Thunderbird Club

[GonePlaid]

These are an overlooked good deal. One of the most comfortable basses I own.
Epiphone Embassy Bass Guitar

Yes, I'm happy with mine. It has served well subbing for the 67.

 

[GonePlaid]

Yah, buy, buy, buy any time Americans have a "break"/holiday/idle moment, but when and why did those specific consumer items become linked with Memorial Day is my specific question.

'Cos they're the ones buying the ads.

 

[JIO]

'Cos they're the ones buying the ads.

Yes, obviously.., so, when did it start may be the better question. I'll guess early '50s.

 

[GonePlaid]

Yes, obviously.., so, when did it start may be the better question. I'll guess early '50s.

Prolly around the time most American homes had a TV.

 

[Engle]

I have a really terrific sounding 1938 Martin tenor sax (w/ ohsc) I'm never gonna play again...

I never thought to ask around here. We bought a nice Yamaha for her locally.

 

[GonePlaid]

I never thought to ask around here. We bought a nice Yamaha for her locally.

The Martins from that era (30s-40s) have a very rich tone.

 

[Engle]

First day at work and I’m already tempted View attachment 7500696

Is that an old Hofner Club on the right? I recently saw Tony Scherr (Luca Benedetti trio) playing a newer one. He got a lot of nice tones out of it.

 

[Engle]

The Martins from that era (30s-40s) have a very rich tone.

From what I gathered, it's easy to get into a major restoration with vintage saxes, so we went for newish and sturdy

 

[dagrev]

I’m getting paid to play View attachment 7500862

But that down and get back to work!

Now that ain't workin', that's the way you do it
Lemme tell ya, them guys ain't dumb
Maybe get a blister on your little finger
Baby, get a blister on your thumb

 

[MCF]

We came home Thursday. We stopped at my wife’s favorite fabric store in Anaheim right by whère this is on our way home it’s getting bad. My father in law is in one of the evac zones. My brother in law is bringing him up now. I’m at the mountain for a couple days. Hopefully my wife won’t make me go home. I love my father in law. But my brother in law is a stroke….

 

[BuddhaFingas]

I hear you. I'm almost done with the suspension work on my Ghia. I like that lift!

It is a QuickJack. A gift from the wife a few years back, when I was still doing car shows with the RX-7 and was undercar a lot more.
A little bit of effort to set up, but mobile and tons more stable than stands, which is a plus in quake territory.

 

[BuddhaFingas]

Hah! Yah, sorta' mosh-pit w/o aggressively slamming into each other! A polite mosh-pit. I recently watched a doc on Dick Dale. He was an original for sure.

 

[TBird1958]

Is that an old Hofner Club on the right? I recently saw Tony Scherr (Luca Benedetti trio) playing a newer one. He got a lot of nice tones out of it.

It’s an Eastwood copy

 

[MCF]

From what I gathered, it's easy to get into a major restoration with vintage saxes, so we went for newish and sturdy

My daughter has a wonderful Yamaha flute we bought when a family friend was working for Yamaha. Not inexpensive. Her teacher was jealous. Great instruments. You are a great Dad.

 

[MCF]

It’s an Eastwood copy

I’ve been tempted more than once by Eastwood copies. Some are reportedly very well done. Some not so much. Almost pulled the trigger on one of these some years back.

Backlund Model 100B Bass

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[Stealth57]

I’m getting paid to play View attachment 7500862

I told you that is the definition of a professional enabler.

 

[MCF]

I told you that is the definition of a professional enabler.

I’m already worried. I’ve resisted buying through Scot. Now this.

 

[GonePlaid]

From what I gathered, it's easy to get into a major restoration with vintage saxes, so we went for newish and sturdy

Mine might need a couple pads-just from age. It's always been kept in a temp. controlled environment.

 

[JIO]

I’ve been tempted more than once by Eastwood copies. Some are reportedly very well done. Some not so much. Almost pulled the trigger on one of these some years back.

Backlund Model 100B Bass

Story Introducing the Backlund Model 100 Bass — where mid-century design dreams meet deep, thunderous tone. Inspired by the sweeping curves and bold spirit of the original Model 100 guitar, this bass brings the same unmistakable style and boutique craftsmanship to the low-frequency world. From...

eastwoodguitars.com

If I want something retro aside from an actual vintage bass - I build it myself. (awesome finish by Pat Wilkins and thanks to Irv for providing my hs logo sticker )

 

[Gaolee]

What year?

TBD. Surprise!