Thunderbird Club

[Butcherboy]

Ah... les Gibsons renversées

…… jeudi

 

[Nocturnal]

Did we know Simon Gallup from The Cure played a Thunderbird?

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I can't speak for everyone, but I knew that he used them. I also like the look of his sig bass. Probably sounds a lot like a Bird and may have been based on the Birds he was using at the time.

 

[GBassNorth]

…… jeudi

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You guys and your NRs are killin me!

 

[BklynKen]

I can't speak for everyone, but I knew that he used them. I also like the look of his sig bass. Probably sounds a lot like a Bird and may have been based on the Birds he was using at the time.

Yeah, the bass is mahogany and has the EMG Thunderbird pickups.

 

[GonePlaid]

You guys and your NRs are killin me!

B4After I know-not helping.

 

[MCF]

I wouldn't say better, but I definitely like it. A lot.

There are a few different covers of the song on You Tube. All good interpretations. A good song is a good song. I’m glad Shatner hasn’t tried to do this one; don’t think I could handle that.

 

[MCF]

I snapped up a used Goth Thunderbird IV for $200. 2016. Pretty much mint shape. Going to throw on some hip shot clover tuners and eventually upgrade to EMG TB pickups. Almost got a Vintage Pro but the Goth in my opinion is the better of them both. For one a maple neck with Rosewood board compared to Mahogany/Walnut neck w/rosewood board. Prefer the satin black finish too. Both use mahogany for the body tho.

Congrats! Pics please.

Not sure I’d agree that a Goth is “better” than a VP. Certainly different. I love mine. Better tuners are a good upgrade for them. Mine now has a Hipshot bridge which I like a lot. I like how the PUPs sound with BBS so don’t feel the urge to try other PUPs. But may eventually. I think the Goths are a great buy.

 

[MCF]

B4View attachment 3779867After View attachment 3779868I know-not helping.

Says the man with a vintage 67/68.

 

[MCF]

Here is another new tune.
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Not sure what you did with the mix, but that sounds incredible coming out of my iPhone speakers. Good song.

 

[JIO]

just the hardware on that axe's probably worth over a grand....the case probably over 600 bills..

Maybe - the higher the bidding goes, the chance of breaking even becomes less possible.

 

[MCF]

Thx for the heads up. That listing is from last summer. The bass sold in September IIRC. Imperial Guitars hasn't updated their Gbase listings, but if you go to the actual store website they no longer list it. I have asked them and Normans to keep an eye out for me.

Oh man. Thought it was current. Sorry. They’re in SoCal; have you been to their physical store? Is it worth checking out?

 

[MCF]

It's risky. A neck thru with a bowing issue? Sitting in the case like that for 20 years? ... I'll pass.

Yeah. Much as I would love a bicentennial, I wouldn’t touch it without seeing it in person and even then...Too bad. Thunderbirds deserve better than that.

 

[Toptube]

Anyone noticed any difference between 2017 Vintage Pro Thunderbirds and newer ones? Spec differences (besides fretboard wood types) or quality?

 

[JJR58]

Anyone noticed any difference between 2017 Vintage Pro Thunderbirds and newer ones? Spec differences (besides fretboard wood types) or quality?

Tuners for one, the 1st gen's are different.

 

[Toptube]

Tuners for one, the 1st gen's are different.

better/worse/indifferent?

 

[MCF]

Did we know Simon Gallup from The Cure played a Thunderbird?

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I kinda recall a discussion a few thousand pages ago; I’m thinking the Queen was involved? Or not. It’s always great to recall the real players.

 

[GBassNorth]

B4View attachment 3779867After View attachment 3779868I know-not helping.

Not helping at all!

Oh man. Thought it was current. Sorry. They’re in SoCal; have you been to their physical store? Is it worth checking out?

It's ok, not nearly as big a selection as Norms.

Anyone noticed any difference between 2017 Vintage Pro Thunderbirds and newer ones? Spec differences (besides fretboard wood types) or quality?

Tuners and to a degree weight. The newer ones went with what feels like cheaper tuners. As far as weight goes, the older ones seemed easier to find in the low 8 pound or lower range. Most now look to be in the mid to high 8 pound range or more.

better/worse/indifferent?

I like the older ones better, but not enough to keep me from buying a newer one.

 

[bylar13]

Not sure what you did with the mix, but that sounds incredible coming out of my iPhone speakers. Good song.

Thanks!

 

[JJR58]

better/worse/indifferent?

The later ones have tapered string posts. Still Wilkinson tuners iirc.
Personally not a fan of tapered posts, but that's just me.

 

[Toptube]

likes Gibsons, played an EB-2 when I saw them..

He has a sig bass with Schecter. "Ultra Bass". Its like a cross between a Telecaster and a Thunderbird. I actually have one as a non-sig model.