Thunderbird (TB-4) My First Build

[Jack K]

I am going to get the TB-4 bass and i wanted to know if anyone has built one before and can supply pics of what the finish product looks like. I am really interested in it and i would love to know if it is a good idea as a project and what you guys thoughts are.

[wokkaboy]

welcome to the forum Jack. I can't recall seeing a TB-4 in a diary but there could be someone who hasn't posted a diary that sees your post. Would love to see one built as well. I think you might as well order it if you like that shape, start a build diary and ask any questions you have there

EDIT on looking at the kit the 5 string Thunderbird is cheaper could be worth considering. Different pre-shaped headstock though.

[Jack K]

Thanks wokka, i was thinking of the 5 string but i would pay double of what the kit is worth and i am working on a smaller budget. But i will still consider it.

[billb]

Hi Jack,
This was the only finished TBird I found when I was looking a while ago.
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6651

I've still got a long way to go on mine but the only problems so far have been completely my own fault!

All the best & post pics of yours when you get going
b

[wazkelly]

EDIT on looking at the kit the 5 string Thunderbird is cheaper could be worth considering. Different pre-shaped headstock though.

@ Woks, it is $80 cheaper as it comes without pickups and routed for J Bass ones. A 5 stringer set of those would be at least $100 to $120 for a decent set plus not as nice a headstock shape.

@ Jack K, welcome to the forum and good luck with the build. The TB-4 also comes with a pair of generic soap bar looking humbuckers which will give it a meatier sound compared to J Bass ones and therefore sound closer to the real thing.

Cheers, Waz

[Fretworn]

Welcome Jack. Enjoy the build.