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Thunderbird Club
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I chased the dude down the street and showed him the pic and asked, Does that look like the porch to you?
He said there was no place to turn around and asked why I parked at the end of the drive.
I said there are two vehicles in the garage, and that square piece of blacktop across from our drive is called a turnaround. He looked puzzled. I said across from our mail box. It's what people use to turn around. (He knew what I was talking about because he used it to turn around.) Wish I would have asked if he backed down the street since he didn't know there was a way to turnaround and how I choose to use my drive is not his concern. But when acting like he couldn't turn around I said UPS, Amazon and others don't have a problem. Then he said he always delivers to the drive. I said, not at my house. The directions are porch and everyone else does it. He said OK, and I told him I appreciate it. By the way, we have had rain off and on today....
Now for a Thunderbird.
Kind of....
I chased the dude down the street and showed him the pic and asked, Does that look like the porch to you?
He said there was no place to turn around and asked why I parked at the end of the drive.
I said there are two vehicles in the garage, and that square piece of blacktop across from our drive is called a turnaround. He looked puzzled. I said across from our mail box. It's what people use to turn around. (He knew what I was talking about because he used it to turn around.) Wish I would have asked if he backed down the street since he didn't know there was a way to turnaround and how I choose to use my drive is not his concern. But when acting like he couldn't turn around I said UPS, Amazon and others don't have a problem. Then he said he always delivers to the drive. I said, not at my house. The directions are porch and everyone else does it. He said OK, and I told him I appreciate it. By the way, we have had rain off and on today....
Now for a Thunderbird.
Kind of....
Very Nice! It looks to be in great shape.I'm back in the gang! I recently bought a red Gibson non-reverse but returned it, I just couldn't get on with that neck. But, that tone! Best-sounding Thunderbird I've ever owned.
So I had to scratch the itch and out of nowhere this popped up for sale, and at an excellent price.
Tonally it's a LOT darker than the NR but with some extreme EQ I can get that Who Live at the Young Vic sound I love so much.
These Orvilles are rare birds over here in the UK and I'm thrilled with it. Can anybody recommend a hardcase that it will fit inside?
It will likely fit in either of these, but measure.
I prefer the Tolex on the Gator.
If you want the NR tone, you can swap in these:
Some here are not enamored with the Orville pickups. Some think they’re ok.
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Yes! The Connie!
I doubt it will fit in the Epiphone case - different body shape. I did consider buying the Gator and sending it to the seller for postage but he checked the measurements and said it wouldn't fit.
When I first got the bass the tone was extremely dark, but with some new strings - and some unusual EQ - I'm very pleased. That said, I may still replace them at some point for something with a bit more inherent brightness and zing.
In fairness, tall as you are, maybe the photographer got tired of trying to fit you in frame?
So I have all my music saved / backed up on a thumb drive. I purchased it all, it’s either ripped from CD’s or bought on iTunes. Are we saying once I upgrade my Mac (way overdue) and my iPhone from 12 to 16 or… that I won’t be able to listen to music on my devices unless I pay monthly to stream music? Streaming quality is not great imo.
Lazy is the description
Love is a new set of Power Steel. I love that they finally updated the packaging.
All the sets I’ve bought, and some direct, I never received a sticker. So that must be payment for all your referrals?
lol description:
Used and in excellent condition, this Epiphone Thunderbird '64 Bass in stunning Purple Sparkle delivers vintage-inspired tone and bold style. Featuring a classic mahogany body with a 34" scale length, this eye-catching electric bass is equipped with dual TB Plus humbuckers that produce deep, punchy lows and focused mids—perfect for rock, blues, or funk. The bolt-on maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard offers smooth playability and reliable intonation across 20 frets. With minimal signs of wear and a flawless finish, this Thunderbird '64 is a standout instrument for players and collectors alike.
Y’all’s killing /\/\3!
I’m a HUGE sparkle fan!
That totes depends on the man and woman in question. My wife and most of my daughters (just for example) have my sense of humor - in some cases even more so.
I'd think of making creative use of them.Plucked the rest of the feathers...
Given the way some of the holes line up diagonally--I might turn this into a Jazz.
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Now I can finally begin some noticeable progress. Like filling in all the holes in the Bonnie and Clyde Bird.
Yeah, they trashed a bunch of stuff on my first upgrade. Grrr...
Make an offer! You'd have to pay tax on the new one, too...
Forgive me Ken, I have no doubt asked this before, but what do you find as differences in the Power Steels and Fusions?
