I agree. If I am buying a bass from them I call to ask for an in-hand description.
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I agree. If I am buying a bass from them I call to ask for an in-hand description.
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I have been considering a EB 13/14 (amongst an everchanging group) as a non-Bird bass; now I'm wondering if the new Embassy may beat it into that role.
Does anyone know if the Embassy will have a wider neck than the Vintages 1.5" ? I believe it will be a mahogany set neck bass.
There are non-Bird basses?
Thanks Guys! Yeah, found the Bach online from a collector in Mass. He explained Bach only built 400 of these from Gibson drawings I believe someone in this forum may have provided. Bach stopped supplying the hardshell case some time ago but I was lucky enough to be able to get the soft gig bag from them which is of great quality. The bass plain barks!
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...and if so, are there non-reverse non-Bird basses? Most likely would cancel out... (can you say double negative?)
Honest question: Why is it described as a non reverse?, Is there also a reversible option?, I think not. I mean obviously its not reversible right?......my head hurts.
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Honest question: Why is it described as a non reverse?, Is there also a reversible option?. I mean obviously its not reversible right?......my head hurts.
Sorry to be cheeky with word-plays but for me it stems from how the 2 varieties of T-birds are referred to. The original ('63-'65) T-bird is referred to as "reversed" - now obviously this wasn't the case when it was introduced, as in "Here it is folks, the new "reversed" Thunderbird bass!" Someone somewhere along the line considered it a 'reverse' of ? ... its reverse? Yes, I know Fender legally "claimed" it was the 'reverse' design of a Jaguar/Jazzmaster (which is a stretch by any standard) and they forced Gibson to 'reverse' that design (sort of) into what is refered to as a (wait for it...) 'non-reverse' T-bird. With this kind of reversed logic - it always begs word-play when considering left-handed Thunderbirds...
For sure but when introduced it was the original Tbird design and I thought the next design would have been referred to as a reverse but "not" a non reverse.
That look when you drummer quits and you just changed strings on your Thunderbird
It's considered a reversed body design because the longer horn is on the lower half of the body. It's just that simple.
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I get that but the reverse body came first, see what Im saying?. The standard current style Tbird should be known as a reverse since it is the mirror opposite.
No the original thunderbird and firebirds had a longer lower horn, so they were the reverse of every other guitar/bass made at the time.
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And ironically, I think the non-reverse birds look more like jazzmasters with their more rounded contours... but of course with a longer top horn, so they are like reversed jazzmasters, lol
I think it was an inside joke at Gibson.
I think it was an inside joke at Gibson.
Ok 2 things: #1 It should just be considered a reverse as I dont get the "non" part as obviously no one will try to reverse it so thats just standard. #2. Thank you very much for your input as I believe most of what I was trying to figure out you answered for me. All I wanted.
I can never remember which are reverse and which are non reverse TBirds.
As many of you are aware... a few days ago, I put on my asshat and made a fool of myself. I sincerely apologize for disrupting the normal state of peace and good vibes that radiate from this great place. I was out of line, and didn't handle the situation appropriately. I do consider myself fortunate to be a part of this group, and appreciate the mentoring, advice, and perspective that you've shared with me. I will be be more careful about keeping "that guy" in check.
Forget about it. I'm sure everyone else here has. I think this is as easygoing a place as there is. Sure, we have moments, and agree to disagree, but everyone is pretty chill. Some of us post after having a few and well, sometimes it shows. But, unlike some of the other TB threads, all of the regulars here show each other dignity and respect. I've only been around here about eighteen months, but I think of my brethren Bird owners as friends. Too bad we're so spread out that having a get together really isn't something that can become a reality. The bottom line is that I have learned a ton from the people here and am thankful for it. Mark reigns over a great little corner of the net.
Anyone up for a game of Beerhunter? It was a favorite college pastime of ours when the McKenzie bros ruled. Take off hose head!Its pretty much what were made of, Beer,Hockey and Music.
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