I'm going with you on this one.Or possibly SS=Stupid Shi...er, Sucker.
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Thunderbird Club
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For someone who wants one, and if it’s in excellent condition, he may not be a gouger. Just optimistic. A gouger is the shop in L.A. asking $699 on eBay for one without a case.
"The second was a lady in the typical SS look." I read it that the lady was (dressed) in "the SS look", as in her outfit? I just wondered what a typical SS "look" looked like.If I saw a lady dressed like this standing next to a Cyber truck, it would make sense visually.
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And you are a professional grudge-keeper.Nope, conservative attire. No salacious comments about my daughter. I know where most of you live.
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But she's clearly adopted.
You both look fantastic.
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Great pics! I can almost hear the music.Yesterday I did a reunion gig with my old band Superfloor in LuxorLive, Arnhem.
De band faded out like a night candle some 12 years ago. But yesterday we were on fire again ;-)
- Jun 30, 2010
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When they were cheap, I bought a few necks and one whole bass that I used for projects. Depending on the year/factory, the necks were varied as were the hs bevel. This one (on my Teiscbird) is my fave. An even hs bevel (I removed the finish there) and a baseball-bat neck. I don't have it in front of me but I think the nut width is wider than 1.5"
This one had a similar bevel, but a different resolution (stopped before the 'peak') Neck was shallower.
The Teiscobird II hs bevel was narrower and more rounded with a straighter resolution at the peak. I recall it being 1.5" at the nut.
The Epi Goth body got redefined into this - with major chambering under the 'hood'. Pat Wilkins did the matte-black finish.
And lastly a Goth neck that George gifted me. He started the redefinition of the hs and I finished it. It's 1.5" and neck is medium deep - as you can see in this pic, the factory matte-black finish is very thick, about 1/16".
- Jun 30, 2010
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I agree. If in good condition w/HSC - he'll get that asking price. Some buyers don't dig very deep when seeing something they want. For those who do , sure.., eventually you'll find "a deal" if you look long enough. If I see something I want and know it will sell quickly, I'll offer something a bit lower and usually they accept. I'll do the same selling my basses.
Ebay has a new process where if the seller is open to offers - once you click that button it gives you 3 set offer prices; much lower, a bit lower and a bit less lower. (all lower than the asking price) You can also type in your own even lower offer. The seller can accept any of them, or wait for someone to offer the higher 'less' offer. It's a bit of a game, but depending on the item - the highest 'lower' offer will probably get accepted, and the middle offer can get accepted quicker than the lowest 'lower' offer. It just depends how long it's been sitting there, how much it's worth to you, and what you are willing to pay.
Yesterday I did a reunion gig with my old band Superfloor in LuxorLive, Arnhem.
De band faded out like a night candle some 12 years ago. But yesterday we were on fire again ;-)
- Mar 13, 2008
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Yesterday I did a reunion gig with my old band Superfloor in LuxorLive, Arnhem.
De band faded out like a night candle some 12 years ago. But yesterday we were on fire again ;-)
I'd say you had a good week, finishing up the double neck Bird, getting on No Treble and, a great show!
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You can hear it on fb!
very pretty! The control layout is the cherry on top.
Hello all, today Zzounds delivered my purple flake Epi Thunderbird. I ordered it a couple months ago, and it was put on backorder until now.
My first thought was how cool it looked, but upon further inspection, it appears to me that the bridge is rather high off of the body. to the point of being slightly tilted. the breaking angle from the tailpiece to the bridge seems to be pretty extreme.
I have a black Epi Tbird, it's the version before the 64 bird, I got a deal on it due to it having cracks at the nut. The string tension keeps the cracks closed and I haven't had the time to repair it, but it plays fine as is. It is currently in my bass storage, so I haven't been able to compare it, but I feel that the black bird plays better. I may be wrong.
Also, as I was taking pics, I found cracks on both sides of the neck. Nothing horrible, but they are there.
The neck has an underbow (strings are closer at nut/body, higher in the middle of board), I am a builder/tech, but I do not want to touch it until I'm sure that I'm not going to return it.
Honestly, the cracks at the nut are not a deal breaker, I'm more concerned with the height of the bridge. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
My first thought was how cool it looked, but upon further inspection, it appears to me that the bridge is rather high off of the body. to the point of being slightly tilted. the breaking angle from the tailpiece to the bridge seems to be pretty extreme.
I have a black Epi Tbird, it's the version before the 64 bird, I got a deal on it due to it having cracks at the nut. The string tension keeps the cracks closed and I haven't had the time to repair it, but it plays fine as is. It is currently in my bass storage, so I haven't been able to compare it, but I feel that the black bird plays better. I may be wrong.
Also, as I was taking pics, I found cracks on both sides of the neck. Nothing horrible, but they are there.
The neck has an underbow (strings are closer at nut/body, higher in the middle of board), I am a builder/tech, but I do not want to touch it until I'm sure that I'm not going to return it.
Honestly, the cracks at the nut are not a deal breaker, I'm more concerned with the height of the bridge. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
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The foolishly named 64 Thunderbird has a bit more angle on the neck, requiring a higher bridge. I can’t recall hearing any problems with the possible exception of a tailpiece pulling up - but I can’t recall for certain if it was the 64 or a recent Jack Casady or what. I would keep an eye on the tailpiece to be safe.
Beautiful bird, tho!
I’m pretty picky. I’d send it back if I received that one. The cracks would bother me too much to let it slide. I know the latest version of those has changed the neck angle. If I couldn’t get the low action I like, I’d send it back for that reason too.
Although it has been some time since I had to return something to zZounds, I’ve had good experiences with their customer service. I hope you end up happy with it or a replacement.
Tomorrow, our last song will either be in C or in Db. I’ll find out tomorrow during rehearsal. I’ll take the red Greco (tuned to D) and the white CP (tuned D#). The second bass is just for that song if we play it in Db. The week’s super busy so I’m taking the easy way out by only needing to practice one fingering right by the nut.
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One of my early VPs has those cracks at the nut. I got it really cheap and kept it. Like your situation, strings keep the crack closed and it doesn't gap if strings are removed. Benn that way for several years and it hasn't gotten any worse. But I would definitively point all this out to seller and see if you can get some discount your way.
As for the bridge, I would mention it as well and keep an eye on it. Being that high would make me nervous, as none of my Thunderbirds is that high. That might just seem something I might fixate on. A discount would help me to fixate less. If not given a very nice discount, I would likely send it back.
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Superb photos! Thanks for posting what looks like a smoking gig….Yesterday I did a reunion gig with my old band Superfloor in LuxorLive, Arnhem.
De band faded out like a night candle some 12 years ago. But yesterday we were on fire again ;-)
Way cool!Yesterday I did a reunion gig with my old band Superfloor in LuxorLive, Arnhem.
De band faded out like a night candle some 12 years ago. But yesterday we were on fire again ;-)
