Is thunderbird a good buy?
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rottenramone
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can ask Ken, Master of Thunderbirds
can ask Ken, Master of Thunderbirds
rottenramone
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one is named "sixx" though lol
one is named "sixx" though lol
Ken
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The '80s hair bands used a lot of Jacksons, Kramers ( American) and Fender Ps and J specials.
If you looking for that kind of sound, i suggest you look for those basses. The Gibson Thunderbirds are great basses, but they are built a certain way and sound a certain way, great for metal and rock if you play a certain way.
I suggest you try them out first cos the Jacksons and Fenders are cheaper also.
Cheers.
If you looking for that kind of sound, i suggest you look for those basses. The Gibson Thunderbirds are great basses, but they are built a certain way and sound a certain way, great for metal and rock if you play a certain way.
I suggest you try them out first cos the Jacksons and Fenders are cheaper also.
Cheers.
rottenramone
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but having a thunderbird will confirm make u feeeeel like a rockstar!!!!
but having a thunderbird will confirm make u feeeeel like a rockstar!!!!
cliffnewsted
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i tot of buying a thunderbird.. e goth one. but my fren said e strings r ridiculously far from e fretboard.. so i changed my mind. although i still LOVE e thunderbird shape man. i still feel jealous whenever i see anyone using a thunderbird. 
cliffnewsted
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i tot of buying a thunderbird.. e goth one. but my fren said e strings r ridiculously far from e fretboard.. so i changed my mind. although i still LOVE e thunderbird shape man. i still feel jealous whenever i see anyone using a thunderbird.
rottenramone
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the action is surprisingly low when i tried it what
but i dont really like the nikki sixx... not my kinda bass..
the action is surprisingly low when i tried it what
but i dont really like the nikki sixx... not my kinda bass..
i think thunderbirds have one definite downside. they have pretty shitty fret access. i mean, they only have 20 frets, then the body cuts in around 17th fret... 16th and a half to be precise... yeah
http://www.gibsonbass.com/graphics/64thunderbird.jpg
other than that, they're pretty kick ass
http://www.gibsonbass.com/graphics/64thunderbird.jpg
other than that, they're pretty kick ass
subversion
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cliffnewsted said:i tot of buying a thunderbird.. e goth one. but my fren said e strings r ridiculously far from e fretboard.. so i changed my mind. although i still LOVE e thunderbird shape man. i still feel jealous whenever i see anyone using a thunderbird.
the string action is a matter of set-up. try it out, if you like the feel/ tone, get it. there's no specific bass for a specific genre of music IMO, it's about what works for you.
pertaining to the upcoming swee lee sale, if you wanna see certain basses made available (subject to stock availability), do join the relevant discussions. currently, there's only one bass interest...
yellowStrat
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wooit....
if i were u, i would save for a Stingray...... or buy a Fender Precision Bass...
if i were u, i would save for a Stingray...... or buy a Fender Precision Bass...
rpgragnarok
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the thunderbird looks hot, jz lik nikki sixx
cliffnewsted
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hey sedgewick so u're not buying e thunderbird? coz i'm thinking of buying it. :wink: 1 question.. anyone else plans on buying e thunderbird? i'm talking abt e goth one. ok another q.. for those who have or have tried e thunderbird.. is it REALLY a good buy.. coz i already have a bass so i'm really torn as whether to buy e thunderbird or not.. all comments are hugely appreciated.. thx
Well, it's hard for us to really give you any opinions as to whether you should or should not buy the bass, as they are but, personal opinions.
I've tried the Epiphone gothic thunderbird out and I find that it pretty much covers fingerstyle stuff really well. Can't really say much for the articulation when slapped, but it's down to personal taste.
Ultimately, the person who decides whether or not it suits you, is really yourself. Just try the bass out and let your ears decide for you.
I've tried the Epiphone gothic thunderbird out and I find that it pretty much covers fingerstyle stuff really well. Can't really say much for the articulation when slapped, but it's down to personal taste.
Ultimately, the person who decides whether or not it suits you, is really yourself. Just try the bass out and let your ears decide for you.
