Thunderbird Club

[JJR58]

Yeah the CL is what I was referring to, just got the name wrong.

You had it right Noc.

 

[JJR58]

[trip] DAMN!

Not at all. I'm sitting in my comfy chair.

 

[BklynKen]

Don't have the means. Even if I attempted the iPhone thing, would so not do it justice.

I have an Apogee Jam. Works great.

 

[ProgressiveDoom]

Don't have the means. Even if I attempted the iPhone thing, would so not do it justice.

Ok I'll let it slide this time, I hope everyone else will be as understanding.

 

[ProgressiveDoom]

Not at all. I'm sitting in my comfy chair.

Ive enjoyed many trips in a comfy chair

 

[D.M.N.]

I didn't know Greco was making Thunderbirds in 1978. I thought they started making them in 1988 or 1989. But that's not a well researched bit of knowledge, so they may very well have been making 'Birds in 1978. Whether it's a 1988 or 1978, $1000 is a decent price for one in good condition. The price of a good Greco has been going up pretty fast lately as far as I can tell.

Mine's a '78, and I want to say I've seen a '77. I've also seen a '76 Greco Thunderbird, but it was an entirely different design, with different pickups and a bolt on neck, so I believe '77 might be the starting year for the ones we're more familiar with.

 

[Gaolee]

Mine's a '78, and I want to say I've seen a '77. I've also seen a '76 Greco Thunderbird, but it was an entirely different design, with different pickups and a bolt on neck, so I believe '77 might be the starting year for the ones we're more familiar with.

Thanks. I appreciate the correction. The last thing I want to do is spread misinformation about 'Birds of any kind.

 

[D.M.N.]

Thanks. I appreciate the correction. The last thing I want to do is spread misinformation about 'Birds of any kind.

Interestingly, I've seen a few '78s and '79s, and then most I've seen are dated to '88-'89, but I'm not sure if I've seen too many from the intervening years. I'm sure they exist, but I don't think I've seen any dated to say, '84 or '85. Or who knows, maybe there was a gap in production in the middle, it seems rather hard to find solid production info on the Grecos.

 

[theFixer]

And here I was thinking it was a golf reference. Because I can always 3-put.

Ya saw the opportunity, so ya just HAD to brag, dind'tcha

 

[theFixer]

Can't bypass the GK pre section. Pure sonic bliss. The whole combo. I like all the cables everywhere.

... and people gave ME flak for wanting to add a "blend" knob to my bass

 

[Shannon]

Not at all. I'm sitting in my comfy chair.

Ive enjoyed many trips in a comfy chair

Now, you will be poked with the SOFT cushions! CONFESS!

 

[Shannon]

... and people gave ME flak for wanting to add a "blend" knob to my bass

Blenders have a lot of musical settings, like Chop and Mix... not sure when you'd use Puree though. Maybe that's the best blend for metal?

 

[TBird1958]

And to add to that. @Dr_Feelgoood212 has a good point. But what is worse is when you don't get the right parts. Bad enough we don't follow the instructions sometimes. But no rear legs and short front legs. Look at Juniors face!, how do you think he feels?
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Just hope you can keep him fed Jeff, otherwise you're next into the choppers!

 

[theFixer]

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Rare Japan Thunderbird Reverse Head Stock | Kinky Jecks Tone

 

[hillerup]

With all this talk of pedalboards, I figured I might as well post a pic of mine...

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That's hilarious, Fix!

I'm going wireless, so here's a picture of my pedalboard:

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Rare Japan Thunderbird Reverse Head Stock | Kinky Jecks Tone

Urgh... That's ugly as f%#k...

 

[theFixer]

That's hilarious, Fix!

I'm going wireless, so here's a picture of my pedalboard:

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HAH!!! NOICE!!!

 

[Korladis]

But what is the best pedal for Thunderbirds?

Dunwich or Fuzzrocious.

What’s the best pedal for Thunderbirds playing metal?

Also Dunwich or Fuzzrocious.

 

[Larry V]

Here's the big nasty.
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Really nice, Jeff. Gotta ask... are you one of those guys that wipes down his bass after every use or do you just give her a good going over when you're taking pictures of her?

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Rare Japan Thunderbird Reverse Head Stock | Kinky Jecks Tone

Just no.

 

[PillO]

Not at all. I'm sitting in my comfy chair.

Not the Comfy Chair!

 

[kat888]

I have an Apogee Jam. Works great.

AudioBox iTwo works as well.