Such a bummer. Hopefully you find a suitable replacement soon or has the GAS passed... LOL, no pun intended.
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Thunderbird Club
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Such a bummer. Hopefully you find a suitable replacement soon or has the GAS passed... LOL, no pun intended.
- Mar 13, 2008
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Gaolee
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You weren't the only one. Thoughts travel slowly out this far, I guess.
Does it count if it is a Gibson with Thunderbird plus pickups but not actually a TBird?
- Mar 13, 2008
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Well we have many members that don't own Gibson Thunderbirds - Which I'm fine with, I have 5 Gibsons and 6 that aren't. To me it's the iconic shape, Ray Dietrich really got it right - No other shape bass feels right on me let alone look good to me - and that's before we talk about tone
Besides, veebass has a Gibson 'Bird already.
- Mar 13, 2008
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I'm thinking you have a Bass IV, which I like very much, too bad they've gone up in price so much - If I ever play in a "normal" band it'd be perfect.
I'm thinking you have a Bass IV, which I like very much, too bad they've gone up in price so much - If I ever play in a "normal" band it'd be perfect.
It was a "semi" hypothetical, because I have a couple of TBirds.
Bass IVs are very cool! I should have picked one up ages ago, but didn't and still haven't.
Looking in a different direction.
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
Does it matter "veebass" is already a member...
It didn't in his case but it matters for future "applicants" who may have the situation that veebass presented.
Getting a little work done on the FenderBird. Keda Dye Blue over a coat of black sanded back. It'll be finished with Tru-Oil.
The neck has two coats of medium amber, and I'll let it set for a day or two then apply the decal and start clear coating.
The neck has two coats of medium amber, and I'll let it set for a day or two then apply the decal and start clear coating.
Another dinged up SS TBird just hit eBay for even more money than the one I won't be bidding on since it's gone north of where I could overlook the condition.
2011 Gibson Thunderbird Short Scale Batbss Limited Run of 400 Satin Ebony | eBay
Here's the one Andy posted up about:
2011 Gibson Thunderbird Short Scale Bass Guitar | eBay
2011 Gibson Thunderbird Short Scale Batbss Limited Run of 400 Satin Ebony | eBay
Here's the one Andy posted up about:
2011 Gibson Thunderbird Short Scale Bass Guitar | eBay
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While the SS TBird is a great bass, both of these are definitely overpriced considering the condition.
Glad I got mine for $700 with no dings, and had been professionally setup with the work order to prove it.
I talked to one of the Gibson/Epiphone sales reps and there was some interest in making an Epi version of the SS TBird, but haven't seen anything about it.
I'd definitely give one a look if they are ever released.
Glad I got mine for $700 with no dings, and had been professionally setup with the work order to prove it.
I talked to one of the Gibson/Epiphone sales reps and there was some interest in making an Epi version of the SS TBird, but haven't seen anything about it.
I'd definitely give one a look if they are ever released.
DR Stainless
So good. So much angry piano.
Interested in a trade? I have a minty Anniversary Edition 2014 Gibson SG Bass in glorious nitrocellulose finish.
No thanks. That looks like a nice bass but the SS TBird is one of my keepers. Like everything about it except the finish. And I've had plans of changing that since I got it.
It has one of the best necks of any bass I've ever owned. Great tone and even better when I added V/B/StellarTone electronics to it.
It has one of the best necks of any bass I've ever owned. Great tone and even better when I added V/B/StellarTone electronics to it.
I think ANY band you're in will transcend normal, Mark!I'm thinking you have a Bass IV, which I like very much, too bad they've gone up in price so much - If I ever play in a "normal" band it'd be perfect.
