Thunderbird Club

[Chucky Stiletti]

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only a Thunderbird.....

 

[TBird1958]

only a Thunderbird.....

Blame Frank, it's his work!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I am remembering boat-anchor all-tube "portable" color TVs with a single one-hand handle on top. Weighed a metric ton and the size of a respectable ottoman.

But portable. Because handle.

Give me a break. They were portable! Y’all were just too cheap to buy the optional construction crane to move it. You know, like a portable classroom needs.

 

[dagrev]

I share here 1st with you all - "Rarebit" by The Sean Conneries with additional vocals & Paul's muted "Miles Davis-esk" horn - goosebumps... (headphones are highly recommended... loud)

Nice playing!

 

[dagrev]

Blame Frank, it's his work!

And speaking of Frank...his new Firebird?

 

[TBird1958]

And speaking of Frank...his new Firebird?

It arrived yesterday, it's simply beautiful! I will try to get some shots later today, we're going to have nice weather for some pics here.

 

[GonePlaid]

I don't have any white instruments. Hmmmm...

This may be a personal failing.

I don't either. I do not consider it a 'failing'. I'm not a fan of white for a bass. That leaves more for those who are.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I don't either. I do not consider it a 'failing'. I'm not a fan of white for a bass. That leaves more for those who are.

I like the bright white Epi used on the CP, especially with black hardware. I’m not big on off whites, whites that yellow, etc. on basses or other guitars.

 

[dagrev]

I like the bright white Epi used on the CP, especially with black hardware. I’m not big on off whites, whites that yellow, etc. on basses or other guitars.

Like this bright white?

 

[JIO]

Nice playing!

Thanks - sometimes Paul has a bass-line which I learn and make my own, but on this one I developed the sound around his writing/.playing.

 

[Gaolee]

Like this bright white?

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I like it when it turns yellow better than I like it when it looks like an apartment kitchen appliance.

 

[GBassNorth]

I like it when it turns yellow better than I like it when it looks like an apartment kitchen appliance.

Something like this…

Started out as Antigua burst (avacado burst), turned into an old bruised banana. Probably my least favorite aged finish.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Like this bright white?

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Someone in Fender’s paint shop was clearly color blind.

 

[Gaolee]

Something like this…
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Started out as Antigua burst (avacado burst), turned into an old bruised banana. Probably my least favorite aged finish.

Yeah, that does look pretty bad.

 

[JIO]

Something like this…
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Started out as Antigua burst (avacado burst), turned into an old bruised banana. Probably my least favorite aged finish.

"nicotineglo"

Antigua is a contentious finish - I prefer this version, closer to what it looked like new in the '70s -

 

[JIO]

Someone in Fender’s paint shop was clearly color blind.

many years played in smoky bars -

 

[TBird1958]

I like the bright white Epi used on the CP, especially with black hardware. I’m not big on off whites, whites that yellow, etc. on basses or other guitars.

I thought I wouldn't like a white bass that had yellow'd, then I owned one - love mine. The bright white that Epiphone used on the original VP was too garish and startling for me, thus the wrap job.

 

[TBird1958]

The little Bird has landed............

 

[dagrev]

The little Bird has landed............

Sweet!! Sure would make a great looking Thunderbird. Epi is killing it.
That makes me want to practice guitar and sell my Strat.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

12+ hours with no comments?!?!? That feels post-apocalyptic.