Thunderbird Club

[MCF]

X-ray, MRI, and an arthrogram, doctors still don’t know. Symptoms resemble a torn labia labrum, but didn’t show in any of the images. Been waiting to see a second specialist that the first specialist gave me a referral to. Fun times.

After all those diagnostics without conclusive findings, you won’t likely know for sure until a skilled ortho gets in there with a scope and takes a look around.

 

[godofthunder59]

I like the looks better too. I might get out the hammer and chisel today.

I only had two go down about 1/4" inch, I didn't break out the router and used a chisel and carving tools, came out nice and clean.

 

[TBird1958]

This was in my FB feed this AM.................Dig the guy working the doghouse!

 

[MCF]

1966 II from the guys I bought the NR from. They told me they bought one and was waiting for them to list it.

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What a repair looks like under black light.
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No affiliation. Seems a bit much, but it's a list price.
Gibson Thunderbird II 1966 Pelham Blue / Inverness Green | Reverb

Just a bit?

 

[bobyoung53]

I only had two go down about 1/4" inch, I didn't break out the router and used a chisel and carving tools, came out nice and clean.

I was joking I'm sure you know but let us know how it sounds, you never know, I do think it could benefit from being a little closer to the bridge.

 

[MCF]

since Mopar bought AMC (late eighties) what do you think about Dodge reissuing a retro 2 seater AMX with the 392 Hemi now that the Viper’s gone?….
maybe something along this?….
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Great idea! Does Chrysler listen to its devotees as well as Gibson does?

 

[MCF]

I'm 13 months late to the party (I'll blame Canada Customs and Gibson exports for that) and now that I can finally enjoy mine, everyone is in the nitpicking stage of novelty. We'll be here for another year before we reach the acceptance phase and finally the classic stage. The vintage stage is probably still 20 years away.

Well, screw all you haters, I'm just going to enjoy my NR!

In case any of you miss the subtlety

Right with you. ‘21 NRs rock.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Did someone say my name? One must say Ricardo Montalban with the proper accent?

you had to

 

[PillO]

After all those diagnostics without conclusive findings, you won’t likely know for sure until a skilled ortho gets in there with a scope and takes a look around.

"exploratory surgery" is rarely done any more. Not only is there a fair bit of risk associated with anesthesia, but with modern imaging (CT and MR) there is little need.

Having said that, a referral to a surgeon is worthwhile. A radiologist will not see on imaging what a surgeon knows to look for. A Sports Medicine/Physiatrist will also not see what a surgeon sees. It is the experience of having seen lots of imaging twinned with a real-world view.

Just my $0.02

 

[dagrev]

I’m so sorry to hear that. Prayers for your wife and family.

My MIL passed away 10/2019. I think about her all the time. My FIL was coping, pandemic, isolation and al. Then he fell four weeks ago and fractured his hip. He had a heat attack while waiting for surgery and had to undergo the procedure to clear blocked arteries and have three stints installed. The hip replacement went fine after that. But his recovery was slowed. My son has been helping take care of him and Joe is doing well, all things considered. I don’t know how we could handle if we lost him too.

My goodness. Praying that you FIL and family.

 

[Engle]

That looks pretty good for what it is. I have had a 126, which is the next generation of that combo, since about 1980 or 1981. They are tough as nails and keep right on making sound forever. But, they are big and heavy. As much as I like ACC equipment, I wouldn't buy a 136 or 126 now. Unless it was really cheap and it was for a rehearsal space. $400 is too much for one. That's my opinion. I have a very different opinion of other ACC equipment which is bigger, heavier, and worth every bit of pain to move.

There’s a 136 for sale locally for $180.

 

[dagrev]

Thanks for sparing us the gory pics. Wait. You were able to do that without removing wood? Cool.

Popped that extra wood out in no time with this.
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[Dr_Feelgoood212]

After all those diagnostics without conclusive findings, you won’t likely know for sure until a skilled ortho gets in there with a scope and takes a look around.

I’m not opposed to that, it’s just getting there takes forever in a free healthcare country lol

 

[icefly]

Anyone buying the price?

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So, was real sale price or mistypo?
If it was in my area I´d quickly call the seller.

 

[GonePlaid]

I'm 13 months late to the party (I'll blame Canada Customs and Gibson exports for that) and now that I can finally enjoy mine, everyone is in the nitpicking stage of novelty. We'll be here for another year before we reach the acceptance phase and finally the classic stage. The vintage stage is probably still 20 years away.

Well, screw all you haters, I'm just going to enjoy my NR!

In case any of you miss the subtlety

Subtle-like the air in a pet shop.

 

[dagrev]

Try the SITs or the Dunlop stainless steel Marcus Miller Superbrights. Both are inexpensive and sound great IMO. Play with pickup height and EQ settings and they just might surprise you.

I may yet order some SITs. I have sets in a couple online carts. I've adjusted the PUs some, but that didn't produce at the time. While I'm trying strings I'm leaving them alone so I'm getting a true comparison of what the strings are doing. Some minor EQing. I admit after some of that, I kind of get lost on what to do. My BBE Sonic Stomp (Maximizer) is a noticeable help.

 

[PillO]

I’m not opposed to that, it’s just getting there takes forever in a free healthcare country lol

Same as anything else under a Soviet-style system; you need to know someone.

 

[PillO]

I’m not opposed to that, it’s just getting there takes forever in a free healthcare country lol

Regardless, get the surgical referral. A surgeon can see more in a flat x-ray than a radiologist can on a CT. Take all your imaging to the consult (CTs, MRs, U/Ss, etc.) on CD (images, not reports).

 

[PillO]

I may yet order some SITs. I have sets in a couple online carts. I've adjusted the PUs some, but that didn't produce at the time. While I'm trying strings I'm leaving them alone so I'm getting a true comparison of what the strings are doing. Some minor EQing. I admit after some of that, I kind of get lost on what to do. My BBE Sonic Stomp (Maximizer) is a noticeable help.

I think I will not be joining the SIT cult just yet.

1 June L&M's 'Monster Days' sale begins. RS66 (various gauges) are going for C$23.99 (usually C$30.75) so I will be stocking up a little.

A few other things of note:
@Gaolee - sousaphones are not on sale
Plastic trombones are C$25 off (kind of tempting)*
Electric Kazoo C$5 off*


* I don't really need either, but the ability to annoy others is priceless...

 

[JIO]

That menu or whatever it is looks like it's made from fine corinthian leather.

sounds like a good concept for a SLN skit...

 

[Stealth57]

"exploratory surgery" is rarely done any more. Not only is there a fair bit of risk associated with anesthesia, but with modern imaging (CT and MR) there is little need.

Having said that, a referral to a surgeon is worthwhile. A radiologist will not see on imaging what a surgeon knows to look for. A Sports Medicine/Physiatrist will also not see what a surgeon sees. It is the experience of having seen lots of imaging twinned with a real-world view.

Just my $0.02

I've had a number of surgeries and the surgeon never bothers reading what the MRI/Radiologist MD writes. There was one exception, sort of, at UCSF Sports Medicine Institute. They initially couldn't get the DVD to load my images so the surgeon read the report (level 2 MCL sprain)...no real issue, just wear a brace and it will heal.

Hey doc, we figured it out. The images are up now. WT?... how in the world did you walk in here. We have an opening next week, your knee is F-ed...100% tear of the MCL, 2 tears of the meniscus, 100% tear of the Patellar Retinaculum, and sheared a piece of bone off the Femoral Condyle. Why they don't bother reading what is in the imaging report.