Thunderbird Club

[RedVee]

Milestone birthday - I just turned a ripe old 65 years today! Other than waking up to aches and pains in places I didn’t even know I had, I’m hanging in there still vertical and most importantly still pluckin away.

As a little present to myself I snagged an interesting wenge/wenge Jazz bass neck for the eventual NR build (if I find a suitable body). Love the look, feel and open pores of an unfinished wenge neck along with the low mid focus they usually have. I do now have a line on a suitable NR body, so if it materializes later this week I might be back in business on a unique NR build for 2023.

Happy Birthday George

 

[KaraQ]

What'yer up to now ?

Parts for the Acoustic 150b & Peavey Mark III.

The obviously broken parts.

With any manner of luck at all, $6 in parts & a bit of soldering, and they'll both be functional again

 

[RedVee]

Happy Birthday Miles.

Yes, Happy Birthday Miles!

 

[RedVee]

Happy birthday, @GBassNorth and @Miles_ONeal! And happy belated, @dagrev!

Yes, and Happy Birthday Donnie @dagrev

 

[GonePlaid]

Great photo!
Still can’t forget when I was a know it all smarmy a** high school stoner (around 1973/74ish) and dated Chicago’s producers daughter out at Caribou Ranch in Colorado. Not knowing who Chicago was but hearing them practice live at the Ranch studio, I made the brilliant comment that their music sounded “sappy”. They suggested she get a new boyfriend, good news is they didn’t beat the snot out of me right then and there.

Congratulations-on your survival.

 

[GonePlaid]

Happy birthday, @GBassNorth and @Miles_ONeal! And happy belated, @dagrev!

Exactly.

 

[GonePlaid]

A week from today, I'll be 14 years behind you.....

Ah-ha! Then, "A....Very Merry un-Birthday to You, to You."

 

[Stealth57]

A most Happy Birthday to you, George!
At 64 I understand the aches and pains thing all too well.

Our very own @Miles_ONeal has a birthday today as well, Happy Birthday Miles!

I won't bother showing you what happens to a 65 year old foot that takes a slap shot.......It matches the Queen's purple bass.

 

[GBassNorth]

Happy birthday dudes! @GBassNorth and @Miles_ONeal -And happy belated birthday @dagrev!

Happy Birthday George

Too cool! Nothing beats getting Best Birthday wishes from both ends of the globe!
Thanks guys, made my day.

 

[dagrev]

Ah, I remember Thunderbird near-wine. Haven't seen it in 50 years

It's the projectile vomit that I recall.........

That misspent youth of mine.

You mean Thunderbird carb cleaner, paint remover, drain clog remover? Yes, one drink can do you in.

 

[dagrev]

Happy birthday dudes! @GBassNorth and @Miles_ONeal -And happy belated birthday @dagrev!

Thanks, Irv!

 

[dagrev]

It’s 21st Dec here so Happy Gravy Day to you all.

I’m sure Marshall loves this so I’ll tag him so he gets it next time he comes through. @MCF

Enjoy this Aussie Christmas song folks, from the inimitable Paul Kelly.

The only song I can think of with gravy in it.

 

[Stealth57]

What do you call at TT with two birthdays on top? Don't know, but lighting one up for both of you.

 

[dagrev]

Yes, and Happy Birthday Donnie @dagrev

Thanks Mate!

 

[dagrev]

Exactly.

I'm guessing you won't be sending the '67 NR to any of us. Sure would make a nice present. Shipping would likely be cheaper to me, if that's an issue....

 

[dagrev]

What do you call at TT with two birthdays on top? Don't know, but lighting one up for both of you.

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Did you send this "candle" to George and Miles? That's not them is it? Miles does have a beard and glasses.

Oh....lighting up that kind of wax candle.

 

[bobyoung53]

I think so - it was part of this; Gallery: The Most Expensive Gear That Sold on Reverb This Year | Reverb kind of mind boggling what rare vintage gear sells for. That price was mid-range compared to '50s Les Pauls and Fenders or super high-end microphones.

What is special about this? It's it an early 60's? The pickup looks like it.


From the list.

 

[Stealth57]

Did you send this "candle" to George and Miles? That's not them is it? Miles does have a beard and glasses.
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Oh....lighting up that kind of wax candle.

Captain Obvious

 

[Miles_ONeal]

To George and Miles!

Party on!

So yours was before today? Yesterday?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

To George and Miles!

Party on!

Thanks!