Members Trento54 Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Hey guys i want to get a gibson thunder bird but i dont no what type to get ?any ideas i dotn want to spend more then $1500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 what are the choices , I was just looking at some vintage ones and they are big $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NV43345 Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 I tried out a Nikki Six model a few years back, it was ok. But I did not fall in love with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PrestiaRules Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 well right now there is the Standard T-Bird: Standard T-Bird as well as the Studio Models. They are available as a 4 or a 5 and have a set neck as oppossed to neck through: Studio 4 of course there is the Epiphone Elite whick might be the best value as it features a through neck as well as USA pickups, electronics etc. Elitist T-Bird I have seen a few T-Birds on ebay for less than $1000 lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 I say standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bruto Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 I really like the new Thunderbird Studio - mainly because of the modern bridge, but I haven't seen one in a store yet. I think they only came out 6 months ago. Also, you may want to look for one of those old RD Artists.They seem to have made quite a comeback, but they're getting pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tommy Tourbus Posted September 22, 2005 Members Share Posted September 22, 2005 Go with a used regular gibbo bird. They usually go for less than 1k used on fleabay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rob Martinez Posted September 23, 2005 Members Share Posted September 23, 2005 I can't say, I am still waiting for my T-bird Studio bass, they are new, so taking some TIME to get delivered!!! I bought the studio version because I like set necks. I have read good things about the Epiphone version, which would cost you less than 1/3 what you have to spend. If you WANT to spend $1500, then just get the Gibson T-bird IV and be done with it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 50calexplorer Posted September 23, 2005 Members Share Posted September 23, 2005 I've wanted one since I knew that Leon Wilkenson from Skynrd used one. I'm torn between that a Ric, another Jazz bass, or a Stingray. Torn I tell 'ya!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted September 23, 2005 Members Share Posted September 23, 2005 Get a used Gibson standard T-bird. They're still relatively reasonable on Ebay or gbase. I got mine (1991 model) used for $975 in 1998. I've heard good stuff about the Epiphone Elitist T-bird, and some of the '70s Japanese clones (Ibanez, Greco) look pretty authentic, tho' I can't testify to the tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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