Cosmo Valdemar Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 21 hours ago, goingdownslow said: Not getting much of an idea of the tone, but Scott definitely knows his Thunderbirds - his comments are extremely encouraging! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howdenspur Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 The Embassy looks to be in stock at GAK and G4M . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 One of my students bought an embassy and it was delivered yesterday. He brought it to his lesson, and we unboxed it first impressions are very very good. For a £330 bass this thing is excellent. Solidly built, and a comfortable weight. a nice vintage styling, with an eye to practicality. Pups are sounding great. - the pro buckers didn't disappoint in the slightest. Setup was good out of the box- only a slight tweak of the truss required 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivem Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 1 hour ago, dudewheresmybass said: Setup was good out of the box- only a slight tweak of the truss required It's got about 10 thou of relief in the neck now. Dropped both sides of the tune-o-matic...... Action (17th fret) about 2mm on E side, 1.75mm on G side. Lowered the nut slots a hair. Played it for a good couple of hours last night. Being picky but, those stock strings are rough. Jeez, my fingers are sore this morning! Going to stick a set of Hi-Beams on it, later today. Would have preferred a volume, volume, tone arrangement, rather than the volume, blend, tone. And going to have a look under the pickguard and see what values they used for the tone pot/cap. It's not very effective. A bit too subtle. More treble cut required, when backed-off, me thinks. But nit-picking, really. Like Chris said, a lot of bass for the money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 I wish they'd stuck with the batwing headstock, it was an important part of the overall look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Gak have all three finishes- at least they did on Thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Might check it out tomorrow in Edinburgh - keen to hear the pick up's especially for that 'p position' tone. It's a solid looking wee bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 So I went over and checked it out today..... I liked it. Nice neck feel which is similar to the Jack Cassidy if memory serves. Nice feel in the hand and not slim like a jazz. Pick ups were great - both on and/or neck only would be the sort of tones I'd gravitate towards. Nice tone played with a pic too, not something I normally do but it would rock out all night long if that was yer thing. I could see myself playing the Ivory one (maybe fashion a tort guard just because) and for the money a great bass for any level of player looking for something familiar but different - I know an oxymoron but you know what I mean...right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Well said there. Exactly my thoughts pretty much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 So has anyone got the Thunderbird then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivem Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 AFAIK, the UK dealers are still waiting to receive stock. Or has someone got them in stock now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 GAK were showing expected mid Feb, a mere 7 months after supposed launch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivem Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Just now, karlfer said: GAK were showing expected mid Feb, a mere 7 months after supposed launch. Well, the NAMM blurb from a year ago had them launching the Vintage Pro summer of 2017....... The Canadians (L&M) got them first, some time in November. Then the US dealers got them first week of December IIRC. I think the UK dealers are still predicting last week of Jan, beginning of Feb before they receive stock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 (edited) Just played a white Vintage Pro at Rockshop in Dunedin and.... I am in love!!!!! It appears they have been available in the land down under-er since October. Anyway, it is a flawless beast of a bass. looks and feels stunning Beautiful finishing and just feels a class above the previous incarnations. This thing is a tone monster. The pickups growl like nothing else. Would love to AB with my Gibson Studio IV. Anyway, I thought it would be another 'maybe'. But it's now number one on the hit list. Now, Black or White.... Edited December 30, 2017 by basshead56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskit_case Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 One Tobacco Sunburst available at Gear4music: https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Epiphone-Thunderbird-Vintage-Pro-Electric-Bass-Tobacco-Sunburst/1X0Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivem Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 GAK and Andertons also got the Sunburst VP. (They got 'em in yesterday.) Andertons probably the best place to drop the £499 if you don't want to wait for the White and Ebony models. The "free" accessory pack includes a Roksak TB gig bag, worth 30 or so squid.... Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro Bass in Vintage Sunburst @ Andertons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingdownslow Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I have had one on order since July from Andertons, surprised I have not heard anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I've just ordered a tobacco sunburst one from Andertons. Delivery next week apparently.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingdownslow Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 (edited) 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. Edited January 5, 2018 by goingdownslow 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 15 minutes 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. Cor! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howdenspur Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 22 minutes 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. Very nice indeed! Fancying ebony or white I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeEyes Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 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. Absolutely stunning. I will show it to its cousin, my TB that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingdownslow Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Oops... was getting a bit of buzzing on the headstock on certain notes, turned out to be a loose tuner, bit of superglue on the shaft cured it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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