Epiphone Thunderbird IV Review

“Overall it is a great bass for the money. Solid. ...”

Written on: 13/02/2008 by Steale

Good Points
This thing has a great sound, very low and smooth. It looks great and very expensive.

Bad Points
I felt that the gap between body and strings is to big, even with the strings set low, I can fit my whole thumb under the strings.

Neck dive is a bit of a problem. I thought I was used to it til I played my old guitar and realized how much quicker I am without having to hold up the neck. I move the strap pin which corrected 90% of the problem. It is also a bit heavy. Not a problem until about the second hour of continuous play.

General Comments
Overall it is a great bass for the money. Solid. Never goes out of tune. Sunburst is beautiful. Great finish. I had to adjust the bridge slightly to my own liking, but other than that, it was well set up. I also put slinky's on it. Overall, well worth the $279 american.