Thunderbird Club

[GBassNorth]

fortunately I’m saving for a guitar amp repair and a guitar amp…

I don’t believe they have made the white Cassidy for a few years so that makes it an even better deal…

It’s a 2014 and might have been a one year color run. Don’t see many whites.

 

[TBird1958]

Does anyone here own an Orville Tbird? I’m wondering how close they are to Gibsons.

Mine's a bit unusual as it's a been modified and refinned. It has a two point and was painted by HMR Guitars, it is a set neck bass and is very well made, typical Japanese craftsmanship. Quality wise it's better than the Greco or an Epiphone, it feels and is substantial. In terms of overall feel of the neck it's certainly comparable to my '76s, the only place it really could be better it the pickups, when I bought it, it had Gibson TB Plus with chrome covers in it, they were "ok" in this bass, not great, not much sparkle to them, to use Scott's phrase they were a bit like hitting dead meat with a stick(or something to that effect). I put some EY Guitars pickups in it and while they are better in some aspects, they don't hold a candle to the Lulls, Greco or new Gibson pickups. Honestly, it really deserves some attention on my part, maybe a good time to start scouting around for a new set of pickups as a winter project.

 

[JJR58]

You're not fooling me. That's not Chuck. No flip flops.

He does have a wig handy when needed.
Just sayin.
Flops not necessary.

 

[PillO]

Yep, similar story here. I like the lighter gauge because I do a few bass lines with string bends, and less work is better over the long haul. But that feel does put me right at home, when it was new and the world was open. It still is, it's in your attitude...

I have down-gauged* recently because of hand issues. Now I wonder why I thought I needed heavier strings...


* down-gauge - a new word meaning reduction in the gauge of bass strings.

 

[dagrev]

He does have a wig handy when needed.
Just sayin.
Flops not necessary.

I remembered those Halloween pics with the wig and that's what was throwing me for a while. Then I saw the boots and knew for sure that wasn't him.

 

[JJR58]

from last night….paid rehearsal…..
thanks Donnie!

Uh, Yes!!!
Chuck, you're killin me! so in the pocket man.

 

[JJR58]

no question…..
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I still want Derby action.

 

[Engle]

I’ve been watching out for good deals on a Casady bass for a while and ran across this one…
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seems like there’s always a bunch of used ones for sale any where you look, but the used prices are ridiculously close to the new prices so I’ve never bothered to buy one. This one at $485 is about the lowest cost one I’ve ever run across, looks pretty nice too. Unfortunately, I’m really not in the buying mood right now.

That's a great deal! I just made a black pickguard with a chrome E for mine:

 

[PillO]

That's heavy artillery, Billy Sheehan style...

Somebody should tell Billy that:
1. The whole on -> lock thing with hats went out in the 80s, and
2. He has been cross-threading his hat.

 

[BklynKen]

That's a great deal! I just made a black pickguard with a chrome E for mine:
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That looks really great, Irv.

 

[PillO]

I still want Derby action.

Ahem??

 

[PillO]

That's a great deal! I just made a black pickguard with a chrome E for mine:
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That is a great looking accessory!

 

[JJR58]

Ahem??

I do have a comment.
But it's sure to ban me.

But I'll still show my appreciation.

 

[dagrev]

I still want Derby action.

You're wanting to come here?

 

[dagrev]

That's a great deal! I just made a black pickguard with a chrome E for mine:
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That really looks great! Epi should take note...and pay you.

 

[GBassNorth]

That is a great looking accessory!

Well it does have a chrome E on it, so I guess that makes it hardware.

 

[BklynKen]

Well it does have a chrome E on it, so I guess that makes it hardware.

Imagine if it had purple silks.

 

[Engle]

That is a great looking accessory!

That looks really great, Irv.

That really looks great! Epi should take note...and pay you.

Thanks guys! I never liked the stock pickguard. Now if I could only get a chrome pickup and trim ring.

 

[Engle]

Imagine if it had purple silks.

Funny you should say that. I think I have enough purple pearloid pickguard material around…

 

[PillO]

That really looks great! Epi should take note...and pay you.

Only after the Cease and Desist for using their Trade Mark...