Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

Got one on our farm. It takes so much HP, we had to buy a bigger tractor...at least that's our story for the women folk.

Pics or it didn't happen and you have this...

 

[SubHuman]

Pics or it didn't happen and you have this...

Inverness green looks good with the black accents!

 

[MCF]

Great minds think alike! It needs a black pickguard. If they are made in a different factory, best not assume the pickguard will match the VP.

Yep.

 

[MCF]

The only 'Bird on the Epiphone site is the Rex Brown Signature

That site is never accurate.

 

[MCF]

How does the bolt on sound with the BEAD tuning?
I have a potential situation that will require a 5 string. I'm down to onkybone bass which is a 5 but would need a backup and have been craving a T-Bird. I love the VP/60's tone but will definitely need the extend low range. Money is tight but maybe I can swing the D-Roc Standard 5 I've been lusting after. I should have pulled the trigger on the T-Bird Studio 5 when I had the chance.

Hind sight is best sight. I want a fiver and a Studio should be perfect. But they are really rare.

 

[MCF]

The bass is up on ebay, looks like $849 MAP with View attachment 5358318 View attachment 5358319 View attachment 5358320 View attachment 5358321 gig bag. I'm curious to get my hands on one.

That’s heavier than my ‘17 which is about 8 1/2.

 

[Stealth57]

Pics or it didn't happen and you have this...

On its way to 320 acres in Lassen.

 

[Hondapunk]

On its way to 320 acres in Lassen.
320 Acres ? That's huge for a 10' shredder.
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[Engle]

The cost saving should appeal to them. Only one pickup.

But they would probably put it in the wrong spot....oh sorry was that out loud?

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I love when two monsters get together. Even more so when they mix in a Gibson and a Strat!

and dude slapping a J….what else can one want?….maybe an NR IV?….

 

[D.M.N.]

They can do it........

Did that one not have the laminate build? Is the neck just a single piece?

 

[MCF]

interesting gig bag posts….have mentioned my BaCH one in the past but no one else seems to have one and was wondering where the input came from as it seems to address well known TBird weak points pretty well…..
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I did not realize you have one. Who knows where the one for mine, if it had one, went. Scott? It was yours at one time…

 

[MCF]

A little promo..........

If you have an interest in visiting Seattle and hanging out with us cool Thunderbird folks this Summer, drop me a PM.
Dates are from 7/24-8/3 as of right now.

Can’t wait. Haven’t been up there in years. The skyline has really changed.

 

[MCF]

yeah, the h/s section on the BaCH gig bag is reinforced on the sides…. very well thought out NR TBird specific bag…..almost like BaCH were given a heads up on the idiosyncrasies of these basses…

So maybe Rob can enlighten us? @Basvarken?

 

[MCF]

Yeah I’ve been there, it’s a nice venue. I’d like to get up there and do a show.

Nice to not have to drive home in the rain, I was grateful for that too.

BTW, the brewery in SSF will be doing shows again this spring/summer. I can put you in touch with my buddy that oversees it if you like?

Sounds like I need to make the drive up to visit you guys again…

 

[MCF]

Still the Thunderbird I'm waiting for.

I suspect your roadie will have a different idea.

 

[Ringhammer]

Sounds like I need to make the drive up to visit you guys again…

Pretty big deal (for us) show coming up:

 

[MCF]

For those in the PNW, this should be really good. I've seen Yo La Tengo 19 times and it's always great.

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Two favorites of mine! I need to get looking to get tickets. Seeing the Avett Bros. in May at Vina Los Robles in Paso.

 

[Stealth57]

@Hondapunk That’s just the lawn mower. I think the hydraulic disk is about 20’ and that doesn’t include the bulldozer.

 

[godofthunder59]

Stating the obvious here, I took one of my Thunderbirds to my Sabbath/ Ozzy tribute rehearsal tonight. I was struggling with the 7ender for this gig but was forcing myself because thats what Geezer and Daisley used. Using my 2021 Nonreverse was a pleasure, everything sounded right, was easy to play and just felt right. I really think I did myself a disservice try to use a FSO for this gig. The band even noticed how much more comfortable I seemed and they loved the sound of the Thunderbird!