op76 Posted November 9, 2010 Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) [b]Price reduced from £950 [s]to £875[/s] to [s][b]£850[/b][/s] [b]£750[/b]. Cost £1,200 two years ago![/b] [b]First to be able to collect from South London can have it for just £750.....[/b] I flirted with the idea of selling this last year but was terrified I might suddenly want it back having wanted one for so long. Unfortunatley I have only used it a handful of times since so cannot justify keeping it any longer. I bought from new from the Guitar Village in Farnham in 2008 and it has only let the house once to have Chris McIntyre set it up properly including lowering the action to mid/low. The neck plays really well - I'm not an expert Gibsons but I did try out a couple others before I bought this one and have to say they do differ from bass to bass. For a "big" bass the neck to me is narrow (like a Jazz?) and plays quickly. It is of course the neck through model and has all the benefits of the Gibson hardware and great full tone. The body and neck are completely unmarked - no buckle rash etc. Strangely enough I have not noticed any "neck dive", the front strap button is near the heal (or what would be the heal if it wasn't a neck trhou modlel?!). This bass is as new and most shop floor examples have probably had more use than this one! Comes with the original plush hard case plus any others bits that came with it from new (including hardly used original strings). Why don't I play it? Well I don't gig and rarely practice with a band now so I don't get the chance to unleash that great tone. It cost me £1,200 new. The professional set-up cost £30 last year. As this is "as new" and a fine example I am looking for [s]£950 [/s] [s]£875[/s] [s][b]£850[/b][/s] £750 collection only from South London (East Dulwich). Happy for people to come round and try it out on my Ampeg amp of course. [attachment=63530:IMG_2448.JPG] [attachment=63531:IMG_2449.JPG] [attachment=63532:IMG_2450.JPG] [attachment=63533:IMG_2451.JPG] [attachment=63534:IMG_2453.JPG] [attachment=63535:IMG_2454.JPG] [attachment=63536:IMG_2455.JPG] [attachment=63538:IMG_2456.JPG] [url="http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Bass/Gibson-USA/Thunderbird-IV-Bass/Features.aspx"]Gibson website[/url]. Edited January 12, 2011 by op76
op76 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Posted November 9, 2010 [quote name='farmer61' post='1017401' date='Nov 9 2010, 12:32 PM']Trades/trades +cash?[/quote] I am selling a few bits to have the cash to get my one and only quality guitar. I only need one bass and one guitar (no, really) hence the sale. Having not decided on what guitar I want it will be difficult to do a trade so cash only please. I will be looking at a Gibson 339 amongst others. Let me know what you have one! Also have a modded Fender Mexican tele for case under "others" category.
op76 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Posted November 9, 2010 [quote name='op76' post='1017416' date='Nov 9 2010, 12:43 PM']I am selling a few bits to have the cash to get my one and only quality guitar. I only need one bass and one guitar (no, really) hence the sale. Having not decided on what guitar I want it will be difficult to do a trade so cash only please. I will be looking at a Gibson 339 amongst others. Let me know what you have one! Also have a modded Fender Mexican tele for case under "others" category.[/quote] Anyone interested?
op76 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Posted November 9, 2010 High resolution pictures now added to original post.
op76 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Posted November 9, 2010 High resolution pictures now added to original post.
op76 Posted November 18, 2010 Author Posted November 18, 2010 No interest? As new/1st class condition. Date stamped on back of neck (see picture 2008). Won't go on ebay...
op76 Posted November 22, 2010 Author Posted November 22, 2010 No love for the Thunderbird? Don't buy a new one until you've seen this one. [quote name='op76' post='1028510' date='Nov 18 2010, 09:37 PM']No interest? As new/1st class condition. Date stamped on back of neck (see picture 2008). Won't go on ebay...[/quote]
op76 Posted December 3, 2010 Author Posted December 3, 2010 Last price drop before it goes back in the cupboard - £850 for an as new Thunderbird... Treat yourself for Christmas! [quote name='op76' post='1032980' date='Nov 22 2010, 06:03 PM']No love for the Thunderbird? Don't buy a new one until you've seen this one.[/quote]
op76 Posted December 15, 2010 Author Posted December 15, 2010 Buy me! Buy me! I have found something else I want/need so would like to offload ASAP.... [quote name='op76' post='1046445' date='Dec 3 2010, 03:23 PM']Last price drop before it goes back in the cupboard - £850 for an as new Thunderbird... Treat yourself for Christmas![/quote]
op76 Posted December 17, 2010 Author Posted December 17, 2010 The guitar I want on ebay and the bidding ends in about 35 minutes. If I can get a solid "yes" for my Thunderbird on offers over £700 before then I will bid on the guitar. The highest offer wins and must collect with cash payment this weekend please. This is subject to me winning the bid on ebay, but if you definitely want this bass then let me know now.... Long shot I know but cash flow prevents me from buying the guitar fiirst. [quote name='op76' post='1059422' date='Dec 15 2010, 11:57 AM']Buy me! Buy me! I have found something else I want/need so would like to offload ASAP....[/quote]
op76 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Posted January 12, 2011 New year bump as the price is now only £750 for the first to be able to collect from South London. The bass is as new. PM's please to get a quick response.
seanhardy83 Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 This bass is LOVELY! If my Epiphone Rivoli II sold I would be all over this!!! LOVE IT!
Bankai Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) Waiting for a response from OP76, seems he hasn't been on for a few days. Hopefully he'll come back soon! Edited January 24, 2011 by Bankai
op76 Posted January 24, 2011 Author Posted January 24, 2011 Hi, sorry to all those who replied but the bass is now sold subject to handover. I'll let you all know if the sale doesn't complete. Cheers, Ollie
Bankai Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Yet another sign that I'll never, EVER actually manage to get me a tbird. It's getting ridiculous now!
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