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Epiphone Thunderbird Pro IV

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
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1 stars
2 %
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • low action and good intonation quite easily
  • pickups are very special and were designed
  • It looks great

Cons

  • frets are not as polished as its Gibson counterpart
  • epiphone is going to discontinue the active pro fours
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly

Key specs

  • no
  • Throughout
  • 2
  • 4
  • Right
  • 38 mm
  • 864 mm
  • Volume control

Epiphone Thunderbird Pro IV - Pros & Cons

Epiphone Thunderbird Pro IV

Pros

  • low action and good intonation quite easily
  • pickups are very special and were designed
  • It looks great
  • feels great
  • and has no flaws anywhere
  • smooth
  • pristine
  • and timeless
  • combination enhances sustain and tone
  • very flexible
  • versatile

Cons

  • frets are not as polished as its Gibson counterpart
  • epiphone is going to discontinue the active pro fours
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • decay is slower
  • Thunderbird a bit bulky and heavy
  • Only adult players with experience can tame this beast
  • mahogany-made basses also tends to have an organic bite and grind
  • hard-edged design which might feel awkward on your legs
  • the lower frets seem to be a bit of a stretch
  • the flight case suitable model is difficult to find and expensive
  • The sound is too heavy and the ergonomics too restrictive

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Epiphone Thunderbird Pro IV - Full Specifications

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General
Fretlessno
Number of frets20
Neck constructionThroughout
Number of pickups2
Number of strings4
Pickup configurationHH
Right / left-handedRight
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Dimensions
Neck width1.5 in
Scale length34.02 in
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Materials
Kind of wood (body)Mahogany
Kind of wood (fingerboard)Rosewood
Kind of wood (neck)Maple
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • Wood
  • Brown
  • White
Pattern
  • Fire/sunburst
  • Vintage
  • Wood
Pickguardyes
ShapeSingle cutaway
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Features
ControlsVolume control
ElectronicsActive

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