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Thunderbird Club

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Stealth57 said:
Its serial number is from January 1978 but I think it’s another one of those Japanese offers where they don’t actually have the bass. I’ve seen another ad with the same photos for over $1,800. Not sure now what the real owner will take.
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I bought my ESP Bass IV from one of those multi-posts. I just picked the cheapest one and had no issues.
 
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TBird1958 said:
Where is this place?!
What a menu! I can't find anything like that around here, it's certainly good enough cause to stay an extra day at the next GTG!
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D.M.N. said:
I need the name of the place! We have the Red Lion Tavern near where I live, we go there alot, fantastic food, but always need another German place on the roster. I'll actually be in Germany this time next month, I'll definitely be having some Schweinshaxe!


Looks like LGB, especially the Chicken Dance boxcar, I remeber those though never had one. Used to have a few pieces of LGB rollingstock, like the Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, and Sitting Bull boxcars, D&RGW cars, but think I only had the basic started engine from LGB, mostly Bachmann and Aristocrat engines (Shays, Climax, Moguls). One day if I ever own a house I'll get back into Garden Railroading.
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teskes-germania.com

German Restaurant

Experience a authentic German Restaurant in San Jose at Teske’s Germania! Enjoy classic German dishes, imported beers, and the best biergarten in the Bay Area.
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brian579 said:
Hello Tbird fans! I just posted my 79 black Tbird in the classifieds. It’s a killer bass but I can’t get used to the shape. Plays and sounds stellar. Just a friendly heads-up. Stay safe everyone!
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Hate that it didn't work out. Sometimes you know immediately, but at times it takes a while with drastic non-conventional shaped basses. I think this is what freaks many who played common shaped basses. They can feel very odd--at first--because they are very odd. It's been decades since I first played a Thunderbird so I don't recall much other than I initially used a bad strap (that worked fine for Fenders), and fought neck dive until I got a proper strap. I'm sure it likely felt kind of odd. Now my old '64 is feels like it was made for me. I hope you find something that works great for you that inspires good playing and not thinking about how it feels!
 
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dagrev said:
Hate that it didn't work out. Sometimes you know immediately, but at times it takes a while with drastic non-conventional shaped basses. I think this is what freaks many who played common shaped basses. They can feel very odd--at first--because they are very odd. It's been decades since I first played a Thunderbird so I don't recall much other than I initially used a bad strap (that worked fine for Fenders), and fought neck dive until I got a proper strap. I'm sure it likely felt kind of odd. Now my old '64 is feels like it was made for me. I hope you find something that works great for you that inspires good playing and thinking about how it feels!
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It's FSO's that don't "feel right" to me.
The last one I had is more than 20 years ago now, an Aerodyne PJ - Happily put on consignment at BassNW with the money going to a Thunderbird.

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Stealth57 said:
Its serial number is from January 1978 but I think it’s another one of those Japanese offers where they don’t actually have the bass. I’ve seen another ad with the same photos for over $1,800. Not sure now what the real owner will take.
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No telling who the real owner is if it’s from Japan. I’ve seen identical basses listed on eBay for significantly different asking prices. I just make an offer to the lowest price (purchase and shipping total) and usually accept their counter offer. Dine this about three or four times and never had an issue. Never had to pay any duty fees and never had a problem with delivery.
MCF said:
There was one on CL here a year or two ago with the pickups “upgraded” to Chinabuckers. The seller wanted a delusional $1500 or thereabouts for it. I didn’t bother to check it out.
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And this is the reason why I’m getting more and more hesitant to purchase Tbirds with canned pups from unknown sellers. It’s just too easy and tempting for unscrupulous sellers to pick a set of $80 ChinaBuckers up and swap them out for nice Greco or Gibson pickups.
JIO said:
I bought my ESP Bass IV from one of those multi-posts. I just picked the cheapest one and had no issues.
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Ditto
 
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dagrev said:
Hate that it didn't work out. Sometimes you know immediately, but at times it takes a while with drastic non-conventional shaped basses. I think this is what freaks many who played common shaped basses. They can feel very odd--at first--because they are very odd. It's been decades since I first played a Thunderbird so I don't recall much other than I initially used a bad strap (that worked fine for Fenders), and fought neck dive until I got a proper strap. I'm sure it likely felt kind of odd. Now my old '64 is feels like it was made for me. I hope you find something that works great for you that inspires good playing and not thinking about how it feels!
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TBirds fit me like a glove (except the VP). The 7enders take a bit of getting used to if I haven't picked one up in awhile.
 
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