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Thunderbird Club

Efffin Hell, Thunderbirds are the BEES KNEES!!



Just got ahold of another 2000 Tbird and it was too dark at first for my taste but dialing in the pickups with new strings and string height really hit it home. Now this thing has a deep growl that makes me smile even more.

I’m infatuated with these basses and I’m curious if you could share how else you guys show your love for them…any bumper stickers, artwork, tattoos, jewelry or apparel to let the world know?

Cheers all and happy holidays!!!
Does this count?
Looks like a Thunderbird headstock and neck to me. :) Funny thing is I think I bought the T shirt before I ever touched a Thunderbird.

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I don't think I ever said I'd love to see 12 degrees before.

By the way, I put the Power Wounds on the Jazz that had the David Es, and I couldn't tell any difference at practice. If they are not the same string, it must be they use different brass for the ball ends.
 
I've noticed that several of her basses, when she's playing while sitting, look that way.
But that sort of awkward/too big appearance goes away when she's playing while standing.

Maybe the Mayones is the same way?


Two things I noticed that were interesting: based on the pole positions in the pickups, it appears to be a double P configuration; the fret dots, in addition to having her name at the 12th, switch sides.

Low-end dots on the low side, high-end dots on the high side, instead of all just straight up the center.

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I like that :thumbsup:
Not you too, Chuck! What's the world coming to? :laugh:
Where is Cabana boy? You would think Jeff would find a way to join Chucky in the Jacuzzi.
 
Efffin Hell, Thunderbirds are the BEES KNEES!!



Just got ahold of another 2000 Tbird and it was too dark at first for my taste but dialing in the pickups with new strings and string height really hit it home. Now this thing has a deep growl that makes me smile even more.

I’m infatuated with these basses and I’m curious if you could share how else you guys show your love for them…any bumper stickers, artwork, tattoos, jewelry or apparel to let the world know?

Cheers all and happy holidays!!!
Yep! Now buy a few more.