Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

 

[GonePlaid]

Amusing, but don't try it, cremated or not. Someone I know works at Disney. If they catch you, you'll be arrested and banned for life. The remains will be 'collected' and tossed in the dumpster.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

So I got busted today. And had a post removed. There is a guy selling a hard to find twenty year old Agi 200 watt all tube amp in the classifieds. I’m interested.

But the guy wants close to 2K for it. As some amp ads frequently state, it was recently gone through and had all the caps replaced without explaining why. So I responded by simply asking why the caps were replaced. The seller’s response was that it is “common” maintenance for a twenty year old amp. Nothing else was said. So I responded with a link, no comment or other text, just the link, with a recent Andy Fields (Agedhorse) thread re cap life and how ridiculous it is to replace caps for no reason. My post was removed. I guess I understand and I probably should not have done that. But my intention was to give potential buyers pause to ask questions before buying.

But. The seller let someone, identify not disclosed, go into the guts of a valuable amp and do who knows what that could cause potential problems. And there were no issues that the seller disclosed that led to replacement. Was I wrong?

because it’s after the fact, it may be interpreted as trolling(?)….who knows….

 

[MCF]

Here is an Epi NR 5 for a good price on GC. Plus its not the usual finish.
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Thanks Andy. That is a great price. Can you tell me how the pickups sound in your Epi PJ Thunderbirds? I’m not a huge PJ fan. I have a Fender that is terrible and a Fender Mustang that is ok, but not great.

 

[MCF]

yessir...lady asked about you...

Uh oh.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

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One very cool customer right there

 

[GonePlaid]

Thanks Andy. That is a great price. Can you tell me how the pickups sound in your Epi PJ Thunderbirds? I’m not a huge PJ fan. I have a Fender that is terrible and a Fender Mustang that is ok, but not great.

Except for finish, that's the same as the one I had. I'm not saying don't buy it. But. I don't regret buying and selling mine. Don't expect it to sound like a Thunderbird.

 

[Stealth57]

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Sitting in the shade because the temp in the sun was almost as bad as Crematoria…that’s for the Riddick fans.

 

[Bent77]

Amusing, but don't try it, cremated or not. Someone I know works at Disney. If they catch you, you'll be arrested and banned for life. The remains will be 'collected' and tossed in the dumpster.

Mike, I’m thinking he wants to be splattered not scattered….

 

[Stealth57]

Amusing, but don't try it, cremated or not. Someone I know works at Disney. If they catch you, you'll be arrested and banned for life. The remains will be 'collected' and tossed in the dumpster.

Float them in It’s a Small World. That song deserves it.

 

[JIO]

So I got busted today. And had a post removed. There is a guy selling a hard to find twenty year old Agi 200 watt all tube amp in the classifieds. I’m interested.

But the guy wants close to 2K for it. As some amp ads frequently state, it was recently gone through and had all the caps replaced without explaining why. So I responded by simply asking why the caps were replaced. The seller’s response was that it is “common” maintenance for a twenty year old amp. Nothing else was said. So I responded with a link, no comment or other text, just the link, with a recent Andy Fields (Agedhorse) thread re cap life and how ridiculous it is to replace caps for no reason. My post was removed. I guess I understand and I probably should not have done that. But my intention was to give potential buyers pause to ask questions before buying.

But. The seller let someone, identify not disclosed, go into the guts of a valuable amp and do who knows what that could cause potential problems. And there were no issues that the seller disclosed that led to replacement. Was I wrong?

Welcome to the club. It's been a while but 'things happen'. When it happened to me I had a respectful conversation w/the mod and explained my point. Always the best tact. I've learned not to debate about overpriced items being sold here or on eBay/Reverb. The legitimacy of questioning the cap issue requires a specific response and for whatever reason the seller unfortunately was reluctant to disclose it - a big red flag in my book.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Welcome to the club. It's been a while but 'things happen'. When it happened to me I had a respectful conversation w/the mod and explained my point. Always the best tact. I've learned not to debate about overpriced items being sold here or on eBay/Reverb. The legitimacy of questioning the cap issue requires a specific response and for whatever reason the seller unfortunately was reluctant to disclose it - a big red flag in my book.

sorry GEO but anybody that knows amps wants to see that especially with tube amps…almost like “New Clutch” when selling a manual car…

 

[Bent77]

sorry GEO but anybody that knows amps wants to see that especially with tube amps…almost like “New Clutch” when selling a manual car…

Yeah, I wanna know what the clutch specs are

I’ve gotten nicked in the classified here as well. Consider it a right of passage for your birfday @MCF !

 

[Stealth57]

sorry GEO but anybody that knows amps wants to see that especially with tube amps…almost like “New Clutch” when selling a manual car…

All they’d have to say is inspected by Chuck and the issue would be moot.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

All they’d have to say is inspected by Chuck and the issue would be moot.

let’s not get carried away now….it’s just one of those boxes you tick….not a cheap maintenance item..

 

[RedVee]

The ‘15 goes in the box. Unless it has become so valuable it would be moronic to let it go away with me.

That one would look good in Sydney

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Amusing, but don't try it, cremated or not. Someone I know works at Disney. If they catch you, you'll be arrested and banned for life. The remains will be 'collected' and tossed in the dumpster.

so it’s a common occurrence?….

 

[GonePlaid]

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(I'd best shoot this again with better light.)

A little better:

Ignore reflection. Top is pristine.

 

[GonePlaid]

so it’s a common occurrence?….

Especially in "Haunted Mansion".

 

[GBassNorth]

Fortunately, my left hand is fine. The arthritis is only in the right fourth and fingers, and that is due to a break forty years ago. As I think you know, I’m wanting an electric fiver now that I’ve realized having the low B is so much fun. And that is all thanks to the Breedlove. The adjustment from 4 to 5 and back has been surprisingly easy. Let me know if you are thinking of passing it along. A USA Gibson with the DeColas would be a perfect fit.

Try it out while you’re here tomorrow and if you bond with it we’ll work something out.