StuarDaddy Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 I have a Tokai Thunderbird bass, not sure on year so have put the serial on the photos if anyone knows, I’m assuming it’s Indonesia or China made. It’s actually in great condition and has absolutely monstrous pickups. I only bought it cos I’ve always wanted to have one, impossible to gig with in my opinion but aren’t all thunderbirds, I end up with a sore neck and back holding it up. But sat down at home or in studio it’s loads of fun for a really heavy sound. Prefer this to the Epiphone ones and this was cheaper than an Epi. Paid £220 a few years ago, happy to take £200 now. Need the space for moving home. No case as they don’t fit in anything! Might want to swap the strap pins as they’re for a strap lock that isn’t a schaller like my others. Any questions just let me know 👍 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petecarlton Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Very tempting. I don't know about the serial number, but I was under the impression that Tokai basses were made in Japan. Did they outsource too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petecarlton Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 BTW, could you provide some indication of weight? Many thanks. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Mine’s Chinese 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Great bass that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 I think the Tokai stuff in the 80s was japanese, I'd think anything after would be Korea then China. Great looking bass, I've never had a thunderbird type but quite fancy trying one... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuarDaddy Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 I will weigh it when I get back home later. Can't believe I left that off.🤦♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuarDaddy Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 12 hours ago, petecarlton said: Very tempting. I don't know about the serial number, but I was under the impression that Tokai basses were made in Japan. Did they outsource too? It has another serial number very feint below that main one too. I have no idea myself but thought it best to put it on. I assume its early 2000s? maybe late 90s at a push and probably made in China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 I’ve recently bought an EPI Classic T’bird. The strap button is on the neck heel as stock and it has zero neck dive. Not gigged it yet but feels really comfortable. So the ergonomics issues on this one might be solved by a simple swap of strap button position. Have to add that mine is ridiculously light at just over 8lb. I’d have had this were it not for my recent purchase - GLWTS - looks lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petecarlton Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 On 01/06/2023 at 07:27, StuarDaddy said: I will weigh it when I get back home later. Can't believe I left that off.🤦♂️ Did you? 🤣 I'm seriously interested, mate, but I have back and shoulder issues, so have to be a bit cautious about weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuarDaddy Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 AHH! Sorry completely forgot. I will sort it this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) Is this pick up only or is shipping an option? TIA Edited June 5, 2023 by Number6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuarDaddy Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 I would prefer collection or can meet up within reason. Boxing this is a bit of a nightmare, got a few up for sale and I forgot how much of a pain it is to organise boxes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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