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Thunderbird Club

Ya....Nah!


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I knew that. Doesn’t hurt to ask though.
 
Got mine a couple days ago! Minimal tweakage made it a fine player...scheduled a rehearsal to try it out in all it's bell-bottom flapping glory. VERY excited. The last one I had ('89/90?) had lead weighs shoved in a cavity and was almost impossible to play, this one balances nicely (I am better balanced, too) and rings like a bell. Looking forward to the first gig with it...all hail
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the "Silver Machine"!!!
 
I think so? My brain hurt like a warehouse, it had no room to spare.
I had to cram so many things to store everything in there. All I know is I hit the open A to do my McVie thing and I heard the voice of God say “yes?” With that bass, no priest required.

I want to meet Spencer when I’m in Seattle for the GTG and talk about him building me my retirement fiver. In Pelham Blue of course.
I like a blue one. I'd like to see Pelham next to my Ice Blue Metallic to see the difference closer. I suspect a tinge more green/grey in the pelham
 
I like a blue one. I'd like to see Pelham next to my Ice Blue Metallic to see the difference closer. I suspect a tinge more green/grey in the pelham

Pelham is actually pretty blue-

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In warm light, it can appear a bit toward green-blue.
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Sent to me from Epi today -







In honor of the 60th anniversary of the groundbreaking Gibson Thunderbird, Epiphone is proud to introduce the Thunderbird ’64. Inspired by vintage Gibson T-Bird basses, the new Thunderbird ’64 retains all of the classic elements that made the originals iconic, from the nine-ply mahogany and walnut neck-through-body construction right down to the instantly-recognizable hot-stamped Thunderbird logo on the three-ply pickguard.

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The Thunderbird ’64 delivers the specifications, look, playing experience, and tone of a priceless vintage Thunderbird, all at an accessible price:

• Nine-ply mahogany and walnut neck-through-body construction allow for incredible tone and sustain
• Powerful ProBucker 760 Bass Pickups deliver deep, resonant, and powerful tone that Thunderbirds are so well known for
• Pay tribute to the early Thunderbirds with a selection of classic custom colors
• A premium Epiphone Gig Bag is included

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