Thunderbird Club

[PillO]

GAS?.I believe I have everything I need but!, I tried out one of these and could not believe how beautiful it sounded and felt and guess what @theFixer it has a 1.65 nut. I could not believe it when I saw the sticker on the back that said Made In China as the finish is top notch and that cherry color just makes me drool. I really dont need it but I need it or something.
Epiphone EB3 Bass in Cherry Finish w/ Sidewinder Humbucker & NYT Mini Humbucker
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That seems rather expensive. Refurb, stamped used, so no warranty. I can pick one up new for less than C$50 more.

I have seen this in L&M and keep thinking that I will have to buy one. Mahogany body with mahogany set neck, sidewinder at the neck and mini thunderbird at the bridge. The sound is great; the look is great. I think that I will need one of these soon.

 

[RedVee]

Jules Bianchi's crash at the 2014 Japanese Grad Prix was bad. He collided with a recovery vehicle with sufficient force to lift it off the ground. He never regained consciousness.

For sheer w.t.f. random, how in the hell... Felipe Massa copped a flying spring in the helmet at the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2009. He was lucky. The helmet worked.

And Mark Webber walked away from this with a smile on his face.

Yes, Webbers 2nd backflip. I remembered him back flipping at Le Mans in the Mercedes. One of his teammates flipped in another car as well. Not sure if practice or race.

Think I found it - best replay at about 0.55

 

[JJR58]

There was an ebony on sale at my local last year for $AUD250-ish (a display item with a little buckle rash) but him indoors' pained expression put me off.

Oh, that's a drag.

 

[RedVee]

I suggest you add this to the list - the specials fresh off their 30th anniversary tour with Sir Horace rocking a rather tasty bird.

That was Special.

And people say Thunderbirds are one-trick 'birds. I say not.
Rock, Blues, Ska, even Christmas Carols are fair game.

 

[JJR58]

I'll never understand the perceived limitations some put on Birds.
Since being introduced to them, I think they can handle most any genre.

 

[Dadagoboi]

BRG with Tort...deal with it!

 

[TBird1958]

That is a sexy green!

 

[ProgressiveDoom]

That seems rather expensive. Refurb, stamped used, so no warranty. I can pick one up new for less than C$50 more.

I have seen this in L&M and keep thinking that I will have to buy one. Mahogany body with mahogany set neck, sidewinder at the neck and mini thunderbird at the bridge. The sound is great; the look is great. I think that I will need one of these soon.

For sure Dude I played one at my Long and Mcquade but I posted this link as it seemed more detailed, more pictures. L and M is where I will buy it if and when I do.

 

[JJR58]

BRG with Tort...deal with it!

I think the tort looks great on that green.
Or vice versa.

 

[kat888]

That is a sexy green!

...entirely ruined by --

That's a very attractive bass.

 

[Dadagoboi]

That is a sexy green!

Steve (ThunderBucker) Soar's personal G8R. I gave him a deal on it although I did make him supply and install his own '63 pickup.

 

[RedVee]

I think the tort looks great on that green.
Or vise a versa.

Yes, it's hard to see it

Actually if I can find an old Epi body to practice on, I'd like to try to (attempt to) build something. Not withstanding my lack of: knowledge, aptitude, tools & confidence that is. Apart from that all systems go!

Thinking NR in ARG (Australian Racing Green)* with two Gold GT stripes down the centre. Colours inspired by Sir Jack Brabhams F1 Championship winning BT19.
Looks good in my mind.

*(The 1969 (GM) Holden Monaro had similar colours available to my colourblind eye. Verodo Green from dusty memory).

 

[JJR58]

Yes, it's hard to see it

Actually if I can find an old Epi body to practice on, I'd like to try to (attempt to) build something. Not withstanding my lack of: knowledge, aptitude, tools & confidence that is. Apart from that all systems go!

Thinking NR in ARG (Australian Racing Green)* with two Gold GT stripes down the centre. Colours inspired by Sir Jack Brabhams F1 Championship winning BT19.
Looks good in my mind.

*(The 1969 (GM) Holden Monaro had similar colours available to my colourblind eye. Verodo Green from dusty memory).

That would look very, very cool.

 

[kat888]

Yes, it's hard to see it

Actually if I can find an old Epi body to practice on, I'd like to try to (attempt to) build something. Not withstanding my lack of: knowledge, aptitude, tools & confidence that is. Apart from that all systems go!

Thinking NR in ARG (Australian Racing Green)* with two Gold GT stripes down the centre. Colours inspired by Sir Jack Brabhams F1 Championship winning BT19.
Looks good in my mind.

*(The 1969 (GM) Holden Monaro had similar colours available to my colourblind eye. Verodo Green from dusty memory).

This?

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[RedVee]

That would look very, very cool.

Thanks.
This is the Monaro from which the colours could start from.
Verodo Green & Persian Gold stripes. The side strides are the starting point for 'my' stripes. Even thought down to the strap. Black and White houndstooth like the upholstery often used (or checkered if easier to find).

Chevy people may recognise the engine, steering wheel etc,

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[JJR58]

Thanks.
This is the Monaro from which the colours could start from.
Verodo Green & Persian Gold stripes. The side strides are the starting point for 'my' stripes. Even thought down to the strap. Black and White houndstooth like the upholstery often used (or checkered if easier to find).

Chevy people may recognise the engine, steering wheel etc,

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I'm sold. Love it.

 

[RedVee]

This?

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Yes! Or very close.
I mentioned the name & GM because I thought it may be findable.

 

[kat888]

I will say, without fear or favour (and this may get me into trouble with KSIS - keep salami in sandwiches) that is the best looking tort I have seen for a long time.

 

[JJR58]

So now there should be a Verdoro Green Vintage Pro with the stripes going right down the middle.

 

[JJR58]

I will say, without fear or favour (and this may get me into trouble with KSIS - keep salami in sandwiches) that is the best looking tort I have seen for a long time.

I've never seen tort quite like that, ever.