Thunderbird Club

[GonePlaid]

Wyman played syncopated bass lines to Keith’s riffs which is what made it sound so great.

Also, whatever key one plays it in, Keith's riff's highest note is the fourth, resulting in a suspension-which is kinda hard to recognize at first. I've also heard bass players play 1 to 5 instead of 1 to 4. Weird.

 

[Engle]

So after much soul searching and rationalizing I followed our Queens lead and broke down and bought Jamie's (cuth) Greco Thunderbird. I have to thank Jamie for such a great deal and I can't wait for the bass to arrive. Here are some of the pictures from the for sale post .View attachment 5363864 View attachment 5363865 View attachment 5363866 View attachment 5363867 View attachment 5363868

Nice! Congrats!

 

[WillyW]

Turning a IV into a II?

that’s the red/splanklin burgundy fretless, I put a dummy in the bridge a while back, and used the exranauseous pickup in the DC below…

Pretty ebony fretLESS board. However one of my least liked body shapes:

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Willy, all the work is already done. I think you’re not a fan of black basses, but all black with a black board? And you are one afraid to paint I know…

Thats is sooper cool and I would maybe leave that one as it is, but I had to build my own DC due to the lack of affordabilibiddytees.
It’s one of my better basses.

 

[Engle]

I know this is a T-Bird thread but that is the classiest looking Casaday Bass I think I've ever seen! Nice Mods!
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Gee thanks! I should do a dedicated thread to the mods on it.

I love Epiphones, but prefer the Gibson headstock shape. There are some Epiphones, like my Spirit doublecut that have it:

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Also, whatever key one plays it in, Keith's riff's highest note is the fourth, resulting in a suspension-which is kinda hard to recognize at first. I've also heard bass players play 1 to 5 instead of 1 to 4. Weird.

that still sounds better than playing the riff……this is another one where many bassists play the guitar line…..many guitarists (this one included as you can see) get it wrong on the resolve going to the the 2 instead of the 4……Radle’s line sooo services this tune……

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

It’s India, so just plain old chai (tea). Blame the Brits.

where do you go in India?……off to Delhi on the 4th….

 

[Stealth57]

where do you go in India?……off to Delhi on the 4th….

Heading from New Delhi to Agra (Taj)?

Family in Bangalore. Side trips to the beach in Goa. But they are moving this summer to Amman. If you live more than about 2/3 of your time over a 3 year period you have to pay 33% tax on your global income. Now, after 7+ years living there, the Indian government has become so corrupt that they try to stretch that 33% to all your global assets, which isn't the law. That makes living there full time just too big of a pain in the arse fighting with bureaucrats. So, move the family to Amman and then travel back and forth to run the business and make sure not to exceed the in country time limits. </rant>

P.S. if you need any tips or have questions, my son-in-law has traveled all through India. I can connect you if you need anything.

 

[Engle]

that still sounds better than playing the riff……this is another one where many bassists play the guitar line…..many guitarists (this one included as you can see) get it wrong on the resolve going to the the 2 instead of the 4……Radle’s line sooo services this tune……

Ever play "All Blues" and stay on the 1 (as Paul Chambers did) when the band goes to the 2? That's gotten me funny looks a number of times.

 

[Engle]

Heading from New Delhi to Agra (Taj)?

Family in Bangalore. Side trips to the beach in Goa. But they are moving this summer to Amman. If you live more than about 2/3 of your time over a 3 year period you have to pay 33% tax on your global income. Now, after 7+ years living there, the Indian government has become so corrupt that they try to stretch that 33% to all your global assets, which isn't the law. That makes living there full time just too big of a pain in the arse fighting with bureaucrats. So, move the family to Amman and then travel back and forth to run the business and make sure not to exceed the in country time limits. </rant>

P.S. if you need any tips or have questions, my son-in-law has traveled all through India. I can connect you if you need anything.

Goa is beautiful! My company has a factory there, so I see it on the internal social media.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Heading from New Delhi to Agra (Taj)?

Family in Bangalore. Side trips to the beach in Goa. But they are moving this summer to Amman. If you live more than about 2/3 of your time over a 3 year period you have to pay 33% tax on your global income. Now, after 7+ years living there, the Indian government has become so corrupt that they try to stretch that 33% to all your global assets, which isn't the law. That makes living there full time just too big of a pain in the arse fighting with bureaucrats. So, move the family to Amman and then travel back and forth to run the business and make sure not to exceed the in country time limits. </rant>

haven’t been to Goa since living in London in 89/90…trendy with the west enders back then…

 

[SubHuman]

Gee thanks! I should do a dedicated thread to the mods on it.

I love Epiphones, but prefer the Gibson headstock shape. There are some Epiphones, like my Spirit doublecut that have it:
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Yes you forget how many Epiphone headstocks there are…this isn’t even all of them!

 

[Engle]

Yes you forget how many Epiphone headstocks there are…this isn’t even all of them!
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Epiphone - anything goes!

 

[Lammchop93]

I just joined the club finally!!!

bought of slight fixer-upper Greco single pickup bird on reverb. I’m so pumped!!!

it currently has a Bartolini pickup in it which I plan to replace with a more vintage nickel/chrome pickup. What do you all recommend?

also, anyone know what tbird pickguards for early 80’s Greco basses?

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Heading from New Delhi to Agra (Taj)?

Family in Bangalore. Side trips to the beach in Goa. But they are moving this summer to Amman. If you live more than about 2/3 of your time over a 3 year period you have to pay 33% tax on your global income. Now, after 7+ years living there, the Indian government has become so corrupt that they try to stretch that 33% to all your global assets, which isn't the law. That makes living there full time just too big of a pain in the arse fighting with bureaucrats. So, move the family to Amman and then travel back and forth to run the business and make sure not to exceed the in country time limits. </rant>

P.S. if you need any tips or have questions, my son-in-law has traveled all through India. I can connect you if you need anything.

colleague’s wedding…..the family picked up the tab for everything including our wedding outfits! gotta get measured on the 6th..

 

[Stealth57]

Goa is beautiful! My company has a factory there, so I see it on the internal social media.

 

[TBird1958]

I sat down with this for just a few minutes this AM - @godofthunder59 Scott is going to like how his new Greco sounds......

 

[kyral210]

I think we all suspected it, but Gibson finally has listed the Tbird Original as discontinued on their site. I really wish they'd do a 60's remake. I'd gladly pay up to $3k for one if done correctly.

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Why do you think they discontinued it?

 

[TBird1958]

I just joined the club finally!!!

bought of slight fixer-upper Greco single pickup bird on reverb. I’m so pumped!!!

it currently has a Bartolini pickup in it which I plan to replace with a more vintage nickel/chrome pickup. What do you all recommend?

also, anyone know what tbird pickguards for early 80’s Greco basses?

I would suggest either the Gibson or Seymour Duncun Custom Shop, they're both good!
You might PM @Engle re the PG.

 

[kyral210]

I just joined the club finally!!!

bought of slight fixer-upper Greco single pickup bird on reverb. I’m so pumped!!!

it currently has a Bartolini pickup in it which I plan to replace with a more vintage nickel/chrome pickup. What do you all recommend?

also, anyone know what tbird pickguards for early 80’s Greco basses?

It depends what you’re looking for. I out Gemini pickups in my Thunderbird and it’s been solid ever since. Worth checking out as an option: Thunderbird Bass Pickups

 

[godofthunder59]

I sat down with this for just a few minutes this AM - @godofthunder59 Scott is going to like how his new Greco sounds......

ya know there's another Bugera 1960 for sale near me. If one is good two are better.