Thunderbird Club

[GBassNorth]

…Red…
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That’s not just Red, that’s Red-dee to Rock!
Might be the perfect pair.

I’m sure someone appreciates it. Not me

Right there with ya. I gotta assume it’s serious folk music in some European country, but to my ears it sounds like a sound track in a cartoon.

 

[PaleAngel_90]

That’s not just Red, that’s Red-dee to Rock!
Might be the perfect pair.


Right there with ya. I gotta assume it’s serious folk music in some European country, but to my ears it sounds like a sound track in a cartoon.

Sounds like German Yodel.

 

[PillO]

I would as well if going more for a muscle car instead of just a big car. Superbird would be my first and really expensive choice.

And I could apparently get my wife to lay on the fin.
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me too. If I were going to buy (price not an issue) old muscle car, it would be a super bird (but probably in the powder blue or yellow).

 

[KaraQ]

.......

My cousin had one of these monsters in the same color. Even this beast looks over the top stylish compared to modern most offerings. Even the back bumper looks good and thought out.
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.....I miss the cars that made my Suburban seem small.


The '61 Caddy I had was wider (by a not-insignificant amount), longer (by quite a bit), had more room in the passenger area, and weighed (almost) as much.
And had a trunk nearly big enough to fit a Smart Car in.....

(just like this one, but - perhaps unsurprisingly - not nearly as pretty)

@blastoff99 Yeah. Don't be a stranger; we already have stranger covered...

 

[dagrev]

What brand/maker is that?

Tagima, a Brazilian maker.

 

[PillO]

Were money no object(IT IS!), I'd have sumpin' like this, on modern running gear.

A gig-mobile that can carry all your stuff, is stylish, and can perform reasonably well? Look no further!

 

[PaleAngel_90]

A gig-mobile that can carry all your stuff, is stylish, and can perform reasonably well? Look no further!

Morbid, lol.

 

[dagrev]

Right there with ya. I gotta assume it’s serious folk music in some European country, but to my ears it sounds like a sound track in a cartoon.

You don't like a good Yodel?

 

[PillO]

- If you want a Tbird II in the Reverse body style at a reasonable cost look no further than a vintage (1990 or older) Greco. They sound every bit as good (if not better) than the Gibson and look nearly identical, usually found for a price of $1200 or less.

- In the NR body shape your best bet might be a BaCH, but good luck finding one, very few made and they rarely come up for sale.

- As far as making your own - it can be done for under $2000 if you don’t mind a bolt on Fender neck. Or for a bit more money you could contact a Luthier like @Dadagoboi or @JIO to see if they can make you a NR inspired masterpiece.

- The other NR option is obviously one of the new Gibson models used for a bit over $1500 or new for around $2000. Those that have them claim they are very good sounding and very near the originals as well. But you’d need to remove a pup and fill and repaint.

If you like the `21 NR, and the goal is to get the same with a single pickup, option 3 makes the most sense (to me).

 

[PillO]

1. Nita Strauss' old band!
2. One of my favourite IM songs from what I think is an under-rated IM album.

 

[rumblesaust]

You could get a Epi Vintage Pro (now called "60s Bass") and remove the bridge pickup. Someone here did that. You won't have a tone of money in it but will have a Thunderbird that sounds as close as you can get to the original without spending thousands.

 

[PillO]

What is THAT? A joke?

Not a joke; my local L&M carry them. And I keep thinking that I should buy one just in case my neighbours get accustomed to my playing necessitating a new way to annoy them.

 

[PaleAngel_90]

Not a joke; my local L&M carry them. And I keep thinking that I should buy one just in case my neighbours get accustomed to my playing necessitating a new way to annoy them.

How does that thing work?

 

[dagrev]

me too. If I were going to buy (price not an issue) old muscle car, it would be a super bird (but probably in the powder blue or yellow).

I agree. I like most colors, don't care for the burnt orange, or whatever it was called. The green looks good as well.

These are the perfect transportation match for Thunderbirds.

 

[dagrev]

A gig-mobile that can carry all your stuff, is stylish, and can perform reasonably well? Look no further!

Paint name of the band on the side and who's not going to see and read it.

 

[dagrev]

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There we go. I couldn't recall who did that. Looks great!

 

[Stealth57]

How does that thing work?

 

[KaraQ]

1. Nita Strauss' old band!
2. One of my favourite IM songs from what I think is an under-rated IM album.

1. Yes!

2. Also yes - first Maiden album that I had heard all of, and the first I owned (second was Live After Death); it came out literally a month after I started high school

 

[PillO]

I wanted to see what you all thought of this

Don't worry about what a group of strangers on the internet think. If you like it, rock out to it.

For reasons I can't (or won't) explain I like all these:




despite also liking:

some might say some of Geddy's best vocals


In the end, a good song is a good song, and talented musicians are a pleasure to listen to.

 

[GBassNorth]

A gig-mobile that can carry all your stuff, is stylish, and can perform reasonably well? Look no further!

That’s a car to die for! But not my cup of tea.