Thanks for the reply. It still makes an audible noise thru the amp when plugged directly into the amp without the pedal. I guess I'll exchange it this week for a new one. I love the tone, feel, and style of the bass, so I want the best possible example I can get!
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Thunderbird Club
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Haji
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Does anybody know how Epiphone finishes their Goth necks? The clear coat is coming off mine, and is creating sticky spots. I'd rather find an option other than sanding down to the bare wood and refinishing, but I suspect that's what's gonna happen. I'll shoot Epi CS an email tomorrow and ask 'em, I just figured somebody here would know.
Not quite sure, but does your neck look shiny black compared to the flat black body? Thats how mine looks now after some heavy wool wipping with guitar polish/windex.
I hate being from the UK! Everything exciting always happens at night time on here! Anyway, I'd like promoted from court jester!
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
You beat me to it, Mark... I was just about to say the same. Really dig the "zen" look of it!
And of course the birds as well...
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
With my awesome band mate Miss Ginger Li....
And having some fun with the women
Beautiful bass...
What exactly is that colour - metallic tangerine?
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
Give me the money and I'll get one
I hear you brother! Was looking at the prices and knew I could only ever afford one in my dreams!
Here's something you don't see every day.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Gibson-Short-Scale-Thunderbird-Bass/251554866660?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=23423&meid=7662517004629570591&pid=100005&prg=10050&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=131212829881&rt=nc
How rare are these, Mark? Kind of looks like a Studio 4 but it isn't I don't think. The listing says 22 frets but there's only 20 of course. oh, and look at that PG... wrapping the P/U's. Never saw that before.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Gibson-Short-Scale-Thunderbird-Bass/251554866660?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=23423&meid=7662517004629570591&pid=100005&prg=10050&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=131212829881&rt=nc
How rare are these, Mark? Kind of looks like a Studio 4 but it isn't I don't think. The listing says 22 frets but there's only 20 of course. oh, and look at that PG... wrapping the P/U's. Never saw that before.
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- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,895
- 142,212
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,895
- 142,212
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Larry
Larry, its a short scale Thunderbird, Gibson offered them a couple years back. I had that I purchased for a good friend in Germany ( kept it about a month before sending it on to him), they are really cool - I'm not really a shorty player tho.
Re my Lull, it's a metallic burnt orange, not a stock color for Mike - so it was custom painted for me by Mike's guy. Mine was the first production T-4 made after two prototypes, tho subsequent basses have changed a little from mine, notably in thickness of the body. You do see T-4's on the used market which probably brings the price down a bit.
The day I picked it up from Mike was a big deal for me as I'd never spent that kind of money on a bass, nor had I ever had one built just for me as custom. Mike is the most genuine, nicest guy you could ever meet - He shot this pic of me, a very proud new owner of his craftsmanship.
Here's something you don't see every day.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Gibson-Short-Scale-Thunderbird-Bass/251554866660?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=23423&meid=7662517004629570591&pid=100005&prg=10050&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=131212829881&rt=nc
How rare are these, Mark? Kind of looks like a Studio 4 but it isn't I don't think. The listing says 22 frets but there's only 20 of course. oh, and look at that PG... wrapping the P/U's. Never saw that before.
Larry, its a short scale Thunderbird, Gibson offered them a couple years back. I had that I purchased for a good friend in Germany ( kept it about a month before sending it on to him), they are really cool - I'm not really a shorty player tho.
Re my Lull, it's a metallic burnt orange, not a stock color for Mike - so it was custom painted for me by Mike's guy. Mine was the first production T-4 made after two prototypes, tho subsequent basses have changed a little from mine, notably in thickness of the body. You do see T-4's on the used market which probably brings the price down a bit.
The day I picked it up from Mike was a big deal for me as I'd never spent that kind of money on a bass, nor had I ever had one built just for me as custom. Mike is the most genuine, nicest guy you could ever meet - He shot this pic of me, a very proud new owner of his craftsmanship.
As an eBay Associate, TalkBass may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,895
- 142,212
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Sure Liam, You should be our proud Scottish Prince, from today forward it is so
I need a bit of help, folks.
I'm doing a slight mod on an Epiphone Goth Thunderbird: black and red control knobs, black pickguard wiith red thunderbird decal, DR Red Devils, Hipshot bridge and new pickups.
Does anyone have any idea if the Epiphone Deep Sixx pickups are that much different than the standard ones or maybe on par with the Gibson pickups used on the Epiphone Thunderbird Classic Pro?
They sell for between $50 and $70 on ebay and should be a direct fit, I believe.
I'm doing a slight mod on an Epiphone Goth Thunderbird: black and red control knobs, black pickguard wiith red thunderbird decal, DR Red Devils, Hipshot bridge and new pickups.
Does anyone have any idea if the Epiphone Deep Sixx pickups are that much different than the standard ones or maybe on par with the Gibson pickups used on the Epiphone Thunderbird Classic Pro?
They sell for between $50 and $70 on ebay and should be a direct fit, I believe.
Sure Liam, You should be our proud Scottish Prince, from today forward it is so
I finally have authority!!!
My deep sixx's sound no different to the standard Epi Pickups, the Gibson pickups are leaps and bounds better than the Epi ones
