Thunderbird Club

[bobyoung53]

Recall that I was planning on involving my wife in my current Work in Progress (WiP) to help take her mind off other things. Well, she had plenty of down time in the hospital so she researched different finishes for the Wenge necked Mahogany body NR build. She settled on a fantastic Gibson (and Oldsmobile) color you don’t see often - Gold Mist Poly.
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Should look fantastic with the oiled Wenge/Wenge neck, chrome hardware and a parchment (not white like the photo) pickguard…
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Nice color and guitar but I want that Olds.

 

[bobyoung53]

That will look great!
All you’ll need is a chrome hood ornament to top it off. no? Maybe a step too far.

Seriously, that will be great

I broke the hood ornament on my '94 Buick Estate Wagon once in the middle of winter, I had to hunt for one, they're different than the sedans. Ya gotta have a hood ornament.

 

[bobyoung53]

Todd's Utopia is one of my fav prog bands ever and I also liked their later poppy stuff. "Oblivion" is especially great.
The very first album "Todd Rundgren's Utopia" is my choice of the best American prog album of the seventies. They had their influences (Yes especially) but had their own twist and some humour too.

Are you familiar with The Nazz? Of course you are.

 

[bobyoung53]

One of my favourite Beach Boys songs from my fav Beach Boys album and this version might even top the album version. Carl Wilson was such a good singer.

That song is genius.

 

[Gaolee]

The current, un-tended to state of my most recent Ibanez acquisition:

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If it works, slap a cover on it and pretend you never saw that.

 

[BklynKen]

If it works, slap a cover on it and pretend you never saw that.

Like that rash you pretended wasn't there and it finally just went away? Asking for a friend.

 

[Gaolee]

Like that rash you pretended wasn't there and it finally just went away? Asking for a friend.

Exactly.

 

[bobyoung53]

Like that rash you pretended wasn't there and it finally just went away? Asking for a friend.

Al Capone had some troubles later on for that reason.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Put the hood ornament at the 'foot' of the body to counteract...you know.

And definitely do NOT windmill afterward.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Are you familiar with The Nazz? Of course you are.

I'm thinking a death metal version of teat band called Nazzgul could be fun.

 

[BklynKen]

I'm thinking a death metal version of teat band called Nazzgul could be fun.

I haven't heard of this one before.

 

[KaraQ]

If it works, slap a cover on it and pretend you never saw that.

It currently has unknown functionality, I've got to wire in a battery connector (and put a battery in) and then see what happens.


But, the main problem with your suggestion: there is no cover
(The only one I've found online that might work, they want like $100 + $10 shipping )

 

[PhR75]

Are you familiar with The Nazz? Of course you are.

Indeed I am. "Open My Eyes" should be a bigger classic than it was. "Under The Ice" is another and provided some guitar riffs to Cheap Trick's "I'll Be With You Tonight". Of course Trick and Nazz shared some history.

 

[Nocturnal]

I'm thinking a death metal version of teat band called Nazzgul could be fun.

Not familiar with Teat Rock??

 

[TBird1958]

I'm thinking a death metal version of teat band called Nazzgul could be fun.

Wait, what?


Lift and separate.

 

[dagrev]

Recall that I was planning on involving my wife in my current Work in Progress (WiP) to help take her mind off other things. Well, she had plenty of down time in the hospital so she researched different finishes for the Wenge necked Mahogany body NR build. She settled on a fantastic Gibson (and Oldsmobile) color you don’t see often - Gold Mist Poly.
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Should look fantastic with the oiled Wenge/Wenge neck, chrome hardware and a parchment (not white like the photo) pickguard…
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Nice choice! She's got class and style! Pretty good decision-making in the husband area as well.

 

[Engle]

It currently has unknown functionality, I've got to wire in a battery connector (and put a battery in) and then see what happens.
Have you got any vinyl records you could sacrifice to make one?

But, the main problem with your suggestion: there is no cover
(The only one I've found online that might work, they want like $100 + $10 shipping )

 

[MCF]

Todd's Utopia is one of my fav prog bands ever and I also liked their later poppy stuff. "Oblivion" is especially great.
The very first album "Todd Rundgren's Utopia" is my choice of the best American prog album of the seventies. They had their influences (Yes especially) but had their own twist and some humour too.

Absolutely.

I need to plan a trip to Finland, hear you play and talk music. We live a world apart. We would be good friends if we lived closer. Such is the way with this club. There are so many of us with the same interests and tastes. It really is amazing.

I have two friends in Oz (Geoff and Kat) who I’m anxious to meet in person. And three in Finland. One or two in the Netherlands. Not to mention Bob, the Expat in Brazil. I’ve met and bonded with Jeff in NY. We’re bros. I need to meet Ken in Brooklyn. And Scott, Bryan, Roger, Andy, Instagator, Mark and so many others. And of course Irv in Vancouver. THIS CLUB IS AWESOME.

I’d love to meet Mike in Florida. But I’ll never go there. And he’ll never come to Cali. My Family dodged a huge bullet when my Dad quit a Job in ‘68 rather than move to the Cape (Cocoa Beach) when I was a kid.

We had a small US west (best) coast GTG last summer. Great people and a whole lot of fun. Meeting in person is special.

George and I are close enough that we’ve (and my wallet) met twice. He’s a great guy. His bass room is to die for!

I’ve met Kara once. It was great!! She sold me two TBirds! And we know how knowledgeable she is. We need to get her to the next GTG.

Bottom line. I’ve gotten so much from this club that there is no way I can pay it all back. But if anyone is headed to SoCal, let me know. We’ll leave the light on for you. You’re always welcome.

 

[MCF]

Todd's Utopia is one of my fav prog bands ever and I also liked their later poppy stuff. "Oblivion" is especially great.
The very first album "Todd Rundgren's Utopia" is my choice of the best American prog album of the seventies. They had their influences (Yes especially) but had their own twist and some humour too.

I can’t disagree re 70s American Prog. Although some post Santana, pre Perry Journey is good. So are the first couple BOC albums. Other than that, prog in America was pretty much second rate to the Yes, ELP, King Crimson, and Genesis of the era.

 

[MCF]

Had a nut like that on an el cheapo Glarry that shattered on the G string. The TUSQ replacement was very solid.

Still not sure about the Glarry thing. I suppose if the neck is sound, you can level, crown and dress the fret ends and it would be playable. But then a pickup upgrade would still be needed. Just get an EPI bolt on and you’re way ahead of the game. And it would play and sound a lot better.