Thunderbird Club

[Miles_ONeal]

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I love these pics, Scott!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

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<3

 

[Miles_ONeal]

We have a brother who has been chosen by the mighty Thunderbird. I was wanting any history on the '81 G&L I recently bought and asked the seller what he knew. He only had the bass a few months and didn't know anything about it but directed me to the person he got it from, who had it a few years. I contacted him and he didn't know any history other than where he bought it from. (I contacted them and they didn't understand what I meant when asking about any previous history on the bass they might know. After a second more "simple" wording they didn't know or care to ask another person in the store.). Anyway, the guy noticed a pic of my Thunderbird and asked about it. I shared about getting it and it's history with me. I also shared about my vintage basses and asked if he liked or had any Thunderbirds. He said he has recently really been into Thunderbirds. Has '64 reverse and NR (I don't know the year). We chatted a number of times this week and shared a few stories. He also happens to be Chris Stapelton's longtime bass player, J.T. Cure (both from Kentucky, BTW!). Grammy winner and listed as bass player of the year three times that I noticed. I was telling him about Scott's bridges and he already had two installed.

I knew who he was when I contacted him from the guy I got the bass from and honestly didn't think I would get a reply. I just want to say that he was not only kind enough to reply, but took time to chat a number of times and said he enjoyed hearing about my basses and chatting and even said to keep in touch. Who does that? That level of genuine kindness of amazing. Just to take time to reply and chat with me is amazing. He may be interested in my black '71 Jbass, so it would be great for it to go to a good home. It was so refreshing and privilege to cross paths with someone like J.T., and now own a bass he had for a while. Just a classy guy with a good sense of humor.

First Thunderbird!
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That's just downright cool.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

these things literally are the C5 of bass amps…heavily industrial….
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A C5 is louder, though. Not too many things are.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

smarter....

Can it get me to the lunar surface and back?

 

[JIO]

We have a brother who has been chosen by the mighty Thunderbird. I was wanting any history on the '81 G&L I recently bought and asked the seller what he knew. He only had the bass a few months and didn't know anything about it but directed me to the person he got it from, who had it a few years. I contacted him and he didn't know any history other than where he bought it from. (I contacted them and they didn't understand what I meant when asking about any previous history on the bass they might know. After a second more "simple" wording they didn't know or care to ask another person in the store.). Anyway, the guy noticed a pic of my Thunderbird and asked about it. I shared about getting it and it's history with me. I also shared about my vintage basses and asked if he liked or had any Thunderbirds. He said he has recently really been into Thunderbirds. Has '64 reverse and NR (I don't know the year). We chatted a number of times this week and shared a few stories. He also happens to be Chris Stapelton's longtime bass player, J.T. Cure (both from Kentucky, BTW!). Grammy winner and listed as bass player of the year three times that I noticed. I was telling him about Scott's bridges and he already had two installed.

I knew who he was when I contacted him from the guy I got the bass from and honestly didn't think I would get a reply. I just want to say that he was not only kind enough to reply, but took time to chat a number of times and said he enjoyed hearing about my basses and chatting and even said to keep in touch. Who does that? That level of genuine kindness of amazing. Just to take time to reply and chat with me is amazing. He may be interested in my black '71 Jbass, so it would be great for it to go to a good home. It was so refreshing and privilege to cross paths with someone like J.T., and now own a bass he had for a while. Just a classy guy with a good sense of humor.

First Thunderbird!
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That's cool!

 

[dagrev]

Lubricant attracts dirt and dust. I have 22 basses. Never lubed the tuners on any of them.

Thus far I don't recall lubricating anything. That's why I often thought of Silicone being a good option since it doesn't attract dust and junk.

 

[dagrev]

If you're a player that likes to do a lot of your own maintenance on the bass, this would be a lifetime supply of lube…
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Those point lubricators are great. My dad used to use them when he worked on old clocks. I still use them for maintenance on the ones I have. Really handy.

 

[MCF]

My fave "Hey Joe" ...

Hard to have a favorite with so many great versions.

 

[godofthunder59]

We have a brother who has been chosen by the mighty Thunderbird. I was wanting any history on the '81 G&L I recently bought and asked the seller what he knew. He only had the bass a few months and didn't know anything about it but directed me to the person he got it from, who had it a few years. I contacted him and he didn't know any history other than where he bought it from. (I contacted them and they didn't understand what I meant when asking about any previous history on the bass they might know. After a second more "simple" wording they didn't know or care to ask another person in the store.). Anyway, the guy noticed a pic of my Thunderbird and asked about it. I shared about getting it and it's history with me. I also shared about my vintage basses and asked if he liked or had any Thunderbirds. He said he has recently really been into Thunderbirds. Has '64 reverse and NR (I don't know the year). We chatted a number of times this week and shared a few stories. He also happens to be Chris Stapelton's longtime bass player, J.T. Cure (both from Kentucky, BTW!). Grammy winner and listed as bass player of the year three times that I noticed. I was telling him about Scott's bridges and he already had two installed.

I knew who he was when I contacted him from the guy I got the bass from and honestly didn't think I would get a reply. I just want to say that he was not only kind enough to reply, but took time to chat a number of times and said he enjoyed hearing about my basses and chatting and even said to keep in touch. Who does that? That level of genuine kindness of amazing. Just to take time to reply and chat with me is amazing. He may be interested in my black '71 Jbass, so it would be great for it to go to a good home. It was so refreshing and privilege to cross paths with someone like J.T., and now own a bass he had for a while. Just a classy guy with a good sense of humor.

First Thunderbird!
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The Badbird gets around!

 

[MCF]

The Badbird gets around!

 

[JIO]

The Brian Wilson "doc-dramma" was absolute shïte - he was not a 'duffus' as they depicted him in his youth and he suffered from mental illness triggered by drugs later. (John Cusak, as later BW only can play one character as an actor - and that's John Cusak - as in, limited talent)

Watch this instead - a real documentary that the bogus movie drew heavily from -


Brian Wilson progressed pop music in a very down-to-earth but sophisticated way. Ask another of the '60s landmark pop artist - Paul MacCartney, what he felt about BW.

 

[MCF]

The Brian Wilson "doc-dramma" was absolute shïte - he was not a 'duffus' as they depicted him in his youth and he suffered from mental illness triggered by drugs later. (John Cusak, as later BW only can play one character as an actor - and that's John Cusak - as in, limited talent)

Watch this instead - a real documentary that the bogus movie drew heavily from -


Brian Wilson progressed pop music in a very down-to-earth but sophisticated way. Ask another of the '60s landmark pop artists - Paul MacCartney, what he felt about BW.

I pretty much agree except I am sympathetic to Cusak. He signed on for a turkey. His agent should have known better.

 

[Gaolee]

Did you replace the nut? Looks like a bone nut and wasn't glued in (not that it should be).

No, I didn't. Just replaced the strings. It was really well set up when I got it, so I assume somebody spent some time on it. It plays well. I just never found that I wanted to play it.

 

[dagrev]

That's just downright cool.

Indeed.

Thunderbird action in this clip at 53:00. And some great bass playing as well.
The song before at 48:00 is really special with Patty Loveless (also from Kentucky).
This was from a benefit to help those in Eastern Ky after flooding. I think they raised $2.5 million dollars that night.

 

[Gaolee]

You only allow Biblically named persons in the band.

though at one stage our choir had a Marie, a Maria, a Mary and a Marietta in it, at once.
Now we have added a Salome.

There was a girl I knew in college named Salome. She was a knock out and was interested. Somehow, I didn't catch on being a dunce. Probably all for the better in the end.

 

[dagrev]

The Badbird gets around!

He said they were lifesavers and and allow him to use the basses.

 

[GBassNorth]

We have a brother who has been chosen by the mighty Thunderbird. I was wanting any history on the '81 G&L I recently bought and asked the seller what he knew. He only had the bass a few months and didn't know anything about it but directed me to the person he got it from, who had it a few years. I contacted him and he didn't know any history other than where he bought it from. (I contacted them and they didn't understand what I meant when asking about any previous history on the bass they might know. After a second more "simple" wording they didn't know or care to ask another person in the store.). Anyway, the guy noticed a pic of my Thunderbird and asked about it. I shared about getting it and it's history with me. I also shared about my vintage basses and asked if he liked or had any Thunderbirds. He said he has recently really been into Thunderbirds. Has '64 reverse and NR (I don't know the year). We chatted a number of times this week and shared a few stories. He also happens to be Chris Stapelton's longtime bass player, J.T. Cure (both from Kentucky, BTW!). Grammy winner and listed as bass player of the year three times that I noticed. I was telling him about Scott's bridges and he already had two installed.

I knew who he was when I contacted him from the guy I got the bass from and honestly didn't think I would get a reply. I just want to say that he was not only kind enough to reply, but took time to chat a number of times and said he enjoyed hearing about my basses and chatting and even said to keep in touch. Who does that? That level of genuine kindness of amazing. Just to take time to reply and chat with me is amazing. He may be interested in my black '71 Jbass, so it would be great for it to go to a good home. It was so refreshing and privilege to cross paths with someone like J.T., and now own a bass he had for a while. Just a classy guy with a good sense of humor.

First Thunderbird!
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What a cool story Donnie! Always refreshing to find another Tbird player.

The Brian Wilson "doc-dramma" was absolute shïte - he was not a 'duffus' as they depicted him in his youth and he suffered from mental illness triggered by drugs later. (John Cusak, as later BW only can play one character as an actor - and that's John Cusak - as in, limited talent)
Watch this instead - a real documentary that the bogus movie drew heavily from -
Brian Wilson progressed pop music in a very down-to-earth but sophisticated way. Ask another of the '60s landmark pop artists - Paul MacCartney, what he felt about BW.

The documentary on the Wrecking Crew (Carol Kay and others) had a lot of complementary things to say about Brian Wislon.

 

[RedVee]

We have a brother who has been chosen by the mighty Thunderbird. I was wanting any history on the '81 G&L I recently bought and asked the seller what he knew. He only had the bass a few months and didn't know anything about it but directed me to the person he got it from, who had it a few years. I contacted him and he didn't know any history other than where he bought it from. (I contacted them and they didn't understand what I meant when asking about any previous history on the bass they might know. After a second more "simple" wording they didn't know or care to ask another person in the store.). Anyway, the guy noticed a pic of my Thunderbird and asked about it. I shared about getting it and it's history with me. I also shared about my vintage basses and asked if he liked or had any Thunderbirds. He said he has recently really been into Thunderbirds. Has '64 reverse and NR (I don't know the year). We chatted a number of times this week and shared a few stories. He also happens to be Chris Stapelton's longtime bass player, J.T. Cure (both from Kentucky, BTW!). Grammy winner and listed as bass player of the year three times that I noticed. I was telling him about Scott's bridges and he already had two installed.

I knew who he was when I contacted him from the guy I got the bass from and honestly didn't think I would get a reply. I just want to say that he was not only kind enough to reply, but took time to chat a number of times and said he enjoyed hearing about my basses and chatting and even said to keep in touch. Who does that? That level of genuine kindness of amazing. Just to take time to reply and chat with me is amazing. He may be interested in my black '71 Jbass, so it would be great for it to go to a good home. It was so refreshing and privilege to cross paths with someone like J.T., and now own a bass he had for a while. Just a classy guy with a good sense of humor.

First Thunderbird!
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Wow. That's really cool.

 

[godofthunder59]

He said they were lifesavers and and allow him to use the basses.

Warms my heart! Tell him thanks !