Featuring new ProBucker Bass Humbuckers and a vintage styled 60s Thunderbird Tune-O-Matic bridge and Claw tailpiece. The Epiphone Thunderbird 60s Bass is an incredibly accurate reproduction of the classic electric bass first introduced in 1963 that has since powered dozens of hits by artists like The Who, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Cheap Trick. Strings for Nylon-String Acoustic Guitars.Strings for Steel-String Acoustic Guitars.I'm a Fender fanboy, so I recommend a P, a Jazz or a Jaguar. If you have reservations, give some other options a thought. If you like the Thunderbird best, go for it. Used Epiphone Thunderbird IV Bass w/ Case - Alpine White 060823. The reason for this is that there is no reliable documentation from. Play a couple other models to see what you like. Serial numbers from 70 and 80s era Epiphone guitars made in Japan are not supported. That all being said, I can't say I hate the Thunderbird. I don't ever remember having an issue with neck dive, but that may have to do with how I "wore" my guitar. The body was actually comfortable to play on while standing for me, at least. It wasn't a Jazz Bass neck, but it wasn't terrible. I never had any problems with the length of the neck. It's pickups were passive, but the lack of treble is something that's been a "feature" of Thunderbirds since they were released (which is what essentially led John Entwistle to go to Alembics and Warwick basses). I eventually traded it for a Gretsch Junior Jet II (which got traded for a Fender Jaguar bass) because it sounded too dark for my tastes. I had a problem of hitting my hand on the neckjoint when I'd do slides up an octave on the neck. Epiphone Thunderbird '60s Bass Tobacco Sunburst Guitar Center Shop for the Epiphone Thunderbird '60s Bass Tobacco Sunburst and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. I had an Epi TBird (which I wish that I'd kept to make into a Fenderbird). The Epiphone Thunderbird 60s Bass is an incredibly accurate reproduction of the classic electric bass first introduced in 1963 that has since powered. It all depends on what you want out of a bass. It's just such a great deal for such a cool looking instrument that somehow the used squier basses that I've been looking at don't seem so appealing any more, so I guess I'm hoping that someone will convince me that my instincts are wrong!īut I don't want to buy something that looks great but ends up being unplayable. 4-string Electric Bass with Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Vintage Sunburst. I've also read that the active pickups don't sound great either, very 'one tone' and I'd like a bit of variety. Thunderbird E1 Bass Guitar - Vintage Sunburst. I can't try it beforehand unfortunately, and without a frame of reference or bass skills, I'm not sure I'd be able to form a considered opinion anyway. I don't mind it if I can get used to it, and I'm only going to play it sitting down so the neck dive and weight don't bother me.īut if there's a risk that it'll put me off entirely then I'll keep looking. And I love the look of it.īut after reading a tonne of reviews that say it's ergonomically terrible and far too long in the neck, I'm having second thoughts that maybe I'd be better off with a conventional bass. Been looking for a good used deal and have found an Epiphone Thunderbird Pro-IV.£130, mint condition, gig bag and spare set of strings so it's a great deal for what appears to be a great quality bass. I play guitar (for about seven months) and am wanting to learn bass as well. Similarly, please send any comments or critiques to the moderators. 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