Epiphone Goth Thunderbird IV Bass
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An old-school shape updated with an ominous, modern vibe.
The Epiphone Goth Thunderbird IV Bass guitar has great looks, action and tone. Classic Thunderbird lines are executed with a mahogany body and 34"-scale hard maple neck with a rosewood fretboard and Gothic inlay at the 12th fret. The pickguard is dressed up with a Celtic cross while the black-on-black hardware and satin black finish give it a decidedly dark demeanor. Two Thunderbird Plus pickups provide appropriate growl.
Features
- Mahogany body
- 34"-scale hard maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- 1-1/2" nut width
- Gothic inlay at the 12th fret
- Celtic cross on pickguard
- Black hardware
This one will make a big impression on all your crypt mates, visually and sonically. Order today!
Review Snapshot®
by PowerReviews(based on 164 reviews)
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Most Liked Positive Review
A decent bass at an acceptable price.
I've been using this bass for almost a year now and it has definetly proven its worth. It is a solid entry-level bass guitar. Its classic stylings and solid feel are well worth the ...Read complete review
I've been using this bass for almost a year now and it has definetly proven its worth. It is a solid entry-level bass guitar. Its classic stylings and solid feel are well worth the money if you're looking for a deep, Rock and Roll-type bass. For those who seek a more tonally diverse bass guitar within the same price range, I would reccomend seeking a differnet pickup configuration.
The features of this bass are decent. The Thunderbird Plus pickups allow for some deep bass but lack the punch that some bassists desire. The 3-point bridge isn't the worst bridge, but it does make setting-up more time consuming.
The quality is better that expected for the price range. I haven't had a problem with the finish scratching or chipping off. I didn't find any manufacturer's imperfections on the bass. However, the metal hardware is noticeably cheap on this bass. For example, the screws used for the pickups and pickguard both strip and rust easily.
The value of the Goth Thunderbird by Epiphone is excellent. Some other basses in the price range are more tonally diverse, but this bass will get the job done for most types of Rock.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Looks good but...
Well, after a long series of testing out sub brand basses (such as Squier or Epiphone) at a guitar shop, I finally plugged this in to a Fender bass amp (can't remember what...Read complete review
Well, after a long series of testing out sub brand basses (such as Squier or Epiphone) at a guitar shop, I finally plugged this in to a Fender bass amp (can't remember what kind it was..). The action was pretty high and the neck was thick. It was also pretty heavy on the head stock. Sitting down and playing on this thing is pretty impossible, due to the unique shape. Picking is not very comfortable with this bass since the bridge is pretty high. This bass is pretty much made for standing up. The tone options were pretty good though. You'll definitely get that thunderbird tone, but other than that, you're better off getting a regular thunderbird. I really like the metal/ goth look though. Overall, this bass is okay if you want to look good on stage.
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Pros
- Looks Really
- Looks Really Cool
Cons
- Flat Sound
- Fret Buzz
- Poor Pick Up
- Poor Quality Craftsmanship
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Comments about Epiphone Goth Thunderbird IV Bass:
This is the worst bass I have ever played. I bought it on a whim on here before I tried it out. It looks cool but that's the only good thing. It sounds terrible and feels terrible.
Comments about Epiphone Goth Thunderbird IV Bass:
Definatley one of the best basses that I have ever played. I dont know if I will ever play anything else.
Comments about Epiphone Goth Thunderbird IV Bass:
Quality alright. Feels solid, but the flat finish just comes off. And sounds ok. The only thing is that it is terrible to play because the neck is just so bad. And once the flat finish comes off (which it will) it gets sticky and hard to play. Do not buy this online, TRY YOUR GUITAR OUT IN PERSON BEFORE YOU BUY IT!!!
Comments about Epiphone Goth Thunderbird IV Bass:
This is an ok bass. I guess. It is extreamly hard to play. The hardware is terrible. But somehow it still seems to stay in tune for ever.
Comments about Epiphone Goth Thunderbird IV Bass:
I've been using this bass for almost a year now and it has definetly proven its worth. It is a solid entry-level bass guitar. Its classic stylings and solid feel are well worth the money if you're looking for a deep, Rock and Roll-type bass. For those who seek a more tonally diverse bass guitar within the same price range, I would reccomend seeking a differnet pickup configuration.
The features of this bass are decent. The Thunderbird Plus pickups allow for some deep bass but lack the punch that some bassists desire. The 3-point bridge isn't the worst bridge, but it does make setting-up more time consuming.
The quality is better that expected for the price range. I haven't had a problem with the finish scratching or chipping off. I didn't find any manufacturer's imperfections on the bass. However, the metal hardware is noticeably cheap on this bass. For example, the screws used for the pickups and pickguard both strip and rust easily.
The value of the Goth Thunderbird by Epiphone is excellent. Some other basses in the price range are more tonally diverse, but this bass will get the job done for most types of Rock.
Comments about Epiphone Goth Thunderbird IV Bass:
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This is an awesome bass for the price! Whether you're a beginner or professional musician, I am sure you will appreciate the sound and quality of this beautiful beast. I had a local distributor order mine directly from Gibson(Epiphone), and I was nothing but satisfied when handed this awesome axe. My only problem with this bass was that it was a little neck-heavy, as with my Epi Explorer also, but not a big deal, you'll get used to it. For the price, it was well worth every penny, so buy one, and ROCK HARD!
Comments about Epiphone Goth Thunderbird IV Bass:
this bass is very very good. i bought it because of the wicked looks. i love the way it feels. plays very well. sounds great! played a ton of shows with this and it has never let me down. only bad thing about it re the strings. after i bought some ernie balls, i truly could't complain.
Comments about Epiphone Goth Thunderbird IV Bass:
In my mind, different basses are used for differernt styles of music. This is another high quality bass that is good all around and is good for almost any style. It doesn't really matter if you are a beginner like me or an active mucisian, this is a good bass and is worth it (esspecially for the price).
Comments about Epiphone Goth Thunderbird IV Bass:
I tried to order one of these through MF however they kept sending me what appeared to be used/open box items with scratches, bad paint jobs and setups, missing plastic protective covers over the truss rod, screws with metal shavings everywhere etc. Really annoying! Also, factory setup seems hit or miss regardless of where you order these from. I ended up getting a used Korean-made Goth online for about third of the price of a new one and it is a dream compared to the bs MF tried to send me. Not sure if the problem is with MF or the fact most Epi's are now made in China or a combination of the two (tried to get a Dean bass and same thing, looked used). The Korean made Epi's may be superior, at least in my experience. So, now you know why I rate the Value and Quality at 2.5, because it is hit or miss. No guarantee you will get a good one.
Comments about Epiphone Goth Thunderbird IV Bass:
The Goth T-bird is a really good bass for a really cheap price. It looks amazing and sounds great too but it has a few downsides. First of all Most Thunderbirds have a horrible neck dive, and second about a 2 months after i got it the wiring came undone and needed to be resaudered. But other than those minor things this bass is amazing especially for its low price.
