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New embassy (and also thunderbird) bass, Classic style!


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[quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1501458123' post='3344832']
yes, that's what I meant. I'm surprised Gibson/Epiphone haven't sued! They stopped everyone else from producing lookalikes.
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Sure they may have nods to each other but I don't think it's similar enough to cry "copy!". The pickguards are similar in how they swoop across the body but the ends are very different. Body shape is different enough to my eyes - the Dimension is a bit more offset feeling at the bottom whereas the Embassy is very round and straight and the bottom horns differ significantly between the two basses.

Also, the Dimension not being a Precision or a Jazz means it will probably get cancelled in a few years - and I mean that in no way as a slight against the bass itself, it's more a comment on the majority of bass players having conservative tastes. Perhaps Gibson/Epiphone aren't really that concerned as a result.

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[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1501491860' post='3344928']

Also, the Dimension not being a Precision or a Jazz means it will probably get cancelled in a few years
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I think the Dimension is no longer being produced, which is why Andertons are offering the blow-out pricing on them, having purchased the remaining stock from Fender.......

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[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1501577789' post='3345574']
The delivery date for my Vintage Pro T Bird at Gear 4 Music has been pushed back to 30th December overnight. I thought the 1st of September was a bit optimistic!
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The day before my birthday! It's surely fate ;)

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[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1501577789' post='3345574']
The delivery date for my Vintage Pro T Bird at Gear 4 Music has been pushed back to 30th December overnight. I thought the 1st of September was a bit optimistic!
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Curious, the ebony and white models still say estimated 01/09 on the G4M site.... but the sunburst is now 30/12.

[url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Epiphone-Thunderbird-Vintage-Pro-Electric-Bass-Tobacco-Sunburst/1X0Q"]Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro Electric Bass, Tobacco Sunburst[/url]
[url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Epiphone-Thunderbird-Vintage-Pro-Electric-Bass-Alpine-White/1X0O"]Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro Electric Bass, Alpine White[/url]
[url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Epiphone-Thunderbird-Vintage-Pro-Electric-Bass-Ebony/1X0P"]Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro Electric Bass, Ebony[/url]

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[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1501591851' post='3345725']
Andertons is still showing 15th August for the white one... tempted to order but doubt they will make that date.
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My gut is telling me that Christmas is more likely, than the end of the summer..........

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£329 for the Embassy, ETA week after next. I'm seriously tempted.

http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Epiphone-Embassy-PRO-Bass-Guitar-Antique-Ivory/1Q0W?origin=product-ads&utm_campaign=PLA+Shop+-+Epiphone&utm_medium=vertical_search&network=google&adgroup=2+-+Brand+Level+-+Epiphone&merchant_id=1279443&product_id=80384d1&product_country=GB&product_partition_id=87897988879&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr5nxgoXo1QIVqbztCh1m9gdHEAQYAyABEgJOevD_BwE

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[quote name='clivem' timestamp='1501586598' post='3345670']
Curious, the ebony and white models still say estimated 01/09 on the G4M site.... but the sunburst is now 30/12.

[url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Epiphone-Thunderbird-Vintage-Pro-Electric-Bass-Tobacco-Sunburst/1X0Q"]Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro Electric Bass, Tobacco Sunburst[/url]
[url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Epiphone-Thunderbird-Vintage-Pro-Electric-Bass-Alpine-White/1X0O"]Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro Electric Bass, Alpine White[/url]
[url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Epiphone-Thunderbird-Vintage-Pro-Electric-Bass-Ebony/1X0P"]Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro Electric Bass, Ebony[/url]
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Estimated delivery on the site is now mid October for the sunburst, but my order for one still says Sept first. Perhaps the first consignment has sold out on pre-orders? I should find out within a week!

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[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1503817618' post='3360980']
Estimated delivery on the site is now mid October for the sunburst, but my order for one still says Sept first. Perhaps the first consignment has sold out on pre-orders? I should find out within a week!
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I'm holding-off pulling the trigger until someone who has pre-ordered actually receives one..... So please post as soon as you do! ;)

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Gear 4 Music have changed the estimated delivery date for new orders to February now! Hopefully that won't apply to existing orders, as mine is still due on sept 1st according to the order details.

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[quote name='goingdownslow' timestamp='1502965080' post='3354671']
Epiphone 940-ETBCS Thunderbird case.
Googling for pictures shows two versions of this case, one rectangular the other tapered.
Which is the current version?
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I received the Epi T-Bird case I ordered from Amazon last week for my Classic IV.
It was the tapered version, not the rectangular.

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[quote name='clivem' timestamp='1504348235' post='3364254']
I received the Epi T-Bird case I ordered from Amazon last week for my Classic IV.
It was the tapered version, not the rectangular.
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What are the catches like? I have two Epiphone cases (Thunderbird & Casady) and both have dodgy catches

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