Epiphone Thunderbird Bass

[Steve70s]

Hi

I am trying to find one for a mate of mine.

Anyone help?

In sunburst he says!

[kyuss74]

I've got a 2002 one but after looking at secondhand prices I can't bring myself to let it go. Sorry.

What I would say is try and get a Korean one. I think they moved production to China in 2006/07, but don't quote me on that (that's round about when the price dropped). I played one of the newer models a couple of years ago and it's just not up to the quality of mine (it weighed a ton, really high action, sharp frets and the 'burst' didn't look as natural). Maybe it was just a bad un. Secondhand prices don't seem to take manufacturer into account so you could get a bargain.

[Steve70s]

cool - cheers for the advice - totally out my field as it's for a mate.

[proy900]

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/164820-e..._fromsearch__1

i think this ticks all your boxes. Take it from me as a Thunderbird owner they're a fuck off heavy, neck diving bastard but i wouldn't change mine for the world.

p.s. this is not mine for sale, it is on a forum i use.

Peace

[Steve70s]

Thanks a lot mate - much appreciated.

It's not for me so don't care about the weight!

But once I buy it for him I get his Epi Black Beauty with tremelo so happy days!