Do Chechien Aliens turn green with envy?(I think that's allowed)
Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
Thunderbird Club
- Thread starter TBird1958
- Start date
-
- Tags
- club thunderbird
- Mar 8, 2011
- 12,232
- 51,187
- Disclosures
- Authorized greenboy designs builder/Owner of BNA Audio
Most likely
Like I said, I need space more than stuff at the moment. Was thinking of pulling the T Bird and Sunn Coliseum 300 off Reverb, but they both wound up selling while I was away for the weekend. The Aria EB3 is still up on Reverb, but that’s it. The Traynor yba200-2 is sitting at a local music store on consignment, but if it doesn’t sell very soon, I’ll most likely just bring it back home.
Which reminds me...since I wound up selling the ‘14, i now have a brand new, never installed Hipshot chrome replacement bridge and tuners I may as well sell off
Can't help you there. Have all the Swamp Ikea 2 piece bridge/claws, spare saddles and lightweight tuners I need.
curious now.. can we see a pic or a link?
the Sabre looks like a short scale next to the Bird..
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
Isn't that an Austrian police dog? Oh ... Spector Rex not Inspector Rex!
Last edited:
TBird arrived today.
Initial impressions:
Did not weigh it, but this Freakin thing is light. Much lighter than my MIM Jazz or 4003S. I'm guestimating under 9 lbs
Fit and finish..could not find anything negative to report. Not a sharp fret, finish issue, sloppy pot, etc. In fact, comparing to the RIC, I say on par with the almost 2k instrument. Very impressed.
Noodled a bit. Neck is a tad thinner than the Jazz or RIC. Very comfortable for me at least, but I'm not picky about neck size. Fatter than an Ibby, thinner than a P and im good.
Neck relief is out of spec...strings touch fret when I checked relief. BUT....this did sit in zero degree temps this morning. Strings were shipped kinda loose...nowhere near in tune. I tuned and will let hang until tomorrow night. Will adj truss if needed. Not an issue, but did not play too much given the clank. This was not set up since built, so no big deal.
Plan on putting on new strings tomorrow. Not crazy about the OEM. Have a pack of Super Slinky's I will throw on before I check/adj neck.
Sound? Even with the clack, it sounded like I remember TBirds sounded like back in the day....
Long story short.....I think someone at Epiphone done screwed up. Neck threw TBird, at a very high quality, for 699 list?
I wouldn't be any less happy if I spent 1499.
Blows the MIM Jazz away, at a lower cost. And it's not even close.
Initial impressions:
Did not weigh it, but this Freakin thing is light. Much lighter than my MIM Jazz or 4003S. I'm guestimating under 9 lbs
Fit and finish..could not find anything negative to report. Not a sharp fret, finish issue, sloppy pot, etc. In fact, comparing to the RIC, I say on par with the almost 2k instrument. Very impressed.
Noodled a bit. Neck is a tad thinner than the Jazz or RIC. Very comfortable for me at least, but I'm not picky about neck size. Fatter than an Ibby, thinner than a P and im good.
Neck relief is out of spec...strings touch fret when I checked relief. BUT....this did sit in zero degree temps this morning. Strings were shipped kinda loose...nowhere near in tune. I tuned and will let hang until tomorrow night. Will adj truss if needed. Not an issue, but did not play too much given the clank. This was not set up since built, so no big deal.
Plan on putting on new strings tomorrow. Not crazy about the OEM. Have a pack of Super Slinky's I will throw on before I check/adj neck.
Sound? Even with the clack, it sounded like I remember TBirds sounded like back in the day....
Long story short.....I think someone at Epiphone done screwed up. Neck threw TBird, at a very high quality, for 699 list?
I wouldn't be any less happy if I spent 1499.
Blows the MIM Jazz away, at a lower cost. And it's not even close.
You often leave me speechless.
I have a Rex5 and love it!
It was my first entry into the "Thunderbird" world and zero regrets even after 6 years of ownership. Mine has the holoflash finish (love it or hate it, I love it) and is a real looker under stage lights.
It's very well balanced, not too heavy for a fiver and in spite of its 35" scale doesn't feel any longer than my Gibson TBirds to play. The preamp is a beast and can easily dial in just about any sound you'd like. As noted, they run in the $500 to $600 bracket used and in mint condition.
Word of caution - Spector owners (I have a few) love to swap out preamps and pups. So unless you like surprises it would be a good move to have the seller photograph the control cavity so you can post the pic here or in the Spector club to confirm its original, or whatever it is.
Here's a pic of mine...
I did a very detailed 3 part Rex5 vs Gibson Thunderbird shootout a couple of years ago (posted in this thread). In that shootout the the Rex was just barely bested by the Gibson but it was very very close. If it's a fiver in a TBird shape you want, IMHO you can't do better for twice the price. The Mike Lull 5 string would most likely be your next best choice but usually prices north of $2000. Gibby did make a 5 string studio TBird but not many in the used block, they usually are priced less than $1000 but higher than the Rex.
Lol, I knew a Picillo in 7th grade...and it's in West WaaaahwickPerfect! Say hi to the Picillos for me
There's your problem. You need a separate cycling space so that you have room for more music gear.
Jenny Piccolo?
Thanks for the buzz and the advice. The guy texted back a message, I'm calling him tomorrow. I'll be back. .
Are they Legends ? Or full Spector?
