Thunderbird Club

[kat888]

Google images: Tort Speed Knobs

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Must have been chuntering on about tort when that photo was put up.

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

Must have been chuntering on about tort when that photo was put up.

Probably mentioned the speed knob

 

[GBassNorth]

Life turns on a dime sometimes.

On Thursday as I was preparing to make a 55 mile trek to check out the peavey I always wanted for the price I could front until the gig on Saturday (broke, but beginning of the month so taking out $80 for it was possible), my singer texts us saying he is quitting... We try to pull something together, I find a sub from another band I know, but the drummer doesn't want to play with a sub and the BL thinks it would be "half ass crap" so we end up canceling.

Today I got fired, why? For calling the drummer to let him know the BL is freaking out about him "not communicating" and will let him go if he didn't hear from him end of day. Yesterday, he asked me not to contact the drummer. So that was the "last straw" of me not following "direct orders" which make no sense. This has been coming for a while, it is a bummer and a relief at the same time, because I have been under a lot of stress with this guy, for a long time. He is totally unreasonable and his logic really delusional. Arguing with him is no fun, it is like being a 150iq employee who gets a 105iq "assistant manager" put in over him/her and being micromanage by someone who will not and CAN not recognize my worth. I won't go into more here as it belongs in band management.

I hope to be able to get another soad tribute together and continue to rock the white Thunderbird.

Due to my financial situation, and loss of upcoming gigs, I have decided to sell the goth and one of the hard cases.

I won't be selling it cheap though, gonna shoot for $300+ because it is a good specimin, and be willing to go down to $250 I think. There is a difference between these older MIKs and the current MIC versions.

If the classic pro fits in the newer style case (I'm sure it will, it is only about 1/4" longer, maybe 3/8" longer than the goth, and all epiphone cases should fit all epiphone thunderbirds).

I can live with only one bird for now, the goth served its purpose, and I am not currently in a system tribute anymore. And that classic pro steals the show away from the goth for sure (for me at least, even though the goth is pretty sweet feeling and sounding, I just can't justify keeping both now).

My peavey collection is complete for now, 2 split p Furies with different generations of pickups/components, and both SF and VFL loaded foundations.

If I get another bird it will probably be another neck through.

The daddario xls that came on the classic pro will go on the goth for sale. I always keep my heavy strings and reuse them. And I will re setup the goth for standard tuning and low action.

The end of an era. And I will probably have to use some of the sale proceeds to pay for rehearsal space for auditions if I can't find a drummer with a place to play.

Hopefully this doesent set me in a slump. It might if I can't find the right guys or band(s)

Uber - everything happens for a reason, and your being let go might just be the best reason you've had in a long time to pull together a truly kick ass band.

Listening to your story it's clear you don't have any bad karma coming out of the situation. You did the honest and mature thing coaching your drummer to be more reliable vs the BL approach which was clearly a set up to create a situation that would warrant termination of the drummer. Thhe fact that the BL expected your compliance with the scheme to spring a trap on the drummer tells me your BL has some serious ethical issues and all the bad karma that goes along with them.

Looks like the BL wasn't nearly as concerned with improving the drummers reliability as he/she was in just canning the member. Your nurturing and thoughtful approach to coaching the drummer to start being on time or risk losing his job was the right thing to do and if the BL was at all concerned about salvaging the drummer he/she would have agreed with you and thanked you for the help. The BLers end goal here should be obvious - get rid of anyone he wants to by hook or crook and force any band member to go along with the convoluted scheme or risk losing their own job too. You don't need those kind of power games in a well functioning band or any other part of your life.

You took the high road, and I'm sure it will lead to more fulfilling work with fewer compromises and hopefully less petty drama. Be positive and look forward in life, your old BL isn't worth the negative energy required to look back on.

 

[theFixer]

Thanks. Now I have to try and find pics of all his Thunderbirds.

That's not as hard as you think. He's all over the web!

Again... I'm not positive, but I believe he mentioned having a parchment of his old NR that he resurrected.

 

[theFixer]

Uber - everything happens for a reason, and your being let go might just be the best reason you've had in a long time to pull together a truly kick ass band.

Listening to your story it's clear you don't have any bad karma coming out of the situation. You did the honest and mature thing coaching your drummer to be more reliable vs the BL approach which was clearly a set up to create a situation that would warrant termination of the drummer. Thhe fact that the BL expected your compliance with the scheme to spring a trap on the drummer tells me your BL has some serious ethical issues and all the bad karma that goes along with them.

Looks like the BL wasn't nearly as concerned with improving the drummers reliability as he/she was in just canning the member. Your nurturing and thoughtful approach to coaching the drummer to start being on time or risk losing his job was the right thing to do and if the BL was at all concerned about salvaging the drummer he/she would have agreed with you and thanked you for the help. The BLers end goal here should be obvious - get rid of anyone he wants to by hook or crook and force any band member to go along with the convoluted scheme or risk losing their own job too. You don't need those kind of power games in a well functioning band or any other part of your life.

You took the high road, and I'm sure it will lead to more fulfilling work with fewer compromises and hopefully less petty drama. Be positive and look forward in life, your old BL isn't worth the negative energy required to look back on.

Well said, Sir!

 

[GBassNorth]

Had to cast my vote.

As did I

 

[JJR58]

Does anyone have a “parchment”-colored pickguards on their Thunderbird? Curious how that looks on burst compared to white.

I want to change out my white one as well.

 

[Gluvhand]

I want to change out my white one as well.

I might want to also but not for parchment. Maybe black.

 

[Stevis]

NEW BIRD DAY!!!
Ebony 2013 Gibson
Couple hour drive (still in Canada) paid roughly less than $950 USD
Besides not having the proper knobs, some pick marks on the upper wing, and needing a setup, it's in good condition.
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Very nice! Congrats.

 

[GBassNorth]

I might want to also but not for parchment. Maybe black.

Actually, a parchment pickguard on a black bass would look totally Classic and very tastefull, not sure I'd like it on a burst body though.

 

[Gluvhand]

Actually, a parchment pickguard on a black bass would look totally Classic and very tastefull, not sure I'd like it on a burst body though.

Agreed but I also have an Alpine White Classic Pro and think a black pickguard would go nicely with the hardware.

 

[JJR58]

I might want to also but not for parchment. Maybe black.

Black is on the table as an option for me.
And the more I think about it, the more I like the idea of black on burst.
But there are some other things that TBird posted not long ago that looked kinda cool.
Certainly not traditional looking by any means, but still very cool.

 

[BklynKen]

I initially thought of black for the burst, but never warmed up to it. I know the white is the classic color, but sometimes find it to harsh against the warm burst finish. I thought maybe the parchment could look nice; close enough to the classic but a little more toned down.

Incidentally, I find the white Thunderbird the nicest-looking of all when it comes to the pickguard. I don't like too much contrast in the Thunderbird.

 

[Korladis]

Black is on the table as an option for me.
And the more I think about it, the more I like the idea of black on burst.
But there are some other things that TBird posted not long ago that looked kinda cool.
Certainly not traditional looking by any means, but still very cool.

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I have one of her pickguards on my Epiphone. It looks great. She also made a control cavity cover and TRC for me.

 

[JJR58]

Looking at the WD site now, they make some interesting things. Not sure about most of them, but there are some options.

 

[MCF]

Oh, if only. My buddy is moving into a bigger house in Morro Bay, plenty of room for this angry New Yorker......................., (i'm really not that angry).
Family and finding work are the biggest hurdles right now.
I really can't see myself spending the rest of my life here.

You could try Music Man over in SLO for work...

 

[JJR58]

You could try Music Man over in SLO for work...

That's an interesting idea.
And my friend actually at one time was considering working there, but he didn't have a good knowledge of their instruments.

 

[Count Bassie]

Google images: Tort Speed Knobs

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Ha ha...

 

[Count Bassie]

Uber - everything happens for a reason, and your being let go might just be the best reason you've had in a long time to pull together a truly kick ass band.

Listening to your story it's clear you don't have any bad karma coming out of the situation. You did the honest and mature thing coaching your drummer to be more reliable vs the BL approach which was clearly a set up to create a situation that would warrant termination of the drummer. Thhe fact that the BL expected your compliance with the scheme to spring a trap on the drummer tells me your BL has some serious ethical issues and all the bad karma that goes along with them.

Looks like the BL wasn't nearly as concerned with improving the drummers reliability as he/she was in just canning the member. Your nurturing and thoughtful approach to coaching the drummer to start being on time or risk losing his job was the right thing to do and if the BL was at all concerned about salvaging the drummer he/she would have agreed with you and thanked you for the help. The BLers end goal here should be obvious - get rid of anyone he wants to by hook or crook and force any band member to go along with the convoluted scheme or risk losing their own job too. You don't need those kind of power games in a well functioning band or any other part of your life.

You took the high road, and I'm sure it will lead to more fulfilling work with fewer compromises and hopefully less petty drama. Be positive and look forward in life, your old BL isn't worth the negative energy required to look back on.

Clear perspective and god advice here.

 

[MCF]

First time back after almost two weeks with no real internet access. I cannot go back and read all 75 pages that I missed. I have missed seeing what everyone is up to tho. Did I miss anything important or was it the usual discussions going on?

Me too.. Started a new job and am moving stuff out of NoCal place as I'll be spending less time up there. I picked up the thread from Thursday; just don't have time to go all the way back.