Thunderbird Club

[Chucky Stiletti]

How interesting. My wife contacted Craig and after seeing an ad for the white '76. (She knew I always wanted a white Thunderbird.) Told him she wanted to buy it for a Christmas present for me but had a limit she wanted to spend. He thought that was so nice he gave more on the price than he ever intended, he said.

He was helpful in discussions after the purchase with respect to it being stamped "Second" and there are supposedly no white '76 Thunderbirds. Geddy bought a Pelham Blue Thunderbird he and I talked about. Said it was his personal bass. I suppose Geddy could pay any crazy price he asked. Wasn't the case with me!
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dude, you got a nice collection of Birds..

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I will be 60 in November. I've been here much longer than I ever would have guessed, especially based on some of the decisions younger me made.

I think a lot of us can relate. I sure can!

 

[RedVee]

I heard a comment (on a sports show!) this morning that Thunderbirds are mentioned by Shakespeare.

I’m sure (at least) some of you good folk are more widely read than I, have you come across this reference? In which play?

I tried googling without luck.

 

[KaraQ]

I heard a comment (on a sports show!) this morning that Thunderbirds are mentioned by Shakespeare.

I’m sure (at least) some of you good folk are more widely read than I, have you come across this reference? In which play?

I tried googling without luck.

I wouldn't say I'm more widely read (any more, at least), especially when concerning Shakespeare, but I wonder if they were referring to his poem "The Phoenix and the Turtle"?

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Shakespeare died in 1616 according to Internet, and may not have been alive by the time the legend of Thunderbird reached Britain?

Ime, the concepts of the Phoenix & the Thunderbird often seem to be conflated, even though they're quite dissimilar, and come from pretty significantly different cultures - but I don't know if that's the situation you heard?





Unrelated, but it makes me slightly sad that the Thunderbird bass isn't in the "In Modern Usage" section of the Thunderbird Wikipedia page

 

[RedVee]

I wouldn't say I'm more widely read (any more, at least), especially when concerning Shakespeare, but I wonder if they were referring to his poem "The Phoenix and the Turtle"?

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Shakespeare died in 1616 according to Internet, and may not have been alive by the time the legend of Thunderbird reached Britain?

Ime, the concepts of the Phoenix & the Thunderbird often seem to be conflated, even though they're quite dissimilar, and come from pretty significantly different cultures - but I don't know if that's the situation you heard?





Unrelated, but it makes me slightly sad that the Thunderbird bass isn't in the "In Modern Usage" section of the Thunderbird Wikipedia page

I don’t think so, or the other bloke was making stuff up, but he said something about creating Thunder with the flapping of its wings. (Something like that)

 

[GonePlaid]

I wouldn't say I'm more widely read (any more, at least), especially when concerning Shakespeare, but I wonder if they were referring to his poem "The Phoenix and the Turtle"?

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Shakespeare died in 1616 according to Internet, and may not have been alive by the time the legend of Thunderbird reached Britain?

Ime, the concepts of the Phoenix & the Thunderbird often seem to be conflated, even though they're quite dissimilar, and come from pretty significantly different cultures - but I don't know if that's the situation you heard?





Unrelated, but it makes me slightly sad that the Thunderbird bass isn't in the "In Modern Usage" section of the Thunderbird Wikipedia page

Doesn't Wikipedia accept updates?

 

[firebass]

The VPs pickups are actually close to the original locations--more so than any other Gibson/Epi offering*. I'm sure there was a reason in moving them from the magic location that helped produce the sound that put them on the map, but it eludes me.

*The 2013s are in the almost historically correct location. (Someone please correct I'm I'm off on that.)

Some enterprising guy (GBassNorth), took the time to compile some great info. There may be an updated wiki.
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Thanks dagrev! This is very useful info!

 

[JIO]

I wouldn't say I'm more widely read (any more, at least), especially when concerning Shakespeare, but I wonder if they were referring to his poem "The Phoenix and the Turtle"?

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Shakespeare died in 1616 according to Internet, and may not have been alive by the time the legend of Thunderbird reached Britain?

Ime, the concepts of the Phoenix & the Thunderbird often seem to be conflated, even though they're quite dissimilar, and come from pretty significantly different cultures - but I don't know if that's the situation you heard?





Unrelated, but it makes me slightly sad that the Thunderbird bass isn't in the "In Modern Usage" section of the Thunderbird Wikipedia page

 

[dieselman]

Well. I haven't contributed to the Club for some time. All of this Talk of Old age hit home this last year for me. I know many are older than 72 but Most definitely feeling it this year. After my fall last June and Shattering my Right wrist along with Covid the same day, life has not been the same since. The use of my hand is very minimal with being able to use the middle and small fingers. When doing anything slightly Physical activity fatigue sets in Rapidly. At 24 I thought 49 was a ripe old age. Ha! Things are getting somewhat easier with time but not being able to hardly Play anymore is difficult. This Club is always a great place to be.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Looking at this lovely photo makes me wonder why Epiphone didn't put the VP pickups in the same place as the 64...?

A lot of us have wondered why neither Gibson nor Epiphone does…

 

[Miles_ONeal]

The VPs pickups are actually close to the original locations--more so than any other Gibson/Epi offering*. I'm sure there was a reason in moving them from the magic location that helped produce the sound that put them on the map, but it eludes me.

*The 2013s are in the almost historically correct location. (Someone please correct I'm I'm off on that.)

Some enterprising guy (GBassNorth), took the time to compile some great info. There may be an updated wiki.
Thunderbird Club

Thunderbird Pickup Distances | TalkBass.com

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I wouldn't say I'm more widely read (any more, at least), especially when concerning Shakespeare, but I wonder if they were referring to his poem "The Phoenix and the Turtle"?

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Shakespeare died in 1616 according to Internet, and may not have been alive by the time the legend of Thunderbird reached Britain?

Ime, the concepts of the Phoenix & the Thunderbird often seem to be conflated, even though they're quite dissimilar, and come from pretty significantly different cultures - but I don't know if that's the situation you heard?





Unrelated, but it makes me slightly sad that the Thunderbird bass isn't in the "In Modern Usage" section of the Thunderbird Wikipedia page

nice post…..

 

[Stealth57]

I'll be 65 in two months, I really didn't think I'd even live this long.

You can file now for Medicare. It’s easy and online. They’ll send your card with a start date of your birthday month.

 

[Stealth57]

I turned 65 in December. If I’d have known I was gonna live this long I’d have taken better care of myself when I was younger.

Not sure all that exercise really is worth it. My experience is it wears out your parts faster. So far, elbow, shoulder, abdominal, heart, knee surgeries and a torn meniscus and hosed other shoulder that haven’t had surgery…yet. Might have been better to be a couch potato.

 

[JIO]

Well. I haven't contributed to the Club for some time. All of this Talk of Old age hit home this last year for me. I know many are older than 72 but Most definitely feeling it this year. After my fall last June and Shattering my Right wrist along with Covid the same day, life has not been the same since. The use of my hand is very minimal with being able to use the middle and small fingers. When doing anything slightly Physical activity fatigue sets in Rapidly. At 24 I thought 49 was a ripe old age. Ha! Things are getting somewhat easier with time but not being able to hardly Play anymore is difficult. This Club is always a great place to be.

I'm recovering from a fractured (left) wrist which triggered dormant carpal tunnel. I had the ct release surgery 7 months ago and it's gradually getting better. Aging takes work to keep on top of, but it's important to do that if you want to live a relatively normal life. I'm a 'hands-on' person - a cyclist/motorcyclist, bass-player and artist - life-curves have been pitched but it just requires staying calm and doing what's needed for recovery. Life.

 

[JIO]

Not sure all that exercise really is worth it. My experience is it wears out your parts faster. So far, elbow, shoulder, abdominal, heart, knee surgeries and a torn meniscus and hosed other shoulder that haven’t had surgery…yet. Might have been better to be a couch potato.

You know that ain't true.

 

[JIO]

You can file now for Medicare. It’s easy and online. They’ll send your card with a start date of your birthday month.

Just be careful, there is a Medicare 'lookalike' out there that is geared to taking away your right for government provided Medicare.

Never Join a Medicare health or drug plan over the phone unless YOU called Medicare. If someone asks you for your information, for money, or threatens to cancel your health benefits if you don't share your personal details, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or visit medicare.gov.

 

[Stealth57]

Just be careful, there is a Medicare 'lookalike' out there that is geared to taking away your right for government provided Medicare.

Never Join a Medicare health or drug plan over the phone unless YOU called Medicare. If someone asks you for your information, for money, or threatens to cancel your health benefits if you don't share your personal details, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or visit medicare.gov.

P.S. if you have insurance through work or a spouse, make sure you only sign up for part A.

 

[dieselman]

Surgery first time was 3.5 hrs. Many Fragments everywhere. Second was to remove the Spanner Bar to position the Plate and screws to keep things in Place. Been doing PT and Rehab for some time now. The Plate is there to stay. Life.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Not sure all that exercise really is worth it. My experience is it wears out your parts faster. So far, elbow, shoulder, abdominal, heart, knee surgeries and a torn meniscus and hosed other shoulder that haven’t had surgery…yet. Might have been better to be a couch potato.

Exercise helped save my life. Much better in my case, especially once I found the right methods for me.