Thunderbird Club

[Stealth57]

As far as I understand, they got different designations over time but the models were essentially the same. A 90 should be an older version.

I’ve seen those model numbers for 77 and 78. Maybe the seller doesn’t really know.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I’ve seen those model numbers for 77 and 78. Maybe the seller doesn’t really know.

thinking of getting one?

 

[Stealth57]

thinking of getting one?

Been trying for sometime. The first one I found admitted the electronics were replaced and wouldn’t commit on the pickup, second one got pulled off the market when I asked if all original, the one now is overpriced and doesn’t seem interested in negotiating. No rush.

 

[D.M.N.]

Greco-bird folks, I see TB-90 and TB-900 listed for what appears to be the same model. Are they the same or is one upgraded?

As far as I understand, they got different designations over time but the models were essentially the same. A 90 should be an older version.

The Greco model numbers can be a bit confusing, as they changed over time, and correspond to the price of the instrument. In 77/78, it should be a TB-900 for the II and TB-1100 for the IV. Later on they were referred to as the TB90. Same model, just changed how they referred to the model name.

 

[GonePlaid]

You know your business, but please go slow on thinking on selling.

Thanks. Don't wanna; might hafta.

 

[Stealth57]

The Greco model numbers can be a bit confusing, as they changed over time, and correspond to the price of the instrument. In 77/78, it should be a TB-900 for the II and TB-1100 for the IV. Later on they were referred to as the TB90. Same model, just changed how they referred to the model name.

So, SN A787870, which is January 1978 should be a TB-900? The listing says TB-90 but that may just be because that’s all the broker knows.

 

[GonePlaid]

Congrats!
Yes, that gold you mentioned is one of my favourite colours. The Pelham blue is so so for me because of the variation it it.
I’ve seen some I loved, others not so much.

'Zackly.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

So, SN A787870, which is January 1978 should be a TB-900? The listing says TB-90 but that may just be because that’s all the broker knows.

Don’t sweat the model number.

 

[GonePlaid]

Thinning time!View attachment 7152920
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Send the shavings to @dagrev to use on his "new" acquisition.

 

[JJR58]

This morning. The fretboard looks way better in this pic than in person.
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Now.
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It's ready to go for in the morning. We talked about getting it refinished and are leaning towards having it done to get anything else sorted out and it look like it should. Pricing may determine that. The wife is thinking that way--and I don't like to argue or disappoint the wife.

I think it looks pretty cool as is.

 

[Gaolee]

Legend is pushing it.

A Rugby League prop forward. His last few years seemed to be a case of playing while ever someone would pay him. Which is reasonable, but he was a long way past his best.
At his peak he played for NSW and Australia. His club teams were Tigers, Sharks, and short stints with Dragons and SeaEagles.

Decent (better than) bloke, well regarded and speaks well especially for an ex Prop. He has picked up a radio gig on a footy show.


He (no 8) had a funny moment in a try celebration for NSW vs Qld.

A prop wearing 8? That is an alien thought to a Union Rules person. I was usually 6 or 7, which probably an Aussie what kind of person they are dealing with.

 

[Gaolee]

Corvette Museum (Factory is next door) on the way to Nash to get the bass. No time to look at silly cars.....
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Didn't they all fall in a hole anyway?

 

[Bent77]

Didn't they all fall in a hole anyway?

Yes, the floor collapsed
All of the corvettes of the world were sucked in!
(Evil laughter)

 

[dagrev]

tonight

Is the WWHockey fight finished yet?

 

[Stealth57]

Is the WWHockey fight finished yet?

Between rounds. I think it has a good chance of starting up again Thursday at 5pm PST.

 

[dagrev]

No go on playing the NR today. Heavy rain turned to Heavy snow which covered our roads. We live on curvy hill as do a few others in other places. Had to cancel church today so trying it out will have to wait till Wed when it's supposed to get into the single digits later that night.

 

[dagrev]

Thanks. Don't wanna; might hafta.

I understand. Don't like it for you, but understand. Wish I could buy it and give you a fair price if you have to do it. Being committed the '66 body I just got and what it will take to get it respectable makes it impossible.

 

[dagrev]

Send the shavings to @dagrev to use on his "new" acquisition.

There's a thought. But right now with the "sound" holes I'm thinking of is as a one of a kind semi-hollow body NR.

 

[dagrev]

I think it looks pretty cool as is.

Thanks Jeff. One thought was just leave it pretty much as is and let the scars of morons past (not J.T.) show. But I'm really leaning to getting it looking healthy again.

 

[dagrev]

Didn't they all fall in a hole anyway?

Ha! No, just eight. Out of I don't know how many. Never been in the place. Just by it countless times.
Fruit of the Loom's world headquarters is just down the road. I don't think they have a museum or a sink hole. But let's not go there.