Thunderbird Club

[Furious_Man77]

Gratuitous photo time! Haven't posted lately, but here are the Mike Lull T5's I've been using for pretty much everything lately. The Gibson's have been pretty dormant. . .

 

[TBird1958]

It's really a shame I can only press the "Like" button one time - Gorgeous!

 

[mistergoats]

That's a sweet pair of Lull's, Furious!

 

[hillerup]

I have only spent a little time with this bass but I can say I am very pleased with it. Out of the box of course the set up is rubbish but it didn't take long to get the action nice and low, no fret buzz what so ever. The frets are dress perfectly no fret sprout or sharp edges. I love the neck profile there is a bit of meat on the backside, very comfy. The rosewood board is a bit lackluster (knit picking) it looks stained for a uniform color. Same for the dot inlay imitation MOP with no depth, both cosmetic gripes that have no bearing on how the bass plays. The poly finish is perfect, The Arctic White really pops this will look killer onstage. The pickguard is cut nice and clean with a sharp hot stamp Tbird logo. The body radius seems to be a little greater than on Gibson Tbirds I bet many will like this for the added comfort. The headstock looks larger than a USA model, I'll have to dig mine out to see. Plugged in the bass is indistinguishable from a USA Thunderbird due to it's USA pickups. While I am not a fan of these units if you like them you will love this bass. I bought this as a test bed for my Badbird II a 60's style replacement bridge for '89 and up Thunderbirds and Epiphone Thunderbirds as time goes on I will chrome the bass out. Killer box right out of the box, great for modding, back up to your Gibson or if you can't swing a Gibby this will certainly scratch that itch!

That really is a great assessment of the Classic Pro, Scott!

I couldn't agree more, and it quickly became my preferred go to bass for all the points you mention - And yes, it really does look killer on stage, what several pictures already prove!

Amazing value for the money!

 

[ThaCoast]

This is making me GAS for a white classic...But i got too much to do & too little money Next year hopefully i can get one, by then my MK II bird will most likely be done as well. So i'd have 3 birds. White, natural & Black. I can dig that.

 

[Mark Cult]

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Karma to Burn playing LIVE @ Desertfest London 2015

 

[SVTbird]

So I may have a trade pending, swapping my 2013 Ric 4003 for a clean Blackbird. Should I go for it?

 

[Larry V]

So I may have a trade pending, swapping my 2013 Ric 4003 for a clean Blackbird. Should I go for it?

If there's anything you're getting out of the Ric that you can't get from your TBirds then I'd say no. Otherwise, go for it!

 

[SVTbird]

I tend to favor the birds these days, and if I play a ric, my go to is the 4004.
Plus I figured it would be easier to replace the 4003 then find a nice blackbird in the future.

 

[Haji]

C'mon, you can't ask that question in this club and get anything other than a "DO IT NOW!!!" answer.

 

[Larry V]

I tend to favor the birds these days, and if I play a ric, my go to is the 4004.
Plus I figured it would be easier to replace the 4003 then find a nice blackbird in the future.

Sounds like your mind's made up. Cool, can't wait to see the pics!

 

[SVTbird]

Gonna talk to the guy today and see if we can work some details out. I figure it would be a win-win for everyone involved.

 

[Nocturnal]

I tend to favor the birds these days, and if I play a ric, my go to is the 4004.
Plus I figured it would be easier to replace the 4003 then find a nice blackbird in the future.

That "easy to replace" thing is how I base selling or trading too. That plus how much I use the item I'm willing to let go. I love the Blackbirds so I advise you to trade, if everything is equal (condition, value, etc) and it is a win/win. You already know you like the Birds so you aren't dealing with an unknown. If this was your first Bird and you had never even played one I would be more cautious in a situation like this. Hope this works out for you and if it does, post pics!!

 

[TBird1958]

So I may have a trade pending, swapping my 2013 Ric 4003 for a clean Blackbird. Should I go for it?

I've owned at least 50 BASSES, the only one I ever regret selling was a Rick 4001 - Be careful.

 

[godofthunder59]

Oooooooooo can I show them the picture?

 

[godofthunder59]

Captain to crew. Damage control, damage control!

 

[TBird1958]

Oooooooooo can I show them the picture?

If you're referring to a certain very old pic of me with it................Please no. I was a teenager once, go easy big guy

 

[Larry V]

If you're referring to a certain very old pic of me with it................Please no. I was a teenager once, go easy big guy

Aw, come on!? Where's your sense of nostalgia? Think of it as your own version of, "Before They Were Famous".

 

[TBird1958]

I was one ugly teenager.........Nothing's changed except me getting older and the makeup is thicker!

 

[Larry V]

Much too hard on yourself! Unique is great. Middle of the road and typical is far too crowded of a category, IMO.