Thunderbird Club

[rodv66]

Hi,

I have a Epi silver burst Tbitd and I'm dropping Gibson pups in it, so wasn't looking for a new one. There is a black Gibson bird on auction starting at 500$ and has no bidders. The headstock was cracked and supposedly professionally fixed but not sure about bidding, especially if no one else has yet. Never bought a bass with a major repair before, so figured ask the Tbitd experts

 

[TBird1958]

I haven't seen the one you're looking at, I will say if the repair is well done that you don't have much to fear. Two of my '76s are repaired and were done by competent luthiers, they're solid, no issues.

 

[kat888]

Shellfish (oysters, mussels, prawns, crabs, the whole bloody lot) make me very very ill. Not life-threatening, but wish-I-was-dead for a few hours.

 

[Gaolee]

That's a shame. You are stuck with things like jellied eels and the like. Except you are in Oz, so you are stuck with Vegimite or whatever that inedible stuff people think is food.

 

[rodv66]

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Shellfish (oysters, mussels, prawns, crabs, the whole bloody lot) make me very very ill. Not life-threatening, but wish-I-was-dead for a few hours.

I'm deathly allergic to all seafood, just like my kid. Guess I'm not going to Japan anytime soon. I also saw a Greco bird from a Japanese store for 470$. Just read about the importing rosewood issue, so not sure about that. Of course as soon as I'm not looking, find deals

I haven't seen the one you're looking at, I will say if the repair is well done that you don't have much to fear. Two of my '76s are repaired and were done by competent luthiers, they're solid, no issues.

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Another nice one

Epiphone ELITIST Thunderbird 4-String RH Electric Bass + Case | eBay

 

[TBird1958]

Shellfish (oysters, mussels, prawns, crabs, the whole bloody lot) make me very very ill. Not life-threatening, but wish-I-was-dead for a few hours.

No shrimp on the Barbi for you!

When you pass thru Seattle we'll take you and your husband some place nice that doesn't have shellfish on the menu

 

[kat888]

That's a shame. You are stuck with things like jellied eels and the like. Except you are in Oz, so you are stuck with Vegimite or whatever that inedible stuff people think is food.

Eel is disgusting.

Vegemite is for proper Aussies. I was reduced to consuming it in the period known as 'Marmageddon'.

Marmite - Wikipedia

 

[Gaolee]

My wife is a reformed Londoner who wouldn't eat jellied eels, either. She won't eat Marmite or Vegemite, so far as I know.

Eating stuff that doesn't like you is one way to get thunderous right quick. Maybe not in a god way, but there it is.

 

[rodv66]

My wife has family in Melbourne and they never eat Vegemite. Never had the chance to try it here

 

[Drestakil]

Not sure I could handle eating eel. Guess I just like my boring food. I love my chili dogs, and not just for breakfast, either.

Oh, I do have a Thunderbird so I'm not technically trespassing here.

 

[TBird1958]

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I'm deathly allergic to all seafood, just like my kid. Guess I'm not going to Japan anytime soon. I also saw a Greco bird from a Japanese store for 470$. Just read about the importing rosewood issue, so not sure about that. Of course as soon as I'm not looking, find deals




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That's a pretty rare Studio Thunderbird, if you think the repair is good that's a killer bass



Another nice one

Epiphone ELITIST Thunderbird 4-String RH Electric Bass + Case | eBay

That's a rare very cool bass as well

 

[TBird1958]

Not sure I could handle eating eel. Guess I just like my boring food. I love my chili dogs, and not just for breakfast, either.

Oh, I do have a Thunderbird so I'm not technically trespassing here.

Everybody's welcome Do I have you on the club roster?

 

[rodv66]

Thanks, I was thinking of the Gibby and selling the epi silver burst I have. Of course the epi now has Gibson pups and all mahogany, so not sure if it's a huge difference. I have heard good things about the epi elites

 

[Drestakil]

Everybody's welcome Do I have you on the club roster?

Not yet. It might be a week or more before I get home to post a pic.

 

[rodv66]

Can I be listed here in the cool kids club. Using my bird more than p basses every day

 

[TBird1958]

Can I be listed here in the cool kids club. Using my bird more than p basses every day

A pic of your 'Bird is all that's required - the hazing ceremony is voluntary

 

[rodv66]

Will put it up tomorrow after I get it back from the shop. Of course the Gibby pups didn't quite fit and needed to get routing work on it. Sure it will be worth it.

 

[kat888]

the hazing ceremony is voluntary

That's the BEST bit - live streamed of course

 

[Drestakil]

I do have a picture of my tbird. I don't even remember taking it.

I can get a number. I can be somebody!!

 

[rodv66]

That's the BEST bit - live streamed of course

No such thing as bad publicity