NBD - Epiphone Vintage Pro T-Bird

[mr4stringz]

After much, much, much consideration of late, and despite having gone to largely shorties over the last 3 years, I acquiesced to my inner beast and picked this up from @Bassman Sam of this parish today.

 

Firstly, thanks for being a diamond with last minute arrangements etc. Sam and the best of luck with the knee op as and when that happens.

 

Anyway, whilst far from a new offering these days, the bass is as good as I’d read and hoped for. The pickups are absolutely bloody marvellous. Very much looking forward to cranking it through a big amp with my massively noisy drummer. 

 

Thanks again, Sam.

Edited August 5, 2023 by mr4stringz

[luckman67]

Very nice indeed 😎

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

I was umming and ahhing about getting this one as I only have the sunburst and white versions, so it would be logical to complete the set, although the missus would disagree.

 

They are fantastic basses - certainly my favourite long scales. The pickups are magnificent. I tried all kinds of flatwounds on mine until I found EB cobalt flats (the lightest set with blue graphics) which keep the growl in the tone very nicely.

[jd56hawk]

Very nice necks...rolled fretboard edges...and they really get the job done.

I've yet to hear anyone explain why buying a new Gibson T-bird is a better option.

Wish they'd come with one in this color.

[Bassman Sam]

Glad that you are enjoying it Nick. Nice to meet you too.

[Skybone]

Must admit to going back and looking at this while it was up for sale. Great looking bass, enjoy your new toy.