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The Epiphone Thunderbird Club

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#421
DRafalske said:
:p OK.

:hiding:

$200


It's in perfect shape save a few pick minor scratches. Came in a fitted Epiphone hard case, and the guy gave me a strap and cable too. He said it's only 4 mos old and it does look basically brand new. Still had factory strings on it (but doesn't anymore).

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haha, just when I thought you were gonna say you got it for a case of beer :(

but good score anyway WITH a case for 2 bills.
 
#422
What would happen if I took out pickups in a Thunderbird and added either 2 J pickups or 1 P and 1 J pickup? Would it sound like a Jazz or a P/J bass, or would it sound like a hideous monster? (after obviously adding wood filler) I like those sounds, but can't move away from the Thunderbird shape.
 
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winterburn69 said:
What would happen if I took out pickups in a Thunderbird and added either 2 J pickups or 1 P and 1 J pickup? Would it sound like a Jazz or a P/J bass, or would it sound like a hideous monster? (after obviously adding wood filler) I like those sounds, but can't move away from the Thunderbird shape.
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you mean like this? :D

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monster sound? OH YA!! but only hideous when divebombing the Kahler....lol
 
#425
winterburn69 said:
What does it sound like though? Like a P/J (Fender?) bass? or like somrthing else?
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like many will tell you as probably more of the "something else". I have a bird with 2 EMG 35's also and it don't sound like this one, which sounds different than my 3rd bird.

as far as me modding my EPI for a P/J setup...eh, if I had the time I would try it on mine since the EPi's is cheap and not a concern if I mod it, cause if I didn't like it, I would proabably sell the neck and hardware, and throw the body in the garbage.
 
#426
Finally got round to taking some pictures of my Tbird (:


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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm :cool:
 
#429
Even though I love my 3 Birds, the mundane ho-hum bird they have on the guard is old and worn out...


did you ever wonder why the bird looks to the left?

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because Gibson ripped it off of FORD who started it in the 50's!!!!

this one is more "modern" ... :):) and correct to the "mythical" t-bird American Indian pics that always show the bird looking to the right
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#430
amimbari said:
did you ever wonder why the bird looks to the left?

because Gibson ripped it off of FORD who started it in the 50's!!!!

this one is more "modern" ... :):) and correct to the "mythical" t-bird American Indian pics that always show the bird looking to the right
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But here is the question... why are they supposed to look to the right? Is there a "mythical" purpose or does the Thunderbird just like to show off its "good side"? :D
 
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crappy picture of my bird, can I have a number please?

The bird's got a problem btw, the bridge pickup cover is busted, and I've contacted gibson Europe (since I live in Belgium) and different local gibson dealers, and nobody seems to be able to provide me with a spare. Any idea's on how to get a new pickup cover?
 
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