woolf Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) A Thunderbird had always been on my wish list, I got this one recently when it came up for sale locally. The sound is huge but I just can't get fully comfortable with the ergonomics. According to Mr. John Diggins, less than 10 of these were produced so somewhat rare. I believe the year of production was '84. Mahogany body & neck, Ebony fingerboard. Schaller tuners. When I got this, the bridge was in a bad way, the screws had seized up making adjustments difficult, the bridge was sent to Jaydee and they refurbished it, adding one of the securing screws that was missing which was matched to the others for the correct aesthetic. It's fully operational now. The truss rod turns both ways without issue. It's a great instrument that has been clearly played a lot. It's a relic...full of light scratches, scrapes and dings (difficult to photograph due to the black finish), nothing significant and no neck break! I don't have a case for it but I have plenty of bubble wrap and a suitable box for shipping. UK shipping will be £30 but collection from Cardiff much preferred. I'll consider trades, a Jaydee Roadie would be ideal or a Stingray. Feedback thread here: Edited November 17, 2019 by woolf Feedback thread added 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 You know that this will be a great bass... Selling my Jaydees is high on the list of my regrets.... GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Ah man. In my “I need a Thunderbird” stage I would’ve jumped at this. they need to be played low and my spine will not allow this. what a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 That is indeed a rare beast. I had one (ex-Dave Mason with natural finish, fancy edge-binding and eagle inlays) in the '90s and sold it as it didn't really fit me. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 32 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Selling my Jaydees is high on the list of my regrets... Same here, I’ve only ever owned one but boy I wish I hadn’t sold it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 That is a great looking bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Very classy - any idea what the pickups are? Look like Gibson TB's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolf Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 42 minutes ago, Shaggy said: any idea what the pickups are? They’re Jaydee’s SN2000 pickups, same as those in most of their basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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