Thunderbird Club

[Engle]

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Nice pair Donnie!

 

[dagrev]

I was thinking it would be like a modern version of my EBO, but it’s a whole different beast.

The pickup is in a better place as far as I'm concerned.

 

[JIO]

Another couple (Dean & Zeus) T-bird shaped objects

Dean John Entwistle Hybrid Import Bass Guitar | eBay

Zeus Custom Guitars Mercury Bass ZMCB 20263 (Zeus Custom Guitars Thunderbird | eBay

I don't ever recall seeing so many (235) T-bSO's on eBay like right now.

 

[BklynKen]

Nice pair Donnie!

Ahem!

 

[BklynKen]

Not a bass, but this is really nice.

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[Hondapunk]

Yes.
Yes.
Mostly yes! Then there are some who do the best thinking they can...

It's imperfect, but a good system. Reminds me of Churchill's quote about governance:
“Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.”
(It's lost on most educated here that we are not a democracy, or "mobocracy" as the founders called it.)

Constitutional Republic

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

What’s the connection to X-ray tubes? I worked for Philips in the 80s working in industrial x-ray.

so did I…..GE as well….I’ll let you figure it out…

 

[Nocturnal]

Edwards, like GrassRoots is another branding of ESP - this take on a T-bird is also interesting - and for a decent price. (no affiliation)

Edwards E-STAR BIRD-III Thunderbird Rare Autographed Sex Machine Guns SHINGO | eBay (speaking of "guns"...) The way the mirrored acrylic panels are screwed in, if the bass was heavy it could be 'chambered' under each quite conveniently to lighten it.

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I meant to post that one the other day. Flashy but I like it.

Another couple (Dean & Zeus) T-bird shaped objects

Dean John Entwistle Hybrid Import Bass Guitar | eBay

Zeus Custom Guitars Mercury Bass ZMCB 20263 (Zeus Custom Guitars Thunderbird | eBay

I don't ever recall seeing so many (235) T-bSO's on eBay like right now.

There are a lot of Birds listed on eBay right now, and many are actually in the US instead of Japan.

 

[GonePlaid]

Wouldn't it be easier to just deny the court's authority over you because you are sovereign citizen and thus only subject to maritime law?



A relaxing (unplugged) weekend away and suddenly 500+ posts behind...

Vu den?

 

[GonePlaid]

The control-plate doesn't visually relate/conform to the pg ... did they just decide to use parts from their parts bin?

Well, it is Epi(Gibson).

 

[GonePlaid]

Trombone is actually pretty cool if the player has the chops.

OK, howzabout bassoon?

 

[WillyW]

The pink Ric does look good. But I'd just slap some pink polish on the toes and see it that doesn't help.

I think I'll just get some new slippers...

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I pulled the trigger on a Blackbird a little while ago for the following reasons:
1. It’s a Gibson
2. As they say on”Wall Street”, it’s an investment, not a trade. Just how many of these do you figure they will make next year? None!
3.If it’s good enough for Nikki, it’s good enough for me.
4. I don’t own any of the Signature Gibson stuff, although I have stuff like an ES 359, 07,57RI, triples with the Bigsby. Oh be still my beating heart!
5.I’m a Virgo with OCD, need I say more.
6. Sorry, Can’t do the “Moo-Cow” Paint job thing.
7. No matter what they say about you guys, you’re cool in my book, Lol!
Time to celebrate, kick Amp’s. Take names, and talk trash! It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, If you’re drinking, I am buying, let’s close out the Bar tonight! Yippee!

Congrats on your birdness!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Oddball no pick guard, P-90's and 24 frets

if I had an SG, the pg would come right off.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Just as long as they don’t mix in a trombone.

Hey, now.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Could be worse, it could have an Acordeon. There's only 1 person that I know that can both rock and pull off the Acordeon; Weird Al Yankovic.

You need to come to Austin.

 

[KB5]

Dressed up the Rex Brown with covers with gold frames and covers The plastic ones with RB just felt cheap View attachment 4775316

It looks great. Reminds me of the John Player Special F1 cars.

What did the stick pickups look like under the covers? Got any pics?

I'm also curious about the preamp. What does the active tone do? Is it a tilting eq or something else? Is there a big output difference between active and passive? Thanks.

 

[Stealth57]

OT: For our resident artísts, this is what happens when your graphic designer doesn’t have a solid understanding of cultural or historical issues.

 

[JIO]

I meant to post that one the other day. Flashy but I like it.



There are a lot of Birds listed on eBay right now, and many are actually in the US instead of Japan.

yes - in the past there was a smattering... I guess T-birds have become main-stream...

 

[JIO]

OT: For our resident artísts, this is what happens when your graphic designer doesn’t have a solid understanding of cultural or historical issues.

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ouch!