Thunderbird Club

[Miles_ONeal]

Technically, there's certainly an argument for that. In most cases, it's misleading. Kind of like calling Donnie a Kentucky Derbyite just because he's from nearby. We all (well, most of us) know what a three point bridge is on a Thunderbird, and that ain't it!

Sorry - fixed that. Avatar owners are as hard to nail down as bridges nomenclature.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Who is my buddy? The other guy in the video?

I assumed the comment was aimed at the video poster.

 

[dagrev]

I have been searching for an under 10 pound T40. I’ve heard they exist. But from what I can tell, those are unicorns.

Three legged unicorns....

I had a beautiful tobacco burst when the came out. My first "real" bass. It was definitely not one of the unicorns. Peavey was ahead of the time with those.

 

[dagrev]

Cheers to LOXX, whose strap locks I use and love. The one on the neck heel had gotten really misshapen and I thought it was going to snap soon. It's been on for about 10 years now. I sent a photo to them and they said that of course shouldn't happen and sent me a set of stainless steel replacements.

Nice! Good to hear such a story.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

He certainly seems to be. But he’s also an industry insider. So he could just be a lucky SOB. He ranks right up there with Glenn for basically steeling amps and basses from unwitting sellers.

Now I'm really confused.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Now I'm really confused.

makes two of us……Glenn?..

 

[dagrev]

I assumed the comment was aimed at the video poster.

I think you are correct. My guess as well as I hit "post."

 

[BklynKen]

Nice! Good to hear such a story.

They're German, so it's probably a point of pride.

 

[dagrev]

They're German, so it's probably a point of pride.

Interesting. I didn't know that. I've seen them around for years, but never used them.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Gibson is trying to get back in the amp game with a pair of Falcon tube amps - Gibson Amps | Gibson . Pretty pricey, but then they are hand-built in California. The web page doesn't tell you a whole lot. I guess they really want you to watch the videos.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

makes two of us……Glenn?..

And steeling (sic)?

 

[BklynKen]

Interesting. I didn't know that. I've seen them around for years, but never used them.

They're interesting. They make these fasteners for boats, car tops, etc. I was initially attracted to them because they're so low-profile to the body. I have the Dunlops on my Carvin. They work fine, but I was never fond of them.

 

[dagrev]

Now I'm really confused.

makes two of us……Glenn?..

Mrs. Gator's husband. (Not pictured above. He always has a bass or a fish in his hand.)

 

[dagrev]

Gibson is trying to get back in the amp game with a pair of Falcon tube amps - Gibson Amps | Gibson . Pretty pricey, but then they are hand-built in California. The web page doesn't tell you a whole lot. I guess they really want you to watch the videos.

I sure like the looks and what was said on the page. Didn't watch the videos.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Gibson is trying to get back in the amp game with a pair of Falcon tube amps - Gibson Amps | Gibson . Pretty pricey, but then they are hand-built in California. The web page doesn't tell you a whole lot. I guess they really want you to watch the videos.

remember they bought Mesa…..
single 6V6 in class A (prolly switched triode/pentode option)
it’s gotta sound heavenly….talk about going full circle to the dawn of guitar amplification….

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

remember they bought Mesa…..
single 6V6 in class A (prolly switched triode/pentode option)
it’s gotta sound heavenly….talk about going full circle to the dawn of guitar amplification….

 

[Stealth57]

Please stop posting. I’m in Doha and have a 16 hour flight that leaves in 2 hours. I don’t want to be 10 pages behind when I arrive at SFO.

On a happy note, I thought the paperwork on my B-15N showing Jess Oliver ownership was lost in the post. Dave Handloff just informed me it was returned to him. I’ll arrange FedMess when I’m back.

 

[KB5]

Just found my next Thunderbird I think!!

gold hardware, P bass but width. And c profile neck

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Epiphone | Rex Brown Thunderbird

It's pass for me. I'm not nuts about the wider nut or the laurel fretboard. I do like the Babicz bridge though

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Someone (Ken?) asked about the Tumnus OD. Here’s a quick video demo through a Mackie DFX-12 into my iPhone. The playing is inconsistent as I was focusing on too many things st once and contorted into an odd spot. That’s my excuse, anyway! First round is fingers, second is with pick.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

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Resurrecting the Classics: Gibson Falcon 20 and Falcon 5 Review