Thunderbird Club

[JJR58]

People need to learn that "Upgrades" usually lower resale, not raise it. And the fact the neck has been 'buffed', is a big hit to resale. Plus no 'Make An Offer' option, I'd walk away instantly

I know, any wonder why it's been up for so long.

 

[RedVee]

Vince pretty much spotted everything within seconds!

First the pickguards- they look the same size to me, but the ‘02 is just placed more forward on the body. Now the ‘14 looks like it was placed ‘wrong,’ but I hadn’t given that a single thought until I saw these two side by side. The offwhite pg on the ‘02 looks considerably cooler to me as well.

Another thing Vince spotted was the neck on the ‘14 is slightly wider around the 15th-16th fret area. I got out a tape measure to confirm that it wasn’t an optical illusion of some sort. Nope, Vince nailed it. The ‘14 is about 1/16” wider. I would’ve never known
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The ‘14 has zero neck dive and the ‘02 has slight neck dive...not too tricky to figure out why...
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Not sure why that pic came out so blurry...

When I first played the ‘02 I could’ve sworn the fingerboard was a tiny bit flatter, but not really so much. They just feels ever so slightly different from one another. Blindfolded, I’d be hard pressed to tell you which is which in that regard.

I’d have to string em both up fresh with the same strings to say this with total accuracy, but their inherent tonal characteristics seem pretty different to me. The ‘02 is clearer and punchier sounding, but with slightly less low end (slightly). The ‘14 is a bit mushier and more tubby. Nothing huge, but there’s a noticeable difference.

That’s about all I got so far

My seller advised me that “width at nut is 38mm and 59mm at base of neck”.
So that is one 2011 to throw into the mix.

 

[kat888]

Note pickups on the guitar in the Sweetwater demo - Alumitones!

That's pretty rad @JJR58. More of a Mini Moog that does a bit of flange/chorus on the side.

 

[JJR58]

That's pretty rad @JJR58. More of a Mini Moog that does a bit of flange/chorus on the side.

That's why it's so appealing Kat.

 

[dukeorock]

I don't think Duke hasn't realized how weird all of us actually are, yet.

You’d be amazed at the things I haven’t yet realized! Wait...

So, seller lowered the price a bit on this one. But hard to trust, all sales final, hope it doesn't sell and all that.

Gibson Thunderbird Bass 2014 Natural - Seymour Duncan Pickups

Pretty! It was on my watch list for awhile. Not now

 

[JJR58]

Well, it looks like we have to do the 3000 without @theFixer. the next 3000 are on him.

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

You’d be amazed at the things I haven’t yet realized! Wait...



Pretty! It was on my watch list for awhile. Not now

If you haven't yet realized those things, how do you know I'd be amazed?
But in that respect... I'm amazed you haven't realized that yet!

 

[kat888]

That's why it's so appealing Kat.

It's a bit -- how to say this? -- uhhhh ... complicated for my tastes.

4 strings, pick, set and forget. I can manage to step on a button footswitch if it's required before the song starts and at the end I can step on it again. That's the limit of my skills.

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

It's a bit -- how to say this? -- uhhhh ... complicated for my tastes.

4 strings, pick, set and forget. I can manage to step on a button if it's required before the song starts and at the end I can step on it again. That's the limit of my skills.

Playing is extra.

 

[Dadagoboi]

...and this is why BiCens dive.

 

[JJR58]

If you haven't yet realized those things, how do you know I'd be amazed?
But in that respect... I'm amazed you haven't realized that yet!

"You’d be amazed at the things I haven’t yet realized! Wait..."

If you will please notice, Duke did postface his comment with "Wait"

Don't get ahead of yourself there young man.

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

...and this is why BiCens DO dive.
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[Dr_Feelgoood212]

"You’d be amazed at the things I haven’t yet realized! Wait..."

If you will please notice, Duke did postface his comment with "Wait"

Don't get ahead of yourself there young man.

I know, and I still stand behind my comment.

 

[kat888]

 

[BklynKen]

It's a bit -- how to say this? -- uhhhh ... complicated for my tastes.

4 strings, pick, set and forget. I can manage to step on a button if it's required before the song starts and at the end I can step on it again. That's the limit of my skills.

That’s why I don’t even like too many knobs on an amp.

 

[Gaolee]

...and this is why BiCens dive.
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And why Epis of a certain era dive, too.

 

[JJR58]

I know, and I still stand behind my comment.

You are a man of integrity, doesn't back down.

 

[kat888]

That's why it's so appealing Kat.

Mind you, when was the last time you heard the words 'my trusty theremin' in a pedal demonstration?

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

Mind you, when was the last time you heard the words 'my trusty theremin' in a pedal demonstration?

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Damn near close.

 

[JJR58]

Mind you, when was the last time you heard the words 'my trusty theremin' in a pedal demonstration?