Speaking of gig bags and cases and foam removal, does anyone know where I can get additional pieces of foam (preferably black fur covered) to add to a case?
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Mine also is a IV Pro (burst). Really hoped to NOT to have to remove that padding but "ya gotta do what ya gotta do" to make the bass fit.I bought a Gator Go Pro for my Epiphone Pro IV...this bass is longer than the regular Epiphone Thunderbirds by about 2 inches but it fits fine. Very good padding, good neck support, and the walls get quite stiff when you zip up the bag.
Won't fit in Momo cases, according to the Momo rep I spoke too, not sure about the new Gig Blade...they just lowered the price from $250 to $199, though and the inside dimensions sound right.
The Gator goes for $150. I still have mine and use it for everything except my Dean Exotica acoustic bass
Had to remove the extra pad from the bottom of the bag...Velcro. You can see it under the bag's corner.
Ive been looking at that very bag as after posting my wuestion I started up my Google Fu.
Thanks for the reply, very helpful to get personal perspective.
Foambymail.com has all kinds of good ideas. And they have a Canadian site too.
Mine fits snugly in my reunion blues continental bag, not exactly a budget bag but man this thing has taken some abuse the 4+ years I've had it and except for some scuffs on the logo patch and some dirt it still looks just like when my dad bought it for me.
You're welcome. I actually used that bag in a trade for a bass after selling my Thunderbird. Later, I bought a PVC Gator case...very nice, but too heavy.
Just got my gig bag back a month ago, thanks to another board member.
What a relief carrying it around!
Now, just have to buy a Thunderbird Classic!
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Here's our man, Mr Scott Dasson with noted Thunderbird convert Geddy Lee, backstage. Mr. Lee's 'Bird is sporting a Bad Bird bridge!
Scott, I hope you don't mind my posting - You're famous!
Scott, I hope you don't mind my posting - You're famous!
LIKE It? LOVE it!!!!Here's our man, Mr Scott Dasson with noted Thunderbird convert Geddy Lee, backstage. Mr. Lee's 'Bird is sporting a Bad Bird bridge!
Scott, I hope you don't mind my posting - You're famous!
Here's our man, Mr Scott Dasson with noted Thunderbird convert Geddy Lee, backstage. Mr. Lee's 'Bird is sporting a Bad Bird bridge!
Scott, I hope you don't mind my posting - You're famous!
Words cannot describe this level of awesome.
Here's our man, Mr Scott Dasson with noted Thunderbird convert Geddy Lee, backstage. Mr. Lee's 'Bird is sporting a Bad Bird bridge!
Scott, I hope you don't mind my posting - You're famous!
How friggin' cool is that?!
Haji
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Indeed, I think the guy is negotiable to, could end up being a max of $500 total with a repair.
now I'm not sure what to do. I have a Thunderbird pro IV that I wanted to mod to a single pickup passive "T.-Bird2" but now I got a White limited epi for a hundred bucks.... go t-bird 2 or go fenderbird-2 and sell the pro? not sure... not sure at all.
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There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
I would either keep both as they are, or turn the Pro-IV passive and mod the Limited Edition Alpine White to become a T-Bird II and sell whatever else that is not a T-bird...
I would not turn the Limited Edition into a Fenderbird, the neck it WAY to nice to swap for a Fender neck...
I've been thinking about buying an Epiphione Classic IV in Alpine White for quite some time...just missed a NOS one for $389.
Yesterday, I saw a really nice Thunderbird Pro IV for $250, supposedly perfect condition other than scratched up pickguard.
Who thinks I should jump on it and just get the Classic later on?
Epiphone isn't making them in this color any longer (same with trans black) the sunburst is much darker now, more traditional.
Yesterday, I saw a really nice Thunderbird Pro IV for $250, supposedly perfect condition other than scratched up pickguard.
Who thinks I should jump on it and just get the Classic later on?
Epiphone isn't making them in this color any longer (same with trans black) the sunburst is much darker now, more traditional.
hummmm so make the limited a II and sell the pro would be the Option. I only Need one bird for the time being (I have a very good mex P as a backup, my main bass until the bird is done)
I remember a conversation we all had a while back in which I stated I didnt really care for the Gibson SG. Well since then I have discovered it was made in Black as well and I kimda liked what I saw. Now, i found one in Mahogany
. THIS ONE I SAY SHWING!droolAnd its at reverb for under agrand
