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Thunderbird Club

Not too dirty?

you're dirty - and your time is up
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Has anyone heard if Epiphone will be doing an NR?
I got tired of waiting for them to make a VP NR so I’m building one myself from VP components. So far it’s coming along nicely, but a bit slower than I wanted, life keeps getting in the way.

Admitting you have a problem is the first step to... buying another T-bird? :bag:
…or in my case, building one.

I would really like to join the Club. Could I?View attachment 4999276
Quite possibly the most beautiful Tbird made in the last 50 years! The white VPs are an instant classic. Welcome to the club.

I had to skip to my Lou ... I mean, some pages. If I failed to answer anything, let me know. or mock me. Whatever works. I'ma go eat, watch Catching Fire, and play Thunderbirds.
I know what you mean. In the time it took me to layout and cut out a custom NR pickguard by hand today (plexiglass, coping saw and sand paper) more than 10 pages in the club flew by. This can certainly be a chatty group.
 
I got tired of waiting for them to make a VP NR so I’m building one myself from VP components. So far it’s coming along nicely, but a bit slower than I wanted, life keeps getting in the way.

…or in my case, building one.

Yes, same here. Priorities have curtailed a new build project (for now) as recording 4 new songs is on the front burner followed by mastering of 16 songs for an LP & CD ($$) sooo... life is good in the grand scheme of things.:)
 
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"Mr Bass player... could you please just stand alittle further back.....alittle further please.... alittle further please.. keep going...your almost there....ok perfect...alright everyone, say cheese."
A day in the life of a bass player. Sound guys often do the same thing mix-wise.
 
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"Mr Bass player... could you please just stand alittle further back.....alittle further please.... alittle further please.. keep going...your almost there....ok perfect...alright everyone, say cheese."
He’s wearing boots. Something wrong here. Hat’s correct.
 
Haha! It is, look it up. All speakers either have a permanent magnet or an electromagnet, it's a necessary part.

"When a fluctuating electric current flows through the coil, it becomes a temporary electromagnet, attracted and repelled by the permanent magnet"


How loudspeakers work.
I don't believe any of it. Magnetism is all just quantum magic like gravity, black holes, and Geddy Lee.
 
Hi all. Long time no see, thanks to chucky stiletti my ashdown is still going strong. Been renovating the house for the last few years and tinkering with a few bits and bats. Anyway I bought this second hand. Might look like a thunderbird but it sure ain't. Fazeley, £53 on the bay.View attachment 4999390
The price is right. How does it play and sound?