Thunderbird Club

[MCF]

Maybe they went full Pete Townshend on their Greco and the pickups (and maybe bridge) were all they salvaged.

I hope not.

 

[MCF]

The pair of Greco humbuckers is coming my way.
Guess now I have to build a bass to put them in ;-)

And I can’t think of a better place for them to land. Great news Rob. Keep us posted re the project.

 

[GonePlaid]

The pair of Greco humbuckers is coming my way.
Guess now I have to build a bass to put them in ;-)

You'll figure something out...

 

[MCF]

I haven't 'missed' the barely functional superfluous pup on the 'Bird at all, but I'll admit to liking the BLEND knob on the Epi Embassy to give me a little extra clarity for more rock-ish tunes. I use mostly neck pup but add in some "lead"(?)pup for punch.

I know you have a budget. But get that thing fixed Mike. Your Thunderbird will be much more valuable for it.

 

[GBassNorth]

The pair of Greco humbuckers is coming my way.
Guess now I have to build a bass to put them in ;-)

Cool! Just note the Greco pup locations and spacing and the slightly reduced scale length. There’s some magic in those pickups and the spacing they use (quite different from the modern or vintage Gibson Tbird pickup locations). Be sure to post some pics here, I love your builds!

 

[TBird1958]

The pair of Greco humbuckers is coming my way.
Guess now I have to build a bass to put them in ;-)

Make two Thunderbird IIs and sell me one!

 

[MCF]

Just found out the guy interested in my Ampeg Micro-VR stack is selling a red, Gibson Thunderbird. I asked for photos and details...swap?

Ok. Yes. In that case, ditch the Micro VR, make an outrageous deal, and just replace the Micro VR with a black one.

 

[Stealth57]

Ok. Yes. In that case, ditch the Micro VR, make an outrageous deal, and just replace the Micro VR with a black one.

He wants $2k for the NR…or were you just talking about the VR? Black one is going for $599 + tax now.

 

[MCF]

Make two Thunderbird IIs and sell me one!

I’ll take the other one.

 

[Engle]

He wants $2k for the NR…or were you just talking about the VR? Black one is going for $599 + tax now.

Is that the SVT-210AV (200W) cab? I've only seen black with a silver grill cloth. I didn't know they made any other colours.

 

[Stealth57]

Is that the SVT-210AV (200W) cab? I've only seen black with a silver grill cloth. I didn't know they made any other colours.

Yes, they also did white.

 

[Engle]

Yes, they also did white.

Well I am in Canaduh...

 

[MCF]

fortunate? don’t know…..you’d be surprised how many vocalists (female or male) are attracted to a rehearsed, gigging act….

Yeah. It has been a while. In about two years, I hope to jump back in.

Back in the day (70’s) we had Jean Mayer as our main vocalist. She wrote some minor hits in the eighties. She married Dan Fogelberg, who unfortunately passed away due to cancer. She had the sweetest voice I’ve ever heard. I haven’t been to her website in some time. She mentions singing in a band with high school friends. I was one one them. She’s a wonderful person. My Mom and her Mom were friends in the local art community.

Is that the SVT-210AV (200W) cab? I've only seen black with a silver grill cloth. I didn't know they made any other colours.

it is very rare. Dave has a very nice setup. He needs to post pics. It will be worth considerably more in a few years.

 

[Gaolee]

Well I am in Canaduh...

So you should have a red one and a white one.

 

[Stealth57]

Yeah. It has been a while. In about two years, I hope to jump back in.

Back in the day (70’s) we had Jean Mayer as our main vocalist. She wrote some minor hits in the eighties. She married Dan Fogelberg, who unfortunately passed away due to cancer. She had the sweetest voice I’ve ever heard. I haven’t been to her website in some time. She mentions singing in a band with high school friends. I was one one them. She’s a wonderful person. My Mom and her Mom were friends in the local art community.

it is very rare. Dave has a very nice setup. He needs to post pics. It will be worth considerably more in a few years.

 

[Hondapunk]

Bummer on the Alembic!
Anything is possible as long as the correct amount of stupid is applied.

What is the proper Bourbon to Stupid ratio ?

 

[Instagator]

Watching the Wiggles with one of the grandsons.
Looks like the word is out on Thunderbirds.

 

[TBird1958]

It took a while, but I’m fabulous again. Happy Thursday!

 

[PillO]

I was waiting for that question. Potential for smaller outdoor venues. Weight is definitely a consideration. I have a pickup with a shell, so transportation is covered.

Pick up with a shell? There is no reason that you couldn't be taking two 810s and a 300W tube amp to each gig...

 

[Engle]

So you should have a red one and a white one.

Hmm that's an idea!