Thunderbird Club

[Miles_ONeal]

That's the downside of a black bass.

I thought greasy smudged fingertips was the downside of a Superglue[tm] finish.

 

[PillO]

Refrain?

In honor of!
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My passport photo!

 

[MCF]

A steal on a VP.

It's a 60's.

Why do you say they are calling it new?

That is their tag for not previously owned gear on "clearance." If they were selling it as used, it would have the white "used" tag.

 

[MCF]

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I know those GC salesmen are working hard but couldn't they at least wipe the greasy smudged fingertips off the Bass?

Yeah. When the GC by me was properly managed, the guitars and basses were looked at daily and got wiped with Quick Clean or something similar if needed. It was the opening routine. They also had a good tech who kept them in tune and decently setup. The tech left in '15 and was never replaced. That manager finally left around 2018 out of frustration. It hasn't been worth going to since except to pick up a ship to store used purchase.

 

[PillO]

cream pies…

it's literally the translation....can't waste low hanging fruit like that....

Ahem!

That's awfully brave around this band of miscreants...

Indeed!

 

[MCF]

the blue and purple are still back ordered until June.

I'm trying to decide if I want to keep or cancel the order.

I'd definitely sell off the embassy basses and a couple others if I keep the order.

There have been posts in the Facebook Group knocking the quality of the new ones. I haven't seen one in the flesh. I still want the Blue one.

 

[PillO]

I was trying to explain Primus to my daughter last week. My first thought was weird like Frank Zappa. But, not knowing FZ, that wouldn't help. Instead, I fell back to "what weird musicians would call weird".

 

[SubHuman]

That's the downside of a black bass.

Yes but they look so darn sharp all polished up!

 

[PillO]

Well, as long as you don't say stuffed dates I guess you're good to go without an Ahem.

Those were nuts deep in a date.

 

[MCF]

Hi guys, Got my used white, ebony board TBird today as the only TB i would like to my. Bday gift. Tried to do my homework and check some info about authenticity but still asking you here for legitimity help. So lets start a bit with description of the instrument.

My TB has typical truss rod as my Czech Epiphones have, the rod with brass cone, not simple allen wrench as my other brands. SN is not very deep in and seems its kinda only stamped? Unfortunatelly, not having my Gibson SG anymore to compare that as it had stamped sn too. My Czech Epis has only SN painted or printed. Pots and pups wire sleeves seemed like liked on my Gibson SG pickup I have. I have not checked pups in rehersal room tho... Should there be Gibson logo as well?

Bass came with a Gibson case. In the end i took it as seemed kinda legit, really nice playing and resonating to me, no paint smudges or so. I was reading about both QC and then not too much love for basses from company overall.

Here is some stuff i do not get...
I tried to use some decoder from gui****aterproject page and says it was made in:

"Your guitar was made at the
Bozeman Plant, MT, USA
on August 9th, 2007
Production Number: 44"
That confuses me, as it is only accoustic instrument factory? I have read tho, that last of numbers might not correctly represent the place and sn in the end could not be correct in this regard. Year should be ok, if i read the code right, i guess. 2007 was time these were in productions, i believe. 0 first, 7 fifth number. App was not made by Gibson, so not wanna count on 100% credibility there.

I would also like to ask if the body and fretboard connection could be tiny messy and not super perfect. Got, only as a NT, Spector Euro LX, where the construction is bit different. Checked other TBs pics for it, and i have found on ozzyowl s page one white TB repair, where the ebony fretboard also seems not totally nicely edged with sharp border of ebony to the body (color) Kinda like color residue is there? Maybe i am to nitpick here. Other than that, i think the finish was pretty nice considering yelliwing of nitro and tiny laquers cracks.

I have seen the pot caps are changed to dome metal caps, but that could mean nothing.

The guy from Germany seemed as very transparent guy and i am pretty sure he would not want to cross me and sell me a fake, got only best experience with German neighbours buying instruments wise. We were in rehersal room, talked a lot about gear or the tribute band he is in... He was seeling it as not played that anymore cuz he prefer bigger meatier TB styled basses. Had some custom and Schecter like that there.

Many thanks for reading my long post and checking photos, so many experts here. Thank lot for help and opinions.

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Looks great to me. No red flags that I can see. Nitro is not poly. You may see some "bubbles." Enjoy it. I wish it were mine. The only thing I would do is replace the knobs.

 

[JJR58]

I was trying to explain Primus to my daughter last week. My first thought was weird like Frank Zappa. But, not knowing FZ, that wouldn't help. Instead, I fell back to "what weird musicians would call weird".

Not one of my favs of his.
But the musicianship is pretty stellar.
But yeah, I know exactly what you mean.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

saturday….saturday…

three sets here tomorrow….Greco time…

 

[Gaolee]

I like Bourbon and Single Malt, but then, I play for both teams

Play? Just play? You are both teams.

 

[Gaolee]

I'm a day late a usual

drinking a blended scotch is like driving an automatic

I'll have to PM you my no brakes story

I also have a couple of those stories.

 

[JIO]

I was trying to explain Primus to my daughter last week. My first thought was weird like Frank Zappa. But, not knowing FZ, that wouldn't help. Instead, I fell back to "what weird musicians would call weird".

Yah, killer players and fun music but definitely quirky. As they are very popular, it proves there are many weird people out there who support them. I love the vid where they are dressed in the big latex cowboy 'suits/masks, etc'.., "My Name is Mud" if that's correct.

 

[Gaolee]

Hi guys, Got my used white, ebony board TBird today as the only TB i would like to my. Bday gift. Tried to do my homework and check some info about authenticity but still asking you here for legitimity help. So lets start a bit with description of the instrument.

My TB has typical truss rod as my Czech Epiphones have, the rod with brass cone, not simple allen wrench as my other brands. SN is not very deep in and seems its kinda only stamped? Unfortunatelly, not having my Gibson SG anymore to compare that as it had stamped sn too. My Czech Epis has only SN painted or printed. Pots and pups wire sleeves seemed like liked on my Gibson SG pickup I have. I have not checked pups in rehersal room tho... Should there be Gibson logo as well?

Bass came with a Gibson case. In the end i took it as seemed kinda legit, really nice playing and resonating to me, no paint smudges or so. I was reading about both QC and then not too much love for basses from company overall.

Here is some stuff i do not get...
I tried to use some decoder from gui****aterproject page and says it was made in:

"Your guitar was made at the
Bozeman Plant, MT, USA
on August 9th, 2007
Production Number: 44"
That confuses me, as it is only accoustic instrument factory? I have read tho, that last of numbers might not correctly represent the place and sn in the end could not be correct in this regard. Year should be ok, if i read the code right, i guess. 2007 was time these were in productions, i believe. 0 first, 7 fifth number. App was not made by Gibson, so not wanna count on 100% credibility there.

I would also like to ask if the body and fretboard connection could be tiny messy and not super perfect. Got, only as a NT, Spector Euro LX, where the construction is bit different. Checked other TBs pics for it, and i have found on ozzyowl s page one white TB repair, where the ebony fretboard also seems not totally nicely edged with sharp border of ebony to the body (color) Kinda like color residue is there? Maybe i am to nitpick here. Other than that, i think the finish was pretty nice considering yelliwing of nitro and tiny laquers cracks.

I have seen the pot caps are changed to dome metal caps, but that could mean nothing.

The guy from Germany seemed as very transparent guy and i am pretty sure he would not want to cross me and sell me a fake, got only best experience with German neighbours buying instruments wise. We were in rehersal room, talked a lot about gear or the tribute band he is in... He was seeling it as not played that anymore cuz he prefer bigger meatier TB styled basses. Had some custom and Schecter like that there.

Many thanks for reading my long post and checking photos, so many experts here. Thank lot for help and opinions.

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Looks legit to me. It is a well loved and used Gibson.

 

[Camaro69]

I also have a couple of those stories.

You should always push your luck in life. The good part of your life is in the middle, with time wearing diapers on both ends

Choose wisely

 

[Camaro69]

Yah, killer players and fun music but definitely quirky. As they are very popular, it proves there are many weird people out there who support them. I love the vid where they are dressed in the big latex cowboy 'suits/masks, etc'.., "My Name is Mud" if that's correct.

Winona's Big Brown beaver

 

[JIO]

Winona's Big Brown beaver

that's the ticket!

 

[Camaro69]

Those outfits had to be crazy hot