Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

Djerassi Resident Artist Program. Off Skyline, about 3 miles in West Bear Gulch Road, then another mile or so into private property, then another 1/2 mile down a dirt trail. Called the “Old Barn”

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Big setup for the show we didn’t play.

…let’s NOT do this?

Did a video shoot with Red Sun Ruins today. My new natural Thunderbird got lots of indoor camera time. The green P was used for outdoor, cuz it looks so good in the sun.

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Did some shots in front of this. Note the bullet holes?

Here’s the story:

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That sausage delivery van/truck is a kinda creepy monument ATC. The book "Crash" in 1973 by JG Ballard (later made into a Cronenberg movie of the same name in 1996) focuses on the fetish'ing of car crashes. (historically nefarious car-related) Very psychologically dark and twisted, a theme as so many of Cronenberg's films covered. In it there's a morbid fascination with vehicles that were part of historic car-crash related scenes. I won't give it away... it's a very provocative film as all of his films are. I like his films - but they are not for everyone.

But as an example of the power (after the fact) of a car that was involved with a nefarious historic event - when JG Ballard first released his book Crash in '73, he had a galley exhibit in NYC's SoHo district of a car that had been in a fatal collision - dropped "as is" in a gallery space. Attendees were outraged and were physically repulsed by the reality of that "death car". Needless to say - icons are psychologically loaded.

Really insightful review -

 

[JIO]

the gig…

Yes, why didn't the gig happen?

 

[Ringhammer]

I was commenting that we were all setup like for a gig, but it wasn’t a gig. There’s not even power there, just setup for video shots. We were playing to a Bluetooth speaker, and it almost felt silly rocking out with no amps on.

We did go as far as being sure to plug in speaker cables, pedalboards, etc. trying to look as authentic as possible.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I think it's because of the Firebird guitar. The Firebirds for the most part use odd Roman numerals, the Thunderbirds use even.

Yep

 

[JIO]

I was commenting that we were all setup like for a gig, but it wasn’t a gig. There’s not even power there, just setup for video shots. We were playing to a Bluetooth speaker, and it almost felt silly rocking out with no amps on.

We did go as far as being sure to plug in speaker cables, pedalboards, etc. trying to look as authentic as possible.

Easier to understand once explained...

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Apparently Miles didn't offer free shoes with the purchase of the set of books.

Those ARE his shoes, dude!

 

[GonePlaid]

I was commenting that we were all setup like for a gig, but it wasn’t a gig. There’s not even power there, just setup for video shots. We were playing to a Bluetooth speaker, and it almost felt silly rocking out with no amps on.

We did go as far as being sure to plug in speaker cables, pedalboards, etc. trying to look as authentic as possible.

With those exposed-and not original-beams you'd have echoed like crazy.

 

[GonePlaid]

A little far for me to drive... Gibson Thunderbird Bass Guitar - Sparkling Burgundy with Non-reverse Headstock | eBay

 

[Stealth57]

A little far for me to drive... Gibson Thunderbird Bass Guitar - Sparkling Burgundy with Non-reverse Headstock | eBay

About 45 minutes away from me. I'll ask if he can change the listing for local pickup in case I can enable someone.

 

[Ringhammer]

With those exposed-and not original-beams you'd have echoed like crazy.

Actually, the drums sounded pretty good on their own in there, but yeah, it would have been horrific with everything else on.

 

[Engle]

I played a fundraiser yesterday for a local Search & Rescue organization. The drummer is recovering from Covid, but was feeling pretty good and thought he’d make it. But apparently he pressure washed a hole in his foot on Saturday… so it was a trio.

 

[JJR58]

I played a fundraiser yesterday for a local Search & Rescue organization. The drummer is recovering from Covid, but was feeling pretty good and thought he’d make it. But apparently he pressure washed a hole in his foot on Saturday… so it was a trio.
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Ouch!!!

 

[dagrev]

Those ARE his shoes, dude!

That explains things a fair bit.

 

[dagrev]

About 45 minutes away from me. I'll ask if he can change the listing for local pickup in case I can enable someone.

I think you should just buy it. I didn't read the info, but that's as low a price as I recall. If you don't like it, you should be able to flip it and make a little for your troubles. But I think you should keep it. I also think it's calling to you to be rescued and give it a worthy home.

 

[Engle]

Ouch!!!

He was probably wearing flip flops.

 

[JIO]

Another way of saying 'reverse'?

Gibson Thunderbird Deformed Body | eBay

 

[dagrev]

Another way of saying 'reverse'?

Gibson Thunderbird Deformed Body | eBay

So this could be the Deformed Club.....
I can live with that.

 

[Gaolee]

Sometimes nothing is also nice.

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Agreed. I really like the feel of the upright's neck. The only finish on it is polishing from playing it.

 

[Gaolee]

I played a fundraiser yesterday for a local Search & Rescue organization. The drummer is recovering from Covid, but was feeling pretty good and thought he’d make it. But apparently he pressure washed a hole in his foot on Saturday… so it was a trio.
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Drummers!

 

[Gaolee]

Another way of saying 'reverse'?

Gibson Thunderbird Deformed Body | eBay

Looks to be a similar vintage as the Flamingo. Note the location of the set screws on the tuners. It's in decent condition from the looks of it. The bridge is a replacement, and chrome. So it's got that going for it. Probably no case. Even so, it's a pretty good price even with shipping these days.