I'm a sucker for the Vintage Burst. C'mon tax return.
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Thunderbird Club
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I'm a sucker for the Vintage Burst. C'mon tax return.
Him indoors has been the recipient of a kiss on the cheek from Kim Gordon - are you jealous?
However, I was at the old Club 333s in Newport RI, and Gail Greenwood (a thunderbird player) was playing guitar in a local band. When they were done, she made her way across the floor and put her hand on the small of my back as she walked past. I was quietly thrilled...
So there.
He was very opposed to heroin use. Seemed to be his line in the sand.
I have 38 inch long monkey arms, so reach isn't an issue. I sometimes think the reach issue is an optical illusion
The one that broke his heart was a heroin addict. The mother of his son.
speaking of long necks, the neck on my BaCH Bird is longer than any of my birds! Holy Cow that thing is long!
I've short arms and legs, and when I first took the Goth to practice (sitting) I found I was 2 frets out from where I went on autopilot. So 5th instead of 3rd compared to the PBass copy.
But standing - I hold the neck more vertically - I haven't found any issue.
Just a matter of getting used to it I think.
I think I might pull the trigger on a T-bird classic pro from Amazon. I have to pay return shipping but that's not as bad as some places. With my Rickenbacker gone, I am lacking a great rock bass. My J bass with flats is great, but it doesn't feel the same.
or would it be worth it to find a nice used Gibson T-bird?
or would it be worth it to find a nice used Gibson T-bird?
I dunno... if you didn't like the Rickenbacker, I'm not sure you'll like a T-bird... its neck is thicker than my 4003S's. It's still relatively comfortable, but not quite as much.
The Epiphone Classic IV I do find more comfortable than the Gibson version.
No.
Except for Joan Jett. She's always cool.
Well the 1.5" nut width will definitely be better than the Ric. I'm not sure if the T-birds have more of a rolled edges type of feel or not, but my problems with the Ric stemmed from the non tapered neck and the flat non rolled edges. The depth of the neck was fine, although I prefer a rounder neck shape rather than the shallow D that my Ric had. But you are right, there is a big "if" with a T-bird. I'm not entirely sure it will work either.
Totally agree!
I WILL have a Tbird someday and it will be either Polaris White or Inverness Green...hmmm, maybe I need one of each.
Yes, last week. The repair is still visible thats fine as ling as I dint feel it (and I dont). Mike at Player's Guitar said bring it back if the crack reemerges over the next several months, he will take care of it no extra charge. He only charged me $60 bucks in the first place. Nice work AND inexpencive.
I'm thinking the best option is trying to find a used classic pro. Assuming no issues with it, you'll likely have nothing to lose if you don't like it and want to re-sell it. I think it's the best way to try something you've never tried and are not sure if it's what you want. That way you can re-sell with Little to no loss. Just takes a little patience to find what you want.
However, if you want to buy new, with the new Epi's being announced, and replacing the classic pro's, there might be clearance deals to be found in the coming months.
Well when I went to ship a bass yesterday it was 125.00 to ship. So between that and PayPal fees I have would probably break even by buying a new one. I just hate living in the middle of nowhere and not being able to walk in and grab something.
