Thunderbird Club

[dmac1961]

You want Batwings? Get a big one.
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I covet that bass, especially the bat wing! I’ve see a few at some guitar shows, but too rich for my blood.

 

[BklynKen]

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!View attachment 5359150

I'd love to hear a sample of that with the Big Muff.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

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!View attachment 5359150

yeah!!….

 

[Engle]

Pretty big deal (for us) show coming up:

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Great poster!

 

[Engle]

I wonder what that pickup is by the neck on Fred Turner's Jazz?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

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

No, the only one you see without knowing to hunt, and where to hunt:
Epiphone | Original Bass
It's a horribly thought out site for finding specific instruments, nevermind a class of instruments.

 

[TBird1958]

I wonder what that pickup is by the neck on Fred Turner's Jazz?

Don't know if I've ever seen that clip, kinda rare seeing Tim Bachman on guitar! I really like their first three records a lot - "Blue Collar" is a masterpiece.

Fred and Randy look better now than they did back then, and they still can play too. RIP Tim and Rob.

 

[GonePlaid]

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!View attachment 5359150

I'm shocked!
Not really. Once people get over their 'fear' of "The 'Bird" and realize how good they sound, they come around.

 

[GonePlaid]

yeah!!….

 

[RedVee]

You want Batwings? Get a big one.
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I love that one.
Next best thing to a 60’s Tbird

 

[RedVee]

I avoid if at all possible and not so much to do with quality. They dump so many counterfeit items you wonder when you buy a name brand if it's even the real name brand or not.

Look up China’s restrictions on Aussie exports over the last few years….

The boots you mentioned a while back, the Ariat's that I wear mainly around the house were made in C. Very nice boot. Corners are cut on materials lie the sole and the way they are made (part of their intended approach to d things differently), compared to my two pair of Dan Post or Tony Lama's I recently bought. But they are very well made and did well on the details. Which one's will be around in 20+ yrs? I won't care if I could care!

My RMW’s will supposedly last and last, you can send them back for a resole or other repairs too - cheaper than buying another pair. I have two pair now. One in black and one in chestnut.

Even better, iconic Aussie brands RMW & Akubra, and Drizabone are back in Australian ownership. Thanks to a couple of local billionaires.

 

[WillyW]

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!View attachment 5359150

Geezer may have mostly used a 7ender but what I remember him using are the Dan Armstrong and the BC Ironbird.

7enders aren’t memorable

 

[Basvarken]

So maybe Rob can enlighten us? @Basvarken?

I did talk with BaCH about the construction of their rectangular case and how to improve that for the NR Tbird.
And during those conversations a gig-bag was discussed too. But I was against a gig-bag, because I thought (still do) the headstock/neck of the NR Tbird is too vulnerable for a gig-bag. Even with a support block and padded sides.
I had no idea they went ahead and made one anyway. I can't remember that I ever saw one.

 

[MCF]

No, the only one you see without knowing to hunt, and where to hunt:
Epiphone | Original Bass
It's a horribly thought out site for finding specific instruments, nevermind a class of instruments.

Well, as we know, the dealers are still offering these and they haven’t appeared on the site for some time. Although SW has it on backorder status right now. They had them in stock around the holidays.
Epiphone Thunderbird E1 Bass Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

 

[MCF]

I did talk with BaCH about the construction of their rectangular case and how to improve that for the NR Tbird.
And during those conversations a gig-bag was discussed too. But I was against a gig-bag, because I thought (still do) the headstock/neck of the NR Tbird is too vulnerable for a gig-bag. Even with a support block and padded sides.
I had no idea they went ahead and made one anyway. I can't remember that I ever saw one.

Thanks Rob!

 

[dagrev]

On its way to 320 acres in Lassen.

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Off to do some mowing it seems. But from the looks of the hills, there isn't much to mow.

 

[dagrev]

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

And it sounds great as well!

 

[Haji]

I suck at pictures, but there she is. The strap I have is a bit short (I'm 6'6", 320 pounds) so I was playing it higher than I would an FSO. My drummer, who's a better bass player than I am, commented that, "I don't know if it's the new bass or where you're playing it, but you're playing super tight tonight." If I could I'd go get a second one, as long as I'm getting complimented on it.

 

[dagrev]

Pretty big deal (for us) show coming up:

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[dagrev]

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!View attachment 5359150

It's so true that when there is some little thing off you just feel like you are working more and having less fun--and you just feel some unease. That can be tone or playability. Tone trips me up more than playability. I can adjust to most anything if it sounded great. Assuming it didn't have cables on it with high action. Great tone I gotta have.