Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

I’m a fan of Burgundy Mist Metallic too.

this is one of my Warmoth builds. ReRanch nitro over swamp ash.
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[GBassNorth]

Yah, it's mandolin-esque. A lot of polish and Armor-All went in to presenting that bass & case for the photo-shoot! Very interesting bridge w/roller saddles and attached string-stop but the strings are way off the fb and being a set-neck there appears to be limited space to drop the bridge lower. Sophisticated electronics also.

I also noticed almost no break angle on the bridge. I’ve never seen that type of bridge before, is the tail designed to sit that high up off the body?

 

[JIO]

I also noticed almost no break angle on the bridge. I’ve never seen that type of bridge before, is the tail designed to sit that high up off the body?

Apparently - must have been a proprietary Martin design. It's hard to read but the string-stop upon second look appears to be a separate piece that slots into the main bridge (?) So possibly it needs shimming to lower it for more break?

 

[BklynKen]

Quite the rabbit hole. Looking up that Martin brought me to this.

Dave Fowler Signature Bass — Hughes Guitars & Repair

 

[TBird1958]

Quite the rabbit hole. Looking up that Martin brought me to this.

Dave Fowler Signature Bass — Hughes Guitars & Repair

I guess I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to the shape of a Thunderbird, that strays a bit off the path and I don't like it so much. The original shape is simply so pleasing to my eye, as they say "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

 

[BklynKen]

I guess I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to the shape of a Thunderbird, that strays a bit off the path and I don't like it so much. The original shape is simply so pleasing to my eye, as they say "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

That makes sense. I think what appeals to me about those is that they remind me of my RNR, sans pickguard.

 

[dagrev]

I saw him a vid with that guitar. Man could that dude play! He's got a more complete catalog of historically important music than most performers I've seen.

Flat out amazing. I remember the first time I saw him play (not live), and thought he's kind of like a magician leaving you wondering how he does that. Had the same feeling when I saw SRV twice live. "What just happened?" Amazing stuff. Clarence should be a household name among players.

 

[Bassmike62]

Yes indeed, the pic is from Max Webster gig. Definitely in my top 10 fav bands. They manage to tick all the right boxes: progressive, weird, funny, pop, rocking, no compromises. Like Zappa, Cheap Trick, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band and The Tubes rolled into one and sounding still themselves.

Shoulda know with that cap.
Also, I believe Peter Fredette was the bass player in his early solo career, later switching to keys and guitar.

 

[FlyingPigSound]

Not playing much any more, and when I do, I have more bass guitars that I know what to do with...so selling my ebony Epi T-Bird

Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage PRO 60's Bass - Ebony w/ OHSC | Reverb

 

[Ringhammer]

Not playing much any more, and when I do, I have more bass guitars that I know what to do with...so selling my ebony Epi T-Bird

Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage PRO 60's Bass - Ebony w/ OHSC | Reverb

If I didn’t have so many myself I might have scooped this up.

 

[dagrev]

Not playing much any more, and when I do, I have more bass guitars that I know what to do with...so selling my ebony Epi T-Bird

Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage PRO 60's Bass - Ebony w/ OHSC | Reverb

Wish I could, but can't justify a third VP. Someone is going to get a great bass.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I guess I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to the shape of a Thunderbird, that strays a bit off the path and I don't like it so much. The original shape is simply so pleasing to my eye, as they say "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

always wanted one….like NRs, so not mainstream, just couldn’t afford one….curiously, it’s the bass that came up (for years) when the “Bass Guitar” page came up on wiki…

 

[PaleAngel_90]

I have a Fender Rumble 800 Stage that comes with some pretty great amp models. It's "brit watt" model is pretty darn good.

What do you mean with "brit watt"?

 

[godofthunder59]

Hiwatt is a trade name and Fender can't use it so they call it Brit -watt

 

[PhR75]

Shoulda know with that cap.
Also, I believe Peter Fredette was the bass player in his early solo career, later switching to keys and guitar.

Actually it was the other way round: Fredette started on rhythm guitar and keys and backing/lead vocals, Robert Sinclair-Wilson was Mitchell's first bassist. Fredette switched to bass for the "Rockland" tour in 1989 IIRC.

 

[PaleAngel_90]

Has anyone ever thought of making a monster amp from a small amp like mine?

 

[GBassNorth]

Talkbass is acting funky this morning. S L O W updates and screen refreshes.
It is Monday, maybe it has a hangover.

 

[Instagator]

Talkbass is acting funky this morning. S L O W updates and screen refreshes.
It is Monday, maybe it has a hangover.

Happening to me too.

 

[dagrev]

Talkbass is acting funky this morning. S L O W updates and screen refreshes.
It is Monday, maybe it has a hangover.

I noticed that on my end as well. Even occasionally last week.

 

[dagrev]

Well, I sold my first item on Sweetwater's Gear Exchange. It was a phaser I bought while my beloved Phase 90 was sick. Once Chuck worked some magic I had no need of the Helix any longer. I finally got around to listing it. It was only listed a 2-3 weeks there but had been listed in the classifieds here for several months. Got my asking price as well. Will ship today at USPS--after a positive review the funds are released. I chose 100% in Sweetwater bucks (or whatever they call them) as opposed to a fee. May be a good option if anyone has something that isn't moving here.