Thunderbird Club

[BurnOut]

Rad!

I bought a SR300M when I started playing, but scored the Dean almost immediately after the SR. Played the Dean on gigs exclusively for my first year. Was always a hit at the shows.

 

[KingFace]

Does anyone have links to the history of the thunderbird bass? I've always been a fender guy so I want to learn as much as possible about Tbirds. Also trying to figure out what parts the epiphone classic pro come from. I think I read somewhere that the body is based on gibson tbirds from 1988 or something but what does that mean relative to the original design?

Here's a good starting point
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[TBird1958]

Does anyone have links to the history of the thunderbird bass? I've always been a fender guy so I want to learn as much as possible about Tbirds. Also trying to figure out what parts the epiphone classic pro come from. I think I read somewhere that the body is based on gibson tbirds from 1988 or something but what does that mean relative to the original design?

I love Gibson basses, not just Thunderbirds, I highly recommend this book:

THE GIBSON BASS BOOK


Your Epiphone Classic Pro is based on the original Gibson concept: multi-ply neck through construction, it's shape is slightly modified from the Post '88 Gibson in that yours has a slightly different shape to the lower 'bout which allows better upper register access. Back when they first came out I wrote a lengthy review of the Classic, and posted it here on TB, I felt then, and still do that it's a very impressive bass for the money, in many ways better than the U.S Gibson. If Epiphone discontinues it with the advent of the new model based on Gibson's '63 later this year, I think the "Classic" will hold it's value if not increase.

 

[willsellout]

I love Gibson basses, not just Thunderbirds, I highly recommend this book:

THE GIBSON BASS BOOK


Your Epiphone Classic Pro is based on the original Gibson concept: multi-ply neck through construction, it's shape is slightly modified from the Post '88 Gibson in that yours has a slightly different shape to the lower 'bout which allows better upper register access. Back when they first came out I wrote a lengthy review of the Classic, and posted it here on TB, I felt then, and still do that it's a very impressive bass for the money, in many ways better than the U.S Gibson. If Epiphone discontinues it with the advent of the new model based on Gibson's '63 later this year, I think the "Classic" will hold it's value if not increase.

I'm going to steal this, verbatim, for the inevitable conversation with my wife about buying the new Classic Pro Epiphone's coming out this summer. Hope you don't mind

 

[jamersonburton]

Anyone know what size hex key I need to adjust the truss rod in the epiphone tbird classic?

 

[rodv66]

Cold is nice for a visit (anything under 20C is cold btw), tropical is for living.

As they say in Norway, "There is no bad weather, just bad clothing choices."

 

[JJR58]

I am not averse to admitting how ridiculous this is getting.

That said, they're pretty frickin' cool-looking....View attachment 1128603View attachment 1128604

This is the kind of rediculous i could live with.
And yeah King, the whole lot is really frickin cool-looking, cool as all...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Instagator]

Not to be ponderous in light of that beautiful bevy of bodacious birds there above... Just thought I'd drop this in, so I can say "it happened" with full assurance:

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That was my first "real" bass amp...Awesome to see a 136.Where did you pick it up and how much?

 

[JJR58]

This popped up not long ago, although i don't know very much about this particular one.

For Sale - Greco "Thunderbird" - 8.1 lbs, Low Action, AWESOME!

 

[Gaolee]

I am not averse to admitting how ridiculous this is getting.

That said, they're pretty frickin' cool-looking....View attachment 1128603View attachment 1128604

Looks like you are missing a couple...

 

[JJR58]

Looks like you are missing a couple...

Give him time.

 

[KingFace]

Looks like you are missing a couple...

Give him time.

To paraphrase "Sheriff Martin Brody": I'm gonna need a bigger apartment

 

[JJR58]

To paraphrase "Sheriff Martin Brody": I'm gonna need a bigger apartment

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BklynKen]

All the knobs should be replaced by these. Because they go up to 11.
0-11 Knobs | Allparts.com

Yup. See my avatar. That's what's on my Thunderbird.

 

[JJR58]

Yes. Active electronics removed and stock bridge replaced with Cataldo bridge/tailpiece. Also from ThunderBucker Ranch

I really love this.
Very, very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BklynKen]

This popped up not long ago, although i don't know very much about this particular one.

For Sale - Greco "Thunderbird" - 8.1 lbs, Low Action, AWESOME!

That's so weird that it has the 3-point bridge and a tailpiece.

 

[BurnOut]

Anyone know what size hex key I need to adjust the truss rod in the epiphone tbird classic?

I ain't got no Gibson type Bird, but I do have Thousands of stringed instruments at hand. There is only a few keys that work. I can get you a list of the most popular ones if yer still in need. I modify most of them shorter to fit the rod pockets better. Let me know if that will help

 

[JJR58]

That's so weird that it has the 3-point bridge and a tailpiece.

Not uncommon, but yes, i agree, it is weird, don't like it either.

edit: but what do i know, still learning about all the various Bird, variations.

 

[RikiP]

I have this problem since i bought my bird.
If i turn the volume knob over 8 on my bridge pickup it starts to buzzing and the volume drops down to very quiet.
It doesn't bother me so much 'cause 8 is enough most of the time and i will change my stock pickups anyway soon, but what could be the problem!?

 

[Larry V]

I have this problem since i bought my bird.
If i turn the volume knob over 8 on my bridge pickup it starts to buzzing and the volume drops down to very quiet.
It doesn't bother me so much 'cause 8 is enough most of the time and i will change my stock pickups anyway soon, but what could be the problem!?

I'd guess it's the volume pot.