FinnDave Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) I've started playing this again as it has just the sound I need for the Grateful Dead tribute I'm playing in. It's also quite a bit cheaper than an Alembic! So it's no longer on the market. Another bass falls victim to my spring clear-out! This is my rather special Epiphone Thunderbird pro classic iv, the through-neck version with Gibson pick ups. This bass, in addition to being in perfect condition, has the added attractions of a Babizc full contact bridge, a significant and expensive improvement over the original, and a new set of Gotoh tuners. The bridge was on the bass when I bought it, but the tuners and current set of D'Addario nickel rounds were fitted and the bass set up by a local pro luthier, who was so impressed with the quality of this bass that he ordered one for himself. Alas, this one seems to have been a 'lucky bass' as it is well above the quality of most other Epiphones, good as they are. I bought this last year, and had bought a Gibson T bird just a few weeks before, and to be honest, this was the better bass. It is complete with an Epiphone hard case, and is an impressive instrument that can stand comparison with the very best around. I shall be sorry to let it go, but I need to cut down to just those basses I use in bands, so the two Precisions and two Jazz basses it will be. Available to try through a decent amp and cab in my house between Abingdon and Witney in West Oxfordshire. I prefer not to risk damaging a bass this good by placing it at the mercy of the couriers. As I have the basses I need, and am cutting down for reasons of space, I am not able to consider trades for this bass. Edited March 23, 2018 by FinnDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Odd socks in photo 2! Looks lovely.....weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 45 minutes ago, spongebob said: Odd socks in photo 2! Looks lovely.....weight? I always make a point of wearing odd socks. Thank you, I've not weighed myself for a while, but I'm pretty sure I've lost weight over the last year. I suppose I could weigh the bass as well if anyone's interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 A real slim Jim, no doubt! I really shouldn't be looking at this - just quit band, pondering future.....and then the current GAS specimen turns up.....just as I would have modded it myself..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 The bass weighs 4.5 kg according to my trusty fishing scales. I couldn't find my bathroom scales to check my weight, with or without socks. BTW, your location states you are 'right here' but I have been looking around the house and calling your name to no avail! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I'm hiding in the wardrobe. ....and yes, I did see what you were doing earlier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 30 minutes ago, spongebob said: I'm hiding in the wardrobe. ....and yes, I did see what you were doing earlier! Hoping and praying you'll delete the pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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