There’s no question that the Gibson Thunderbird bass has one of the coolest body shapes, but how does that translate when put into an Epiphone version?<\/p>\n
Pretty good, actually.<\/p>\n
As you’ll see from the video below, Epi’s version of the T-Bird IV has it where it counts.<\/p>\n
HOWEVER… does it have neck dive issues? That’s an unknown, because the video does not show the player playing it standing up.<\/p>\n
HOWEVER (again)… even if it does have dive issues, it might be worth picking up anyway just to get one of these, considering it sells for around $299 US. Yes, as in under $300. One could always use a counterweight to combat neck dive<\/a>, should any exist.<\/p>\n Also, it should be mentioned that Gibson in recent years has addressed neck dive issues with certain models. Has that also been addressed with the Epiphone? Again, that’s an unknown.<\/p>\n One thing is for certain. The look of the bass is spot-on correct, so much so that it’s totally acceptable to see Epiphone instead of Gibson on the headstock. And for the price it sells for, you can just imagine how much it would be a tone monster with a set of Thunderbird-shape Bartolini pickups in it<\/a>.<\/p>\n Check out the video below and let us know what you think of it.<\/p>\n