@TBird1958 I was reading a couple pages back and noticed they made you a staff member! They finally caved because no one else could keep up with us?!
Congrats!
I better watch it then, now i really have to behave.
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Thunderbird Club
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I better watch it then, now i really have to behave.
The staff probably had a little sit down with @TBird1958, they explained that they're to afraid to come here and mod.
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The vaporware Thunderbird. Except that vaporware is an announced product. I don't think any thunderbirds have been announced for 2018. Better plan on that Les Paul. Or maybe a Joe bonamosa firebird. Or perhaps a geddy Lee jazz bass?
I doubt there will be much from Gibson in 2018 with four fat strings and 34" scale length.
Unless something new has come up.
Well, the buzz going around from the LBO was that, there are going to be some Birds.
That’s cute. I’m way into my LOXX strap locks, though, other than their being completely useless if you don’t have your strap with you.
I’m unhappy about not putting the felt rings between the bass and the strap pins, though. I don’t remember them coming with the felt, but still. I don’t want to take them out and put them back in just to put on the felt, though. I’d be afraid of not getting a right fit again. Like with the truss rod cover. I know, toothpicks.
Bad press should go a long way I would think, as in public figures being very public with their disappointment with Gibson and switching to other companies.
Thanks guys, I am a Moderator now
The only one that can handle us.
Queen and Moderator, you hold the power..............
Sounds promising. @wolfkeller can get a new lefty or 3
Not sure how public it is. I found it on a Facebook fan page (victims of a down) and apparently the admins know the band or otherwise have insider info.
Maybe I can ask the man myself someday. But I don't know how asking about a breakup with Gibson will go over, and I wouldn't want to make a bad impression.
But I am really good at making bad impressions. Just ask John Sykes or Lux Interior (might need a good medium to ask Lux). Yep, I touched John's guitar, while he was wearing it during soundcheck, you should have seen the look on his face!. Someone told me, never touch John's guitars (after the fact).
Kevin Bacon liked me though. Different day, Different venue, different vibe.
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Well, I think it's everybody that participates in the spirit of camaraderie here that makes this work, so props to all of you.
I'm a little intimated when i see that dark blue banner you've got there.
But i fully respect it. And i agree, we do all seem to keep it together.
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There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
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Regarding Gibson basses for 2018 I will say that the source of the info, Chris is an acquaintance and he's always had the info correct. Gibson hasn't ever announced limited runs of basses in the past and I wouldn't expect that to change, so the best course of action is to work with a good, reputable dealer and tell them what you want and to get it ordered - When I wanted a Nikki Sixx Mk.II I went to Wildwood Guitars and they chased it down and made it happen. Much as I like dealing with Sweetwater, it was the right way to get that specific bass.
Has anyone seen this yet? There was one similar not long ago, same seller, i think. my concern would be the machine heads, wouldn't the edges of the tuners touch while tuning?
Looks great though. May be a slight bit pricey................?
Gibson Thunderbird Bass 2014 Natural - Seymour Duncan Pickups
Looks great though. May be a slight bit pricey................?
Gibson Thunderbird Bass 2014 Natural - Seymour Duncan Pickups
Yes it is pricey. GC was blowing out 2014s for $799 in 2015, but they went real fast. Do you think that is walnut? The 2014 blowout was available in natural walnut, and ebony (black) finishes. Or were there natural finish mahogany birds offered in 2014 as well?
This group talks about thunderbuckers, lulls, lollars and chinabuckers, but I don't remember much talk about Duncan's in the 10 or so months I have been here. Are they anything special? The hardware and pickup upgrades are notable, but we all know they don't add much resale value to basses, unless someone specifically wants those upgrades. In 40 years people on TB will be rolling their eyes at that one for not being all original
Imperial and American are the same for length, however, other measures are not the same.
English weights and measures: American weights and measures
I know Americans who think that moving to the Metric system would be of benefit to the US. But I'm not holding my breathe.
Poll: Which bass to add next to collection
Send some bird love to this poll. The Rickenbacker is winning.
Send some bird love to this poll. The Rickenbacker is winning.
Yes it is pricey. GC was blowing out 2014s for $799 in 2015, but they went real fast. Do you think that is walnut? The 2014 blowout was available in natural walnut, and ebony (black) finishes. Or were there natural finish mahogany birds offered in 2014 as well?
This group talks about thunderbuckers, lulls, lollars and chinabuckers, but I don't remember much talk about Duncan's in the 10 or so months I have been here. Are they anything special? The hardware and pickup upgrades are notable, but we all know they don't add much resale value to basses, unless someone specifically wants those upgrades. In 40 years people on TB will be rolling their eyes at that one for not being all original
Good question on the walnut, not well versed enough to know. I have no experience with those Duncan's, but hear they are really good.
But it's the price that's over the top.
After much thought and consideration while communing with my bird in the basement I've decided to go for it and get the VVT modification done. Just got off the phone with my favorite local guitar shop owner and he said he'll add two 500k audio potentiometers (which I think is just another way of saying 'logarithmic') for volume of each pick up, and one 250K tone (linear) potentiometer with a .022MF capacitor. I like the idea of switching neck/bridge/both pickups but at the same time the thought of a fourth hole in my bird doesn't feel very good.
We didn't talk about $$$ but if the work is perfect I'll gladly pay for it. I don't have any reason to think it won't be perfect, but I'm going to bring a picture of exactly what I expect to see when he's done.
Having a little anxiety about dropping it off tomorrow... so wish me luck.
I believe the US has been a "metric country" on paper since late 80's, but they never actually converted over.
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