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Epiphone Thunderbird IV Reverse Electric Bass
2 Humbuckers. Alder Body. Rosewood Fingerboard.
Epiphone Thunderbird IV Customer Review
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Feature:It has 2 pickups. There is a volume knob for each pickup and an overall tone knob for the bass. What more do you need? I think two tone knobs would be stupid for a bass guitar, so I'm giving it a 10.
Quality:
This thing is a tank. I've bumped it a few times. I'm sure it could dent, but I would definitely use this thing in a fight. Seriously, I don't keep a backup. This thing is basically indestructible. The case for the t-bird is also a rock and locks it in tight, so I would travel with it. And, it just feels super high quality. I've had this bass for a couple years now and I don't see it ever wearing out.
Value:
For $300 bucks, you aren't going to get anything better than this. Actually save your money on a $400 bass, buy this and put some more money into your amp, where it will matter.
Desirability:
If you play this, you WILL get noticed. Play a Fender and some chicks might think it looks cool. Play a t-bird on stage and everyone will love it.
Sound:
I have a MIM Jazz bass with upgraded pickups and I still love playing my Thunderbird. It has a great range of crystal clear tones. Basically, the neck pickup is the jazz sounding pickup. It's great and warm and smooth. The bridge pickup, which is the one I primarily use, is more similar to the p-bass. It's thumpy and growly. Put them both up to 10 and it's earth shaking. You can pretty much do anything with this bass from hard rock to jazz and R&B. I personally like it for its mid-range attack. It gets really close to that Peter Hook sound I love.
Ease of Use:
This thing is a beast. I can handle it, but it's a little heavier than most basses and a bit awkward sometimes. First, I moved the strap button to behind the neck to balance out the nexk dive. Second, you will not be able to comfortably play this sitting down if you are using your fingers (as opposed to a pick). The body's shape obstructs your arm. Lastly, and this won't happen a lot because this thing NEVER loses its tune, but the tiny close together tuners are a pain to wind, especially when you change strings.
Support:
I've never had to reach out to Epiphone, but I bought this bass from zZounds and got it super quick in excellent condition.
Overall:
I would buy this again and again. Yes, it would be cool to have a Gibson Thunderbird (not a stuio). But, because I don't have $2000 laying around and am unsure if I would actually spend that on a guitar if I did, I'll stick with this. It's awesome.
"Great Bass for a really low price."
Feature:
Two volume knobs (one for each pickup), and an overall tone knob. Thats basiclly all that you need for a bass.
Quality:
All of the parts of the bass have great quality.
Value:
Should cost much more than it does in my opinion.
Desirability:
The finish, and just the overall look of the bass is amazing.
Sound:
Great sound when you put it through a good amp.
Ease of Use:
The overall action of this bass is great. If i had just picked one up and played it, and had never known the price, i think it would be worth much more than this.
Overall:
I am completely satisfied with Epiphone, and will probably buy from them again.
Two volume knobs (one for each pickup), and an overall tone knob. Thats basiclly all that you need for a bass.
Quality:
All of the parts of the bass have great quality.
Value:
Should cost much more than it does in my opinion.
Desirability:
The finish, and just the overall look of the bass is amazing.
Sound:
Great sound when you put it through a good amp.
Ease of Use:
The overall action of this bass is great. If i had just picked one up and played it, and had never known the price, i think it would be worth much more than this.
Overall:
I am completely satisfied with Epiphone, and will probably buy from them again.
"Awesome Bass"
Feature:
Everything you need. Tone and two volumes.
Quality:
Probably couldn't break it if I hit it against the wall 100 times. The things a beast.
Value:
Great bass for cheap. Can't beat it in the price range. I made the mistake of buying an SR300 instead of this.... I sold the SR300 to try to get this. It didn't work, but I still ended up getting a new bass that, unfortunately, weren't no Thunderbird.
Desirability:
Looks oh so sexy 8in any kind of light, in every color.
Sound:
This bass has the best gooey, warm, dark, deep sound ever. I love it. Sounds great even through a little 15 watt Line 6 amp.
Ease of Use:
Just grab it and play. Even the floor model I used was already in tune. There is also some rumor about not being able to slap and pop on it... What's that all about? I don't play funk very often and I can easily slap on it. Sounds great that way too. Whoever says that, you're crazy.
Overall:
Awesome deal. Don't make the mistake I did. Get it while you have the cash.
Everything you need. Tone and two volumes.
Quality:
Probably couldn't break it if I hit it against the wall 100 times. The things a beast.
Value:
Great bass for cheap. Can't beat it in the price range. I made the mistake of buying an SR300 instead of this.... I sold the SR300 to try to get this. It didn't work, but I still ended up getting a new bass that, unfortunately, weren't no Thunderbird.
Desirability:
Looks oh so sexy 8in any kind of light, in every color.
Sound:
This bass has the best gooey, warm, dark, deep sound ever. I love it. Sounds great even through a little 15 watt Line 6 amp.
Ease of Use:
Just grab it and play. Even the floor model I used was already in tune. There is also some rumor about not being able to slap and pop on it... What's that all about? I don't play funk very often and I can easily slap on it. Sounds great that way too. Whoever says that, you're crazy.
Overall:
Awesome deal. Don't make the mistake I did. Get it while you have the cash.
"FREAKIN AWESOME BASS!!!"
Feature:
Its all good for me ,Other than,see EASE OF USE...lol
Quality:
10/10..nuff said..lol
Value:
Best Buy for the buck. Gibson TB might be a bit better, but IMO, not by much. GET THIS BASS.
Desirability:
Its a sexy bass....I cant get into this here I would be rated for Pornographic comments..lol
Sound:
What can I say that hasnt already been said? Its a killer bass. Highs to Lows, its got what you'll want.
Ease of Use:
This bass Plays freakin great!!! Bottom line. Only Issue i have is the neck heavy issue. But as one other person pointed out, move the strap nut around and find the right balance for you.
Support:
No need to deal with them, with this. i had an Epi SG and needed support and they were all over it...FAST. SO i assume IF, and i doubt i will EVER need them for the TB...they'll rock!!
Overall:
If, and I say IF I have to get another TB, it will be another Epi TB..no second thoughts about it.This bass suits me to a T.
Its all good for me ,Other than,see EASE OF USE...lol
Quality:
10/10..nuff said..lol
Value:
Best Buy for the buck. Gibson TB might be a bit better, but IMO, not by much. GET THIS BASS.
Desirability:
Its a sexy bass....I cant get into this here I would be rated for Pornographic comments..lol
Sound:
What can I say that hasnt already been said? Its a killer bass. Highs to Lows, its got what you'll want.
Ease of Use:
This bass Plays freakin great!!! Bottom line. Only Issue i have is the neck heavy issue. But as one other person pointed out, move the strap nut around and find the right balance for you.
Support:
No need to deal with them, with this. i had an Epi SG and needed support and they were all over it...FAST. SO i assume IF, and i doubt i will EVER need them for the TB...they'll rock!!
Overall:
If, and I say IF I have to get another TB, it will be another Epi TB..no second thoughts about it.This bass suits me to a T.
"Oh........My..........Gosh.........."
Feature:
Two volume, one tone. Do you need any more?
Quality:
Very solid feel. Neck is slim, body is solid. The neck is much faster than you would expect from a painted one.
Value:
Great value. Good price for a bass so close to a Gibson. Even if I had the money for a Gibson Thunderbird, I would probably buy the Epiphone.
Desirability:
Looks freakin' AMAZING, sounds awesome, there's no reason not to want it. The thing about the neck dive people keep saying, isn't that bad. You get used to it after about a minute if not less.
Sound:
This bass has a deliciously marvelous, deep, tone. It's great for funk. Also is good for anything else from rock to reggae.
Ease of Use:
I picked this up in a guitar store. Floor models never stay in tune, but this one did. I just picked it up and played.
Support:
Never used them.
Overall:
I can say that this product would definitely last a very long time. I like the body style and sound the most. The only thing I would change would be to not paint the neck. It would be faster that way.
Two volume, one tone. Do you need any more?
Quality:
Very solid feel. Neck is slim, body is solid. The neck is much faster than you would expect from a painted one.
Value:
Great value. Good price for a bass so close to a Gibson. Even if I had the money for a Gibson Thunderbird, I would probably buy the Epiphone.
Desirability:
Looks freakin' AMAZING, sounds awesome, there's no reason not to want it. The thing about the neck dive people keep saying, isn't that bad. You get used to it after about a minute if not less.
Sound:
This bass has a deliciously marvelous, deep, tone. It's great for funk. Also is good for anything else from rock to reggae.
Ease of Use:
I picked this up in a guitar store. Floor models never stay in tune, but this one did. I just picked it up and played.
Support:
Never used them.
Overall:
I can say that this product would definitely last a very long time. I like the body style and sound the most. The only thing I would change would be to not paint the neck. It would be faster that way.
"Ne manquez pas dehors sur cette basse impressionnante ! !"
Feature:
Le thunderbird a deux boutons de volume, un par collecte, et un bouton global de tonalité. Vous don' ; le besoin plus de t que cela. Quantité parfaite.
Quality:
Cette chose est faite avec plus grand soin. Elle est merveilleuse. Elle se sent comme un réservoir dans des vos mains, mais comme un réservoir magnifique. Elle se sent parfaite quand vous la jouez, et n'a aucune pièce bon marché de sentiment.
Value:
Si vous avez l'argent, achetez cette basse. Don' ; question de t il du tout. Sauf vous-même de l'effort. Vous AIMEREZ cette basse davantage que n'importe quoi.
Desirability:
Les jeux aiment un rêve, regards encore meilleurs.
Sound:
Cette basse a le meilleur bruit JAMAIS. Elle a un bas, puchy grondement, ou un bruit doux et bariolé. Je joue le reggae, le jazz, et la trouille, et ceci accomplit dans chaque modèle.
Ease of Use:
J'ai employé un modèle de plancher de cette basse, et c'était merveilleusement dedans air. Les modèles de plancher ne restent jamais dans l'air. Tout que j'ai fait était sélection il vers le haut et le joue. La chose de piqué de cou, vous vous habituez à elle en environ 5 à 10 secondes. It' ; s pas une affaire. Certainement pas intéressant abandonner la basse pour.
Support:
A dû ne jamais les employer, mais aime la basse, ainsi je les donne que des 10. positifs ils ont un site Web impressionnant.
Overall:
Quand j'obtiens l'argent, je vais CERTAINEMENT acheter cette basse. J'avais prévu à pendant longtemps maintenant. Je sais que je serai satisfait pendant longtemps.
Le thunderbird a deux boutons de volume, un par collecte, et un bouton global de tonalité. Vous don' ; le besoin plus de t que cela. Quantité parfaite.
Quality:
Cette chose est faite avec plus grand soin. Elle est merveilleuse. Elle se sent comme un réservoir dans des vos mains, mais comme un réservoir magnifique. Elle se sent parfaite quand vous la jouez, et n'a aucune pièce bon marché de sentiment.
Value:
Si vous avez l'argent, achetez cette basse. Don' ; question de t il du tout. Sauf vous-même de l'effort. Vous AIMEREZ cette basse davantage que n'importe quoi.
Desirability:
Les jeux aiment un rêve, regards encore meilleurs.
Sound:
Cette basse a le meilleur bruit JAMAIS. Elle a un bas, puchy grondement, ou un bruit doux et bariolé. Je joue le reggae, le jazz, et la trouille, et ceci accomplit dans chaque modèle.
Ease of Use:
J'ai employé un modèle de plancher de cette basse, et c'était merveilleusement dedans air. Les modèles de plancher ne restent jamais dans l'air. Tout que j'ai fait était sélection il vers le haut et le joue. La chose de piqué de cou, vous vous habituez à elle en environ 5 à 10 secondes. It' ; s pas une affaire. Certainement pas intéressant abandonner la basse pour.
Support:
A dû ne jamais les employer, mais aime la basse, ainsi je les donne que des 10. positifs ils ont un site Web impressionnant.
Overall:
Quand j'obtiens l'argent, je vais CERTAINEMENT acheter cette basse. J'avais prévu à pendant longtemps maintenant. Je sais que je serai satisfait pendant longtemps.
"Good bass, just mine broke..."
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Feature:Well, i didn't really get any accesories but the tuners were pretty easy to use. and It rarely went out of tune.
Quality:
I thought it was sturdy until my singer stepped on the input cord and the input came straight out of the bass itself... i really REALLY recomend a wireless kit if your into the music i am.
Value:
See i acctually got mine from Guitar center for 250 but 300 is still an amazing price for a bass or any guitar at that.
Desirability:
I really would take that bass again if i could.
Sound:
The sound is amazing as opposed to a fender i recently used at a few gigs here and there but overall REALLY DEEP sound. I had to acctually turn down my amp a tid bit during a gig cuz i was overwhelming the lead.
Ease of Use:
Freinds said it was heavy when i said check it. But personally i've felt heavier guitars so no, it's light to me. I was in a Post hardcore, metalcore band and this thing was everywhere. I even pulled a Bass swing with it.
Support:
Since i damaged mine beyond repair, i couldn't tell ya, but i can say other than that i didn't have many problems.
Overall:
Even though it broke on me cause the one that i got had bad workmanship on it, it was a really good bass that went through alot of abuse till one stupid error happened. Good bass, just apparently not mine... but i definately recommend it to Moderate to expert players. Not a beginner bass... AT ALL!
"Get your Wings and fly"
Feature:
i was a bit worried that having two volumes would get on my nerves but now that im used to it its a great tool to have for getting good tone.little groves on pickups for resting your thumb come in very handy.the machine heads seem a bit plasticy.really nice action and very comfortable neck, not too wide not too thin.
Quality:
very well made, ive given it a few nocks and its still fine.Very steady input,goes straight into body.really nice finish on body and neck, the sunburst looks so cool.
Value:
actually amazing value, i've played basses worth thosands and this one is right up there for sound, playability.
Desirability:
Once you see this bass you will want to play it all night, as soon as i got it i told myself i was buying another one if anything happened to it.
Sound:
huge sounding bass,great tonal range.you get two totally different sounds from each pickup.theres a bit of a jump in the tone control because 1-6 doesnt really do much then theres a big difference between 7 and 8 but that might be just my one.Great rock sound but also excellent funk sound in there too.works well with fingers or a pick.
Ease of Use:
digs into your ribs a bit when sitting down but you get used to it, everyone talks about the neck dive and its definitly the first thing you notice but honestly you get used to and people are just really picky bout it, it makes your arm stronger and when you go to play other basses you can play much faster.
Support:
Heard it was good never dealt with it.
Overall:
i think i'll keep it forever(provided nobody steals it) you get very attached to an instrument with such character.
i was a bit worried that having two volumes would get on my nerves but now that im used to it its a great tool to have for getting good tone.little groves on pickups for resting your thumb come in very handy.the machine heads seem a bit plasticy.really nice action and very comfortable neck, not too wide not too thin.
Quality:
very well made, ive given it a few nocks and its still fine.Very steady input,goes straight into body.really nice finish on body and neck, the sunburst looks so cool.
Value:
actually amazing value, i've played basses worth thosands and this one is right up there for sound, playability.
Desirability:
Once you see this bass you will want to play it all night, as soon as i got it i told myself i was buying another one if anything happened to it.
Sound:
huge sounding bass,great tonal range.you get two totally different sounds from each pickup.theres a bit of a jump in the tone control because 1-6 doesnt really do much then theres a big difference between 7 and 8 but that might be just my one.Great rock sound but also excellent funk sound in there too.works well with fingers or a pick.
Ease of Use:
digs into your ribs a bit when sitting down but you get used to it, everyone talks about the neck dive and its definitly the first thing you notice but honestly you get used to and people are just really picky bout it, it makes your arm stronger and when you go to play other basses you can play much faster.
Support:
Heard it was good never dealt with it.
Overall:
i think i'll keep it forever(provided nobody steals it) you get very attached to an instrument with such character.
Epiphone Thunderbird IV Customer Review
Feature:
Basic controls, volume on each Hb, and tone. but thats all yah need really. Neck dive. don't like. a "tie on" strap fixes that ueasily, or just prop it up with your hand..eaither way, all good
Quality:
outstanding. just plain amazing. the wood grain/sunburst colour is pure sex. Even the gothic series finish is good. The materials used are good, the only thing i noticed was the clearcoat laquer was rather soft, but that wasnt to big of a problem
Value:
good price for what it is. high quality bass, for just under 500$ Cdn
Desirability:
If i had more money, i'd buy another just to have sexual intercourse with it. its that sexy
Sound:
Very good sound. Very nice low-end tone, lots of punch. i don't usually use high's in my music, but when i do, this bass nails them also! the sound is really impressive. very clean indeed
Ease of Use:
Rather easily actually, the only problem i noticed was on mine, the birdge on the low (.115) string was for too low, and any opens would cuase it to grind on the frets, but that was fixable. The controls are easy to use, don't need a big powerful amp to get good notes either, i use an ashdownMAG series and i still get good sound
Support:
Havent dealt with them yet, but i know there good
Overall:
one word somes up the quality, sound, craftsmanship, and overall look. and that is thunderbird.
Basic controls, volume on each Hb, and tone. but thats all yah need really. Neck dive. don't like. a "tie on" strap fixes that ueasily, or just prop it up with your hand..eaither way, all good
Quality:
outstanding. just plain amazing. the wood grain/sunburst colour is pure sex. Even the gothic series finish is good. The materials used are good, the only thing i noticed was the clearcoat laquer was rather soft, but that wasnt to big of a problem
Value:
good price for what it is. high quality bass, for just under 500$ Cdn
Desirability:
If i had more money, i'd buy another just to have sexual intercourse with it. its that sexy
Sound:
Very good sound. Very nice low-end tone, lots of punch. i don't usually use high's in my music, but when i do, this bass nails them also! the sound is really impressive. very clean indeed
Ease of Use:
Rather easily actually, the only problem i noticed was on mine, the birdge on the low (.115) string was for too low, and any opens would cuase it to grind on the frets, but that was fixable. The controls are easy to use, don't need a big powerful amp to get good notes either, i use an ashdownMAG series and i still get good sound
Support:
Havent dealt with them yet, but i know there good
Overall:
one word somes up the quality, sound, craftsmanship, and overall look. and that is thunderbird.
"Feel the Thunder..."
Feature:
Fairly basic, seperate volume controls for the two humbuckers and tone control.
Quality:
Wonderful so far, very adaptable to many different types of music. Can take a beating and keep on ticking. The only blemish is that neck dive problem other wise you can just feel and hear the quality this bass exudes.
Value:
Definitely a great bargain, the sound and feel of it's Gibson father for half the price. A brilliant bass.
Desirability:
Beautiful, this is a big bad bass with a beautiful design no matter WHAT colour it is.
Sound:
Very good, wonderful low end but capable of higher treble tones. Overall a very punchy tight sound however through slight adjustments also capable of very smooth tones.
Support:
Haven't had to deal with them really, however I did phone them about the 1 year warranty which was very easy however I was a little irked that it's harder to set it up more than 15 days after purchase. However still good.
Overall:
This has definitely become one of my main squeezes in terms of gigging with my several basses, however I still will continue to seek out new basses simply to get new and different sounds. But this bass is great, and comes with high reccomendation.
Fairly basic, seperate volume controls for the two humbuckers and tone control.
Quality:
Wonderful so far, very adaptable to many different types of music. Can take a beating and keep on ticking. The only blemish is that neck dive problem other wise you can just feel and hear the quality this bass exudes.
Value:
Definitely a great bargain, the sound and feel of it's Gibson father for half the price. A brilliant bass.
Desirability:
Beautiful, this is a big bad bass with a beautiful design no matter WHAT colour it is.
Sound:
Very good, wonderful low end but capable of higher treble tones. Overall a very punchy tight sound however through slight adjustments also capable of very smooth tones.
Support:
Haven't had to deal with them really, however I did phone them about the 1 year warranty which was very easy however I was a little irked that it's harder to set it up more than 15 days after purchase. However still good.
Overall:
This has definitely become one of my main squeezes in terms of gigging with my several basses, however I still will continue to seek out new basses simply to get new and different sounds. But this bass is great, and comes with high reccomendation.
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