Alternate 5 string bass

[Brendan]

How about something like this?

Ideally neck through. Definately alder / paulownia / something like that.

[adam]

So, it's a Firebird bass, with 5 strings? I'm sure they could do this one, probably the same price as the IB-5. We would have to order 5 of them, so let's see what the reaction is.

[vh2580]

I would do a firebird bass - Mahogany?

[Fretworn]

I've played a Thunderbird, and knowing how top-heavy they are I'm surprised anyone would want to add more weight to the headstock...

[keloooe]

I've played Thunderbirds too, they are really top heavy as Fret said! I'd go for a 4 string rather than a 5 string

[Tim]

MMMM yes I like count me in

[lunaticthighs]

I'm in too

[lunaticthighs]

So any movement on this one? By my count there are 4 of us so far who would be interested. Anyone else?
Come on you know you want to and I really need a new 5 string lol

[adam]

Ok, I'm keen. If someone can describe exactly what I'm supposed to be ordering, I'll get some in.

So, it's a Thunderbird shaped 5 string bass, reverse headstock (will probably be blank), 2 humbuckers, black hardware... what else?

[adam]

I should mention we have some Gibson RD inspired basses due on this elusive "October" shipment. They look like this:
http://www.themusiczoo.com/images/7-...72228121_a.jpg