All user reviews of 4/5 for the Epiphone Thunderbird-IV

Manufactured in Asia.
20 frets
2 humbucker.
SETTING THE volume by a microphone, a tone of rglage.
The finish is excellent for a bass this price.
non-active bass.
Book with good quality cover trs. With proper thickness of foam to the bass being protected.

UTILIZATION

The handle is enjoyable, it is easy to accde acute.
Level ergonomics .... not easy to play sitting down, but we must get used to. To put it one foot must be, otherwise it breaks the geule. In fact the only rel default was that it is not balance trs. But you get used to it quickly.

For weight there is nothing redir, it is not too lgre nor too heavy.

When the sound, it is good for a trs bass of this price. It is clearly destined to rock style. It comes very easy to get one's greasy, ideal with overdrive. We also have a slightly softer

SOUNDS

I thought beginners to use as 2nd bass. Because it is his form that pushed me to buy it. But I use rgulirement because the sound is surprising for a bass of this price.

I use it on an amp warwick pro fet-IV with box 411pro. Trs and it sounds good. The effect with the bass I use the overdrive Boss ODB-3.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 months, it's a bomb. Sound, shape, everything is done for.
This is my 3rd bass, and I use it just to rock. But it is more versatile than I thought, while remaining flexible at all. Avoid so as to take it to learn to play bass Premire, just because the look you tap the eye.

It comes with a cover, although trs drawback being protected for the bass.
The varnished against looking a little fragile. Mine still has no marks, but it will probably happen soon. But it seems really solid gnral.

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Small dtails:
+ There is a thumb rest on the micro
+ The cover
+ Finish
+ REFERRED of the choza to put the strap are standard size. not need to redo the hole to put the stap lock.

-The jack on the front of the bass
Not well-balance. probably because of the shape, not because of poor design.
-Makes no sense.

Asia
20 frets with two low double micro emg, volume control by micro, adjustable tone, low non-active, the sound is not very versatile but I think for the perfect rock c

UTILIZATION

The handle is hard to take over at the beginning but after a while only ca vien tt
access to acute is easy
the weight is correct but not fo dream is a low but for my part I have seen worse nivo weight
good sound for rock

SOUNDS

Perfect for now
warwick amplifier 12 and take an overdrive / distortion digitech "bass driver"

OVERALL OPINION

It's going to be seven months that I use
given the low form is not at all so Balanced c cho enough to play standing I find much support sleeve fo ...
I tried a single cell model before the one fretless
the price is right for a low as the cel ...
with lexpérience I do not think I referrer this choice because its nivo el does not suit me but I fully happy men and even when I laprecie

Made in Korea.
20 frets
2 hambuckers
blablabla, you heard dj's everywhere ...

T did not book with a cover unlike several opinions.

Also, color is darker than the pictures we usually see (and dernires new photo on Audiofanzine is not good), the one I had (this may not be For all) is identical to the Sunburst Gibson.

UTILIZATION

The key is carrment fall, the handle is polished and enjoyable as rarely I've seen (you have to love the sleeves against by enough pais).
Access in acute is average.
It is extremely heavy, it must be admitted, and as mentioned everywhere she looks in the head (like many things that come out from home Epiphone (Gibson and elsewhere)).
But srieusement, the enjoyment the handle and the "feeling"-General for the bass to compensate for the weight and dsquilibre.

SOUNDS

Be careful, this bass has a sound trs Black Sabbathien, everything is appropriate mtal, heavy rock, punk, but do not expect miracles for little of anything prs other. Moreover, the slap is not empty, the strings high enough so the pickups and making absolutely no wrong.

I keep it in Dropped D, with strings larger than those provided (I put Ernie Ball 55-110) and take it well trs.

The pickups are a little muddy at times (and as mentioned do not support trs well slap), but in fact has added a little gloomy sonoritemtal bass and I have not Gibson is the same.
Its sound is not the same nanmoins gibson, but really comes close.
I would note that we must seek to have that sound to love this bass. It's a typical one achte or not, more reason to mature choice.

OVERALL OPINION

1 year now I have this bass (bought $ 450 Canadian (attention, they sold $ 509 in some stores, the diffrence is quite noticeable)) and I am a favorite despite some of defects.

- Its weight
- The dsquilibre
- The pots that when parasites manipulate
- The feeling of fragility that DGIG the jack
- It's still more typical than that of a stingray and not go anywhere at all
- The shape that prevents it from entering the flight cases and gig bags conventional.

+ The look
+ It's heavy trs trs
Its soliditbr + /> + Its handle
+ Mics that have a small space to put his thumb (it's always apprci)

Finally, if the sound level can be better, more versatile, moreover, it dmarque its great look and color immittance difficult it transmits the sound.

EDIT: 1 year APRS purchase I see the limits of that which remains low trs INTERESTED in the end. In one year she did not move a milimtre despite treatment that I make him suffer (including a blow against a wall plaster (adfonc it without flinching)). My musical evolution makes me regret a little sound it makes trs type, but at the same time the fawn it vibrates the walls like no other bass is worth it.

Good buy! It's worth $ 500 (but try earlier).

Well the T-Bird, "small" if it is surprisingly low.

Unlike its big sister Gibson, construction is not handled through (9-ply mahogany and walnut), but Bolt maple two parts (the head is reported, given the normal song).

The mahogany body is not either, and there, it gets tough, really hard to know, according to the Epiphone website, that would be of alder (well that, it will), but according to the catalog paper available in stores, it would be the lime (blah blah blah, see beark). So to have the heart net before buying, I contacted the support Gibson (who is responsible for all Group brands (Gibs, Epi, Steinberger, Kramer, Tobias and Valley Arts)), and there I was told that in recent months, it would be achieved by Nato ... blur, blur you said ...

Well, as I had little to lose, I started in the purchase, after all, at this price, what matters is the feeling one has of the instrument.
Once the beast in the hands, first thing you grab a screwdriver and have a clean heart, and there, the first surprise, good knobs of the cavity and coated graphite paint insulation. For cons, the quality of the knobs is more than fair, to change one day or another.
After scraping a bit, the wood itself to my view has a graining too thick to the lime, though, and has a slightly brown color, it has appeared to be of Nato, but as the body is in three parts, hard to know for the "beam" is less central to disassemble the handle.

After that little "detail", the finish is good for the price, no surprises, a nut plastoc to change (it's crazy how this little piece of material affects the sound casually), and the bridge has MECAS oil bath is when they seem good, and the varnish is not too plastoc.

UTILIZATION

Good ergonomics, it's not that, but we suspect, the handle is quite round and a bit wide at nut, personal, it suits me very well, access to the latest breaks through cons .. .

The balance is not all that original, it's not even that pic of Zen is that you need a left arm lying on the floor to get the first huts for a bit , 36 there's no solutions (the scope of the right strap, it does not work, even with a Levi's cotton slip that given the weight of the head), change the belt attaches over the place and put the closest to the junction body / neck, the back to fit in place, otherwise it quickly becomes tiring.

The weight of 4 kg is not huge for a low, but given the size and ergonomics, has discouraged small jigs.

SOUNDS

Here is the surprise on the other hand, it has a terrible sin, but it lacks a bit of mediums, will have to equalize out properly.
The sound is well rounded and punchy, nickel for the big rock or new (cold / dark) wave.

For that price, really a good surprise, it was a bass with a real musical identity, which many low two times more expensive not. After it is matter of taste, many prefer a low bass apparently neutral.

OVERALL OPINION

In short, a low character, cheap, certainly perfectible, but it is a choice, a good choice for rock with a pick.
When to say it's worth the Gibson ... it will not? Should not abuse either, Gibby has a more balanced, the masses are more evenly distributed as well. The sustain is better.

If this is a good Epi Epi, it is still not a Gibson, but for the price, she's damned good job, provided they do not look for the versatile

So here's a very nice bass in particular look, and more white she is beautiful

Level violin body is alder, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard bolted to 20 boxes, I'd rather have a mahogany set neck and as the gibsons ...

Electronic level was 2 doubles, 2 volumes and a tone, fully shielded electronics cavity ....

Level finish it off very nice, but it should still look too much into detail (junction body / neck horrible, cutting the average pick guard ...)

7 So because of the wooden handle screwed and wood finish

UTILIZATION

The handle is rather large and round, but was well in hand and it slides well and is pleasant enough, access to acute is the pits.

The body shape makes the guitar very unbalanced, so banish the nylon straps, but with practice and a good strap used to it, is the price to pay to play a thunderbird

The body is also quite heavy, I made the mistake of buying the epiphone Pouche that goes with it and transport it's really heavy
6, because a fender is still infinitely more comfortable and ergonomic than thunderbird, but I accept that and I did with

SOUNDS

For starters I'm playing with my band in rehearsal on a Ashdown 180 watt home on a 20Watt All Tube Guitar homemade.

First the microphones are very powerful, past quarter gain on my ashdown I saturates, while with my jazz bass I must pushes at least one-half.

Its level is full of low mids, quite dirty (because of the powerful microphones) quite round and fat (as opposed to a jazz bass for example)
In terms of combinations of a microphone that can react as a jazz bass, big sound is rather dirty with the neck pickup, with his own two microphones, and more slamming and raugue with the bridge pickup.
Basically it is very suitable for the Roskies, grunge, metal, pop to the limit

I put 8, because even if the sound is good is not gibson

OVERALL OPINION

I bought this bass for the look, sound is very suitable for what I play with my band, and while comfort is questionable choice I would do is experience with

Everything is already said

UTILIZATION

This bass has a nice handle to use and a little narrower than a Fender Jazz Bass ...
Its weight is quite correct, but it is a totally unbalanced low because of its shape ... but you get done quickly

SOUNDS

To play Rock, there's no better, the two hambuckers are there for that also ...
it's a big, heavy and quite round .... no surprise

OVERALL OPINION

A look of madness, a rock sound that goes well ... it's the low r ^ worm if you want to fart on the scene (for a limited budget ... if gibson take the model).
The only trouble is that you have the appropriate Flycase otherwise you will not find any cover or fly where it may enter

Everything is dj wrote: made in China. I also confirm the lack of difference between the two microphones, only the Tone able to change the sound. In relation to the price, this is trs correct.

UTILIZATION

The handle does not ask me any problem, Access in acute is not on top but it is a low ... Mine, buy OCCAZ (and Fully rgler: round, bridge ...) on Ebay-US did not tie belt cot race: I put one on low heel and does not sting ct head but it seems a bit heavy (I did not pes is just an impression).
The sound, while lacking the subtle (but it is to rock, not funk) I struck the two open mics, Tone donf, plugs into a Crate (paramtric mdium and acute increased by one third), sends a pure!

SOUNDS

I was looking for a low type (look at I find suberbe) rock, I'm ready! I am surprised at the value! Assuming a quality manufacturing of a low scab the other, and with a good amp, it is worth its price provided to accept his typical style (but has changed forms Fender). A try at least ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two weeks (2 RPET), and the look and the sound I was really sduits!
I also possde a Squier 5 string P (P and J pickups with EMG) and an active Lakland 44 01. I find the report qualitprix nickel. I do not regret my choice certainly not, especially considering the price and I touch.

Made in Korea
body asymtrique reversed (zero balance)
22 frets but can not touch the two dernires with a normal position
2 microphones apparently double
Electronics JB type (2 volumes + 1 microphones Tone is simple.

UTILIZATION

The handle is good, big but enjoyable. The head is standard with some sort of black plastic plate that begins to steer the mine??
Body + asymtrique the head standard: attention is not easy to find a tui size, will have a cover yet.
Access in acute is zero, it's mostly the shape of the body. The slap is difficult for the same reason.
Trs balance is wrong, the trick gives prcdement is essential (ie dplacer cot belt attachment sleeve in the junction body / neck) is still a must not use his elbow or forearm right to retain it. best to take the strap as the longest possible for a true rocker attitude.
Finally it is a low man what.

SOUNDS

Is it the INTERESTED. This has a low hoarse sound, not too low, but loaded down mdiums. It is ideal for all styles of rock much nerve (rock, hard, hard rock, mtal fat punk ...).
The small inconvnient a little Gnant all of the same: the microphones transmit sounds mdiators or finger when touched (at least on mine). I do not know if they are EMG on mine but in any case c'tait not marked on it.
I have tried, changing the neck pickup with a simple (CREL JB41) silent sound much better, clearer, no noise impact.

OVERALL OPINION

It's a bass with the characters, a low rocker, without concessions.
One feels at once more confident when you're on scne with this kind of instrument (to play graouh of course).

I saw in the window one night coming back from a friend and I came back the next day with chquier, I bought it new in 2001 2600F.

MRIT it right even a small change in pickups but it is a dimension that is not empty con find (there are at MODELS Bartolini, Crel can do too).

Edit: I will resume putting the APRS zic paused for a few years. I even sell pens during that period. I redid a RPET 'there are few with a 3-body Ampeg (V4B) and always sends a good steak. Playing hard with good bass like the there something to take to a amricain.

See below. Made in China

UTILIZATION

-The handle is very big, it fits nicely in the palm of your hand.
, As planned, it is compltement dsquilibre but you get done. it is also heavy particulirement. Friends fragile back care!
-The rglage is pretty easy. RULES on the two volume knobs and pickups tone overall was just fast.

SOUNDS

-L still expected, it is not trs versatile, it's a big rock typ trs.

OVERALL OPINION

-I just bought it, I saw in the store and I broke down. It's not easy to find in France, then for 300 euros ...
Actually, I bought especially for the look.
For that price, it is frankly well. We have a bass with a great look for a small fee. o the bottom is hurting the finish. As there is not much wrong with the body (pretty polished, mechanical proper). Both the sleeve, leave DSIR (at least on mine). The patent is not homogne trs, suddenly there Difference of thickness. but hey it's not trsgnant (APRS on mine is the 12th case at the G string) is not especially pretty trs.
-Recess, I would do this choice. For the mouth ...

Made in Korea in 2007.

Gibson 3 point bridge.
The handle is 1.73 "at nut, 20 frets, enough for rock.

Equipped with two humbuckers, 2 volumes, 1 tone.

Passive bass.
The finish on mine its correct, and the shield is impeccable.

Like all Epiphone Thunderbirds, are the weak point: Mechanical. The Aiges require a helping rglage to harden. (A quarter turn of the screw butterfly)

UTILIZATION

The handle is very well, fairly broad, and very easy. The white paint is very pleasing to the touch.
Weight (approx. 4.2 Kg) is standard, so no problem for this except for chtifs ct, which I recommend doing some sports.

CASC is limited to treble to play box 15. APRs do not think about it. But this bass is made for the big fat pulsating line well.

His question, well we stick and roll ... no decision-head to understand how it works!

So yes, it is a bit dsquilibre, releases them when all it ends up gently by pointing to the ground, but who cares, who plays bass with no hands?? And it's not a scoop ...
For my part, I wear low-middle position and the right arm leaning mostly on the hollow body. No risk of tipping forward. And yet, I use the belt clip to its original location.

SOUNDS

Possible sounds are very close to the Gibson original, and really very satisfactory.
Frankly, this bass is pure mass murder in its price range.

It gets mostly a warm, well rounded, with a very clear attack and brilliance in the mids, and very very mahogany Gibson. The effective tonality can refine the balance between the pickups.

Do not look for the bass with lots of sounds, in fact, it has only one sound that can be modulated in the attack, roundness, and treble. But what a sound!

OVERALL OPINION

Small price, big sound and look that kills ...

I bought a Blackbird ago that convinced me on his T-birds Epi ... I needed a reliable bass scene, and beautiful sounding, and as I crack on the T-birds, I bought it.

A simple tool that works very well, and must withstand a fairly intensive use, provided that we take care of (maintenance of the key, flight case, gigbag ...). Very good report quality price for a rocker.

With the exprience I'll also buy the T-bird pro V of the same brand.

... But a tank !!!!!

The characteristics are all in the first post!

UTILIZATION

Well, accustomed Plutt a handle end, it's weird to have a log in his hands, especially since I play the bass pretty low, so the grip takes some time adaptation.
Well, as you might expect given the form, the beautiful slumps, especially since the head is quite heavy! But this problem can be quickly resolutely changing the front attachment to place on the handle. However, is it normal that my home front or plastic? (Small edit: the clip is not plastic but a mtal type aluminum dsol ^ ^)
The weight? Hum it's heavy, but we made it fast, especially that due to the beauty of this instrument, we can pass it this?
Accs acute rather difficult to have good form but we do not do the same when jazz ^ ^
At her, you put everything back and spit!!
Of course we can not start up a single microphone, see both without tone is great but not as much as if you put the beast was back !!!!!
It's really worth it!

SOUNDS

I play punk / grunge but also of metal, and it sought not perfectly my expectations of "big sound".
In terms of sound, it's heavy, powerful you debonding hair of the head!
With a little distortion and chorus, has swollen even more sound, it's a real rgal

OVERALL OPINION

is low I s desire in recent years, both say that I enjoy!
I had tried a store a few months ago, for once I find one, I jump at the chance. I have not resists long when I saw it on Music store, I order by instinct and I do not regret this purchase!
What I like most about this bass? practically everything: the sound, shape, handle!
In terms of form, it hangs on that one hangs or not!
What I like least? My front grip strap is plastic, has me do a little afraid if I move on stage too! Next purchase, a strap lock in metal but to turn to the same place, even if it stings the nose normment, has its charm, and then there is too much risk that the strap dcroche so no worries.
Edit: screw that held the attachment of the strap had his thread fuck it was moving all the time and I almost lost my bass on stage, I changed it and it's ok
Of course it is my opinion, will not suit everyone

I've had a few days so I can not judge objectively fawn but for now I do not t of either in look assurment rock sound, the same caliber!
On price, 222 on music store, I said that was worth it, better than all the P-Bass, Epiphone EB-3 (even if it is great) and other Ibanez in the same price range and I personally prfrer the T-Bird!
I would do this purchase without hesitating.
However, attention to finishes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!