karlfer Posted June 21, 2017 Posted June 21, 2017 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1498078708' post='3322443'] Sweetwater have the white, the black and the Tobacco sunburst one. [url="https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EBTVTSNH"]https://www.sweetwat...detail/EBTVTSNH[/url] That white one looks fairly tempting! I assume with the current level of the £ vs $ they aren't going to be much off £600 [/quote] Sadly I think you are right. If so, I'm out, I'll just get a used one and some bits. Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted July 14, 2017 Posted July 14, 2017 Official word from Epiphone. http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Electrics/Bass/Thunderbird-Vintage-PRO-Bass.aspx They certainly sound good! Now, which colour to get... Quote
BassApprentice Posted July 14, 2017 Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) Inserting announcement video: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjoLqo_Dh5Y[/media] Unusual to get a 12min video from the company itself. Fair play to Epiphone. Although the perma-overdrive sound used is annoying... Edited July 14, 2017 by BassApprentice Quote
goingdownslow Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1500036466' post='3335276'] Official word from Epiphone. [url="http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Electrics/Bass/Thunderbird-Vintage-PRO-Bass.aspx"]http://www.epiphone....e-PRO-Bass.aspx[/url] [/quote] On checking the dealer network my local outlet is Dawsons. An enquiry to Dawsons returned this... [quote]Unfortunately it doesn't look like we will be getting a shipment in of those off Gibson however, we could order one in for you but delivery could take several months.[/quote] I remember back when I was trying to get an Epi Elitist EB3 and a lot of dealers had never heard of them. I found the UK distibutor at the time were Rossetti and a call to them said they only got 4 and were getting no more. The dealers who they sent them to had sold them but I ended up managing to get one from Music 123 in the USA. Does anyone know who is the Epiphone/Gibson UK distributor. Does anyone know of any dealers hoping to get any in. Also my experience of getting a shop to order one has usually been at full retail price. I know it is early days yet. Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 [quote name='goingdownslow' timestamp='1500912191' post='3341034'] On checking the dealer network my local outlet is Dawsons. An enquiry to Dawsons returned this... I remember back when I was trying to get an Epi Elitist EB3 and a lot of dealers had never heard of them. I found the UK distibutor at the time were Rossetti and a call to them said they only got 4 and were getting no more. The dealers who they sent them to had sold them but I ended up managing to get one from Music 123 in the USA. Does anyone know who is the Epiphone/Gibson UK distributor. Does anyone know of any dealers hoping to get any in. Also my experience of getting a shop to order one has usually been at full retail price. I know it is early days yet. [/quote] That's a bit worrying... Hopefully they will be a bit more common than the Elitists - I think they are replacing the current Thunderbird Pro, and they're everywhere ☺ Quote
basshead56 Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 500-600 pounds in the UK I'm guessing, given that a local supplier down here has them online at 1199NZD. Soooooo tempted! Quote
bonzodog Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 Andertons are offering the new thunderbird on pre order at £499 https://www.andertons.co.uk/p/EBTVTSNH1/electric-basses/epiphone-thunderbird-vintage-pro-bass-in-vintage-sunburst Quote
Muzz Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 Really looking forward to trying one out: the danger being that if I really liked the sound of those pups and the body was nicer than my current Epi body, I'd be buying one to hack the neck off and Fenderbird it... Quote
neepheid Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 Oh my, that price is better than anticipated. That is highly unfortunate, said my wallet 1 Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 [quote name='bonzodog' timestamp='1501061606' post='3342116'] Andertons are offering the new thunderbird on pre order at £499 [url="https://www.andertons.co.uk/p/EBTVTSNH1/electric-basses/epiphone-thunderbird-vintage-pro-bass-in-vintage-sunburst"]https://www.anderton...intage-sunburst[/url] [/quote] August! So, so tempted to order one... Quote
neepheid Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 By the way, if you can get over the lack of batwing headstock, have you seen the price of the Embassy? £329 new? That's a mistake, surely? For using a little less glue? It's got funcy special knobs too. Quote
bonzodog Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1501074356' post='3342273'] August! So, so tempted to order one... [/quote] Think that may go back as epiphone themselves said October Quote
goingdownslow Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Has anyone had any experience with pre ordering from Andertons. Do they take the money straight away or when they are ready to dispatch the item? Edit... 'When will you charge my credit / debit card? Andertons Music Co. takes full payment from your card at the time you place your order.' Availability: Preorder Next delivery due: Sunday, 15 Oct 2017 Edited July 26, 2017 by goingdownslow Quote
Musicman20 Posted July 27, 2017 Posted July 27, 2017 You can take the option to pickup and lay down 10%, then ask them to send it....apparently. I've never done this but they've told me this a few times. I actually don't think they should ever take full amounts on items that are not in stock for a long time. Quote
clivem Posted July 29, 2017 Posted July 29, 2017 OK, so Andertons is a £499 pre-order for the vintage T'Bird.... Just noticed them listed as pre-order on Gear4music @ £479, with a delivery estimate of 01/09. [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Epiphone-Thunderbird-Vintage-Pro-Electric-Bass-Alpine-White/1X0O"]Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro Electric Bass, Alpine White[/url] Quote
Woodinblack Posted July 29, 2017 Posted July 29, 2017 Hmm.. that is getting a bit tempting. I am sure there are going to be a flood of vintage classic tbirds coming up for sale soon! 1 Quote
dannybuoy Posted July 29, 2017 Posted July 29, 2017 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1501347876' post='3344210'] Hmm.. that is getting a bit tempting. I am sure there are going to be a flood of vintage classic tbirds coming up for sale soon! [/quote] I've been meaning to sell mine for some time, better pull my finger out before the flood! Quote
Grahambythesea Posted July 29, 2017 Posted July 29, 2017 (edited) Does anyone else think the Embassy looks remarkedly like the Fender Dimension? Edited July 29, 2017 by Grahambythesea Quote
FinnDave Posted July 29, 2017 Posted July 29, 2017 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1501347876' post='3344210'] Hmm.. that is getting a bit tempting. I am sure there are going to be a flood of vintage classic tbirds coming up for sale soon! [/quote] Nah, I'm going to have to offload a couple of Fenders to make room for more T Birds. Just back from the Gibbo's second gig of the weekend. Quote
NancyJohnson Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 [quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1501364835' post='3344320'] Does anyone else think the Embassy looks remarkedly like the Fender Dimension? [/quote] Shouldn't that be the other way round? Quote
FinnDave Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 Ordered. I'll be surprised (but very pleased!) if it does arrive in early September, let's see! If it does, I'll have bought three Thunderbirds in under four months! Quote
Woodinblack Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1501405213' post='3344431'] Ordered. I'll be surprised (but very pleased!) if it does arrive in early September, let's see! If it does, I'll have bought three Thunderbirds in under four months! [/quote] There are probably support groups for that Quote
FinnDave Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1501409389' post='3344463'] There are probably support groups for that [/quote] Too late for that now! Quote
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