I might expand my search to old mij copies too, sometimes they can be found at semi reasonable prices
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Educate Me On Thunderbirds
- Thread starter Marshall Guiton
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I've drooled over your collection many times. I'm very envious.So many Thunderbirds, just not enough time everyday to play them all....................
On a more serious note, the Epiphone "Classic" is a great first Thunderbird, highly recommended!
Thank you for the input. I will definitely check out the Classic IV.
Wow, that is one pretty bass. Gibson pups is definitely a plus.
Seems like the consensus is I should give Epis another chance, lol. Thanks for your input!
I love old MIJ stuff, so I will definitely keep those in mind. Only problem is finding one that doesn't cost close to a real Gibson. I'm running to the same problem in my hunt for a Ric. Some of the MIJ copies go for crazy money. Not like they're not nice instruments, though.
Agreed, one of those in Pelham Blue would be absolutely gorgeous.Thats fun!!! Just wish they'd do a cherry one, or a pelham blue
With the Goths... there are Goths and there are Blackbirds. Not quite the same.
Epi Goths have 3 controls and a XII on the twelfth fret, no other fret markings and a bird on the pickguard.
The Black Blackbirds have iron cross fret markings, a 'finger thingy' behind the bridge and a bird with iron cross on the pg. pickguards are easy to change though.
The not black Blackbird / Sixx tribute has a different top and a signature pickguard I think.
Epi Goths have 3 controls and a XII on the twelfth fret, no other fret markings and a bird on the pickguard.
The Black Blackbirds have iron cross fret markings, a 'finger thingy' behind the bridge and a bird with iron cross on the pg. pickguards are easy to change though.
The not black Blackbird / Sixx tribute has a different top and a signature pickguard I think.
So many Thunderbirds, just not enough time everyday to play them all....................
On a more serious note, the Epiphone "Classic" is a great first Thunderbird, highly recommended!
Coming from the guy who has practically every T-bird made, that's saying something!
I bought a 1989 Greco recently..and Im not even into thunderbirds....It played and sounded nice...just had to buy it..
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Greco Thunderbirds are indeed great basses - so glad I have one, it RAWRS.
I actually prefer the recent neck-through Epis to the recent Gibsons. The latter are uncomfortable for me.
Love t-birds. They're a different beast. The sound is a unique ferocious growl. The feel is a different bird altogether. I don't think Epi's compare (all of the one's i've played were subpar at best..)
As far as a Gib USA goth-Nikki Sixx model. (not a fan of..)
Basically, there's five of them...but everyone loves Thunderbird 2 the most. That's the green one. There's been several reboot attempts and the current Thunderbirds are Go! series pretty good and on it's second season...you did mean the TV series right???
Perhaps, Is a Spectorbird out of the question?
Made in Korea. Bolt on. Used market is about $350-$600
Made in Korea. Bolt on. Used market is about $350-$600
Sorry, I mean the Epi Thunderbirds. typed via phone
Great info-thanks for clearing that up!With the Goths... there are Goths and there are Blackbirds. Not quite the same.
Epi Goths have 3 controls and a XII on the twelfth fret, no other fret markings and a bird on the pickguard.
The Black Blackbirds have iron cross fret markings, a 'finger thingy' behind the bridge and a bird with iron cross on the pg. pickguards are easy to change though.
The not black Blackbird / Sixx tribute has a different top and a signature pickguard I think.