In case anyone hasn't noticed, Epi's entry-level TB is back as the Thunderbird E1. $449 (plus case). Looks to be pretty much the same as ever - maybe. Different stores show slightly different photos, and I can't find it on Epiphone's website.
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Thunderbird Club
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Ford had a hot roded Yamaha V8 that was available in the Taurus for a couple of years. I don’t know if it it was ever available in a Thunderbird. My car designer and car geek brother claims it was one heck of a motor.
Don’t forget Frampton Comes Alive. Which is excellent IMO.
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That tail piece.......
It looked familiar.....................Hipshot.
It looked familiar.....................Hipshot.
That was probably the Ford Taurus SHO from the early 1990’s. In its day it was a pretty quick car for a family sedan. Performance wise it was in a tough market segment up against BMW and Mercedes. The engine truly was a dream, the car it was in was relatively stodgy and boring looking. I did drive one and was impressed with the straight line performance but not blown away with its handling in the corners. Had Ford dropped that engine in the new Tbird along with some suspension and brake upgrades they would have had a winner.
Just what I like - a tail piece with some sexy black lace!That tail piece.......
It looked familiar.....................Hipshot.
It IS a magic bass IMO. So many things to love about it. My friend calls it my "Cold Dead Hands Bass". The body really resonates and the pickups aren't like any of my other Birds. Got it from GC for $600 with a case due to a (well-done) headstock repair. At the same time I bought it, they had a sunburst version with an ugly headstock repair on their used site for $1200!! The way it all came together makes me feel like this Bird was destined to be mine.
That engine, or a derivative of it, was an option in the first generation Volvo XC90 which is a car my brother designed. Unfortunately, Volvo is now a shadow of its former self. But from 1995 to about 2010, they put out some world class cars.
I need to retire first. Thinking ahead to something I want to do. Until then, I’m:Congrats! So Marshall and I aren't the only ones making career moves
Tell me this isn’t the perfect song.
I really miss Joe.
Bought it when it was released at midnight or there abouts.
Well, I claim Dibs.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
It chose you. I can't say exactly what is different about my '01, but it is just a little better in all ways. Like your '01.
Word to the rest here-if an '01 turns up, snag it.
But the GP still love the Brits? I know there is a problem now with the agreement that ended the “war.”
Argentina and Britain have had a love/hate relationship from the getgo….
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That tail piece.......
It looked familiar.....................Hipshot.
I didn't know Hipshot did a T-bird style bridge.
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The tailpiece and bridge on my Lull were made by Hipshot for Mike, considering that Gibson is going to them for tuners it's not much of a stretch. Those two I posted aren't an exact match but I would not at all be surprised if they had made it for Gibson.
