Thunderbird Club

[Chucky Stiletti]

at least 50 years behind the times….

 

[BklynKen]

at least 50 years behind the times….
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Always relevant.

 

[KaraQ]

I have occasionally considered swapping the tone pot / output jack locations on my CP.


And then I sober up.

I'm strongly considering moving the output jack on my CP to the front panel in the "traditional"? location, and then block off/fill in the hole where it currently is.....

 

[KaraQ]

Not really Thunderbird related, but for those of you in the west coast-ish area that might have interest in seeing The Warning live, they've recently announced some new dates.....

....tickets are in pre-sale now, and have a tendency to sell out quickly-ish.
Should be a link on their website when full sales go live?

 

[WillyW]

I'm strongly considering moving the output jack on my CP to the front panel in the "traditional"? location, and then block off/fill in the hole where it currently is.....

I don't mind the CP location, I'd only move mine if i went to a single pickup.

but then I'd have to spackle the jackhole... that could be a euphemism for something...

 

[Stealth57]

I don't mind the CP location, I'd only move mine if i went to a single pickup.

but then I'd have to spackle the jackhole... that could be a euphemism for something...

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And the bunnies return.

 

[PaleAngel_90]

I don't mind the CP location, I'd only move mine if i went to a single pickup.

but then I'd have to spackle the jackhole... that could be a euphemism for something...

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Are you trying to make the bird to glow in the absolute darkness?

 

[godofthunder59]

Incoming Nonreverse from TBer Basshag. We worked out a deal on this bad boy and I'm pretty excited about it. She's a II converted to a IV natural refin with a repaired headstock. Really looking forward to having this bass in the flock.

 

[WillyW]

Incoming Nonreverse from TBer Basshag. We worked out a deal on this bad boy and I'm pretty excited about it. She's a II converted to a IV natural refin with a repaired headstock. Really looking forward to having this bass in the flock. View attachment 4779330 View attachment 4779331 View attachment 4779332 View attachment 4779333 View attachment 4779334

Natural moehoggaknee always looks good.

 

[JJR58]

Incoming Nonreverse from TBer Basshag. We worked out a deal on this bad boy and I'm pretty excited about it. She's a II converted to a IV natural refin with a repaired headstock. Really looking forward to having this bass in the flock. View attachment 4779330 View attachment 4779331 View attachment 4779332 View attachment 4779333 View attachment 4779334

I saw this one listed.
You lucky devil!

 

[Engle]

I'm strongly considering moving the output jack on my CP to the front panel in the "traditional"? location, and then block off/fill in the hole where it currently is.....

To make it more like a Gibson?

 

[Engle]

Incoming Nonreverse from TBer Basshag. We worked out a deal on this bad boy and I'm pretty excited about it. She's a II converted to a IV natural refin with a repaired headstock. Really looking forward to having this bass in the flock. View attachment 4779330 View attachment 4779331 View attachment 4779332 View attachment 4779333 View attachment 4779334

Selector switch! I like those.

 

[PillO]

Not really Thunderbird related, but for those of you in the west coast-ish area that might have interest in seeing The Warning live, they've recently announced some new dates.....

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....tickets are in pre-sale now, and have a tendency to sell out quickly-ish.
Should be a link on their website when full sales go live?

So which show(s) will you be attending?

 

[KaraQ]

I don't mind the CP location, I'd only move mine if i went to a single pickup.

but then I'd have to spackle the jackhole... that could be a euphemism for something...

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It's not so much that I mind where it's at now, I just prefer it on the front

To make it more like a Gibson?

Not really......but I thought the newer-ish Gibsons were on the back edge also, not the front?

So which show(s) will you be attending?

AFTERSHOCK


all four days!

 

[TBird1958]

Incoming Nonreverse from TBer Basshag. We worked out a deal on this bad boy and I'm pretty excited about it. She's a II converted to a IV natural refin with a repaired headstock. Really looking forward to having this bass in the flock. View attachment 4779330 View attachment 4779331 View attachment 4779332 View attachment 4779333 View attachment 4779334

A rough Diamond, yet, a Diamond nonetheless.

 

[MCF]

Saw a "1976" white Thunderbird on ebay. S# 627693.
1976 Gibson Thunderbird Bicentennial Vintage Bass w/ Case AGED WHITE "SUPER RARE | eBay

Records indicate there were no white '76s. (My white "76" is a "Second" with a stamped 1976 number is an odd duck.)

Likely no answer, just a mystery.

The stamped number on the bass listed brings the below info:

Guitar Dater
Your guitar was made at the
Nashville Plant, TN, USA
in 1956
Production Number: 27693


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That was helpful. Before I clicked on the link, I was thinking. I now have a job offer. Maybe I’ll accept it and start working in a few weeks. And maybe the wife won’t be too pissed if I use some of the vacation cash out from the last job to get a Bicentennial. Then I saw the asking price. I’ll pass.

 

[TBird1958]

Ahhhhhhhh.........Thursday.

Let's pause and love our Thunderbirds.

 

[MCF]

I'm strongly considering moving the output jack on my CP to the front panel in the "traditional"? location, and then block off/fill in the hole where it currently is.....

I prefer them on the side.

 

[MCF]

Incoming Nonreverse from TBer Basshag. We worked out a deal on this bad boy and I'm pretty excited about it. She's a II converted to a IV natural refin with a repaired headstock. Really looking forward to having this bass in the flock. View attachment 4779330 View attachment 4779331 View attachment 4779332 View attachment 4779333 View attachment 4779334

I figured you or your Roadie would buy it. Cool Thunderbird.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Saw a "1976" white Thunderbird on ebay. S# 627693.
1976 Gibson Thunderbird Bicentennial Vintage Bass w/ Case AGED WHITE "SUPER RARE | eBay

Records indicate there were no white '76s. (My white "76" is a "Second" with a stamped 1976 number is an odd duck.)

Likely no answer, just a mystery.

The stamped number on the bass listed brings the below info:

Guitar Dater
Your guitar was made at the
Nashville Plant, TN, USA
in 1956
Production Number: 27693
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So applying or removing "Made in USA" to/from the headstock alters history. It's Schrodinger's bass!