Thunderbird Club

[GonePlaid]

To clarify: this was in 70-72 when I was playing(keys/sax)in a group doing high school shows. A crew of kids would meet us, help load in/out, and earn passes to our shows. Almost everything was on wheels and we had a dolly for whatever wasn't. Took ~20 minutes to get everything into the gym or auditorium where we were gonna play. In addition to the bassist's V4/2 2x15s, I had a VOX organ>a Leslie 147>the Kasino, the guitarist had 2 VOX Super Beatles, the drummer had a double bass drum kit-all in cases-plus trap case, and our components PA, which was in a homemade plywood cab, and 4 Altec VOT utility cabs. And all the mics, cables, and stands. Each of us moved his own bass, guitar, or sax/flute.
FWIW, during the time this band was being put together, I saw-and held-a Thunderbird for the first time at Manny's, NYC. And thus began my quest. Found the 67NR in 73 across the street from Manny's. Rudy's, IIRC. $250 w/ ohsc.

Said Thunderbird b4 custom PG:

And on another note:

 

[WillyW]

who's going to buy it?
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Well poopie, imma add racing stripes to my pelham before I sell it.....

 

[MCF]

Thank you! Yes, "natural oil" was the name of the finish. From what I understand, these don't pop up too often so I'm lucky I was able to find one that was local. I'd love a club number, thanks!

Welcome!

 

[PhR75]

The strap lock "misfired" and down it went. With a bang. Can I use some swear words? I did when it happened.

We'll see what my insurance company says.
Thankfully the VP is still available. Doh.

 

[MCF]

Well poopie, imma add racing stripes to my pelham before I sell it.....

And why in the world would you sell a Pelham Blue Thunderbird?

 

[WillyW]

And why in the world would you sell a Pelham Blue Thunderbird?

it has frets, and I have enuff fretlesses/fretlessi

 

[TBird1958]

The strap lock "misfired" and down it went. With a bang. Can I use some swear words? I did when it happened.
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We'll see what my insurance company says.
Thankfully the VP is still available. Doh.

Well that's hard to look at - Ugh!

 

[MCF]

The strap lock "misfired" and down it went. With a bang. Can I use some swear words? I did when it happened.
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We'll see what my insurance company says.
Thankfully the VP is still available. Doh.

Oh Man! That sucks big time. Which locks? Defective? User error?
That looks like something a good repair person should be able to fix without much being noticeable. Did you find the pieces?

As I constantly tell myself, it’s only money. As my retirement date keeps looking more unrealistic every day….

 

[Stealth57]

The strap lock "misfired" and down it went. With a bang. Can I use some swear words? I did when it happened.
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We'll see what my insurance company says.
Thankfully the VP is still available. Doh.

!@#$%$%^&(*&^%!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DarthAmol]

Welcome!

Thank you! Very happy to be here

 

[Stealth57]

Well that's hard to look at - Ugh!

Don't we have rules about posting gruesome photos or anything regarding gratuitous violence?

 

[BklynKen]

The strap lock "misfired" and down it went. With a bang. Can I use some swear words? I did when it happened.
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We'll see what my insurance company says.
Thankfully the VP is still available. Doh.

Oh no! So sorry to see this. What strap locks?

 

[Stealth57]

Replaced the fuse on the 200S and no damage save for that poor skinny tube.

 

[MCF]

Well that's hard to look at - Ugh!

I’m shedding a tear for him and his beautiful bird now…..

The price we pay for playing such beautiful instruments with amazing necks.

 

[heatheroo1]

The strap lock "misfired" and down it went. With a bang. Can I use some swear words? I did when it happened.
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We'll see what my insurance company says.
Thankfully the VP is still available. Doh.

That makes my stomach hurt.

The day I brought my Bird home from the store in '79........before I knew about the requirement for strap locks, the strap let go while I was playing in my bedroom. Thankfully, I grabbed the neck so it landed on the body end. Put a decent ding in the body but nothing like your catastrophe.

 

[JJR58]

The strap lock "misfired" and down it went. With a bang. Can I use some swear words? I did when it happened.
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We'll see what my insurance company says.
Thankfully the VP is still available. Doh.

Oohhhhhh no!

 

[MCF]

Thank you! Very happy to be here

I’m one of the big EPI fan boys here. Great quality at affordable prices. The guitars are great too. Maybe not as a nice as my Gibsons, but I love them just the same. I do not have a Pro. But I have Limited Edition Custom Shop IVs; a Silverburst, a sparkling Pelham Blue, a sparkling Candy Apple Red and a TV Silver. I also have a Goth, a Nikki Sixx Blackbird, and a Vintage Pro.

I really like the looks of yours. I need to look for one. Congratulations!

 

[WillyW]

Tina Turner R.I.P.

 

[bobyoung53]

RIP Tina Turner

 

[WillyW]