Thunderbird Club

[BuddhaFingas]

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 Eastwood ever does a lefty Backlund 100B I will probably have to buy one just to look at.

They make the lefty 6-string guitar version, but no joy on the Bass variant of that. Yet.

 

[JIO]

If Eastwood ever does a lefty Backlund 100B I will probably have to buy one just to look at.

They make the lefty 6-string guitar version, but no joy on the Bass variant of that. Yet.

I empathize with you there - I personally would only create a left-handed version of any design/bass as a commission.

 

[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

I saw those when the first appeared. Appealed to my early youth "Jetsons's" aesthetic. But think about ergonomics - not so different than a Vox "teardrop" or other "design only-centric" basses that do not take ergonomics into consideration. "Jim, Jim... I'm a bass player, not a fashion runway model" - on Eastwood "clones" quirky vintage basses... I keep an eye on what they do but so far I've not seen one that I would actually want to buy. Specific 'case in point' is their rather lame attempts at the late '60s Ampeg basses. Especially considering fb's very own Bruce Johnsons's super hand-crafted/unique versions of those iconic basses. Sorry Eastwood... close but no cigar.

 

[ectoflanger]

How did Memorial Day ever get linked to consumer consumption anyway???

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I remember the first time I watched that film, having put if off for years because of the VHS art. Very entertaining and surprisingly non-John Carpenter.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Apologies if this was posted already, but MF is currently having a pretty good sale on Epiphone T.Bird 64s..

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Only on the green, fortunately.

 

[GonePlaid]

Just watched Chris Stapleton on ACL from sometime in 2025(?). A bit disappointed JT only played the TBird on 3-4 songs.

 

[MCF]

If Eastwood ever does a lefty Backlund 100B I will probably have to buy one just to look at.

They make the lefty 6-string guitar version, but no joy on the Bass variant of that. Yet.

I had GAS for one really bad. Reviews were mixed, mostly about the ergos. The deal breaker for me was the pair of J pickups. I likely would have done it anyway if it had a P pickup, or better yet, a humbucker. They sold out pretty quick IIRC.

 

[BuddhaFingas]

I had GAS for one really bad. Reviews were mixed, mostly about the ergos. The deal breaker for me was the pair of J pickups. I likely would have done it anyway if it had a P pickup, or better yet, a humbucker. They sold out pretty quick IIRC.

Ergonomics and aesthetics... so often at odds.

Sometimes the pursuit and conquest of beauty is worth risking a couple sharp-corner bruises... nudgenudgewinkwink saynomore

 

[JIO]

I remember the first time I watched that film, having put if off for years because of the VHS art. Very entertaining and surprisingly non-John Carpenter.

It's a classic. "I'm here to chew gum and kick ass, and I'm all out of chewing gum"

 

[Engle]

It’s an Eastwood copy

I've heard good things about Eastwoods.

 

[Engle]

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.

Thanks Marshall. When she brought up the idea of getting a sax, I started looking around and my automatic inclination was to look for a vintage instrument. One of the things I learned is you don't want one that somebody left in a case without completely drying it out first.

 

[Engle]

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

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 )

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That turned out great!

 

[MCF]

I've heard good things about Eastwoods.

They have made a lot of nice looking reissues.

 

[TBird1958]

@JIO I do see we have a note about the ads that you saw.

 

[JIO]

@JIO I do see we have a note about the ads that you saw.

Yes, I got an email response yesterday and so far I've not seen any.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

back here at 7.... Happy Memorial Day weekend all!!

 

[Gaolee]

I saw those when the first appeared. Appealed to my early youth "Jetsons's" aesthetic. But think about ergonomics - not so different than a Vox "teardrop" or other "design only-centric" basses that do not take ergonomics into consideration. "Jim, Jim... I'm a bass player, not a fashion runway model" - on Eastwood "clones" quirky vintage basses... I keep an eye on what they do but so far I've not seen one that I would actually want to buy. Specific 'case in point' is their rather lame attempts at the late '60s Ampeg basses. Especially considering fb's very own Bruce Johnsons's super hand-crafted/unique versions of those iconic basses. Sorry Eastwood... close but no cigar.

I played one of the Eastwood copies of Ampeg bass guitars 15 years ago or so. It sounded great. If it had a scroll headstock, I might think about looking for one. The open headstock is not too bad, however pale an imitation it is.

 

[JIO]

I played one of the Eastwood copies of Ampeg bass guitars 15 years ago or so. It sounded great. If it had a scroll headstock, I might think about looking for one. The open headstock is not too bad, however pale an imitation it is.

There are some vintage basses like the Ampeg I would very much like to own but they are out of my price range. A sorta' replica luckily doesn't interest me beyond acknowledgment. An early '60s Burns of London Bison bass is another. The brand has been bought & sold a number of times and they made a sorta' kinda' version of it more recently but I feel the same way about it. The original is the only version I would love to own.

Especially an uber rare white Bison bass...

 

[MCF]

back here at 7.... Happy Memorial Day weekend all!!

Chucky has groupies too!

 

[TBird1958]

back here at 7.... Happy Memorial Day weekend all!!

This line up is really good, Chuck!