Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

Unless, of course, Gibson occasionally did that back then as they do today...

Even still - if the body & neck are mostly ok.., that's the major percentage of the worth of that (57yr old mahogany/rosewood) vintage bass. ATC, the extent of that hs crack would be the first thing to consider in my book. (only 1 pic - no reference/mention of it)

 

[JIO]

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

Very cool bass and very cool Schaller made Gibson-stamped bridge! The Schaller 3D roller-bridge is a favorite and that's a more 'high-mass' version of it. We all know you'll rock it!

 

[PillO]

I prefer them on the side.

Output jack or tone knob?

 

[Mike.C.]

Bird sighting on Spotify. I’ve heard of this group Silversun Pickups but never listen to them. Not sure how it got on my playlist. The Queen may have better legs but happy to see this bird being front and center.

 

[dagrev]

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.

Very happy to hear about the potential job and hope all the discussions progress well. Continued prayers for not only for a job, but wisdom along the way.

I know. When I saw the price I about choked. I'll make anyone a deal: My white '76 (wit a '76 #) half all of that price, for you all only! My wife paid a little too much of mine from a legit vintage dealer, but at half off this list price I'd still come out ahead. I hope you land one some day, but not that one at that price. I do like mine, but not that much.

 

[godofthunder59]

Very cool bass and very cool Schaller made Gibson-stamped bridge! The Schaller 3D roller-bridge is a favorite and that's a more 'high-mass' version of it. We all know you'll rock it!

I will probably install a Badbird and sell The Schaller.

 

[dagrev]

I will probably install a Badbird and sell The Schaller.

Great plan! .

Hurry, we want to see the finished product and a video review!

 

[godofthunder59]

Great plan! .

Hurry, we want to see the finished product and a video review!

It probably won't arrive until the middle of next week

 

[Engle]

Great plan! .

Hurry, we want to see the finished product and a video review!

It landed in the right hands for sure!

 

[MCF]

View attachment 4779575 Bird sighting on Spotify. I’ve heard of this group Silversun Pickups but never listen to them. Not sure how it got on my playlist. The Queen may have better legs but happy to see this bird being front and center.

Well then maybe you should give them a listen. Nikki (affectionately known around here as my girlfriend) is great!

 

[icefly]

So, new item in collection; traded this LP guitar + some money this friend owed me for this Yamaha RBX A2.
I'm not the biggest fan of 5 strings, maybe in a few weeks or months it will be on sale.
Or not... who knows

Thunderbird?
Never will leave my collection and heart

 

[JIO]

I will probably install a Badbird and sell The Schaller.

I'm interested -

 

[godofthunder59]

I'm interested -

Your number two in the queue!

 

[Stealth57]

Your number two in the queue!

 

[JIO]

Your number two in the queue!

Actually I'll pass thanks - I forgot it had Gibson stamped into it.

 

[TBird1958]

Frank’s ride just pulled up

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

View attachment 4779819 Frank’s ride just pulled up

that’s one lucky Frank!…..

 

[JJR58]

View attachment 4779819 Frank’s ride just pulled up

I hope Frank takes lots of pics.

 

[Thumper]

We saw Thomas Rhett last night, great show (Wife now has a bit of a crush, and now wants us to learn Beer Can’t Fix). Bass Player played a G3 a good portion of the night, great tone. Also played a FSO/Telecaster, and a Music Man 5er I'm not familiar with.

 

[PaleAngel_90]

We saw Thomas Rhett last night, great show (Wife now has a bit of a crush, and now wants us to learn Beer Can’t Fix). Bass Player played a G3 a good portion of the night, great tone. Also played a FSO/Telecaster, and a Music Man 5er I'm not familiar with.

What's a G3?