Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

All fake pictures. There wasn't a single beer bottle in any of them...

Well, Marshall was leaning on the "Buick" and George seemed to be holding him up, or leaning on Marshall holding himself up. We don't really know what went on. Clearly not enough pictures.

 

[CrashAlpha]

Parts are available, surprisingly. The plastic part of my power switch broke in half. They had exact replicas on eBay.

I had looked on ebay, actually. That was about five years ago and haven't looked since. Again, the issue was just the numbering. Really trivial.

 

[MCF]

Well, Marshall was leaning on the "Buick" and George seemed to be holding him up, or leaning on Marshall holding himself up. We don't really know what went on. Clearly not enough pictures.

Not a single brain cell was harmed.

 

[Stealth57]

I had looked on ebay, actually. That was about five years ago and haven't looked since. Again, the issue was just the numbering. Really trivial.

You could buy this amp and steal the knobs and one of the pots. Looks beat up and they removed the brite jack.

Vintage Sunn Concert Bass Amp Head | eBay

 

[Stealth57]

Not a single brain cell was harmed.

 

[Engle]

It's alive!

 

[GonePlaid]

someone say "old players of old TBirds"?…….
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"Whippersnapper".
Compared to this Olde Phart.

 

[CrashAlpha]

You could buy this amp and steal the knobs and one of the pots. Looks beat up and they removed the brite jack.

Thankfully it just costs way too much. That kept me from being tempted.

Also I would like to note that mathematically, starting at 0 and going to 10 makes this the first amp that went to 11

 

[GonePlaid]

With inflation and the rocketing prices of everything else, maybe it's discounted....

Yeah. And maybe the moon will be chrome.

 

[GonePlaid]

I had looked on ebay, actually. That was about five years ago and haven't looked since. Again, the issue was just the numbering. Really trivial.

What good are they if they don't go to 11?

 

[GonePlaid]

It's alive!
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And cool.

 

[dagrev]

It's alive!
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Oh, heck yeah! I'm ready for a ride. When will you be swinging by?

 

[Stealth57]

Thankfully it just costs way too much. That kept me from being tempted.

Also I would like to note that mathematically, starting at 0 and going to 10 makes this the first amp that went to 11

True, Spinal Tap didn't come out until 1984.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

It's alive!
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Sweeeeeet!!! Nice ride Dude!..

 

[icefly]

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For the blink of an eye, I thought the bass was right on the asphalt... that would be

 

[MCF]

It's alive!
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Congratulations Irv! It looks fabulous.

 

[D.M.N.]

What good are they if they don't go to 11?

Only good if they go to 11,000. Pages, that is.

 

[JJR58]

Good things come in waves. I got a new job Friday. Today I finally had a long awaited GTG with George, @GBassNorth. We spent a few hours today playing Thunderbirds and enjoying each other's company in his beautiful home. His music room is the stuff of dreams. He has so many beautiful basses and guitars. I met his wonderful wife and their beautiful Aussie Shepherd, Khaleesi. And he gave me a ride in his 911. So much fun!

Highlights included playing his amazing '77 Greco II, the Bling Bird he built, and his modified Goths. All very cool

And look what stowed away in the back of the Outback. A new rig! This is for the music room at the mountain house. It's a pretty empty basement at this point, but I have plans for it. The '08 Ampeg SVT VR and a fabulous Berg NV 610 are the first acquisitions for it. It's an incredible sounding rig.

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I hope to be able to have another visit in the not too distant future. George is a great guy and I'm glad to call him my friend. What a great Club!

Fantastic news Marshall, really happy for you man.

And looks like you and George had a bit of a blast there.
Love it!!!

 

[JJR58]

awesome stuff…..happy for you Marshall!….love this group….Veronica, Andy, Donnie, Geoff, Jeff, Irv, Larry, Miles, Roger, Scott…..PLEASE move to CA so we can have an ever going, eternal TBird party!!….

Feeling is mutual, on both points.

 

[JJR58]

Marshall, you're too kind!

Great everything made it home in one piece! Had a wonderful time running thru basses and gear with you at the SoCal one on one GTG today. That 2021 NR of yours is a treasure! I'm sure you'll have many many years of big smiles as you play through the SVT/Berg rig, it's truly a dream rig and brought me many years of enjoyment, glad to see it go to a home where a fellow bird lover can enjoy it.

Here's some pics from our little GTG (I sure wish I could have made the larger one at Chuckys)…

Marshall, blinging with the best of them…
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A peek down Tbird row…
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Ready for a spin…
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Watchout @TBird1958 , Marshall has his Subie loaded up with the big rig and is on the prowl for a Greco II…
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I motion that we make the next West Coast GTG at Marshall's cabin after he has the music room all sorted out!

Works for me!!!