Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

Not to diss the VP, but dayuuuuum on your '64's!

Thanks. I can't believe I have them. The Thunderbird sounds better. Other than set neck, I was a little shocked the Epi didn't sound pretty much exactly like the Gibby. Kind of darker, but sounds good. The '64 is where the magic is at. I've had it for decades and still am amazed I own it. Considering I have a degree in stupidity....

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I am lucky to have three Bach Nonreverse Thunderbirds!View attachment 4867897

love that sunburst!

 

[JIO]

Maybe on some models, but not the ones I've seen over the years

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Isn't that a Goth?

 

[bobyoung53]

How is your finger doing?

It's actually much better, I'm just really sick of it being bandaged up, I've been cheating a little bit, playing with my index and middle finger.

 

[Gaolee]

Good question.
I'd say they're are much closer to the Lollars.
Lulls will just knock your socks off.
They are totally in their own league.

And surprised about the Bi-Cen.
But maybe @TBird1958 can shed a little light on that.
If not SideWinders, i wouldn't know what they'd be.

But your tone in the second set was spot on.

I was completely knocked out by Lulls.

 

[Gaolee]

Would an early-mid 90s be considered a modern thunderbird? I suppose it would compared to pre 76?

Yes, it would.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Just messing around with a new TRC for my black VP
Extra points for anyone that can identify the sticker.
Hint..upper North West folks might have a better shot at recognizing the skeleton dude.
Cheers!
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Very cool!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I was completely knocked out by Lulls.

So even the bass player can get a concussion from a Thunderbird? I knew everyone else on stage could. The drummers at our old church were glad for the plexi cage when I played!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Yup, it's got the switch. That would drive me nuts.

I think the whole thing is great.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I wouldn't want to trip with my little finger stuck through a handle like that, owwwww!!!!

More on it than in it.

 

[TBird1958]

What year was the re-fin'd sea-foam green one? Is it a Greco?

It's an Orville (Gibson Japan) that's had a Tone Pros 2 point put on it in place of it's stock 3 point, so it looks like a '64. Its a set neck bass and other than that is quite close to the real deal other than the pickups, Scott's new about Gibson selling the new NR pups is welcome as that's been this bass' downfall up to this point. I don't know when this specific one was made as there's no S/N of any kind, seller didn't have that info either.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Thanks !

Thanks! Might the SD have more clarity farther from the neck?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

If I remember correctly the entire gothuc series, guitars and basses, were well under a grand for US instruments

If you mean the Epis, yes, they were all well under a grand. My Epi Goth Flying V was $499 + Coffin[tm] case plus tax.

 

[Stealth57]

$1799 with case, new

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[Chucky Stiletti]

from my 40th HS graduation reunion that I didn’t attend….
please have mercy…..

 

[GonePlaid]

I certainly enjoy both pickups on my '64. It adds something you can't get with just one. I use the neck only at times, but mostly both are in play.

I suspect a bad pot on the superfluous pup, but since it's superfluous...

 

[GonePlaid]

Nikki would often anchor his picking hand with what he called the "Opti-Grab" ( taken from the Steve Martin movie "The Jerk") both of his Sig Thunderbirds had them - also good for routing you cable out.
As one that plays with a pick near the bridge I understand, though my preference is to have a bridge cover to lay my pinkie across.

See/ What'd I tell ya?

Pinkie on the bridge!

See? What'd I tell ya? It needs a bridge cover!

 

[GonePlaid]

Really, it sounds like I'd like them too. I like a nice crisp sound with punch.

 

[GonePlaid]

I am lucky to have three Bach Nonreverse Thunderbirds!View attachment 4867897

 

[Bassmike62]

Isn't that a Goth?

Yes, but without the red crescent inlays.