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Epiphone Thunderbird IV Bass
Description
The Epiphone Thunderbird takes the funky offset body of Gibson's iconic Firebird guitar and adds two bass-calibrated pickups and four strings to create one of the freshest and most affordable basses this side of a Fender Precision Bass. Great for beginners or artists just looking for a quick songwriter, the Thunderbird is avilable in both reverse, non-reverse and Pro setups. A Goth edition satisfies those looker for a darker aesthetic.Firsthand experiences
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Discussed in What bass am I missing? in the TalkBass community
Bass V
I'd like to mod it heavily for extra fret access if it's as good as my ($200) Std. IV, but that's expecting a lot, and would likely exceed this deal to get there. the lowly Epi bolt-on is amazing. Epiphone Thunderbird IV Bass | Reverb ... more
Discussed in Need some advice choosing a bass for my daughter. in the TalkBass community
Bass V
the short scale Squier Bronco may have gotten a deserved mention but I doubt the bigger Thunderbird of any breed has and the Epiphone Std. IV T-Bird is awesome. for $500 you can do both without even interfering with the plan at hand, they both compete well with everything out there and have their own unique tonal features. ... ... more
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