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Thunderbird Club

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Speaking of tubes.... Before I go listing it, anybody need a tube preamp/DI (Sushi Box Finally V2)?

I need an extra spot on the power supply for my fly in board and don't want to buy a new one so this is the piece to give up. With the 12ax7 it gets pretty rowdy if you crank it. A 12au7 calms it considerably. I'll include the factory 12ax7 and a "vintage" 12au7 of your choice from the 70s.

Club gets it cheaper than I'll list it for of course.
 
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Lammchop93 said:
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?
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I saw that one. Congratulations! It’s a shame it doesn’t have the stock pickup. Hopefully you’ll find the right pickup to do it justice.

There has been a Greco on my local CL for months now. He doesn’t understand why no one wants it since the original pickup was replaced with a Chinabucker. And he wants $1500 for it. “Sorry dude, not interested.”
 
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MCF said:
I saw that one. Congratulations! It’s a shame it doesn’t have the stock pickup. Hopefully you’ll find the right pickup to do it justice.

There has been a Greco on my local CL for months now. He doesn’t understand why no one wants it since the original pickup was replaced with a Chinabucker. And he wants $1500 for it. “Sorry dude, not interested.”
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GBassNorth said:
With a seller like this one it best to assume it’s in limbo until shipping has been confirmed. So, I’ll have to get back to you on that in a few days. :thumbsup:
But yes, it’s exactly what I was looking for.
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Here's hoping.
 
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MCF said:
I saw that one. Congratulations! It’s a shame it doesn’t have the stock pickup. Hopefully you’ll find the right pickup to do it justice.

There has been a Greco on my local CL for months now. He doesn’t understand why no one wants it since the original pickup was replaced with a Chinabucker. And he wants $1500 for it. “Sorry dude, not interested.”
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opted for a IV cause something tells me those pups will be highly ought after…
 
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MCF said:
I saw that one. Congratulations! It’s a shame it doesn’t have the stock pickup. Hopefully you’ll find the right pickup to do it justice.

There has been a Greco on my local CL for months now. He doesn’t understand why no one wants it since the original pickup was replaced with a Chinabucker. And he wants $1500 for it. “Sorry dude, not interested.”
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I’m leaning towards the Gibson brand humbucker. Other than that, the pickguard, and possibly the input jack, it shouldn’t take much to get this bass back to how it should be. I talked him down on price too. I feel like a got a fair deal
 
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Chucky Stiletti said:
from the numbers on a post from DMN sometime back it would seem IVs are rarer than IIs… wonder why IIs seem more desirable….
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I have no idea the mix between the II’s and IV’s. But I know the goal was to keep costs down. It is such a shame only 90 were built. They are wonderful Thunderbirds.
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Lammchop93 said:
I’m leaning towards the Gibson brand humbucker. Other than that, the pickguard, and possibly the input jack, it shouldn’t take much to get this bass back to how it should be. I talked him down on price too. I feel like a got a fair deal
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MCF said:
I saw that one. Congratulations! It’s a shame it doesn’t have the stock pickup. Hopefully you’ll find the right pickup to do it justice.

There has been a Greco on my local CL for months now. He doesn’t understand why no one wants it since the original pickup
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I’m trying to find a reason NOT to buy this….

I’d only need 1 pickup…

1988 Greco TVB-45 Red Medium Scale Bass Red Made in Japan Vintage w/Soft case | eBay
 
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WillyW said:
I’m trying to find a reason NOT to buy this….

I’d only need 1 pickup…

1988 Greco TVB-45 Red Medium Scale Bass Red Made in Japan Vintage w/Soft case | eBay
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I like the Greco because it’s a DC AND it has Greco pickups, but this sumbich has really got my head turned…

I have had it in my cart for weeks and I keep hoping someone buys it so I don’t have to. I also keep telling myself it probably weighs 18lbs to discourage myself…

Aria Pro Ⅱ CSB-450 Cardinal Series Bass Made in Japan Medium Scale with Gigbag | eBay
 
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