Thunderbird Club

[PillO]

But TORT is just an allegory for FSO's of which it's fun to joke about. But honestly, I'd own a 7ender with a tort PG if I needed one and wouldn't care what anyone thought of it.

But jumping on people for liking certain bands and their music seems odd to me for a group of musicians. Saying that this or that isn't to your liking is one thing, labeling their fans is quite another.

...and then the Juggalos destroy my argument.

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Insane Clown Posse vs. Sharon Osbourne. Anytime I think about that (and I haven't for a long time), I always think; isn't there a way that both can lose?

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

But TORT is just an allegory for FSO's of which it's fun to joke about. But honestly, I'd own a 7ender with a tort PG if I needed one and wouldn't care what anyone thought of it.

Speaking of pick guards, why is someone that works for GM making vinyl's that have a Ford logo?

 

[JJR58]

LA --> Portland --> Queens.

The picture becomes clearer, it appears that @JJR58 is a hipster... It could be other things, but the image of hipster amuses me.

There are other points of origin.
A lot. I was born in the Phillipines.
Brother born in San Fransisco.
Came east. Pennsylvania, The Bronx, Queens, New York. 1985, go west young man..........the plot sickens.

 

[Larry V]

Speaking of pick guards, why is someone that works for GM making vinyl's that have a Ford logo?

I have love for all the classics. I'm a car guy plain and simple.

BTW, my dad retired from FMC after 38 of service so I have some Ford Blue Oval blood running through my veins.

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

I have love for all the classics. I'm a car guy plain and simple.

BTW, my dad retired from FMC after 38 of service so I have some Ford Blue Oval blood running through my veins.

Fair enough.
I'm with you on having love for all the classics, but I will always stand beside the Mopar's

 

[B-line]

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I can see why this build is not for everyone, inc. me. The wood is beautiful, but if I ordered this bass,it would be different-
Maybe Fiesta Red!

For the record,its made by Psychedelic Guitars, associated with TUNE in Japan- GREAT basses.

 

[Larry V]

Fair enough.
I'm with you on having love for all the classics, but I will always stand beside the Mopar's

(M)ostly (O)ld (P)arts (A)nd (R)ust? Well, you kind of have to stand beside them when you're broken down on the side of the road.

J/K, pal. I have fond memories of drag racing with my friend's 440 Coronet R/T and his 383 Charger. Big fast cars.

 

[B-line]

Is it yours yet?

I wish. That one was from the Psychedelic Guitars Custom Gallery, they're pretty much built to order.
I am looking for a T-Bird, and I am a big fan of Japanese-built basses.

 

[hairypete1138]

Info from Andertons... my Vintage Pro is now expected in stock on 31 August. I won't hold my breath though

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

(M)ostly (O)ld (P)arts (A)nd (R)ust? Well, you kind of have to stand beside them when you're broken down on the side of the road.

J/K, pal. I have fond memories of drag racing with my friend's 440 Coronet R/T and his 383 Charger. Big fast cars.

The rust is natural weight reduction
(F)ound (O)n (R)oad (D)ead
(F)ord (O)wner's (R)ecommend (D)odge

 

[Larry V]

The rust is natural weight reduction

Now THAT'S funny!

(F)ound (O)n (R)oad (D)ead
(F)ord (O)wner's (R)ecommend (D)odge

The Ford guy's comeback to those is always, (F)irst (O)n (R)ace (D)ay.

 

[Nevada Bob]

Info from Andertons... my Vintage Pro is now expected in stock on 31 August. I won't hold my breath though

Here in the U.S., Sam Ash has taken down the "Arriving on 8/15/17" from the Vintage Pro listing and replaced it with "More on the way..."

Somewhere there is a container of guitars - either in transit or awaiting customs.

Anyone want to offer an over/under on the actual shipping date?

I'll say September 12th

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

Now THAT'S funny!




The Ford guy's comeback to those is always, (F)irst (O)n (R)ace (D)ay.

Until the win light goes on in the other lane
(M)ove (O)ver (P)lymouth (A)pproaching (R)apidly

 

[PillO]

Info from Andertons... my Vintage Pro is now expected in stock on 31 August. I won't hold my breath though

When it is only a couple of weeks out, those projections tend to be more accurate. I don't recommend holding your breathe though as you will turn blue...

 

[JJR58]

Here in the U.S., Sam Ash has taken down the "Arriving on 8/15/17" from the Vintage Pro listing and replaced it with "More on the way..."

Somewhere there is a container of guitars - either in transit or awaiting customs.

Anyone want to offer an over/under on the actual shipping date?

I'll say September 12th

Tend to agree with September sometime.
Right around payday, the 15th.

 

[GBassNorth]

Anyone have solid recommendations for setup/fret-leveling/re-frets in LA? I'm sure the price will be a bitter pill to swallow, but I gotta get my Precision back in tip top shape.

I think fellow TB member and luthier JohnK lives in the LA area and could probably do that work but I don't know his rates.
johnk vintage basses

 

[BklynKen]

Is that what it is?
I thought someone had gone paisley on that 'Bird.

More likely buckeye burl, as GBassNorth pointed out.

Tins: 2 x oatcake, 1 x shortbread, 1 x tea, 2 x Danish butter biscuits, 1 x Quality Street assortment, 1 x gingersnaps ... Gibson tin awol on shelf above.

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Life would be really nice if we lived on Quality Street.

 

[MCF]

I think fellow TB member and luthier JohnK lives in the LA area and could probably do that work but I don't know his rates.
johnk vintage basses

Now you've done it. Screwed up my GAS list. I'm seriously contemplating the potential fallout from placing an order for a LPB Jazzmater with a blocked and bound 9.5 radius maple neck. Or maybe Daphne Blue. Those look incredible. I bet they sound awesome too.

 

[Larry V]

If I had to guess I'd say that's probably buckeye Burl not spalted maple.

Looks like formica laminate to me.

Much cheaper and longer wearing to boot!

 

[Inky13]

Not lately, what's the place called?

Lewiston music. I see them on CL.