2015 Gibson Thunderbird.

[NancyJohnson]

I'm Stateside this week. Played a 2015 Thunderbird earlier...played nicely enough but distinctly underwhelmed with the new electronics.

Couldn't hear anything different from the two new switches so couldn't vouch for what they actually do. New Babicz bridge is very nice, so may order one up when they're available.

[neepheid]

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I'm Stateside this week. Played a 2015 Thunderbird earlier...played nicely enough but distinctly underwhelmed with the new electronics.

Couldn't hear anything different from the two new switches so couldn't vouch for what they actually do. New Babicz bridge is very nice, so may order one up when they're available.
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Strange, assuming it's the same pickups and switching as on the EB (2013-) it makes an appreciable difference on the EB. What were you playing it through?

[NancyJohnson]

It was going into a Hartke LH1000 and an 8x10. I understand that manufacturers have to freshen things up a bit but this seems a pointless upgrade.

Honestly, my 'birds sound pretty much the same. And hey, it's nearly a thousand dollars more than last year's model.

[neepheid]

I shall try to do some recordings of my EB's various combinations for reference and get back to you. Prices are ridiculous this year, on that we can agree.

[Billy Apple]

I found a lot of variation in the EB. It's still one of my favourite basses that I've not got, especially the gold or cream. I just think the new Bird looks Shiite, heaven knows why they can't put some chrome on the pups

[NancyJohnson]

I'm on track for the Lull so chrome will be on the menu some time this year. Just need to get the bass we can't sell here up on t'bay and the order will be in.

[Billy Apple]

I moved mine on on Gumtree and it was bought by a BC'er I'd previously sold too!