buelljack

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1448458371' post='2915577'] I have nothing to add except I like the look of this one! [url="http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Arrival-Custom-20-Vintage-Sunburst-Electric-Bass-Guitar-4-Strings-Thunderbird-Bass-Guitar-from-Chinese/2031320100.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.1.uu2NiJ&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2_79_78_77_80,searchweb201644_5,searchweb201560_8"]http://www.aliexpres...archweb201560_8[/url] [/quote] I know, the looks is great, but at £300 approx, I fear paying Epiphone prices for below Epiphone quality, just for a body shape

Had a search through the forum for some thoughts on AliExpress. Found this [url="http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Bass-Guitar-Newest-4-Strings-Gray-Thunderbird-Electric-Bass-High-Quality-OEM-Free-Shipping/32275208611.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.78.HXGypZ&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2_79_78_77_80,searchweb201644_5,searchweb201560_8"]http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Bass-Guitar-Newest-4-Strings-Gray-Thunderbird-Electric-Bass-High-Quality-OEM-Free-Shipping/32275208611.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.78.HXGypZ&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2_79_78_77_80,searchweb201644_5,searchweb201560_8[/url] For some strange reason I want a NR Bird' in my guitar rack. Why? Well just 'cos Has anyone used this site? I sit awaiting Thomann building a NR shape, I really like their TB-70 I own TY for any info, my intial thought is to stay well away, but who knows

have'nt read the full thread, so feel I may have prodded a wound somewhere :/

Thomann could really save themselves the hassle of posting on their website, and just post them here. Lets face it, basschat must snap up 95% of the Deko's Iv now joined the hoardes of page refreshers aiming to find a project

Hmmm, not sure im a fan, I have the old T bird, it plays great, we host a Jam night locally and I take along the Harley as I leave the bass up on stage for anyone wanting to Jam that hasn't fetched their own bass, so I dont mind if its knocked about a bit (unlike my Epiphone Pro Bird 4 that will snap its headstock if I look at it wrong!)

got a real need for a NR Tbird. Struggling as I only have a budget of around £350/400 Had found Bach guitars did them, however speaking to one of their dealers in Prague, they have stopped making that style and have no plans to put them into production again. Which is a real shame

well the bass has arrived at work today, and I have to be honest, first impressions are great. Will be plugging into the amp as soon as I get home. On that note, does anyone know where I can get a thunderbird logo from?

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1436373614' post='2817660'] Aye it'll be working buelljack. I've bought a couple of B-stock,no problems with either. I'll be looking out for your respray post, [/quote] Yeah, tracking shows it due to arrive today. Will post up some pictures later, then start a thread on the strip down and build. But stick with me, Im not as technical as most on here, so in depth reviews will be difficult

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1436372413' post='2817638'] buelljack B stock are sold and returned basses. [/quote] cool, thank you for that Still working though yeah? Otherwise they would be Deko's I have bought it to strip and custom paint. Im a big T-bird fan with a few Tokai's and Epi's, but fancied trying my hand at a custom look but without the big initial outlay to start off

im awaiting a B stock order from them, the TB70 Thunderbird. tracking looks ok, looks like confirmation that it has been handed over to parcel force here in the UK, but their online tracking has it still in Germany, hmmm Is B stock different to Deko's

I love my Thunderbird! Been out gigging the guitar and the 'attack' and feel of it are great. I havent made any mods to stop the neck dive, its just something I have accepted, and quite like the look on some of our vids where we finish a song i play the last note and let the guitar just drop, come across as a very 'F You' hard rocker thing. But thats just me. I do want to add the Goth to my stable though!

I love Peavey equipment, I currently use a 450 max head with either a 2x10 peavey cab, a 4x10 peavey cab, or a 2x10 1x 18 peavey cab depending on the venue. However I made the mistake a few years ago of selling my practice amp, a 300w 1x15 combo with a 1x15 cab for £200. At the time Peavey equipment was all over ebay and quiet cheap for used amps and cabs. So now I am on the hunt for a Firebass amp, cannot find one anywhere, and when I do it seems to be at a crazy price, has something happened to cause this or are people more aware of the value of this brand?? or am I just being a typical Yorkshireman and peny pinching?!?!

going to give it all a go! anything that will help out, I think the part about going straight to a quick song is right, the 10 mins of warm up is a good point, free everything up and get it nice and supple

thats a fair idea, save me building it and then upgrading hardware on top.....

Hiya all, Been looking at [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unfinished-Electric-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-Kit-DIY-Project-New-Make-Your-Own-/390376150282?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item5ae43b550a"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unfinished-Electric-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-Kit-DIY-Project-New-Make-Your-Own-/390376150282?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item5ae43b550a[/url][url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unfinished-Electric-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-Kit-DIY-Project-New-Make-Your-Own-/390376150282?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item5ae43b550a"] [/url] I know they are not going to be the best of qualities, however Im interested for 2 reasons, 1. I fany learning the inner workings so I can adventure into upgrades and repairs in future 2. My girlfriend is working on projects for airbrushing and building her skills, so would let her customer paint it. Not looking for something to gig, just a pretty guitar that can be played at times for pleasure, I have decent quality ones for gigging. Just wondered what you guys thought for the money? BJ

When playing certain songs, always song which repeat over and over, Cochise by audioslave (which I play using the E on the A string 7th rather than the 2nd on the D) & Suck my Kiss by the chilli's, I get a painful ache which feels like its inside my forarm, its burns and stops easy, comfortable playing. I have been using one of those power balls for a while and playing the riffs over and over but not getting any better or stronger in my forearm, any suggestions? Maybe just accept and play somewhere else on the board? BJ

good luck for it buddy, first gigs are always special!

cheers all, just sat in work, staring at the clock, wishing 5pm would come because im off straight from here to BEAN FEST!

decent little write up there, thanks for sharing. I'd like to see a write up of the top ten (subjective) bass players and their guitar history

by the result of my searching, i dont think there is much of an Epi parts supply TBH. i have located a bridge and saddles from a member on here today, yipee

Short notice I know, but this is happening tommorow..... 12 til 12, Park View Swinton Rotherham

[quote name='pst62' timestamp='1342184076' post='1731038'] There yer go [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-EPIPHONE-3-POINT-THUNDERBIRD-BASS-GUITAR-BRIDGE-/370622762712?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item564ad68ed8#ht_898wt_952"]http://www.ebay.co.u...d8#ht_898wt_952[/url] [/quote] I did find that one, however at first glance it doesnt seem the same...... hmmmm, when i get home i will have to compare like for like was shocked to hear how bad epiphone spares are to get hold of

So, I realise my dream at last, I purchase a used Thunderbird. Yipeeee! I know it needs stringing, not a problem, but silly me.....I dont notice that one of the saddles is missing. Feckitty feck feck...... Not a problem, I'll buy one. Non to be found anywhere. Not being very good at guitar tech I dont know what else i could buy or what would fit. Okay, i'll cry for a bit in frustration and buy a new bridge. Can't get them either as its Epiphone and Epiphone dealers dont carry spares and cant readily get hold of spares. So my dream Thunderbird is now un strung and quiet and im not happy. Can anyone help in any way, I need either a set of bridge saddles or a used bridge? I will love ya'll for ever

Hi there, Just signed up, going to be posting a difficult question soon enough, but thought id come say hello. My names Jack, I play bass for a Rotherham Covers band called White Water Blackout. Got a few bass guitars, nothing spectacular but I like to have a couple around at all times! (well most of the time) So there you go....hello.