, I'd say.

So kind Donnie, thank you. Something about keeping old gear like that running is really appealing ….

 

[dagrev]

So kind Donnie, thank you. Something about keeping old gear like that running is really appealing ….

Very welcome. I can see that. Kind of like restoring old cars. There are only so many, they are dwindling, and once gone, they are lost forever. Very special work.

 

[Stealth57]

Very welcome. I can see that. Kind of like restoring old cars. There are only so many, they are dwindling, and once gone, they are lost forever. Very special work.

But also the troubleshooting knowledge is disappearing. You really have to have decades of experience to find that one stinking 30 cent cap that was messing with the circuit. Especially when it wasn’t leaking.

 

[Engle]

Anybody got any spare pickups laying around? I'm ready to turn my Serek Lincoln into a TBird pickup bass.

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/gibson-thunderbird-reissue-pickups.1653818/

 

[Engle]

View attachment 5477172 View attachment 5477173 View attachment 5477174 Hi all. It’s only taken me 40+ years playing bass, and collection of way too many basses - but finally got myself a Thunderbird bass. A 2018 Epiphone Classic IV Pro with stock USA pickups. It was virtually unplayed, and I got it for a very good price of $449 CAD ($327 USD). Question: from research looks like this model was available in vintage sunburst, and white. Is it me or does this look more vintage cherry sunburst?

That's a beauty! That looks red to me

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Thought I take my basses outside the house for a group picture. So here they are

Thomann double bass (got it as a 50 year birthday present)
Rickenbacker 4003s - 2018
Hofner 500/1 CT - 2005:ish (bought it when the CT:s came on the market)
Gibson EB3 - 1967
Gibson Thunderbird - 1990
Fender Jazz Japan - 1981/82
Yamaha SB5a - 1967 (my first bass)
Greco P bass - 1971/72

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nice bass collection! one of every important historic types, very cool...is the P pup split?

 

[MCF]

OK, it is (was) Marshall color. But the price is still nuts.

There was a late 60’s LPB Mustang in Sacto in 2018 that had aged to a really nice bluish green tint. They wanted 6K for it which I thought was crazy.

 

[JJR58]

There was a late 60’s LPB Mustang in Sacto in 2018 that had aged to a really nice bluish green tint. They wanted 6K for it which I thought was crazy.

Another bass you couldn’t give away years ago.
And as cool as I think there are, certainly not for what is being asked now.
That Precision is over priced as well.
But it’s fairly pristine.

 

[dagrev]

But also the troubleshooting knowledge is disappearing. You really have to have decades of experience to find that one stinking 30 cent cap that was messing with the circuit. Especially when it wasn’t leaking.

So true, and in many areas. You can get knowledge in school, but you can't get experience. That takes time to correctly apply the knowledge schooling can provide. No news flash there. Sadly, many people are not sticking with their degree (if ever followed), or not staying with a job path, limiting that valuable experience that can't be bought. Various reasons, obviously.

 

[Gaolee]

So true, and in many areas. You can get knowledge in school, but you can't get experience. That takes time to correctly apply the knowledge schooling can provide. No news flash there. Sadly, many people are not sticking with their degree (if ever followed), or not staying with a job path, limiting that valuable experience that can't be bought. Various reasons, obviously.

I suspect that a whole lot of people have had the kind of job history I had. Bouncing around, but not on purpose. I have reinvented myself often enough that it's becoming a bit of a joke in the family that as soon as I start knowing what I'm doing, it's time to do something else. Besides, ... SQUIRREL!

 

[JJR58]

I suspect that a whole lot of people have had the kind of job history I had. Bouncing around, but not on purpose. I have reinvented myself often enough that it's becoming a bit of a joke in the family that as soon as I start knowing what I'm doing, it's time to do something else. Besides, ... SQUIRREL!

I’m soon onto my next reinvent.
I’m ok with that. I’m still good at the two things I like to do.
Whether I make money or not at it.
Don’t care.
I’ve still got a way to support myself.
And we all have a purpose.