summersover
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i might be wanting to get it 
Is thunderbird a good buy?
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Ken
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Folks, if you are set on a T bird, you really might want to consider gettin only the Gibson one cos it works out better in the long run. ( no offense to other folks with other T Bird versions)
The construction, neck thru, pickups, wood selection and ebony fingerboard come together to blow away what ever Greco, Tokai, Epiphone versions.
Action? Set it up your self the way you like it , then judge an instrument.
Tone? It has only three knobs but fiddle with it and you will find a whole lot of possibilities you might be surprised with. Hint, cut out your bridge vol totally, you will be surprised the closeness to a J sound you get.
Slap? Put on 95 gauge stainless steel strings, lower the bridge pickup level, cut the mids on your EQ then slap. Dun take my word for it, try it.
Neck dive? Weight, ergonomical stuff? Always hang the T bird low, not at suspender levels, you will find it sits very comfortably without diving anywhere.
Too expensive? Well, SweeLee sale round the corner, but honestly nothing of quality comes cheap except the rare moments you get a steal.
Last advice, dun just go for a bass cos of looks, those basses won't last long, go for it cos it fits your way of playing. The T bird is attractive cos of its looks, many folks who get it cos of that may find that they it dun fit the way they play ( And if you play the bass like a school principle holding up his pants, then maybe its really not for you)
Its also pretty long cos of its body,make sure you have enuff comfy stretch in your arms. The bas also dun sit well with folks with bellies cos of its very flat back.
Also, as with all good basses, they are made to do only a few things VERY WELL, dun expect a wonder bass.
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From the ThunderbIrd Nazi as Rotten Ramone so affectionately calls me.
The construction, neck thru, pickups, wood selection and ebony fingerboard come together to blow away what ever Greco, Tokai, Epiphone versions.
Action? Set it up your self the way you like it , then judge an instrument.
Tone? It has only three knobs but fiddle with it and you will find a whole lot of possibilities you might be surprised with. Hint, cut out your bridge vol totally, you will be surprised the closeness to a J sound you get.
Slap? Put on 95 gauge stainless steel strings, lower the bridge pickup level, cut the mids on your EQ then slap. Dun take my word for it, try it.
Neck dive? Weight, ergonomical stuff? Always hang the T bird low, not at suspender levels, you will find it sits very comfortably without diving anywhere.
Too expensive? Well, SweeLee sale round the corner, but honestly nothing of quality comes cheap except the rare moments you get a steal.
Last advice, dun just go for a bass cos of looks, those basses won't last long, go for it cos it fits your way of playing. The T bird is attractive cos of its looks, many folks who get it cos of that may find that they it dun fit the way they play ( And if you play the bass like a school principle holding up his pants, then maybe its really not for you)
Its also pretty long cos of its body,make sure you have enuff comfy stretch in your arms. The bas also dun sit well with folks with bellies cos of its very flat back.
Also, as with all good basses, they are made to do only a few things VERY WELL, dun expect a wonder bass.
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From the ThunderbIrd Nazi as Rotten Ramone so affectionately calls me.
rottenramone
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seig heil! :lol:
seig heil! :lol:
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i have thunderbird i love the feel! so power n heavy rock pick-up. is good for rocker.but is abit heavy then other guitar
i have thunderbird i love the feel! so power n heavy rock pick-up. is good for rocker.but is abit heavy then other guitar
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i have thunderbird i love the feel! so power n heavy rock pick-up. is good for rocker.but is abit heavy then other guitar
i have thunderbird i love the feel! so power n heavy rock pick-up. is good for rocker.but is abit heavy then other guitar
lordie
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hmm if there are tbird fans out there, how come mine is still unsold?maybe everyone's going for cheap Epiphones instead...
eh lordie interested in a p-bass now? nice taste haha.
i need that to add to the collection \m/
Yes, for the kind of music you've described it is a good buy. You are going to want a bass that can cut through the mix of two to three guitarists and drums on that stuff and a Gibson t-bird without an effects chain can deliver.
Agree with earlier posters that it is a very unique bass with its own sound, and also only recommend the Gibsons, too, having played many other makes of t-birds from Orville to Greco and Epiphone. Do check out Youtube for videos of how versatile and surprising this bass can be, including for slap, for which many players often describe it as "useless". This is provided you take the time to set it up and adjust your technique. It will reward you with righteous thunder!
And that long neck also often means a long - and heavy - standard hardcase - which may be a pain to lug on crowded public transport, including older taxis, and we all know how "patient" S'porean commuters can be with people carrying their gear at rush hour!!!!
Red Dot Music carries some soft, well-padded cases that can take a t-bird on the road with you, should you take the plunge.
Agree with earlier posters that it is a very unique bass with its own sound, and also only recommend the Gibsons, too, having played many other makes of t-birds from Orville to Greco and Epiphone. Do check out Youtube for videos of how versatile and surprising this bass can be, including for slap, for which many players often describe it as "useless". This is provided you take the time to set it up and adjust your technique. It will reward you with righteous thunder!
And that long neck also often means a long - and heavy - standard hardcase - which may be a pain to lug on crowded public transport, including older taxis, and we all know how "patient" S'porean commuters can be with people carrying their gear at rush hour!!!!
Red Dot Music carries some soft, well-padded cases that can take a t-bird on the road with you, should you take the plunge.
matthewchj
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Well I'm not so sure about the tone, but T-birds do look as sexy as hell!
b33r
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either you get one brand new from Gibson for over $2.5k, or a used one from G77 for $1.7k, or get a used Studio model at only $1.2k from me. :mrgreen:
this thread is like free advertisement for me LOL
that's why i bought a gigbag!
this thread is like free advertisement for me LOL
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