The Gibson Humbuckers and the neck were what drew me to the Classic-IV PRO. It wasn't that the Pro IV sounded bad as much as it was the Gibson Humbucker pickups sounded better.
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Thunderbird Club
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-Gibson...r-/310974664896?pt=Guitar&hash=item486788d0c0
Another Studio 4, in black this time.
Another Studio 4, in black this time.
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Yeah, I don't think it's worth that much in prestine condition, which this one is not. But it is a first you model.
I just got my 2013, new with plastic on the pickguard, in case, unharmed, case candy ebony Thunderbird delivered yesterday. Woah. I've avoided Gibson basses for the last 20 years. I still love my Fenders but, dang, what I've been missing. The tone is so classic. And the weight is perfect. The neck is a little sticky, but the right width and front to back perfect.
Sorry if this has been answered before but I'm having trouble finding anything due to the overlapping names. What's the difference between the electronics in the Epi Classic IV Pro and Pro-IV?
- Mar 13, 2008
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The Epiphone Pro has an active pre amp, 7 ply neck thru construction -
The "Classic Pro is passive with USA Gibson pick ups and 9 ply construction.
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
Mike's basses are really something special - That's a beauty! My T-4 has a Brazilian rosewood fret board as well, I actually got to choose which piece he used for my bass. Go out and play that bass loud!
No worries there, it will get alot of time if it doesn't outright become my every day player.
- Mar 13, 2008
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
I've finally got a bag to tote my TBirds around in. This bag is ginormous! Decent padding but it wouldn't qualify as a travel bag, IMO. It'll serve well when my bass won't be leaving my sight. It'll definitely be better than the OHSC with its multiple handles and backpack straps.
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And you got to make the 1000th post
Oh yeah so I did!
Dear Talkbass Thunderbird club, i am proud to announce I am your NEW queen
here's a 'bird for you all! 
My Classic-IV Pro arrived today. 
The action & relief are good out of the box but MAN...whoever did the setup needs to learn about intonation! lol
Pics to follow when I feel like breaking out the camera.
The action & relief are good out of the box but MAN...whoever did the setup needs to learn about intonation! lol
Pics to follow when I feel like breaking out the camera.
- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,894
- 142,206
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
My Classic-IV Pro arrived today.
The action & relief are good out of the box but MAN...whoever did the setup needs to learn about intonation! lol
Pics to follow when I feel like breaking out the camera.
Thine club number is 449 Sir!
The waiting was paining the Queen a couple days ago so I added you!
Pics please, as I have violated a TB rule, I'd rather not be deposed or have to face the chopper
Thanks. lolThine club number is 449 Sir!
The waiting was paining the Queen a couple days ago so I added you!
Pics please, as I have violated a TB rule, I'd rather not be deposed or have to face the chopper
Pics will be up tomorrow, for sure.
I want to get a good shot with it by my rig at my jam space.
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
Dear Talkbass Thunderbird club, i am proud to announce I am your NEW queen
There can be only ONE Queen (TBird58)...
Look, Liam... you post up a pick of you looking anything close to this fabulous with your Tbird and we might consider making you a princess, the queen slot is full.
