Thunderbird of Blunderbird?

[binky_bass]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201983312792

I'm no Gibson aficionado but this doesn't look right to me... could be wrong though?

The headstock looks off and there are no ridges on the body, the bridge looks wrong too... is this not legit or is it a strange variation of the well known bird? I am curious.

Edited July 17, 2017 by binky_bass

[Muzz]

That looks very like a T-Bird Studio to me. I'm quite enjoying the 'slightly high' action

[foxyFuze]

Yup, a Studio. Neck and headstock shape are the giveaways. Probably worth around £500 or so, making the Buy it Now price a tad excessive...

Edited July 17, 2017 by foxyFuze

[Cat Burrito]

Definitely an over priced (BIN at least) studio Gibson.

[binky_bass]

Didn't know they did Studio Thunderbirds! The action would worry the crap out of me though, I can't imagine anyone choosing to have action that high which would then suggest a neck issue, be it warped or such.

[T-Bay]

I have one, I may be biased but I think it's the best one due to having a sensible bridge (love the Gibson sound, hate the stupid bridge on stand at T birds). I looked long and hard at prices before buying my scruffy one and £500 seems very low, I would say the amount it went (or didn't go) for was about fair, but that depends on the neck - as mentioned that action is mighty high.

[Woodinblack]

I was tempted once as there was one just over 600 for a 5 string, but ultimately it doesn't really look quite right.

[BigRedX]

The 5-string I tried in The Bass Cellar in Denmark street was truly horrible...

[Woodinblack]

I was guessing it would be which was another reason. Some things just dont work.