Thunderbird Club

[Keith Rawlings]

Austin has lost a lot of venues where you used to be able to take your Thunderbird and a band to play because rich people buy land next door, build a high rise, and then less rich people buy or rent form those people and get pissed about the live music capital being the live music capital.

 

[GonePlaid]

I'm really also far away for you too. Darn it.

OK, but remember: they're 99 proof.

 

[5StringBlues]

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Yup. Heard it about the 70s in the 80's, the 80s in the 90s, on and on.

 

[GonePlaid]

So you ARE Florida Man.

Well, not THAT Florida Man. There's just nowhere I'd really like to go outta state, except Orbisonia, PA, and that's not likely to happen.

 

[GonePlaid]

Austin has lost a lot of venues where you used to be able to take your Thunderbird and a band to play because rich people buy land next door, build a high rise, and then less rich people buy or rent form those people and get pissed about the live music capital being the live music capital.

Typical.(SMH)

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Not a Thunderbird but interesting. This bass belonged to an engineer where I work. He died a few years back, I believe of complications from diabetes. His family donated it to our jam room. Sweet lefty.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Well, I'm free and easy


On a more (slightly) serious note, did you have something in mind? Last year we did T Shirts for the occasion, but they were to be paid for, not a giveaways.

This has probably already been mentioned, but there were some giveaways - strings, gig bags, toys, and other stuff.

 

[GonePlaid]

I want to thank Richard (@Ringhammer) for graciously operating on my 2017 VP. A real professional and gentleman. Can't wait to get word on when Red Sun Ruins will be playing locally.
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[GonePlaid]

Yup. Heard it about the 70s in the 80's, the 80s in the 90s, on and on.

Then back to the 70s.

 

[SubHuman]

Cool.
I like aiming your rig at the drummer. "There. Take that!"

I rarely practice-get my calluses on the gig. Lately I've been practicing on my alto sax. It's comforting to know that nothing's changed: my tone isn't very good, but my technique sucks.

Consistency is the skill!

 

[SubHuman]

glad i could help

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Willy I saw this mod and thought you might be interested in turning the 'Vette into a band truck!

 

[JJR58]

We like Alaska and Delta for domestic US. BA and Lufthansa used to be good internationally, but I don't think we've flown out of the country since March of 2019, so unsure about international.

Was on Lufthansa just last Thursday.
On an A350.
But kind of a grueling flight.

No fault of the airline, service was great.

 

[SubHuman]

Was on Lufthansa just last Thursday.
On an A350.
But kind of a grueling flight.

Not fault of the airline, service was great.

I saw where the latest tag line is "If it's Boeing I ain't going!"

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Not a bad idea. Except. The two guitarists only go north; the drummer is originally from the Seattle area; and I'm unlikely to ever leave FL again.

Seattle's north. South Florida is just The North but Southerer. So the whole continental US plus Alaska is basically south Florida. Make your plans for September, Mike. In Seattle. With your band!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I want to thank Richard (@Ringhammer) for graciously operating on my 2017 VP. A real professional and gentleman. Can't wait to get word on when Red Sun Ruins will be playing locally.
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Great choice in tees, y'all.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

So you ARE Florida Man.

Of course! Haven't you seen the video of Mike using a gator as a canoe, paddling with a Thunderbird?

 

[JJR58]

Just going through stuff and cleaning up around here.
Forgot I have this and won’t use it.
It’s for an Epi CP.
But, got this from Larry right after I bought the bass, and he was offering this up.
The screw holes don’t line up with the original guard that was on there.
So how it’s gonna fit another CP, don’t know.
Long story short, pm me if interested.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

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No argument here.

 

[SubHuman]

Fireball

I always get queasy watching an open heart surgery! I think I'm gonna pass out!

In reality, in years past I used a router many times in construction...not so much now!

 

[JIO]

Not a Thunderbird but interesting. This bass belonged to an engineer where I work. He died a few years back, I believe of complications from diabetes. His family donated it to our jam room. Sweet lefty.
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Stagg's are 'bargain' instruments, similar to SX.

Willy I saw this mod and thought you might be interested in turning the 'Vette into a band truck!
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