Thunderbird Club

[Chucky Stiletti]

Regret has its place in my book, but not somewhere to dwell. It’s for learning from. Get the bass. Try for the band. Take the gig. Go to the concert. Especially those calling the loudest, but at least a few of the quieter ones as well.

and then you wonder why you're so popular?..

 

[Engle]

Regret has its place in my book, but not somewhere to dwell. It’s for learning from. Get the bass. Try for the band. Take the gig. Go to the concert. Especially those calling the loudest, but at least a few of the quieter ones as well.

Well said Miles!

 

[Engle]

He’s apparently replaced them in a number of birds (and yes, that one’s egregious). I wouldn’t want to sell him a ‘64.

Hey, maybe he's got a bunch of pickups for sale.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

and then you wonder why you're so popular?..

That’s just a rumour @Stealth57 started!

 

[GBassNorth]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/227199197245?_trksid=p4481478.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum:22719919724566b18b61e59d449bb4aa272aaa0807c0|enc:AQALAAABMMA0Og2ij4FjSazQGxuOVMqkQbuD154JAxn1UOi5bMOS8wVwhJcrlHDJpmO54TbaJhEQ8giNg7TrlKMnojPQLVz46fh0hLq3kmS8BAuFzSTBQ7vO3YHETFxFYeFqmA9Jok%2BE9%2Fb3zD5TJoUVDDYdZ8HUrpnmnTbGKZwCZBk62nDrALox2ULmqripUYfnnVE7cfpeMldDIjJNcqrezgxivOK2PbdNVTLLfSuvaxoxmToVWfkGNpt1A4iG9Xx79SMDOUNoxixo95K0xemROsq7Vc%2BoAsvTam17R53pLY4J04ueZrKBqyPGqOsB9KmB9hBeYSXgr945YsVv1IZ5SucpQ6tWCTbu2r%2By6Q97UJQpUMBuRd6ixvmiOCyPZPHFa7zvLPvpo1ontMiggi2tlAl%2BB0k%3D|ampidL_CLK|clp:4481478&itmmeta=01KVNNYKFFVDJTM43670T4WC5A

heres a setneck version of it.

The kicker is, if these knockoffs weren’t so stupidly priced at a fraction of “too good to be true” territory they’d probably fool more people into buying them.

 

[GBassNorth]

Possibly but I loathe counterfeits.

Besides, you can get a used mint condition Epiphone Goth or IV for about that price and they make excellent mod platforms as well.

 

[GBassNorth]

Huzzah! Congratulations! Perfect bass to vault back in with.

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Yours remains the most purplist of purple sparkles I’ve seen to date! Much more than mine. I think the Canadian ones got a better glitter coat than the ones shipped to the USA.

 

[dagrev]

Tweetchie zone.

We have the advantage of owning/playing what we consider the gold standard of Thunderbirds--the 60s versions. While many later versions are nice, they are not what we consider the Thunderbird tone. Subjective, and preference based for sure. Maybe a Lull would compare, but no chance of owning or likely ever playing one. As much as I love my other versions....

 

[Stealth57]

That’s just a rumour @Stealth57 started!

Sorry, too many witnesses.

 

[MCF]

Possibly but I loathe counterfeits.

You and me both.

 

[dagrev]

I considered going to see Stevie Ray when he toured w/Jeff Beck in the late '80s. The show was on a Wednesday and involved a long drive. It was a work day so I passed... and shortly thereafter - Stevie Ray passed. I generally don't entertain regret - but that would have been a memorable show.

He was the most amazing act I recall. I've mentioned before, but when it was over I was kind of astounded having never experienced anything like that before. Never left a concert before with nothing but "Wow!" ringing in my head. Second time I knew what to expect.

 

[Haji]

We have the advantage of owning/playing what we consider the gold standard of Thunderbirds--the 60s versions. While many later versions are nice, they are not what we consider the Thunderbird tone. Subjective, and preference based for sure. Maybe a Lull would compare, but no chance of owning or likely ever playing one. As much as I love my other versions....

I did get to play a fiver once (fives aren't my thing at all) at the old Corner Music store when it was on 12 South in Nashville. It was every bit as good as you'd expect it to be...but priced like it, too. Not overpriced in my estimation, but it was a pretty hefty price tag.

 

[dagrev]

Maybe, but it's the first time I've seen a China sold product being advertised as MIK.

But didn't it just say the bridge was MIK?

 

[MCF]

Thought of you all while at the market. No, didn’t buy any.

 

[dagrev]

Well, I'm back in the club. At GC Nashville supporting my friend who's in a drum off today, and came across an Epi 64 in the Zzounds exclusive metalflake purple finish. Photos later after I get home and polish it up.

Excellent!
Now never do that again.

 

[dagrev]

It could be a mod platform if it plays well.

Have to admit, if I saw one used here at GC or the like, I would likely buy for that reason if it played well and reasonably checked out. I would never buy it new. I have a problem with people (countries) that have made a living faking other people's products.

 

[dagrev]

Hey, maybe he's got a bunch of pickups for sale.

The one upside!

 

[dagrev]

I did get to play a fiver once (fives aren't my thing at all) at the old Corner Music store when it was on 12 South in Nashville. It was every bit as good as you'd expect it to be...but priced like it, too. Not overpriced in my estimation, but it was a pretty hefty price tag.

Wow, haven't thought of that place in a long time. Pretty sure I haven't been since they moved.

 

[dagrev]

Thought of you all while at the market. No, didn’t buy any.
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Survival aisle. I'll pass on the Denty Moore...

 

[TBird1958]

Thought of you all while at the market. No, didn’t buy any.
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Not sure that's a compliment, I can feel my arteries clogging.

On another note, I just sold a bass. Yamaha BB734.