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5 hours ago, Cosmo Valdemar said:

 

Well, I won't be able to play amplified until the weekend, but I did have a brief play unplugged last night. And...

I wasn't blown away if I'm honest. My first thought was actually to send it back. But I persevered and it actually plays very nicely (apart from those wretched factory strings). The narrow nut was a concern but it's a nice deep neck so actually feels very comfortable.

Some minor sloppy painting on the headstock - which incidentally is absolutely MASSIVE - seriously, no pictures I've seen can convey just what a monster this headstock is! It's really something.

Another annoyance is the use of round head screws on the pickups - they really protrude and I imagine they would be quite effective fingernail rippers, a problem Entwistle reported back in the day, so at least it's period correct!

The bass also felt a bit odd ergonomically but this is to be expected and something that can be adjusted to.

So, the jury's out until I can play it properly amplified.

 

The headstock is massive.

 

 

Thus far, I'm finding mine difficult to warm to.  Sounds sort of...clanky? Not like a Gibson. Or not like a Gibson that I've heard, I should say.

Actually yes. I was completely wrong on all counts. I bought the bass in 91, it was indeed new in '87.  

The exchange did happen in John Henrys Cafe tho. Just four years later than I thought it did....

IIRC the serial number dates it to'84 unless I'm going utterly senile. It's a white one with black hardware. I bought it off a chap in late 1987. We did the exchange in the cafe at John Henrys. Very rock n'roll I thought....

Well, I got a sunburst one, and its very nice, all things considered. Well put together, plays nicely etc etc. 

The plastic spacer underneath the bridge pickup is a bit crap, but thats a being picky I guess. 

The neck is markedly chunkier than my '84 Thunderbird. Thats not a bad thing, just different.

The pickups sound OK. Not as brutal as the '84, but they are chrome, which makes a world of difference...:0)

It looks nice. Thats the thing really. It looks like a proper T bird with the tailpiece, big headstock, lollipop tuners and all.

So all in all, really nice bass. Slightly lacking in soul, but hopefully it will acquire some along the way, and to be fair that is a very personal reflection. I've only ever bought one other brand new bass in almost forty years, so the new thing is quite....erm...new to me.

Hello,  thats a lovely looking bass.

Where is it please?

Oh my word. That is cool.

Have you thought of a shortbass ? 

Thats a fine looking bass you have there sir. Keep those updates coming. It's looking great!

1 hour ago, howdenspur said:

Very nice indeed! Fancying ebony or white I am.

1 hour ago, goingdownslow said:

Mine turned up half an hour ago, quick tune up and straplocks on balances nicely on a Comfort Strapp.

I ordered a case with it, the headstock just about fits, which I suppose is just enough really.

 

Handsome. Nice statuette too...

I've just ordered a tobacco sunburst one from Andertons. Delivery next week apparently....

His descriptions are very well thought through mind.

His  verdict on the Satellite bass: "1970's Vintage Short Scale Satellite Bass, Well preserved & Fully Functional.."

To which I could only add ".....and still sh*t."

1 minute ago, clivem said:

AFAIK, the UK dealers are still waiting to receive stock. Or has someone got them in stock now?

Good grief. Still waiting for stock? This is like pulling teeth! Thanks for the info Clivem.

So has anyone got the Thunderbird then?

9 hours ago, Hutton said:

What a ridiculous statement. As has been said numerous times on these forums - beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

Of course. No offence meant.  I was being slightly ironic. 

10 hours ago, subdub said:

Just never pick it up though. Always pick up my 77 lawsuit aria p bass.

The Precise ones? They are wonderful machines, it must be said. I have a couple of them, both 77 ish I think. The necks are very different, interestingly. One has a skunk stripe and is quite a shallow D profile,  the other does not and is a more chunky 'c'. Bloody good basses though. Give my US's p's a run for their money....Anyhow, getting back to the subject in hand your SB is a fantastic bass. GLWTS!

4 hours ago, MoJo said:

Don't do it. You'll regret it

He's right, you will. This makes a precision look like a wooden spoon....

That is utterly awesome. GLWTS.

That is a genuinely lovely looking bass.Hint of Wal about it I fancy. GLWTS.

Just did a trade with Clive. Very easy and straightforward.  Deal with confidence. An asset to the forum.

Great transaction with Simon. very smooth and easy.

Trade with confidence.

I have an immaculate set of (black)  US  T Bird pickups.

Looking to trade for a Big Muff deluxe.

Lovely looking bass that. GLWTS.

I have no idea why the font appeared so small....

Just purchased a Dimarzio P bass pickup off Ian. Very easy to deal with, item in excellent condition, well packed and arrived swiftly.
Nice chap. Recomended.

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[color=#000000][font=-webkit-standard][size=1]Lovely bass tho, for not a lot of money at the mo. I do like that headstock shape. [/size][/font][/color]