neepheid Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1501403086' post='3344409'] Shouldn't that be the other way round? [/quote] Indeed, the Embassy predates the Dimension by about 5 decades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1501403086' post='3344409'] Shouldn't that be the other way round? [/quote]yes, that's what I meant. I'm surprised Gibson/Epiphone haven't sued! They stopped everyone else from producing lookalikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 [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. [/quote] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 £479. The same price as some high end delay pedals. Not bad at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1501501877' post='3345041'] £479. The same price as some high end delay pedals. Not bad at all! [/quote] Waiting until September is a high end delay in my book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivem Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 [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 [/quote] 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....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 [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! [/quote] The day before my birthday! It's surely fate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1501581586' post='3345611'] The day before my birthday! It's surely fate [/quote] Well, at least I know who to blame now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivem Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 [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! [/quote] 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] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I'll wait for the sunburst, got enough black guitars and white doesn't suit the T Bird in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Andertons is still showing 15th August for the white one... tempted to order but doubt they will make that date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivem Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 [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. [/quote] My gut is telling me that Christmas is more likely, than the end of the summer.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingdownslow Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Epiphone 940-ETBCS Thunderbird case. Googling for pictures shows two versions of this case, one rectangular the other tapered. Which is the current version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 £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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I want one! Bit lacking in the left handed department though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 [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] [/quote] 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivem Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 [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! [/quote] I'm holding-off pulling the trigger until someone who has pre-ordered actually receives one..... So please post as soon as you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 [quote name='clivem' timestamp='1503911785' post='3361430'] I'm holding-off pulling the trigger until someone who has pre-ordered actually receives one..... So please post as soon as you do! [/quote] Definitely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) 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. Edited August 31, 2017 by FinnDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingdownslow Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Andertons still have 15th October. Have any other shops listed them? Dawsons told me they will not be getting any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) Andertons website is now saying there is no ETA for this item. I'll just leave my order with G4M as it is and when it finally arrives, it'll be a nice surprise. Edited August 31, 2017 by FinnDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Just had an email from Gear 4 Music, the 'anticipated delivery date of my order has changed'. No new date given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivem Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 [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? [/quote] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 [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. [/quote] What are the catches like? I have two Epiphone cases (Thunderbird & Casady) and both have dodgy catches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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