Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

After the 12 pages of beer talk I was reminded of my first beer in the 70s, and one I still think tasted fantastic when I last had one well over 30 years ago. I remember my first bottle like it was yesterday...that clean, crisp taste and even where I was at. Never had to "acquire" a taste for it. Don't laugh, those of you with more enlightened tastebuds. I eventually branched out, but that was before there were 348,890 different kinds of beer.

 

[Stealth57]

The @Gaolee informal import co. "No taxes, no duty, no problem."

It’s called smuggling. Like bringing “adult” gummies to some not to be mentioned country while repackaged into a vitamin gummy bottle. Not that I know anyone that would do such a thing.

 

[Nocturnal]

Stumbled across these on Instagram.

 

[Stealth57]

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What is this “color” or finish know as, and what is the fretboard material? This is a ‘95.

Tobacco Burst

Don’t know the fret board

 

[Stealth57]

After the 12 pages of beer talk I was reminded of my first beer in the 70s, and one I still think tasted fantastic when I last had one well over 30 years ago. I remember my first bottle like it was yesterday...that clean, crisp taste and even where I was at. Never had to "acquire" a taste for it. Don't laugh, those of you with more enlightened tastebuds. I eventually branched out, but that was before there were 348,890 different kinds of beer.
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Referred to as Detroit River Water.

 

[GBassNorth]

Inverness Green. Case and shipping included. Not bad.
For Sale - 2021 Gibson Non-Reverse Thunderbird

That’s a great price! After trying yours I’m really gassing for one, in Burgundy. I’ve got my eye on a couple but there don’t seem to be any great deals on the burgundy ones just yet.

It looks like ebony to me.

Hard to tell for sure from the picture provided, but it sure looks like ebony to me as well. If so, that’s pretty rare @Ringhammer, Gibby didn’t make many ebony board birds. The finish IIRC is called tobacco burst.

Stumbled across these on Instagram.

I really really like that white one! Is it for sale?

 

[RedVee]

IV bolt on

CP and VP through neck

are there any that were set neck?

I think the Studio and maybe the short scale are set neck

 

[KaraQ]

IV bolt on

CP and VP through neck

are there any that were set neck?

Afaik, no Epiphone set-neck Thunderbirds.

Gibson had the Studio models, and the new-ish G2/Gene Simmons model. Maybe the new Rex Brown model also?

 

[JIO]

After the 12 pages of beer talk I was reminded of my first beer in the 70s, and one I still think tasted fantastic when I last had one well over 30 years ago. I remember my first bottle like it was yesterday...that clean, crisp taste and even where I was at. Never had to "acquire" a taste for it. Don't laugh, those of you with more enlightened tastebuds. I eventually branched out, but that was before there were 348,890 different kinds of beer.
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I remember Stroh's!

 

[WillyW]

After the 12 pages of beer talk I was reminded of my first beer in the 70s, and one I still think tasted fantastic when I last had one well over 30 years ago. I remember my first bottle like it was yesterday...that clean, crisp taste and even where I was at. Never had to "acquire" a taste for it. Don't laugh, those of you with more enlightened tastebuds. I eventually branched out, but that was before there were 348,890 different kinds of beer.
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pales in comparison to Falstaff

 

[Stealth57]

pales in comparison to Falstaff


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Don’t dis the land of sky blue waters

 

[JIO]

Don’t dis the land of sky blue waters

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Bear-wiz bear...

 

[PhR75]

Epiphone Elitist or Elite was a set neck.
Epiphone Elitist Thunderbird bass | Reverb

 

[Miles_ONeal]

The @Gaolee informal import co. "No taxes, no duty, no problem."

I'm usually trying to isolate the cabinet from the stage or ground. Wheels work up to a point. I use a piece of rubber playground surface mat.

It isolates a 361 cabinet in a way that lets me use it on a hollow stage without turning everything to complete mud.

Where did you get that? (If you stole it from a playground, don't answer.)

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I looked this over a couple times and don't see you, but of course do remember you - Would #887 be okay?


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Once a millenium, the search function comes in handy! #633, I believe.

Thunderbird Club

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Glue definitely isn't going to work. This one is going to require Duct tape.

There go the dynamics...

 

[5StringBlues]

Bear-wiz bear...

"You know son, beer isn't that color until they run it thru the horse". - My dad, 1973

Young 5String- looks at uncle suspiciously........






No wonder I'm slightly twisted.

 

[JIO]

The surgery is easy (assuming you get enough local). I drove myself home immediately afterwards. Took all of 4 or 6 tylenol 3. The most difficult parts were changing the bandage myself and doing everything one-handed (ahem).

Short but uncomfortable surgery... had to inject additional numbing shot... 4 stitches... bandaged-up... feels the same, but worse... drove myself home, (automatic/Element) hand above heart... 5 days until the bandage comes off (keep dry)... move fingers regularly (not much fun right now) make fist (yah right) ... can only hope for 'relief' over time. So now will people look at my wrist and think I tried to off myself?

 

[JIO]

"You know son, beer isn't that color until they run it thru the horse". - My dad, 1973

Young 5String- looks at uncle suspiciously........

No wonder I'm slightly twisted.

 

[JIO]

There go the dynamics...

Wasn't aware of those Dynamic's...