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[quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1386254303' post='2297767'] Found some UFO, T-Rex, Saxon and 10cc today, all good bands I remember from growing up, just haven't listened to this sort of stuff for about a decade now, shame really, but I suppose when you're 10 it's not good to like your Dad's music, especially when all my mates were in to the modern rock/POP-Punk stuff, like Blink 182 and Foo Fighters. [/quote] You should never be embarrassed if you're caught listening to old school rock by mates who are into the likes of Blink 182.

[quote name='mr pablo' timestamp='1386183229' post='2296893'] The best upgrade you can get for a tbird is a hipshot supertone bridge. FAR superior in every way over the 3 point bridges [/quote] That man is absolutely right! The most notorious weakness is the neck just behind the nut, a bad knock to the headstock can result in it snapping clean off. Having said that, if you're careful in your cavorting about, or are not the type of bloke to partake in such actions, I'm sure everything will be fine.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1386182949' post='2296886'] If you're after a T-Bird, I'd check out the Epi Classic Pro IV - neck through and Gibson pickups, almost as good as the Gibson but far cheaper! [/quote] This! I'd just like to add that the newer Thunderbirds whether they be Gibson Or The Epiphone Classic have no neck dive!

Saw Blizzard of Ozz at Middlesbrough Town Hall back in 1980, Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake were the rhythm section though, fantastic gig! \m/ \m/ [url="http://youtu.be/CfkATcv-dVY"]http://youtu.be/CfkATcv-dVY[/url]

No idea if it is or isn't mate, just passing on the message, that's all.

have dealings with Wall to Wall Promotions, especially Lydia Cole? If so, a word of warning, she put on a gig at Cafe 1001 in Brick Lane last week for a couple of young bands and did a runner instead of paying them. I know this kinda thing [b]isn't[/b] a rare happening, but I thought it would be worth posting anyway.

Phenomenal musicians, though I find LaBrie's voice unbearable when he starts wailing. Metropolis Pt2. Scenes from a Memory and Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence are their pinnacles for me, not keen on anything that they've produced since then.

80's Gong wannabes

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1384556796' post='2278282'] No controversy - just there's only one bloke, Chris Squier, who ever got a decent sound out of one [/quote] I'm guessing you've not heard Paul Gray then John?

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1384419658' post='2276376'] I thought that, but there's two pretty much identical threads going at the moment... [/quote] Found tuther thread in Gear Porn why my comment isn't logged in my content I don't know, but it ain't. Anyway apologies for jumping the gun.

Hmm I coulda sworn I'd made a favourable and constructive comment on this thread?

Looks the business mate, and as for your idea of transferring the hardware onto a Classic Pro, Go for it. There's a Bargain here. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Epiphone-thunderbird-classic-pro-bass-guitar-/141108958125?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20dabfd3ad

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1384189836' post='2273744'] Oh pants, fingers crossed. I was a big fan back in the (70s) day. This calls for some Strangers in the Night (and my favourite - and longest! - Michael Schenker solo) [/quote] +1 Fantastic album that somehow seems to get overlooked. Best live album of that era IMO.

The ex UFO bass legend has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. One of rocks great showmen back in the day, hope he can beat it!

Loved the old footage, but found the reunion clips made for a bit uncomfortable viewing. Alan Lancaster looked frail and a bit too eager to please everyone. Also looking at Rossi's body language/eye contact especially towards Alan, it looked like he hasn't really buried the hatchet. Maybe the unedited version paints a different picture.

This!

There yer go! It's a bit closer to home, but the price is an absolute joke! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Epiphone-Thunderbird-IV-Bass-Ebony-/230995245135?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35c863b84f"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Epiphone-Thunderbird-IV-Bass-Ebony-/230995245135?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35c863b84f[/url]

IMO it all went downhill after Signals, and with the exception of Presto they've never recovered!

[quote name='Samashton12' timestamp='1383645909' post='2266873'] Epiphone should make a black classic pro I really, really, really want a black Thunderbird. [/quote] They probably will when they've sold their target figures for the VS and AW.

I wouldn't worry mate, it'd only end up sitting in the corner, as It won't play as nice as your Classic Pro! I sold a 1998 Korean made bolt-on last year which played excellently, but having recently acquired a Classic Pro meself, I would not buy another bolt-on. The Classic Pro is indeed in another world.

This has got to be it! [url="http://youtu.be/HzpCcNdhy5w"]http://youtu.be/HzpCcNdhy5w[/url]

Not from wot I've ever seen.

Only when used by a lefty Eg. Jimi Goodwin of Doves.

[quote name='edstraker123' timestamp='1382635847' post='2254840'] Is it an older version of one of these ? [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/electric-basses/pid15729/cid682/epiphone-thunderbird-pro-iv-bass-4-string-in-vintage-sunburst.asp"]http://www.andertons...ge-sunburst.asp[/url] [/quote] No, manufacture and sale of these only started last year. If I had a spare £250 I'd have it meself. Just amazed at how many people are so confused when the description is in the title of the thread!