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Even though Epiphone's American sister company Gibson was less successful with their bass guitars, one bass model did manage to establish itself in the first league: the Thunderbird, which sports magnetic aesthetics by way of its extraordinary Firebird-like shape.
Epiphone brings with the Thunderbird IV an affordable and convincing copy onto the market. A mahogany body and maple neck together with two humbuckers produce crisp thrusting rock sounds that suits such a bass perfectly.
Mahogany body
Bolt-on maple neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Pickups: 2 Humbuckers
Scale: Long scale, 34"
Nut width: 1.73"
Black hardware
Colour: Vintage Sunburst
Corresponding case: Article Nr 161567 (not included)
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Sound is quite soft and metallic. Great for metal and punk-rock music. I'm happy!
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You get a Thunderbird!
Ole Krossbone 31.01.2025
I bought this to pair up with my older heavily modified Epibird, refinished it and did the same mods (new machine heads, brass nut, EMG TBHZ pickups and no pickguard). The thing is that as no matter how much I love Thunderbirds, they are far from flawless. The bridge can be a bitch to adjust and to play at all, so im looking to upgrade those to Hipshots in the future. The tuning keys on my first one became bad really quickly and I think the original pickups are a bit limited, so in other words, mine become work projects for a while before it becomes playable as i like it. But thats just my personal preferences. The neck is also very weak by the headstock, my old one cracked halfway off and needed a gluejob. It now seems more sturdy then ever!
If you want a standard Thunderbird for a fair price, go for it! They look, sound and play great for those who are into them, its no a very versatile bass. I dont think they are as neckheavy or "clumsy" as many put it, although thats just my opinion. But its far from a flawless instrument.
I bought this to pair up with my older heavily modified Epibird, refinished it and did the same mods (new machine heads, brass nut, EMG TBHZ pickups and no pickguard). The thing is that as no matter how much I love Thunderbirds, they are far from flawless. The bridge can be a bitch to adjust and to play at all, so im looking to upgrade those to Hipshots in the future.
I bought this to pair up with my older heavily modified Epibird, refinished it and did the same mods (new machine heads, brass nut, EMG TBHZ pickups and no pickguard). The thing is that as no matter how much I love Thunderbirds, they are far from flawless. The bridge can be a bitch to adjust and to play at all, so im looking to upgrade those to Hipshots in the future. The tuning keys on my first one became bad really quickly and I think the original pickups are a bit limited, so in other words, mine become work projects for a while before it becomes playable as i like it. But thats just my personal preferences. The neck is also very weak by the headstock, my old one cracked halfway off and needed a gluejob. It now seems more sturdy then ever!
If you want a standard Thunderbird for a fair price, go for it! They look, sound and play great for those who are into them, its no a very versatile bass. I dont think they are as neckheavy or "clumsy" as many put it, although thats just my opinion. But its far from a flawless instrument.
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Thunderbird IV
Niels T. 16.12.2013
Bought this guitar around april 2013.
My first thoughts on this Bass were very good, It looked and felt amazing, a bit heavy but comfortable enough to play.
The sound that this in combination with my Orange Crush 100bxt blasts is superb, really love the deep but still trebly bass sound. It has a nice rock and maybe even metal sound.
However after half a year the jack output connector of the bass was coming loose, and the washer that are on the tuning machines are breaking. I always handle my guitars with care and keep them in their bags safely stored away, so it really as some flaws.
I think there's a lack of quality on the used electronics and mechanics on this Bass.
But for a 250€ bass guitar i think it's a nice axe.
Bought this guitar around april 2013.
My first thoughts on this Bass were very good, It looked and felt amazing, a bit heavy but comfortable enough to play.
The sound that this in combination with my Orange Crush 100bxt blasts is superb, really love the deep but still trebly bass sound. It has a nice rock and maybe even metal sound.
However after
Bought this guitar around april 2013.
My first thoughts on this Bass were very good, It looked and felt amazing, a bit heavy but comfortable enough to play.
The sound that this in combination with my Orange Crush 100bxt blasts is superb, really love the deep but still trebly bass sound. It has a nice rock and maybe even metal sound.
However after half a year the jack output connector of the bass was coming loose, and the washer that are on the tuning machines are breaking. I always handle my guitars with care and keep them in their bags safely stored away, so it really as some flaws.
I think there's a lack of quality on the used electronics and mechanics on this Bass.
But for a 250€ bass guitar i think it's a nice axe.
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ethozerusia 02.04.2020
Pretty good guitar for this price, nice warm TB soud and comfortable to play. Perfect choice for beginner
