dalehernando Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I'm normally very much a black or white bass man but I love the new 50th anniversary thunderbird! http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Bass/Gibson-USA/50th-Anniversary-Thunderbird-Bass.aspx I'm going through a bit of a 'loving thunderbirds' stage at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) At last! The Auric Goldfinger sig is here! I love Thunderbirds, too. Especially Tin-Tin Kyrano, she's hot. For a puppet. Seriously though, nice bass. Edited September 7, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommorichards Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 do they ever do models with chrome covers? Im sure even if it was the same pickup, they'd sell a few more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 [quote name='tommorichards' timestamp='1378565260' post='2201898'] do they ever do models with chrome covers? Im sure even if it was the same pickup, they'd sell a few more. [/quote] That's what I thought. Definitely more 'retro' and therefore 'hot' - at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incubass Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 If they would release a chrome pickup version, I wouldn't resist for sure. I'm waiting for that for quite some time... Beautiful bass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 It's nice, but don't forget it's only the finish that's any different to the normal T-bird. I reckon a 50th anniversary reissue model would have sold more and been better, in every possible way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 - "multi-ply mahogany tone wood" - I remember Gibson got into trouble for buying & using protected species of rare & valuable exotic timbers - but now 'plywood'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 50 years and that bridge is still the best solution they can think of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 That's crying out for gold plated pups & scratch plate to match the bridge & tuners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I just need the gold hardware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 It's a good looking bass, but I can't get around the £400 more it costs than the standard, what do you get apart from gold paint and gold hardware? For me the Pelham blue reverse body one is the best looking of the current crop, and the cheapest, and from what I can gather there is no difference in construction. Looks like a cash grab to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Love T birds....but cannot help but feel that this is an opportunity missed. Looks nice - however could have been outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I'm a user and think the goldie is hideous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1379076382' post='2208416'] It's a good looking bass, but I can't get around the £400 more it costs than the standard, what do you get apart from gold paint and gold hardware? [/quote] Seconded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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