Thunderbird Club

[Nocturnal]

I get not digging P’s or J’s.
I like mine though.
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I really like my vintage ESP Surveyor and St Blues P-J basses (Precision bodies, necks closer to a Jazz size, and the Tele headstock shape). I don't own any 7ender's but there are a couple that I would. For some reason I never liked the Jazz body style except in the Aerodyne series. I love their necks but the bodies feel awkward to me. Can't argue with their popularity tho. I just prefer the Tbird shape over every other style body. I have loved it since the first time I saw one.

 

[Engle]

I know but just thought I'd share as he's a pretty popular resource for many.

The more he trash-talks Thunderbirds, the better for us

 

[Engle]

I sort of have a Fender:
84 Jazz Bass Special neck with Tung oil finish, Hipshot ultralights, SD pickup, and LaBella flats on a generic alder body. I just don’t like the look of the JBS body, but the neck is killer!

 

[JIO]

Don't give up on Reverb sellers. You are the first person I have heard of having an issue. Always check reviews for sales, but buys. No no guarantee but it's a little bit of information to go on. The link you sent and reviews that were of concern. I would probably never be the first person to buy something from someone.

I had a Reverb scammer issue just two weeks ago. Sent me a very fair (official - thru Reverb) offer for a recently completed/posted custom bass, which I accepted, but they added a PM at the bottom asking me "if it was still for sale" (ah... you just made an offer) and posting a personal email to 'contact him'. I contacted Reverb, was on the phone with a rep the next morning, and my ad was reposted and the scammer addressed. They are out there on every platform. Never contract someone outside Reverb or eBay - it's usually a scammer. Craigslist ... you are on your own and always be careful.

 

[JIO]

Such as mine-"Mike's". Chosen by them. Ah ain't gots no store and ah ain't sold through Reverb in ~3 years.

Once one learns how things are done - it's easy to determine who you are dealing with. Like anything else today, you need to do some background checks before dealing with anyone involving money in cyber-world.

 

[Engle]

Once one learns how things are done - it's easy to determine who you are dealing with. Like anything else today, you need to do some background checks before dealing with anyone involving money in cyber-world.

One thing to keep in mind when you are looking at feedback ratings on Ebay: 96% positive is not a good number. Look carefully at anyone with less than 99%.

 

[GBassNorth]

He posted a rather slipshod review of an Epiphone Pro 5 string - it was quite clear to me that his reviews are of no use.

I’ve watched one or two of his reviews and wasn’t impressed. He does ask his audience to utter some odd incantation to make the claw disappear so he can move on to the review. I’ve been looking for the incantation to make HIM disappear instead.

 

[Nocturnal]

I had a Reverb scammer issue just two weeks ago. Sent me a very fair (official - thru Reverb) offer for a recently completed/posted custom bass, which I accepted, but they added a PM at the bottom asking me "if it was still for sale" (ah... you just made an offer) and posting a personal email to 'contact him'. I contacted Reverb, was on the phone with a rep the next morning, and my ad was reposted and the scammer addressed. They are out there on every platform. Never contract someone outside Reverb or eBay - it's usually a scammer. Craigslist ... you are on your own and always be careful.

The Craigslist seller of my Cataldo bass was suspicious of me in the beginning of our talks. I totally understood why he was, but was able to convince him that I was trustworthy. It was risky for me as well. He could have taken my money and said he shipped the bass and sold it elsewhere. I did make sure to pay thru PayPal and used a credit card just to be safe. I figured between PP and the card I would have some kind of protection. Luckily my deal worked out fine, but you hear horror stories.

 

[Bassmike62]

My 2 FSOs, the main being the Aerodyne.


Oups.... forgot this Squier partscaster: P body w/ J Neck, with flats.

 

[GBassNorth]

The more he trash-talks Thunderbirds, the better for us

Crash that price baby! We want more Tbirds!
No idea what my wife paid for mine, I hope it wasn’t full retail price.

 

[JIO]

The Craigslist seller of my Cataldo bass was suspicious of me in the beginning of our talks. I totally understood why he was, but was able to convince him that I was trustworthy. It was risky for me as well. He could have taken my money and said he shipped the bass and sold it elsewhere. I did make sure to pay thru PayPal and used a credit card just to be safe. I figured between PP and the card I would have some kind of protection. Luckily my deal worked out fine, but you hear horror stories.

I agree - key is having the firewalls. I took a chance buying a (customized) 1970 Czech bass via eBay, paid via PayPal. (so eBay and PayPal were the firewalls). Amazingly it arrived in good condition (two months later-a year ago today!) from a Russian Federation. (pre-conflict) I was willing to have it fail (not that much $) but as it turned out well, I was happy to give the seller his first (!) eBay sale/positive feedback.

 

[JIO]

One thing to keep in mind when you are looking at feedback ratings on Ebay: 96% positive is not a good number. Look carefully at anyone with less than 99%.

For sure - I'm 100% on eBay and Reverb and work hard to maintain that rating. Sometimes it's hard because problematic buyers/sellers can cause unanticipated issues that enter into the equation.

 

[Nocturnal]

I agree - key is having the firewalls. I took a chance buying a (customized) 1970 Czech bass via eBay, paid via PayPal. (so eBay and PayPal were the firewalls). Amazingly it arrived in good condition (two months later-a year ago today!) from a Russian Federation. (pre-conflict) I was willing to have it fail (not that much $) but as it turned out well, I was happy to give the seller his first (!) eBay sale/positive feedback.

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That is such an awesome finish on that bass!! It was worth the risk

 

[Stealth57]

The Craigslist seller of my Cataldo bass was suspicious of me in the beginning of our talks. I totally understood why he was, but was able to convince him that I was trustworthy. It was risky for me as well. He could have taken my money and said he shipped the bass and sold it elsewhere. I did make sure to pay thru PayPal and used a credit card just to be safe. I figured between PP and the card I would have some kind of protection. Luckily my deal worked out fine, but you hear horror stories.

US credit protection laws are the best in the world. Even if PP scams you, if the underlying payment was a CC, just file the complaint directly. Instant reversal of charges.

 

[dagrev]

We all need more of everything.

Is that a challenge?

 

[Stealth57]

Is that a challenge?

More of a command.

 

[JIO]

That is such an awesome finish on that bass!! It was worth the risk

It was, and the seller (I'll assume an older man) was so nice - he sent me a Christmas greeting last December! From the other side of the world! My mom's side was Czech (second generation) so it had extra meaning to make the connection.

 

[dagrev]

I get not digging P’s or J’s.
I like mine though.
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I can imagine why if it sounds as good as it looks. Didn't you say at some point (8,987 pages ago) that the neck was unstable or something?

 

[RedVee]

Come on now. If you're going to do a secular song in church, this has to be the one.

I bought that album. Thought it was quite good. I probably should dig it out again

 

[dagrev]

Crash that price baby! We want more Tbirds!
No idea what my wife paid for mine, I hope it wasn’t full retail price.

Well, you can't take it with you. My wife paid too much for the odd ball white '76. But it is odd and does sound great.