Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

And here you have the end result.
With the most excellent work from
@Engle and Luthier Merchantile.

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Wow! That looks great, Jeff!

 

[JJR58]

Wow! That looks great, Jeff!

Thanks Donnie!!!
The cosmetics were more of an experiment than anything.
But Irvs logo was no chance thing.
Neither was the crazy idea of 3 pick ups.

 

[dagrev]

I love buying from small shops when I can. One of my favorite local shops here in town announced they are closing at the end of the month. They have a couple nice Reverend basses and a Genzler cab for a great price, but I've been saving for a Tbird or a Rickenbacker...

Who's closing? I used to buy a lot in So IN. Likely more than here in Louisville.

 

[Lammchop93]

Who's closing? I used to buy a lot in So IN. Likely more than here in Louisville.

degeorge brothers guitars on Frankfort aveneue in Louisville. Been open 10 years. Small shop mainly carrying boutique stuff, but they always were cool with me playing anything. I’ve bought plenty of pedals and a couple Genzler pieces from them over the years.

 

[PhR75]

I’m a huge Turner and WA fan!

Wishbone Ash came into my world when I was in 8th grade. The guy at the local record shop was spinning Pilgrimage one day when I walked in. It had just come out . I had to have it. And that was the beginning of my Martin Turner fandom. Martin played a Ric on the album, but got Overend’s T-bird not long after that. And the T-bird became my aspirational bass.

Here are links to an interview that explains some of Martin’s history and his birds.
Martin Turner Interview: Introduction, playing the bass >> FlyGuitars
Martin Turner Interview: The Gibson Thunderbird >> FlyGuitars
Martin Turner Interview: Wishbone Ash, 1969-1974 >> FlyGuitars
Martin Turner Interview: Wishbone Ash, 1975-1980 >> FlyGuitars
Martin Turner Interview: Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash >> FlyGuitars

This live version of this song exhibits what became the classic Turner T-bird tone:

I'm quite fond of the Turner -era 'Ash too and lately I've been listening mostly a few live albums from the Wisefield -era (Glasgow '77, Portsmouth '80 and the double vinyl Live Dates II). New England and Just Testing are my favs of the studio albums.

 

[dagrev]

This got that call today. This is one of the best basses I've ever bought. Maybe right after the better of the Thunderbirds.

 

[dagrev]

degeorge brothers guitars on Frankfort aveneue in Louisville. Been open 10 years. Small shop mainly carrying boutique stuff, but they always were cool with me playing anything. I’ve bought plenty of pedals and a couple Genzler pieces from them over the years.

Been in there a time or two when I was in that part of town. Hate to hear that.

 

[MCF]

On thing I like about Reverb is buying items from small shops that have an online presence and give some money to a family owned business. Virtually all of my strings come from places like that.

Ditto. I’ve had good luck with the stores that accept offers.

 

[MCF]

I love buying from small shops when I can. One of my favorite local shops here in town announced they are closing at the end of the month. They have a couple nice Reverend basses and a Genzler cab for a great price, but I've been saving for a Tbird or a Rickenbacker...

Sorry to hear that. What Reverends do they have?

 

[MCF]

I'm quite fond of the Turner -era 'Ash too and lately I've been listening mostly a few live albums from the Wisefield -era (Glasgow '77, Portsmouth '80 and the double vinyl Live Dates II). New England and Just Testing are my favs of the studio albums.

IV is probably my favorite.

 

[dagrev]

Ditto. I’ve had good luck with the stores that accept offers.

Indeed. I've mentioned before that I put items I may not need right away in my watch list and will at times get some nice discounts offered.

 

[MCF]

This got that call today. This is one of the best basses I've ever bought. Maybe right after the better of the Thunderbirds.
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If I ever get a G&L, it’ll be that one.

 

[Lammchop93]

Sorry to hear that. What Reverends do they have?

This is what they had a couple days ago. Everything was 25% off from MAP price. They also had a series 1 Genzler Bass Array 12-3 heavily discounted too.

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[Chucky Stiletti]

The Dolls were pretty influential IMO. Different though. The Dolls more so for punk, Roxy for New Wave.

Dolls looked cooler….

 

[MCF]

This is what they had a couple days ago. Everything was 25% off from MAP price. They also had a series 1 Genzler Bass Array 12-3 heavily discounted too.

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Huh. I’m digging that purple-blue-grayish burst Mercali 5er. I’ve been wanting a 5er and am thinking a Reverend may work nicely. I have to think on it.

 

[MCF]

Dolls looked cooler….

Killer’s White Thunderbird was so cool!

 

[Lammchop93]

Huh. I’m digging that purple-blue-grayish burst Mercali 5er. I’ve been wanting a 5er and am thinking a Reverend may work nicely. I have to think on it.

call em up and tell them Mitch sent you! Here is the non-sale reverb listing: Reverend Mercalli 5 with Rosewood Fretboard Periwinkle Burst (w/Free Shipping) Authorized Dealer | Reverb

 

[MCF]

call em up and tell them Mitch sent you! Here is the non-sale reverb listing: Reverend Mercalli 5 with Rosewood Fretboard Periwinkle Burst (w/Free Shipping) Authorized Dealer | Reverb

Thanks Mitch. It is very tempting. Not a good time right now though. But the price is giving me pause.

 

[dagrev]

If I ever get a G&L, it’ll be that one.

I hope you do. Marshall. A great rare(ish) "vintage" instrument without a huge cash outlay. Not only do they sound amazing, they feel amazing. Mine does anyway.

 

[Lammchop93]

This got that call today. This is one of the best basses I've ever bought. Maybe right after the better of the Thunderbirds.
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this has been on my bucket list for awhile. I saw this for sale in KY a few months back, but the timing was right. Glad you got it!