Thunderbird Club

[KaraQ]

Never tried Firestone, but Bridgestone Blizzack tires were phenomenal on ice and snow. Made my Audi S4 drive like it was on rails while everyone else was sliding all over the place.

My Suburban got Bridgestone m700? tires a few years ago. Been pretty excellent so far

 

[RedVee]

Bridgestone is my default. I used to get Uniroyal Steel Cats way back when but they got bought out by Bridgestone, at least locally.

My Dads old car still has Olympic tyres on it. Olympic were started in the 1930s by ex Olympic swimmer Sir Frank Beaurepaire. Eventually, Olympic were merged into the local Dunlop tyres company and became South Pacific Tyres. Then that merged into Goodyear and eventually renamed to Goodyear & Dunlop Tires (with the spelling change).
Somewhere in the last ~20 years the Olympic brand disappeared.
But they still run 3 retail chains: Goodyear, Dunlop & Beaurepaires.

 

[JIO]

If I need to cleanse my musical pallet - listening/watching this vid does it. Colin Greenwood is one of my favorite bass-players. Plus some classic SG guitar and other Gibson products for those interested.

 

[GonePlaid]

Like how the 'rhythm section' sported red neck-ties.

Actually, we all did. BL's directive.

 

[5StringBlues]

That’s a great deal unless the neck is wrenched. Or it’s hot.

It’s too bad someone felt that thread was the appropriate place to drop a Babicz rant. I’m speculating, but I don’t think that poster understands how they work and whether or not he should have removed the shim underneath the bridge before resorting to a lot of filing and polishing. That’s the only time I’ve heard of someone doing that.

I can never read that cat's posts.


A wall of rambling text on even the most basic questions.

 

[PhR75]

C-35?

CP30. The keyboard player asked if he could lend it as it looks much better than his modern keyboards and the song has only a gnarly clavinet part. I said yes if only he would help me to drag it there. I seldom complain about the heavyness of things but that thing is heavy.

I can confirm you can't play slap with tapes on a Thunderbird...oh, well, you can't play slap with tapes period.

IIRC Larry Graham did have tapes at some points.

 

[bobyoung53]

Still on step zero I see.

He wants to wanna.

 

[Stealth57]

IIRC Larry Graham did have tapes at some points.

Must have had some that were higher tension than La Bella 50-105.

 

[PhR75]

Must have had some that were higher tension than La Bella 50-105.

I once had some Rotosound black nylons and they felt "normal" tensionwise.

 

[JIO]

Actually, we all did. BL's directive.

Well, yours stuck out!

 

[GBassNorth]

Or Big Band...with dreaded bass solo

“On Bass - Mike Skinner” alias Donald “Duck” Dunn

 

[Hondapunk]

Bridgestone is my default. I used to get Uniroyal Steel Cats way back when but they got bought out by Bridgestone, at least locally.

My Dads old car still has Olympic tyres on it. Olympic were started in the 1930s by ex Olympic swimmer Sir Frank Beaurepaire. Eventually, Olympic were merged into the local Dunlop tyres company and became South Pacific Tyres. Then that merged into Goodyear and eventually renamed to Goodyear & Dunlop Tires (with the spelling change).
Somewhere in the last ~20 years the Olympic brand disappeared.
But they still run 3 retail chains: Goodyear, Dunlop & Beaurepaires.

I always ran Dunlop on my Motorcycles and they're known for superb grip but the soft rubber wears faster. I just purchased a set of Bridgestone to throw on the bike this summer . We'll see how it goes.

 

[Larry V]

Make sure and ID those groupies, Chuck. They look underage!

@Larry V
yeah Larry! What are you thinking?!

You old timers are suffering from old timer's syndrome... that's where 19 and 20 year olds look like little kids to you.

And...and... since you've got kids way older than that it makes you feel icky.

 

[dagrev]

Off topic, sort of. I don’t need it, but local sales for a Fender Bassman 200 at $40. Looks clean. Anyone ever used one? At that price, I might not be able to resist.

I never used one, but not sure you could go wrong, assuming it works.

 

[dagrev]

Never have been a fan of Michelin tires. Nice car!

Thanks. The only car I truly miss. I'm afraid if I found another one I'd have to explain why I brought it home. It was so comfortable and plush inside.

 

[dagrev]

All joking aside, just a couple of years ago you could get a nice used Greco bird for around $500 to $600. Then word got out about what great basses they are, now you see them frequently priced between $1200 and $1500. Go figure.

I blame you people here who have and endlessly brag on them. Thanks for making them more difficult to find and buy.

 

[GBassNorth]

Must have had some that were higher tension than La Bella 50-105.

I have a set of Roto tapes on a Squier Jazz 5 that are incredibly stiff compared to the set of La Bella black tapes I have on a Fender Jazz 5. I don’t know what the tension is on either brand, but the Rotos are like playing bridge cables and not as fun or as good sounding as the La Bella black tapes.

 

[GBassNorth]

I blame you people here who have and endlessly brag on them. Thanks for making them more difficult to find and buy.

I seriously think you’re correct, and I’m partially one to blame. I’d love to get another Greco, but at $1500 I’m in Gibby territory which is probably a better long term investment.

 

[dagrev]

Bridgestone is my default. I used to get Uniroyal Steel Cats way back when but they got bought out by Bridgestone, at least locally.

My Dads old car still has Olympic tyres on it. Olympic were started in the 1930s by ex Olympic swimmer Sir Frank Beaurepaire. Eventually, Olympic were merged into the local Dunlop tyres company and became South Pacific Tyres. Then that merged into Goodyear and eventually renamed to Goodyear & Dunlop Tires (with the spelling change).
Somewhere in the last ~20 years the Olympic brand disappeared.
But they still run 3 retail chains: Goodyear, Dunlop & Beaurepaires.

Wasn't Uniroyal a subsidiary of Michelin? My parents had a set of the self-repairing Tiger Paws (?) and they were really nice. Even looked for a set once years ago and they were no more. At least here anyway.

 

[JJR58]

Yeah, we have to keep @JJR58 out of jail.

I'm glad someone is looking out for me!