Trogly unboxes a 2022 Gene Simmons Thunderbird (Gibson content)

I like the neck look, the rest is meh IMO and I'm fully on board with virtually any 'Bird now that I have my fave. it seems you can't go wrong with them minus neck variations, most are med-slim.
ayf'nkm?? edit; $2,700? yes, you can go waaaaay wrong lol

 

I love it. I always wanted a bound bird. Routing for binding is much easier to accomplish in a non neck through build hence the set neck of the G2. I'm not a big fan of the mirrored plastics but that's an easy swap. The deal killer for me is the price. It's about $800 more than I would pay.

 

Great looking bass.

 

I like just about everything about it.
Except the price.

 

I grew into liking my epi t-bird, I like the look of this, and appreciate the fact that it's subdued for a Gene Simmons bass. Still at that price point... I'll just look.

 

Yeah, I just can't get behind having someone else's name on my instruments. I'll make an exception for Jack Casady for unstated reasons, but otherwise signature-type basses usually have something about them that turns me off. I'm also too old to be much of a fan of Kiss, so there's that. And it really is waaaay too much money.

 

It's okay but the price isn't too appealing for what it is. I'd be far more interested in a Grabber/Ripper reissue, and I think they'd make far more sense as Gene Simmons signature basses seeing as those are the Gibson basses he's most well known for playing.

 

Without the PG and a price I thought was worth it, it could be a fun bass. The likelihood of me playing one is about zero though.

 

I've been waiting years for the V's to come back, and all hints are there is one to follow, i hate it's a signature version, but their so danged rare i'm ready

 

What are the hints saying about the possible specs?

 

I like it. I just never saw Gene using a Tbird. I think a Ripper would have been a better choice for the KISS tribute.

 

I think it's a cool Thunderbird, but for me to splurge on a Gene Simmons Gibson Signature bass, i'd have to be something that I identify him with, like the black 'n maple Grabber.

 

Precisely why I watch him, I like to see the teardown. Most of the time I click off once that part is done but usually his playing is enough to give you an idea about the guitar/bass in question. He'll be the first to tell he's not the best and that's perfectly fine.

 

It's got to be a straight head Grabber.