Thunderbird Club

[Miles_ONeal]

So 7 ply here, looks like.

I don't see it.

And 7 ply would be ... odd.

 

[AllieCat]

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Ahem!

Honestly a lot less wrinkles and dents than I'd expect for a 61 year old backside...

 

[Stealth57]

My 2019 looks like this.

So does my 2021.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

It happens. Samick has a pretty good rep though.

That would most likely be a Wilkinson issue, though.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

If my Rosewood boards look dry, I’ll use Music Nomad F1. A drop or two on each fret, rub it in and wipe with a dry cloth. The Fender and Dunlop products are also ok. I don’t care for lemon oil, but that’s just me.

I've used clarinet bore oil for years on the recommendation of a pro friend back in Atlanta.

 

[MCF]

Thank you.!But I'm hoping for some more rehearsals... My favorite but so far was a guitar solo. I'm really lucky to have landed with this group.

I think both bands are good Roger.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

... I think. (Cogito ergo sum!)

I think, therefore I math.

 

[MCF]

That would most likely be a Wilkinson issue, though.

If his are Wilkinson. As I said, I have seen a couple later VPs that were unlabeled. Although they looked the same.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I've always used lemon oil on rosewood fingerboards.

Do you use rose oil on lemonwood fingerboards?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Lemon tree very pretty
And the lemon flower is sweet
But the fretboard of lemon
To the fingers is no treat!

 

[Count Bassie]

I think both bands are good Roger.

Thanks Marshall.

 

[Stealth57]

Lemon tree very pretty
And the lemon flower is sweet
But the fretboard of lemon
To the fingers is no treat!

Now use that skill to finish volume 5.

 

[Count Bassie]

I don't see it.

And 7 ply would be ... odd.

My Epi CP is 7-ply... But I'm definitely not an authority here. It just looked like 7 to me.
This might be consistent with some anomalous aspects of my life though.

 

[Bighouse]

I think, therefore I math.

I’m gonna add it up, add it up…

 

[Bighouse]

I have a confession. Purple is one of my least favorite colors, unless it’s just the right shade of purple. I was expecting that EBCF would adhere to their namesake and match color silks appropriately. Alas, color me disappointed.

 

[AllieCat]

I have a confession. Purple is one of my least favorite colors, unless it’s just the right shade of purple. I was expecting that EBCF would adhere to their namesake and match color silks appropriately. Alas, color me disappointed.
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At least it's not infused with Cobalt 60

 

[MCF]

100% yeah

I thought I'd never have time to put together the money for my NR. Now I'm thinking I should save up for another before they're gone (I kinda want one of the ones from the mid teens with the volute though so we'll see)

I need to get my hands on one of the Vintera Bass VI's before they go away too...

WRT the entry level market, there's so much in that space, it's highly competitive and for $500 or less you can find some really amazingly playable guitars and basses. I can see why the likes of Epiphone and Squier would try and aim a little higher and position themselves as premium imports, but I don't think they and their parent companies can do enough volume to stay afloat without the entry level. Then again, who am I to say what their balance sheets actually look like?

There are three Pelham Blue ‘12/‘13 (manufactured in ‘12 for model year ‘13) NRs on Reverb right now.

One is listed at $1895.00 from Lovies (reputable shop) in Thousand Oaks. It has been up for awhile. Free shipping! There is one for $1795.00 plus shipping in New Jersey. There is a third for $1895 plus shipping with (why? oh the humanity!) EMG active pickups, although the original TBird Plus pickups are included but the pots are missing.

I really like mine for a different, more modern take on the NR with the Babicz bridge. There were only 400 blue ones made. It is unusual to see three available t the same time. You may be able to get a deal on one of them. The blue finish is gorgeous with just a hint of sparkle to it.

 

[dagrev]

I use Almond oil. Not acidic and works for a long time on kitchen cabinets.

Never thought or heard of that one. Seems like another good option. Heck, they all work, including citrus based products (which I used for decades with good results). Some things may be slightly better than others, but I haven't put anything on yet that didn't help and work just fine. "How long" anything will or can last can be kind of subjective and has many factors like location and even time of the year. The main thing is to use something occasionally and when needed.

 

[Stealth57]

I have a confession. Purple is one of my least favorite colors, unless it’s just the right shade of purple. I was expecting that EBCF would adhere to their namesake and match color silks appropriately. Alas, color me disappointed.
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EBCF silks are purple and we know why:

https://www.talkbass.com/wiki/the-tone-is-in-the-purple-silks-club/

 

[dagrev]

Blue Monday.

That's a great looking bass!