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Traded a 2008 American Standard P5 for a 2009 Gibson Thunderbird

Baird6869

Baird6869

Feb 16, 2007
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
#1
Am I nuts? If so... why or why not?

I have been GASsing for a Tbird for 15 years in any case.

I traded my used but mint 2008 MIA Precision 5er and a little bit of $$$ for a brand new sunburst TBird. I have no pics as I had it transferred to a local store so my local rep could get commissions on it. Worth wating a few days to help a friend out and I pick it up on Tues/Wed.

My justification is this.... I have a 2008 MIA P (4 string) as well as a 1973 P so I didn't really need a 3rd passive P. Also, I am mainly playing active when I play 5ers these days (American Deluxe Jazz 5er and a Roscoe SKB-3005). Honestly, EQing the passive P5 as a backup to one of these is a complete pain in the a$$.

Also, Thunderbirds look so damned cool!!!:bassist::hyper:
 
#4
im a Fender guy but i relly would like a t bird. i think you have chose wisely and i cant say if in you position i wouldnt have done the same thing. plus as a career sales guy, kudos to you for giving your local boy the comission. class act
 
#5
your idol said:
im a Fender guy but i relly would like a t bird. i think you have chose wisely and i cant say if in you position i wouldnt have done the same thing. plus as a career sales guy, kudos to you for giving your local boy the comission. class act
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Local GIRL.;) She is amazing at what she does considering she works in a huge GC like chain and is always helpful. Plus I have also been in sales for 20+ years. Gotta do what's right!:bassist:
 
#6
Who am I to judge another TB'er's GAS? :D T'birds are cool, so why not? I don't understand having difficulty EQ'ing a P-bass though, no matter what you're switching from. Their "set everything flat, plug-and-play" nature is one of their most appealing aspects IMO. I guess the B string on a P5 could present different challenges though. Hopefully I'll find out one of these days.
 
#7
Nedmundo said:
I don't understand having difficulty EQ'ing a P-bass though, no matter what you're switching from. Their "set everything flat, plug-and-play" nature is one of their most appealing aspects IMO. I guess the B string on a P5 could present different challenges though. Hopefully I'll find out one of these days.
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B string presents challenges but the difference in volume (and to a lesser extent, tone) is a bit of a pain.
 
#9
Variety can sometimes be the spice of life - Congratulations on your new bass, enjoy all of them in good health!
 
#19
Nothing sounds like a T-bird. Sure, they aren't everyone's cup of tea, but I think they are very cool. You already have a lot of other sounds in your arsenal, so this is a great new one that I think you'll like. I was surprised how much I liked a T-bird the first time I played one. I would never have one as my only bass, but as one of many its a great tool to have in your lineup. I think you'll enjoy it.
 
#20
I'm a huge fan of my P5, and the Thunderbird is probably my least favorite bass in the world of basses- My left hand feels like it's stretching out a mile to play in first position, and I really don't like to have to hold the neck up while I play it.

If you dig the Thunderbird, then don't worry about it though.
 

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