Thunderbird Club

[SubHuman]

thx but this wasn’t me, it’s actually the manufacturer fix, I was looking at a DI issue…..that said, I’ve fixed issues like that by spec’ing in slower opamps in the past…which prompts the question, what industry were you serving if I may?…

I was a design Engineer and we built Accessible Computers for handicapped people such as Quadriplegics, Autism, Brain damage and many other issues. We even designed a system where a quadriplegic could fully access their computer if they could only move their eyes. He wasn’t our client but Stephen Hawking used a similar device. I met many of our users and it was a very gratifying job.

 

[MCF]

They better not do a Lake Placid Blue. I'm on the prep stage for painting my VP.

If they do, my ‘17 Ebony VP will get the boot. I don’t play it enough to have two. But the project to make a II sixties tribute from the burst VP with the severed neck will still happen.

 

[MCF]

I ordered some StringJoy strings for the '81 G&L from Sweetwater, in part because I had a tiny credit and those sound absolutely amazing on it, more so than everything else I tried. I ordered via the website but my rep called when he saw the order just because we hadn't talked for about a year or so. Who does that? he plays bass and is mainly an Ampeg guy so we have some things in common. Though he also has a nice Ashdown head/rig as I recall. Anyway, he asked about those strings as he had not tried them yet. I gave him my impressions and how they were a perfect match for the G&L and was glad they started carrying them. I said he should check to see if they could carry SITs as they are great strings and there were a number of people I knew who love them. He said he would talk to the merchandise person about it. He thought it kind of odd they didn't carry them since they were not far at all from SW. We'll see if it comes to pass. They will have to do better on pricing or at least match some of the online sellers to be competitive for people already finding good prices on them.

My rep is like that. He doesn’t call out of the blue, but he knows I don’t mind hearing from him from time to time when I place an order. They would need to at least match Fret Nation for SIT prices for me to switch.

 

[MCF]

I saw this in another Forum...


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I was crushed when Bruford left with only a couple weeks to go before the Edge tour. But White fit in remarkably well and was already a favorite for his work with Lennon. I was happy when he returned briefly around the Union era.

 

[MCF]

Still out of my league, even if I wanted a Flying V.

A Greco 'Bird popped up for less than $1K locally on Craigslist. It is one neighborhood to the north of me, and I almost called the seller. It looks like it could be a decent one, although I prefer chrome hardware to black.

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I think you just volunteered to pick it up for someone.

 

[MCF]

There's over 300 T-birds of various brands/years on eBay today, (most over $1k) - more than I've ever seen listed there. Used to only be a dozen or so...

Some are duplicate or triplicate ads. I still think it’s odd how the Japanese broker system works.

 

[MCF]

The Casadys seem expensive to me. Something to keep in mind when considering a Casady is the colour is only on the top, so a person could refinish that one surface and be done.

But a top refin would probably run + or - $300. Not worth it IMO unless you DIY.

 

[kyral210]

It depends. Modern Gibson pickups sound a bit different from original '60s pickups which are different again from '70s Gibson sidewinders. There's also pickup placement that has a hand in it. I don't remember what Thunderbird you have. You let us know, and now I have completely forgotten.

It’s an Epiphone Thunderbird Pro V with a Darkglass Tone Capsule and Gemini devastator pickups because the stock electronics are terrible.

 

[Engle]

But a top refin would probably run + or - $300. Not worth it IMO unless you DIY.

I always think in terms of DIY
It would be relatively easily doing the top vs doing the whole bass.

 

[Engle]

I was a design Engineer and we built Accessible Computers for handicapped people such as Quadriplegics, Autism, Brain damage and many other issues. We even designed a system where a quadriplegic could fully access their computer if they could only move their eyes. He wasn’t our client but Stephen Hawking used a similar device. I met many of our users and it was a very gratifying job.

That would be really challenging and satisfying work.

 

[Engle]

Just got this home, haven't even plugged it in. Sorry for the poor photo, I'll do better tomorrow. Still a few things to do. Luthier had it quite a while, even put in Hipshots because my Res-O-Lights wouldn't fit, he says it sounds great. He wouldn't take payment because he had it so long, not even for the Hipshots! It's only 7 lbs 10 ozs.

I still need trim rings, decide on the white, a black or no pickguard (my wife's suggestion). May put in a matching knob on a dummy pot where the coil splitting mini switch is (which he also provided for free because the pot I provided was too tall), move the mini switch where the output jack is and put a Puretone output on the side Ala VP.
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Are those Decolas? From an EB?

 

[MCF]

Opps the fingerboard is laurel wood not rosewood. Laurel wood is a perfectly fine fingerboard wood imho.

Too light for my taste. I’m shallow.

 

[dagrev]

The block versions I've used do seem to have a boost, but didn't quite nail the soup-y sound I was going for. A bit more quack-y in the mids. The script, at least mine, had a bit of a volume drop, probably due to a bit off low end loss, but the mods fixed that and gave it a boost when on. Trying to remember if I added the "R28" feedback resistor or not. Increased the input cap (maybe output cap as well) from 47nF to 100nF, think it sits somewhere between a Script and Block now.

It's the phaser I used here:




If I ever need to replace mine, I'll grab a Whirlwind.

Sounds good!

 

[MCF]

I always think in terms of DIY
It would be relatively easily doing the top vs doing the whole bass.

It could be a fun project to turn into a blueberry burst or something.

 

[dagrev]

GIBSON 1966 THUNDERBIRD ll BASS NITRO refin ARTIC WHITE RARE! | eBay

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I sure like the looks of it. Would like one before I expire, but doubt that will happen.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I was a design Engineer and we built Accessible Computers for handicapped people such as Quadriplegics, Autism, Brain damage and many other issues. We even designed a system where a quadriplegic could fully access their computer if they could only move their eyes. He wasn’t our client but Stephen Hawking used a similar device. I met many of our users and it was a very gratifying job.

beautifully gratifying work and experience, good for you. thanks for sharing….

 

[Bent77]

Drove 3 hours. Ended up in the big chity for the kids dance competition
Not sure what to think of all this commotion

 

[JJR58]

Into her pantyhose?

I promised her some black and white polka dot…..
wait, what?!

Thunderbird lair.
Headquarters.

 

[JJR58]

Next round is on me guys.

 

[kyral210]

my Epi Pro IV
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How do we get member numbers?