Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

Yeah most of the new ones seem to have very light fingerboards.
The markers are just stickers.

My burst VP is very dark and the white is kind of light. The former is a few months older than the white. I prefer the dark myself. Some of the lighter boards can look a little like dated paneling.

 

[JIO]

My burst VP is very dark and the white is kind of light. The former is a few months older than the white. I prefer the dark myself. Some of the lighter boards can look a little like dated paneling.

FTR - a dark stain can remedy a light-hued fb to a more "vintage" darker look. I did it on a recent bass I acquired - very easy.

 

[icefly]

For anyone who isn't aware of Epiphone's history - and why their brand-name on the recent RI correct VP T-bird is significant.

To me: Epiphone Casino = Beatles

 

[JIO]

To me: Epiphone Casino = Beatles

It depends on when you got on the Beatles bus. The most iconic guitars used by John and George were made by Rickenbacker and Gretsch, and for Paul - Hofner. Mid-late '60s is when other branded instruments were favored.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

It depends on when you got on the Beatles bus. The most iconic guitars used by John and George were made by Rickenbacker and Gretsch, and for Paul - Hofner. Mid-late '60s is when other branded instruments were favored.

who’s that in the avatar?

 

[Engle]

Looks good! Real good!

Thanks man. I think it will work well on stage.

 

[Engle]

FTR - a dark stain can remedy a light-hued fb to a more "vintage" darker look. I did it on a recent bass I acquired - very easy.

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Good tip! I used India ink a few times years ago.

 

[icefly]

It depends on when you got on the Beatles bus. The most iconic guitars used by John and George were made by Rickenbacker and Gretsch, and for Paul - Hofner. Mid-late '60s is when other branded instruments were favored.

I like all Beatles phases; but what I meant to say is when see an Epiphone Casino, I immediately link to Beatles

 

[JIO]

Good tip! I used India ink a few times years ago.

India ink unfortunately has a blue-ish tint, like black marker pens. I've used a variety of stains including ebony/charcoal for a more 'ebony' look. You want it to look like actual wood in the end.

 

[JIO]

who’s that in the avatar?

Patric MacGoohan ("the Village" in the background)- from late '60s - "The Prisoner" (and before that Secret Agent Man-US/Danger Man in the UK)

 

[Miles_ONeal]

But my Liver, if I sell it, will it grow back?

Just sell part of it. The rest will grow back!

 

[GonePlaid]

I was feeling energetic this afternoon, so I cut a new black guard for me VP, put a chrome foil bird on it, and attached with thin double sided tape instead of screws.
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[Miles_ONeal]

who’s that in the avatar?

(Horrified look)

be seeing you.

 

[GBassNorth]

It depends on when you got on the Beatles bus. The most iconic guitars used by John and George were made by Rickenbacker and Gretsch, and for Paul - Hofner. Mid-late '60s is when other branded instruments were favored.

That and Ludwig drums are what I picture when I think of the Beatles.
Although, at one time I wanted a rosewood telecaster (like George’s) so bad I considered making one for myself, then I realized I suck even more at guitar than I do bass. Maybe someday I’ll build a rosewood Tele bass with Tbird pups (except I’d imagine it would weigh a ton).

 

[GonePlaid]

That and Ludwig drums are what I picture when I think of the Beatles.
Although, at one time I wanted a rosewood telecaster (like George’s) so bad I considered making one for myself, then I realized I suck even more at guitar than I do bass. Maybe someday I’ll build a rosewood Tele bass with Tbird pups (except I’d imagine it would weigh a ton).

Balsa.

 

[JIO]

(Horrified look)

be seeing you.

That "be seeing you" gesture was an ancient Christian motif.

 

[JIO]

That and Ludwig drums are what I picture when I think of the Beatles.
Although, at one time I wanted a rosewood telecaster (like George’s) so bad I considered making one for myself, then I realized I suck even more at guitar than I do bass. Maybe someday I’ll build a rosewood Tele bass with Tbird pups (except I’d imagine it would weigh a ton).

Philip Kubicki made GH's rosewood Tele when working for Fender in the late '60s CBS era. He also made a rosewood Strat for Jimi Hendrix who passed away before it was delivered and it has since "gone missing".

 

[GonePlaid]

Philip Kubicki made GH's rosewood Tele when working for Fender in the CBS era. He also made a rosewood Strat for Jimi Hendrix who passed away before it was delivered and it has since "went missing".

Prolly by FedEx.

 

[JIO]

Prolly by FedEx.

Speaking of FedEx ... acting as "the squeaking hinge" - I may have finally made the connection to a responsible Fed Ex representative who is attempting to get Pat Wilkins his insurance money for their f-d up handling of my custom made/custom finished 12 string guitar body that they left on my doorstep (against their clearly stated policy for NOT leaving items un-signed for on a porch insured for $500 or more) that resulted in it being stollen by "porch pirates" - this is the time we now live in. Not resolved yet - but looking optimistic... (regardless - Fed Ex sucks!)

 

[GonePlaid]

Speaking of FedEx ... acting as "the squeaking hinge" - I may have finally made the connection to a responsible Fed Ex representative who is attempting to get Pat Wilkins his insurance money for their f-d up handling of my custom made/custom finished 12 string guitar body that they left on my doorstep (against their clearly stated policy for NOT leaving items un-signed for on a porch insured for $500 or more) that resulted in it being stollen by "porch pirates" - this is the time we now live in. Not resolved yet - but looking optimistic... (regardless - Fed Ex sucks!)

Good luck.