Thunderbird Club

[WillyW]

Whenever I hear Sapphire I think Gin and Tonic.

I prefer a Gin Martini. But I’m with you.

You are a treasure here. This post has elevated you to @PillO status.

Thanks. We haven't seen feet in a while.

Oh, nice Thunderbird.

Feet…. TBird……
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I dunno if anyone could reach @PillO status, maybe you have been hitting the sapphire pretty hard…

besides a rob roy or a neet crown I really only like a filthy shaging martini or a gin and tonic.

wait till y’all see what I have been working on the last 10 days. My feet’s sunburned…

 

[Ringhammer]

Feet…. TBird……
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How about leg, no feet?

 

[Stealth57]

I fail to see what is funny. That is a perfectly reasonable thought. Although my preference is Hendricks.

Having said that, a local craft brewer has expanded into spirits. I tried their artisanal gin last year and it is great. The taste of cloves really comes thru; an unusual choice for gin, but I approve.
Spirits | Collective Arts (collectiveartsontario.com)

If they used a Belgian yeast, that is a common byproduct of the fermentation process. You can taste it in beers like Lefe.

 

[dagrev]

Saw this on SNL…

Nice. I'll have to kid somebody about wearing that new old Thunderbird out! It's getting some serious playing time.

 

[dagrev]

One trick pony my ass.

And to make myth-busting matters "worse," 99% chance it has LaBella Flats on it.

 

[JJR58]

How about leg, no feet?

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And arms too.

 

[dagrev]

STRING UPDATE
As many have done here, I’ve settled on EBCF strings as my goto flat. I have them on my capped Goth and they sound great. But after trying these on my Silver Goth…
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… I gotta say, they may be my favorite round for deep dark leaning basses (i.e. Goth, 21NR, etc.). Huge bottom end with gobs of punch and grind if the tone knob is rolled off and tons of crystal clear highs as the tone knob is turned up. Really brings a dark bass to life. I suspect they would sound great on an SG/EB style bass as well.

I have never tried those, but I do like exposed cores. Especially on the E. Really can clean and tighten it up if needed.

 

[dagrev]

The bass man's amp sounds great. I looked 'em up. $$$$!

Yes it does. I'll have to ask if he uses those any in the studio or just live, but everything live I've seen it's a Matchless, and it always sounds great. I'm never going to play one. "Play one, want one," issue.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Feet…. TBird……
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dude’s gotta invest in a set of clippers….

 

[dagrev]

Feet…. TBird……
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Jeff, I'm starting to really believe that alien thing. Anything with three feet--and one can face each other two far apart is pretty compelling.

 

[dagrev]

How about leg, no feet?

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Thanks for not going any higher with that leg shot. Lower is better.

 

[dagrev]

Speaking of planes and Blackbirds.....Kelly Johnson also was part of my other favorite plane.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

And arms too.
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yep!

 

[JJR58]

dude’s gotta invest in a set of clippers….

Nah, look trim to me.

 

[JIO]

yep!
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awesome -

 

[JIO]

I'd like to just leave this here... enjoy!

 

[RedVee]

Fortunately my '06 is flawless. If there is a problem, I can't find it. I was concerned about that when I got it as their reputation proceeded it. Can't say the same for my '21 NR. A couple edges on the bridge end are rough as if not buffed out or not enough layers, I can't really tell and try not to think about it. Fortunately it's not visible, just noticable if you run your hand around the edges. Had I bought it at the going price from a dealer, it would have gone back.

My 11 is flawless as well

 

[JIO]

kick-ass live version w/a familiar face on bass -



Young Guy Pratt on his Burgundy Mist Metallic '64 J "Betsy" ... another pro player who used active (EMG) electronic's in his vintage Fender bass; vintage in looks/feel, active for international stages.

 

[TBird1958]

I fail to see what is funny. That is a perfectly reasonable thought. Although my preference is Hendricks.

Having said that, a local craft brewer has expanded into spirits. I tried their artisanal gin last year and it is great. The taste of cloves really comes thru; an unusual choice for gin, but I approve.
Spirits | Collective Arts (collectiveartsontario.com)

Empress.....

Empress 1908 Gin - Handcrafted Spirits with a Twist (empressgin.com)

 

[dagrev]

I'd like to just leave this here... enjoy!

Very nicely done!