Thunderbird Club

[JJR58]

Thought I take my basses outside the house for a group picture. So here they are

Thomann double bass (got it as a 50 year birthday present)
Rickenbacker 4003s - 2018
Hofner 500/1 CT - 2005:ish (bought it when the CT:s came on the market)
Gibson EB3 - 1967
Gibson Thunderbird - 1990
Fender Jazz Japan - 1981/82
Yamaha SB5a - 1967 (my first bass)
Greco P bass - 1971/72

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Wow! You got it all covered.
Sweet EB!

 

[MCF]

another happy B-15….go Stealth!

Sounds like an Ampeg.

 

[GonePlaid]

Thought I take my basses outside the house for a group picture. So here they are

Thomann double bass (got it as a 50 year birthday present)
Rickenbacker 4003s - 2018
Hofner 500/1 CT - 2005:ish (bought it when the CT:s came on the market)
Gibson EB3 - 1967
Gibson Thunderbird - 1990
Fender Jazz Japan - 1981/82
Yamaha SB5a - 1967 (my first bass)
Greco P bass - 1971/72

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I notice one of those is a lot bigger than the others.

 

[MCF]

Anybody got any spare pickups laying around? I'm ready to turn my Serek Lincoln into a TBird pickup bass.

Look at that pair of Gibson reissues in the classifieds that came up on here yesterday. Should be within the last 10 pages.

 

[dagrev]

Thought I take my basses outside the house for a group picture. So here they are

Thomann double bass (got it as a 50 year birthday present)
Rickenbacker 4003s - 2018
Hofner 500/1 CT - 2005:ish (bought it when the CT:s came on the market)
Gibson EB3 - 1967
Gibson Thunderbird - 1990
Fender Jazz Japan - 1981/82
Yamaha SB5a - 1967 (my first bass)
Greco P bass - 1971/72

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Very nice! All look to be in excellent condition.

 

[GBassNorth]

Yep.

Learn somethin new every day.

 

[dagrev]

I notice one of those is a lot bigger than the others.

And you outta see the strap for that one....

 

[GBassNorth]

Thought I take my basses outside the house for a group picture. So here they are

Thomann double bass (got it as a 50 year birthday present)
Rickenbacker 4003s - 2018
Hofner 500/1 CT - 2005:ish (bought it when the CT:s came on the market)
Gibson EB3 - 1967
Gibson Thunderbird - 1990
Fender Jazz Japan - 1981/82
Yamaha SB5a - 1967 (my first bass)
Greco P bass - 1971/72

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All beautiful! But that Jazz is the Bomb!

 

[dagrev]

Love the color. Fortunately it has a crazy price. But what is crazy these days.....

https://reverb.com/item/56426170-fender-precision-bass-1966-lake-placid-blue

 

[MCF]

Love the color. Fortunately it has a crazy price. But what is crazy these days.....

https://reverb.com/item/56426170-fender-precision-bass-1966-lake-placid-blue

I usually see them looking greener than that when they’re that old.

 

[JJR58]

Love the color. Fortunately it has a crazy price. But what is crazy these days.....

https://reverb.com/item/56426170-fender-precision-bass-1966-lake-placid-blue

My kinda bass.

 

[Rickplaysbass]

Look at that pair of Gibson reissues in the classifieds that came up on here yesterday. Should be within the last 10 pages.

Saw those. I'm ok with that idea, but I'd Rather buy from one of us if we have something in here.

 

[StevieJukeJoint]

Hi all. It’s only taken me 40+ years playing bass, and collection of way too many basses - but finally got myself a Thunderbird bass. A 2018 Epiphone Classic IV Pro with stock USA pickups. It was virtually unplayed, and I got it for a very good price of $449 CAD ($327 USD). Question: from research looks like this model was available in vintage sunburst, and white. Is it me or does this look more vintage cherry sunburst?

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Sounds like an Ampeg.

and not an SVT..

 

[dagrev]

I usually see them looking greener than that when they’re that old.

Fender maybe figured out how to keep that from happening or just stored well. I don't know, but yeah, you are right. Seems most of the green PBs I run across are Gibson. But I haven't been looking at Fenders in a long time.

 

[dagrev]

View attachment 5477172 View attachment 5477173 View attachment 5477174 Hi all. It’s only taken me 40+ years, and collection of way too many basses - but finally got myself a Thunderbird bass. A 2018 Epiphone Classic IV Pro with stock USA pickups. It was virtually unplayed, and I got it for a very good price of $449 CAD ($327 USD). Question: from research looks like this model was available in vintage sunburst, and white. Is it me or does this look more vintage cherry sunburst?

I don't know, but love the color. Congrats!

Now, any respectable Thunderbird player will be in the search for another one.

 

[Mvf]

Wow! You got it all covered.
Sweet EB!

Yup, that has been my plan as a Macca, Bruce, Entwistle… fanboy

 

[BklynKen]

View attachment 5477172 View attachment 5477173 View attachment 5477174 Hi all. It’s only taken me 40+ years playing bass, and collection of way too many basses - but finally got myself a Thunderbird bass. A 2018 Epiphone Classic IV Pro with stock USA pickups. It was virtually unplayed, and I got it for a very good price of $449 CAD ($327 USD). Question: from research looks like this model was available in vintage sunburst, and white. Is it me or does this look more vintage cherry sunburst?

Whatever it's called, it's beautiful. Congratulations!

 

[Mvf]

I notice one of those is a lot bigger than the others.

That’s the one that never leaves the house… Just as your Kasino

 

[Mvf]

Very nice! All look to be in excellent condition.

Thanks. I use them all regularly and try to keep them in good playing condition. The contra is the exception, that is just standing in the corner of the room..