krispn Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) To expand on my original post Just a few months old this is a natural oil finish T Pro Thunderbird bass. It has none of the rough neck problems that some guys here have had with their NO finish T pro's. The bass plays great has a really nice sustain from the thru neck construction and looks killer on stage. It has a more 'jazz profile' and certainly suited to fast runs. T The bass works really with with dirt boxes and i used it mainly on the tunes which I use dirt alot. Sounded very rock I can tell ya. Sonically I find this bass very versatile. Its has active p/u's ( and roundwound strings) and as I normally play a P bass with flatwound strings its a great contrast for the songs where I use it with my band - being able to boost the bass and treble means I can leave my amp alone and do all changes from the bass itself - very useful when switching mid set. The tone is solid and it can go from a burpy j vibe on the bridge to P bass fullness. I found that some solo bass tunes I have sounded great - the harmonics jumping out and sounding very alive with the tonal range much more tweak-able than my P bass. Its hard to describe tone but you get the general idea. My reasons for sale are simple - While I love the look, feel and sound of the bass Im just too used to the P bass neck dimensions. The T Pro is a great bass and I was so pleased when I finally got a Thunderbird I liked.....but Im a P bass guy true and true ( I shifted a really nice Jazz to get my current P) My options now are to sell or trade up in px for a Lakland Skyline BG or DD and cash (from me) and put in a new P-Retro from East when he gets them out for sale to make it active. Ideally a straight sale would better but I'm willing to listen to trades especially that '03 Duck Dunn Skyline that was in here a few months back Price includes an Epiphone leather effect hard case that is fitted for the T Bird - much higher quality than the moulded guitar cases they do on their Dot guitar models. I cant get my pic's to upload but PM if interested and I'll mail them to ya if you fancy a gander! A note to the guys who have already been in touch looking to buy the case only - Thanks for the offers but I think I'll sell them as a package as its a shame to split such a lovely couple. Thanks for reading k Edited February 27, 2010 by krispn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Aye Krispin, I know what you mean. They are great basses but I could not get used to the way it sits. Too much time playing Fenders! Good price with a hard case. Have a bump! Jez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Jezza Yeah to be honest Im gutted as I played one in the shop and I really like the feel of it - moved the strap button and use with a leather strap so it sits fine but once I go back to my P Bass it just feels so right. I think a trade for a Lakland skyline BG or DD with maple neck (plus some cash) is on the cards as that should have been my 2nd bass! Better the devil you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Price drop to £300 Eyeing up some other items which are ending soon on fleabay and need to get a move on. Buyer to pick up p+p This is a killer deal folks. Go play one of these at your local guitar store this w/e to see what you could be the proud owner of!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsparrow91 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Could I interest you in an Ibanez ATK300 + £70? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Hey there spaz91 At the minute Im gonna hang back on your offer and I have to say the ATK looks pretty mean. Ideally Im after the sale or trade for a skyline. I will think it over tho and read a up alittle on these basses - had an ibanez bass a few yrs ago and really liked it - very playable. Cheers [quote name='spaz91' post='743865' date='Feb 13 2010, 12:02 PM']Could I interest you in an Ibanez ATK300 + £70?[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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