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Thunderbird Club

I love it. I'm excited to get it in my hands and begin bonding with it. As for the finish cracking on the neck, I'm moderately concerned. I spoke with two techs over there, and they both stated that it was all finish, no structural. But it looks bad. MJT is local to me, and they could probably get it back and make the fix invisible, but I suppose I will cross that bridge when I have an extra arm and leg 😂. Attached is the photo of the HORRIBLE spot on the bass, for anyone who wants to:
1. Call me an idiot for buying it.
2. Tell me "everything is going to be ok."
3. Offer advice on a potential fix.
Might be hard to play as is, but should be fixable by MJT, does not look structural, probably just cosmetic.
 

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…66 Gibson NR vs. Bach „not Joe West‘s Bass“…seller told me the refin was a Pelham blue nitro satin finish by www.gitarrenbastler.de … Pickups by Harry Häusel…another semi-retired pickup maker… sounds very close to the original… was out on rehearsal last Thunderbird Thursday….seems to be a keeper….
 
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…66 Gibson NR vs. Bach „not Joe West‘s Bass“…seller told me the refin was a Pelham blue nitro satin finish by www.gitarrenbastler.de … Pickups by Harry Häusel…another semi-retired pickup maker… sounds very close to the original… was out on rehearsal last Thunderbird Thursday….seems to be a keeper….


They're Beauties!

That Blue is stunning!
 
Mrs Brown’s Boys. Comedy. We can only take so much of it at a time, but ymmv.
Yeah, I didn’t care much for this show BUT at times I really could see some older Irish women from when I was a kid. He does nail some of the attitude and phrases at times. But mostly it’s over the top.

IMO the “Who Do You Think You Are” episode on his family was excellent. Very moving as he/they investigate the murder of his Grandfather.
 
Yeah, I didn’t care much for this show BUT at times I really could see some older Irish women from when I was a kid. He does nail some of the attitude and phrases at times. But mostly it’s over the top.

IMO the “Who Do You Think You Are” episode on his family was excellent. Very moving as he/they investigate the murder of his Grandfather.
The Sherlock Holmes with Jeremy Britt were really good.

 
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…66 Gibson NR vs. Bach „not Joe West‘s Bass“…seller told me the refin was a Pelham blue nitro satin finish by www.gitarrenbastler.de … Pickups by Harry Häusel…another semi-retired pickup maker… sounds very close to the original… was out on rehearsal last Thunderbird Thursday….seems to be a keeper….
If you change your mind on the BaCH, you know how to find me.