Thunderbird Club

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

You talkin' cigars or people?

I plead the 5th

 

[Stealth57]

That's likely a Classic Pro. The pickups are a clue, they should be black plastic with two screws - USA Gibson made.

So, you saying I should buy it too? It's in San Francisco, so close by.

 

[JJR58]

Tele2K Mk II - will do
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You've got my attention.

 

[JJR58]

this please…
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Bwah!!!!!!!

 

[Gaolee]

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Well, gosh. That might change how the next refinish project goes. The idea of the silver leaf one glowing on stage is really intriguing. Maybe the fretless 'Bird. I already spent a ton of money on it to make it worth less. Why stop now?

 

[JJR58]

Which Epiphone Tbirds have 3 knobs, side jack, and through neck? See a white bird with case in like new condition for $400.

If it’s a 2013, i’d snag it.

 

[Stealth57]

If it’s a 2013, i’d snag it.

I'll ask for the serial number just to be sure.

 

[Gaolee]

You're lucky, I haven't played in a real original band for probably twenty years, I miss it though, I've had some opportunities late;y but they're all back in the States. I've always had good ears too and can play on the fly, that's why I like jams.

Here's a (dark) blues jam from probably 5 or 6 years ago with a TF fretless and SVT. Can't be very adventurous with this stuff. Drummer was all over the place for some reason and he's usually really good.

Well, it's "Room With a View" Rudy Lauckner

it plays for me on YouTube


Oh well, no idea why it did that.

It hates us. Oh, well. I'm playing drums in an originals band. That's a whole lot of fun. Most of my bass playing has been loosely covers, but I don't usually play anything the way the original went unless there's an iconic riff that you pretty much have to do.

 

[TBird1958]

So, you saying I should buy it too? It's in San Francisco, so close by.

It's certainly a nice bass, very close to a USA Gibson, the neck is just slightly larger.

 

[JJR58]

I'll ask for the serial number just to be sure.

I say this cause the neck pick up spacing is like the original Gibson spacing.

Only year the CP’s had that if I’m not mistaken.

 

[Gaolee]

OK there it is.

That worked. I disagree that you can't be adventurous with straight ahead blues. You just have to slide it in where it's appropriate and avoid overdoing it. You know you overdid it when the singer or the guitarist turns around and gives you a funny look. Not that I would know about that look...

 

[Stealth57]

It's certainly a nice bass, very close to a USA Gibson, the neck is just slightly larger.

And it's white. So, I could join the White Bird Wednesday crowd.

 

[WillyW]

Tele2K Mk II - will do
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telecaster tuesday

 

[Gaolee]

Here's a demo I did during the early 80's I believe, I had already left by the time it was finished though so I'm not in any of the pictures. Very commercial sound, I was not crazy about it. The name was Cheese

Hey, you did it, so that counts. And it sounds like a well done recording from the early 1980s. I can appreciate the skill involved. The picture of the drummer's kit with an enormous rack and all the cymbals and gongs and everything amuses me a lot. That's 1980s hair band drums for real.

And this is what came up next when I listened to it:


Even YouTube can't help but going on tangents in this thread.

 

[bobyoung53]

Hey, you did it, so that counts. And it sounds like a well done recording from the early 1980s. I can appreciate the skill involved. The picture of the drummer's kit with an enormous rack and all the cymbals and gongs and everything amuses me a lot. That's 1980s hair band drums for real.

And this is what came up next when I listened to it:


Even YouTube can't help but going on tangents in this thread.

He was one of the loudest drummers I've ever played with. I rehearsed with them and did a few demos and then quit, I probably should have stayed with the guitarist because he did pretty well for himself for a while and he liked my playing. I still talk with him now and have an open gig with him any time I choose to move back (if)

 

[TBird1958]

And it's white. So, I could join the White Bird Wednesday crowd.

I forgot all about that, so little brain, so much damage!

 

[Gaolee]

We do both. I understand the opinion of some that there's something lesser about covering songs. I understand having that opinion but I personally don't agree with it. Certain songs will get covered by all levels of professional musicians. Go to YouTube and you will commonly see/hear many top-tier musicians cover a classic song. It's part of how songs become timeless. Most are what I consider renditions that reflect that artists 'take' on that particular song. Traditional Jazz is all about this concept. But even if it is a straight ahead 'cover' of a song, as long as it's done well with good feel - people like hearing it. Original music has to be really good for people to like it right out of the box. So to me they are both legitimate music forms and both equal forms of entertainment.

I like to play and play anything. I don't consider myself especially creative, so it doesn't matter that much to me whether I'm playing originals or covers. And, since the band I was playing upright in fell apart, I'll be playing it with people who want to go in a more jazz direction. So, there's my chance to wander off in the weeds a bit.

 

[bobyoung53]

I forgot all about that, so little brain, so much damage!

I have a little residual drain bamage too.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

You've got my attention.
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Dane? Dogo?

 

[Gaolee]

Don't forget Cheap Trick doing Sgt. Pepper. That was surprisingly good.

Or Jimi doing it a day after it came out.