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Couldn't agree more, there's a post on LBO regarding the company's financial status - pretty grim.
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Thunderbird Club
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Couldn't agree more, there's a post on LBO regarding the company's financial status - pretty grim.
Maybe we should petition Larry Page or Elon Musk to buy it.
I dunno. Sounds kinda nice actually- vinty burst with a blue detail at the edges. S'alright with me...
Light blue or dark blue?
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I think white silk would look ok. Black would just get lost and look like the strings suddenly went nowhere.
I'll have to look them up. Are they specific for dropped low string, or are the sets "balanced"? Ie what are the rest. I suppose I could find out on my own too. Iirc I looked at just about everything, and all the .115 sets usually were 95 75 55. Woe is me.
Will do . Lol theres always s good story attached to the band . Loads of drama .
That guy has run Gibson into the dumps. As a Fender guy too, I'm glad to see they hired a guy who might be able to keep them afloat. Times are tough for instrument companies. Yamaha is the only one that is truly well run.
Hi everyone, I'm working on a deal that would end with me bringing home an epi thunderbird (the bolt on version). I've been flirting with getting some kind of thunderbird for a while, so I'm excited.
Anyway, it doesn't have a case that's coming with it, so I'm hoping you guys can recommend a gig bag that's a decent fit. I realize there's a specific case epiphone makes, but I'd prefer a bag. I also realize this isn't the first time this has been asked, I did a quick search and saw the name "ritter" mentioned a few times, but can't find much for them other than a website with no specific product information.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
Anyway, it doesn't have a case that's coming with it, so I'm hoping you guys can recommend a gig bag that's a decent fit. I realize there's a specific case epiphone makes, but I'd prefer a bag. I also realize this isn't the first time this has been asked, I did a quick search and saw the name "ritter" mentioned a few times, but can't find much for them other than a website with no specific product information.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
The Ritter is awful in my experience. Useless padding and it started falling apart around the pockets. I'd highly recommend the Gator ProGo Bass bag. Take out the removable pad at the bottom and the Thunderbird fits quite well, at least the Gibson. It's taken quite a bit of abuse around the NYC subway and neither the bag nor the bass is any worse for the wear. The MONO Vertigo will also work with the pad removed. But I find the Gator much more practical, plus more inexpensive.
I am using roadrunner avenue RR1EB gigbags. $39 normal price at GC but have gone on sale as low as $29.
It is a tight fit, but it is a fit. Much better than that cheap fender bag with nonexistent padding.
Silk and tort - somebody's worst nightmare...
If black would be good then I'd say it's time to pull out a Sharpie and get to work. Easy fix. Done.
Are you a representative from Rotosound? ;-) Maybe I'll get used to it, then. Could just be that I haven't had anything in years.
