Yep. If you recall mine, the top was refinished at a shop in Providence to cover a large scratch in the finish. Like I say, mine is a really nice Thunderbird.Is it supposed to have a thin finish like that?
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Yep. If you recall mine, the top was refinished at a shop in Providence to cover a large scratch in the finish. Like I say, mine is a really nice Thunderbird.Is it supposed to have a thin finish like that?

Is it supposed to have a thin finish like that?
Are we even going to be able recognize you the next time we see you?
It's all low calAre we even going to be able recognize you the next time we see you?
I love mine. Some like @godofthunder59 do not think much of them. But they are very rare and don't come up very often.
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/gibson-short-scale-thunderbird-bass-1-of-400.1649459/
I REALLY want one of these, but I can't swing $2200.
pasteis…..portuguese pls…
Portuglishpasteis…..portuguese pls…
Look like Portugese custard tarts
Surprisingly, tastes like them too.Look like Portugese custard tarts
cream pies…Look like Portugese custard tarts
That's awfully brave around this band of miscreants...cream pies…
That's awfully brave around this band of miscreants...
It might be safer to go with Barazik.That's awfully brave around this band of miscreants...
Issopasteis…..portuguese pls…
I recommend NOT greasing the brakes. At least, not your brakes.