I would hate to be the guy making the Willie Nelson Trigger RI.
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Thunderbird Club
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I would hate to be the guy making the Willie Nelson Trigger RI.
Might be easier than you think. Tie to trailer hitch. Drive as normal. Leave truck outside 13 months. Repeat process if necessary.
- Mar 13, 2008
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Chuck - your generosity is only surpassed by your __(choose from the list below)____.
A) musical ability
B) hospitality
C) amp repair skills
D) beauty
E) all of the above
Once you meet Chuck you'll know it's all of the above
Cellphone msg received: already ready
10 km way, about half an hour drive, I get there and get my babies back.
Squier Burgundy: last week I changed stock bridge, for a brand new Gotoh, but the action was too high, so I also sent it to the luthier center
Thunderbird: at first glance, still on the workbench, at the entrance to the luthier, original fretwork didn't need any work, neck was straight (I've been tinkering with it months ago); only sent it in because I wanted to get an even lower string action .
Once you meet Chuck you'll know it's all of the above
I'll vouch for that!
GUYS KILLING ME!!
humbled....
GUYS KILLING ME!!
humbled....
You think it's bad now................
Just wait till we're all together
Is the giant headstock on the Eppi VP the same as what would be on a true ‘60’s Thunderbird?
Im guessing it’s so big because they didn’t have mini tuners back then?
Im guessing it’s so big because they didn’t have mini tuners back then?
Quick edit for accuracy - “Never Say Never Again” was also a non franchise Bond film (one of only three made to date) even though it starred SC. It was a take off on one of the greats - Thunderball. The other two non franchise Bond movies are the 1954 version of Casino Royale and the 1967 version of Casino Royale.
You guys still planning on revealing Mount Chuckmore when there, or is that a secret? Worthy dude should have his own mountain.You think it's bad now................
Just wait till we're all together
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
It's actually bigger than an original or a '76, the term "boat paddle" would be appropriate.
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The honest player wear on this one has become an icon in the acoustic guitar world…
Willie Nelson, the real deal. Trigger is the name of the guitar.
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Never knew of or saw the '54 Casino Royale - will have to check it out. Now I wonder if I've ever seen "Never Say Never Again"...
Looking for some help/advice:
So I've noticed in band practice lately that the E string is so much louder than the rest, even with bass cut on the amp. (I just use the practice rooms amp. Can't remember the brand but it's just .... 'ok' to play through. Nothing special)
Do you think this is a pickup issue? Since everyone says Thunderbirds have really low-end loving pickups.
Or could this be because of the coating on the black strings I have fitted? (Black beauties)
As a side note, I always seem to have to really boost the low-mid setting on the amp to get it to ring through. Anything towards the bottom end of the A string seems much quieter.
Another user on a thread I made about this issue said he had to adjust the pickup so it's angled further away from the E string to balance out the volume? Do you think that could help in this instance?
Thanks in advance
So I've noticed in band practice lately that the E string is so much louder than the rest, even with bass cut on the amp. (I just use the practice rooms amp. Can't remember the brand but it's just .... 'ok' to play through. Nothing special)
Do you think this is a pickup issue? Since everyone says Thunderbirds have really low-end loving pickups.
Or could this be because of the coating on the black strings I have fitted? (Black beauties)
As a side note, I always seem to have to really boost the low-mid setting on the amp to get it to ring through. Anything towards the bottom end of the A string seems much quieter.
Another user on a thread I made about this issue said he had to adjust the pickup so it's angled further away from the E string to balance out the volume? Do you think that could help in this instance?
Thanks in advance
Seen em all, countless times. Except for the 1954 film (made for TV movie). Saw that one once years ago, but the wife has never seen it. So tonight will be a Bond night watching the first Casino Royale, it’s on YouTube, so I’ll mirror it on my big screen. Popcorn and Vesper Martinis (shaken not stirred of course) for the win!
You’ve probably seen Never Say Never Again. It had Sean in it as Bond and Kim Bassinger as the Bond Girl (Domino). The name of the yacht that was the evil guys lair was the Disco Volante. The movie was a bit less polished than the previous SC bonds but IMHO an improvement over the Roger Moore Bonds. It’s a complete take off on the previously released Thunderball (also starring Sean as Bond) and had Tom Jones as the title track singer. NSNA had Liani Hall as the title track singer.
Bond Trivia question: which sanctioned Bond flicks had male singers on the title track?
Yes, it's something else. Maybe the most recognizable guitar on earth. Could be one of those guitars where a bleach wipe might not be a bad idea before playing.
