Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

Is it really noticeable the sound quality of a set of 040-100 flatwound strings compared to a 045-105 or a 050-110? What do you guys think? I don't have much experience with strings, and what experience I have is with Roundwounds. Would appreciate advice on this.

I don't think there's much sound difference if you are using different sizes of the same strings. It's more a matter of feel and stiffness.

 

[Hondapunk]

Love the old school white walls . The equivalent of binding on a guitar or bass

 

[GonePlaid]

Well, kind of you might say. A cousin anyway. VW Karmann Ghia. "Slightly" modified!

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Speaking of Porsches, saw one Saturday on I4. Convertible, dusty rose chrome plate-entire body! No, I couldn't get a pic in the bumper-to-bumper traffic. The glare damn near blinded me.

 

[Gaolee]

I really need a black 60s to “finish” my bird collection.

I have a black VP that I keep thinking about selling. So there you have it. I haven't bonded with it for some reason.

 

[dagrev]

First look of my new to me 66 NR from fellow Tber basshag. I'm super pleased it arrived well packed and in one piece and very happy to have it in my collection of misfits. I have had a lot of input on what to do with this bass and I am considering all suggestions. My short term goals were to install a Badbird and a 60s pg, that accomplished I'll live with the bass for a while and let it talk to me. So without further adieu here she is!View attachment 4791416 View attachment 4791417 View attachment 4791418 View attachment 4791419

You must have a thing for those Fender's....

Looks great! I have to admit and if you do a refin on it, the red used on these and others would sure look great. I'm not sure why that was never a popular thing with Thunderbirds.

 

[dagrev]

Love the old school white walls . The equivalent of binding on a guitar or bass

I know. Which is how they came out when new. Classic!

 

[Gaolee]

No idea on Dusty. Also, missing one…

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Oh, go ahead and rub it in. Seattle hasn't even been there.

 

[GBassNorth]

@Hondapunk
All my birds are on this…
Hercules Stands GS414B PLUS Single Guitar Stand with Auto Grip System

Or this…
Hercules Stands GS525B Multi-guitar Rack for up to 5 Guitars

Never tried the dual hanging stand because I was concerned it wouldn’t be as stable with only one bass in it. The single and multi stands I linked are Rock solid, very stable, work perfectly with a Tbird or any other shape guitar or bass and have never marred the finish of any of my nitro or other basses.

 

[MCF]

I guess I could have been nice and just showed the memorabilia from the A's 72-74...oh, wait, who was that they beat in 74?

Who did the Dodgers beat in ‘88?

 

[Hondapunk]

Oakland A's .

 

[MCF]

Oakland A's .

Yep. Take that @Stealth57.

 

[Stealth57]

I have a black VP that I keep thinking about selling. So there you have it. I haven't bonded with it for some reason.

Feel free to DM me when the time comes.

 

[Stealth57]

Yep. Take that @Stealth57.

Soon to be Las Vegas A's. No one goes to the games anymore and the Oakland refuses to work with them on a new stadium...just like the Raiders.

 

[JIO]

Well, kind of you might say. A grandson anyway. VW Karmann Ghia. "Slightly" modified!
Also can be known as the VW with the largest trunk! (Which is in the front.)
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coolest VW

 

[MCF]

I’ve had GAS on and off for an EB Stingray. These look nice. Especially the blue and red. New Ernie Ball Short Scale Collection

 

[JIO]

Wednesday already.

One of the best sounding basses at the 1st annual T-bird meeting at Chucky's -

 

[Stealth57]

Who did the Dodgers beat in ‘88?

I have no memory of that. I must have been in another country for a few weeks ...truthfully, never saw the end of the '89 Battle of the Bay series since it was delayed due to the earthquake and by the time it resumed I was in Spain...apparently, beisbol isn't a big deal in Spain since they don't kick the ball.

 

[Hondapunk]

Soon to be Las Vegas A's. No one goes to the games anymore and the Oakland refuses to work with them on a new stadium...just like the Raiders.

The Oakland coliseum is a dump extraordinaire !!. When I lived in Santa Cruz I'd go up and panhandle tickets to A's games ! I wouldn't pay to see them even though they had the rookie of the year 4 straight .They were boring. I loved going to the other dump, Candlestick Park to see the Giants. Way more passionate fans !

 

[Stealth57]

The Oakland coliseum is a dump extraordinaire !!. When I lived in Santa Cruz I'd go up and panhandle tickets to A's games ! I wouldn't pay to see them even though they had the rookie of the year 4 straight .They were boring. I loved going to the other dump, Candlestick Park to see the Giants. Way more passionate fans !

Willy stares at me all day. From my first Giants game when I was 5. Bottom of 9th, runner on 2nd, tie game, 2 outs, fly ball to center field, and then the magical wind of Candlestink took over. The poor Cardinal outfielder ran himself in circles and never found the ball.

 

[TBird1958]

One of the best sounding basses at the 1st annual T-bird meeting at Chucky's -

Thank you, kind Sir!

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