Thunderbird Club

[Larry V]

I have to agree with Andii. For me a Franken-bird needs to start with a TBird shaped body(any of them out there, not just Gibson and including homemade) and then everything else can be Frankenstein-ed.

 

[Gabeja15]

Ha, I'm the exact opposite. I love the way Gibson's look and sound, but can't stand the balance and ergonomics. I know I shouldn't be talking as I built a slab bodied 50's Fender, but I guess it's what you're raised on.

 

[tomshepp]

I think the pickups are the most significant part of the TBird thing.... for me anyway. After that?, I think the mahogany and either set neck or neck through.... as opposed to either Maple/alder or maple/ash and the bolt on design. As far as the coolness factor?, I like em' both, but the TBird edges out the Fenders.

 

[tomshepp]

I wouldn't throw her:
outta bed tho....

 

[Larry V]

I think the pickups are the most significant part of the TBird thing.... for me anyway. After that?, I think the mahogany and either set neck or neck through.... as opposed to either Maple/alder or maple/ash and the bolt on design. As far as the coolness factor?, I like em' both, but the TBird edges out the Fenders.

I can't agree with that. My NR Epi is a PJ and it's 100% a Thunderbird! It's a looks thing first, then electronics and hardware. Just my .02

 

[SVTbird]

So im back from NC, and just finished going through the 20 or so pages I missed.
Man this thread MOVES!

Can anyone shed some light on this "no 2016 Gibson basses" thing I've been hearing about?

 

[Leiria]

So im back from NC, and just finished going through the 20 or so pages I missed.
Man this thread MOVES!

Can anyone shed some light on this "no 2016 Gibson basses" thing I've been hearing about?

They're not producing new basses starting 2016 but there will still be leftover stock

 

[ThaCoast]

So im back from NC, and just finished going through the 20 or so pages I missed.
Man this thread MOVES!

Can anyone shed some light on this "no 2016 Gibson basses" thing I've been hearing about?

I guess gibson isn't going to try to do anything about it. They've released a few during 2015, + the amount of guitars, that they probably don't see the need to launch a new range of basses. Perhaps they think the tbird cannot be improved upon, nor the EB-0. It's not like it really bothers me a real bunch, i've got no plans on owning an actual gibson factory built bass (cause i make my own )

 

[SVTbird]

So is it just no new models, or have they stopped manufacturing all of them?

 

[Nocturnal]

Sounds like no new models for 2016, at least as of right now.

 

[mistergoats]

Sounds like no new models for 2016, at least as of right now.

I ordered a 2015 guitar and it never came. I think they are having some problems.

Ended up buying a 1998 LP DC Standard and I'm quite pleased with it.

 

[SVTbird]

I don't foresee myself buying another new Gibson anytime soon, but I'll admit I'm not crazy about the idea of them stopping production

 

[TBird1958]

Give it time, Henry J's head is pretty far up his ass

 

[veebass]

Just to prove not all Australian wild life is dangerous.
These guys and another one out of shot showed up at the window this morning while I was reading and carried on at me until I got up and put some seed in the feeder,landing on me while I put the seed in.
They aren't domesticated- completely wild. This type often turn up when it is overcast.
We have five species of Cockatoo and six species of smaller parrots visit our property. Most of them will visit the feeder from time to time.
The birdlife here is amazing.
Not TBirds- but pretty nice anyway.

EDIT: More visitors. These guys chased the first ones off!

 

[veebass]

I know the Australian Dollar is tanking, but this is ridiculous.

Gibson Grabber 3 '70s Tribute Bass Satin Ebony With GIG BAG Brand NEW | eBay

 

[Nocturnal]

That seems just a "little" overpriced.

 

[veebass]

That seems just a "little" overpriced.

Just a tad.
They weren't cheap at a haggle price of $1600- $1800AU (from memory) new when they were around a while back, but this one is ridiculous.
Seller reckons it is new? Did they not come with a hard case?

 

[tomshepp]

I can't agree with that. My NR Epi is a PJ and it's 100% a Thunderbird! It's a looks thing first, then electronics and hardware. Just my .02

Throw a set of ThunderBuckers in that thing and you'll see what I mean....

 

[Haji]

The press release I read said they were getting rid of the hated 2015 "features", specifically the self tuning bridges on every guitar and the ridiculous prices on the Lester Pauls. For Gibson, 2015 was Bust-O-Rific on the new "features" they were so sure the world would require. Oops!

 

[ThaCoast]

Since i'm starting an RD bass build for a friend of mine, I took the template i had just to see if i would actually want to build my own someday. Well the answer is no. As much as it does look cool & is different from a bird, i much prefer the thunderbird body shape over the RD. Never had a chance to try the Non-reverse model but i have a feeling that i wouldn't want to build my own either. No diss on it, i just think to my eyes the reverse looks more appealing & has that attack look to it. IDK