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Thunderbird Club
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I look at buying one, but when with the VP instead. The new Embassy's are much better balanced than the 60s versions.
Mine came with the truss rod jammed in and I hard a hard time getting it set up, the strings were pretty much laying right on the neck. fretwork uneven, I should have sent it back. I'm going to bring it to a luthier if I ever get back.
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And you went to Cal (I think)? I only went to Irvine. But our Humanities/History profs made sure we knew how things worked in the real world. ZOT!They bribed me with a no interest for 2 years deal on an Ampeg Micro VR rig...and discounted it about $300...I think I've wasted the discount on phone calls to fraud departments.
That song and its riff was catchy and easy for kids to learn on bass and guitar.
I'd much rather listen to Jack White than a lot of other modern pop that's overproduced.
yep….there's that weird pic with the optical illusion (?)……is the VP that much bigger than the Gen 1? did the Gen 1 shrink in it's old age……
although larger, the BaCh seems closer to the real article….
I don't recall hearing of problems like that. A little something once in a while as you might expect. Hope you get it sorted out so it's enjoyable to play.
It has a huge headstock and that throws everything off as far as proportion goes. It's longer, but I think the body is generally about the same. About.
Good reminder...bring those as well when you visit Louisville.
True, but you can choose how much information you put out there, and how accurate it is. It can be fun! I have a Facebook "Birthday" and then I have my real birthday.
I look at this pic and realize how much i miss you and your possie.
Going to have to consider cutting you off the next time I bring 805
I'm with you there. I grew up in the industry. My brain wasn't wired the same as my rocket scientist Dad's, so I didn't go that route. But I wouldn't hesitate to get in and go for the ride.
I have a pickup just like that in my parts collection. It all depends on the neck.
Jump on it now. If you don't want it, I'll buy it from you. Serious Willy.
Yep. And he's had an up and down relationship with them (Powell) since. They've been able to at least be cordial enough to put together the 30 disc boxed set of his years with them. My fascination with Thunderbirds began with him. I was in the 8th or 9th grade. As I've said, a bass hero of mine.
I messaged last night and haven't heard back....
I did just spend all my money on pedals today....
Bi-Amp set up not sure of the terminology bass/guitar two piece band
There were bridge installation problems on earlier ones from '17, '18 that have made me shy away from used ones. They corrected the problem, but you need to be sure the bridge is properly aligned if you buy a used one.
I think whoever set it up was in a big rush and tightened it way up and didn't give the neck time to acclimate and it just way overcompensated.
That would be a very happy place to be.
That man on the left is pretty special.
And damn cool shot Chuck!
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