lushuk Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) Hi guys, does anyone know if the Epi thunderbird neck dives as much as the Gibbo version? Thanks Edited May 29, 2013 by lushuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I`ve only played one Gibbo, and it didn`t suffer as bad, hardly at all in fact. Probably due to being made of mahogany, which did unfortunately contribute to the whole instrument being a lot heavier than the Epis I`ve had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lushuk Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) mmm ok thanks, i fancy one as a cheapo version Edited May 29, 2013 by lushuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 The older Epis did tilt like crazy. Worth asking about the Epi pros also - neck-through, different woods, might also tilt less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) Modern Gibson 'birds have the strap button on the neck heel and don't suffer neck dive as badly. They still tilt though if you don't use the arm rest Edit: Tilt as in the top edge of the body tends to fall away from you slightly i.e. along the X axis rather than the Y axis Edited May 24, 2013 by Norris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grissle Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Gotoh Res-O-Lites, best cure for neck dive! They take about half a pound off the headstock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 [quote name='Grissle' timestamp='1369429641' post='2089311'] Gotoh Res-O-Lites, best cure for neck dive! They take about half a pound off the headstock. [/quote] Wow, that is not to be taken lightly! The neck dive does not bother me too much on T birds...my right arm technique nullifies it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lushuk Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) Thanks guys! Perhaps need to try one Edited May 29, 2013 by lushuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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