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Thunderbird Club

#58,321
So my classic pro arrived. It's far lighter than my Pro IV. Can't tell you how much lighter, but i noticed it as soon as I picked it up.. Like my Pro IV it arrived with a significant back-bow to the neck. Adjusted up fine. Lowered the action some. Plays real sweet. I like the wood on the fretboard more than the Pro IV too. Much darker. The serial number starts with 17. Does that make it a 2017 model? If so its probably not rosewood then? Either way it looks great. Haven't really plugged in yet. It'll be seeing light duty today with some friends from church. Not quite the right song list for a proper debut, but I'll look good playing the Monkees, America and early Beatles.
Now, get this sick twist of fate. Two of my biggest advocates have been my music teacher an my buddy who owns a local mom n pop. They both know my recent infatuation with all thing TBird and think I'm truly touched. Yesterday they took in a Gibson Tbird in black on consignment. Being of limited discretionary income I was psyched when I saw new Birds at the online sites, thinking, now I'll own an actual Gibson Thunderbird. But I opted for the Epi. Trying to be responsible and all. Now this used one has come my way with the option of striking a deal on it. Oh the cruel irony of life. Had I been a LITTLE more patient........Of course ZZounds does offer a 45 day return policy. Hmmm. Hope everyone's staying warm! It's -2 Fahrenheit outside my door!
 
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StraffordMike said:
So my classic pro arrived. It's far lighter than my Pro IV. Can't tell you how much lighter, but i noticed it as soon as I picked it up.. Like my Pro IV it arrived with a significant back-bow to the neck. Adjusted up fine. Lowered the action some. Plays real sweet. I like the wood on the fretboard more than the Pro IV too. Much darker. The serial number starts with 17. Does that make it a 2017 model? If so its probably not rosewood then? Either way it looks great. Haven't really plugged in yet. It'll be seeing light duty today with some friends from church. Not quite the right song list for a proper debut, but I'll look good playing the Monkees, America and early Beatles.
Now, get this sick twist of fate. Two of my biggest advocates have been my music teacher an my buddy who owns a local mom n pop. They both know my recent infatuation with all thing TBird and think I'm truly touched. Yesterday they took in a Gibson Tbird in black on consignment. Being of limited discretionary income I was psyched when I saw new Birds at the online sites, thinking, now I'll own an actual Gibson Thunderbird. But I opted for the Epi. Trying to be responsible and all. Now this used one has come my way with the option of striking a deal on it. Oh the cruel irony of life. Had I been a LITTLE more patient........Of course ZZounds does offer a 45 day return policy. Hmmm. Hope everyone's staying warm! It's -2 Fahrenheit outside my door!
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If the Gibson is local I'd suggest going and trying it, let your hands decide what to do.

It's surprisingly warm here, 14*F, damn near swimming weather :roflmao:
 
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marko57 said:
Exactly! I came to this realization back in the early 80's while reading an interview with Kerry King (Slayer) where he railed against the lesser heavy bands at the time, throwing the "poser" tag around a lot and then I looked at the photo they had to go along with the interview of him making a growling face and fist at the camera with his wrist-to-elbow armband loaded with nails and it hit me that he was just as much a "poser" as those he was trying to insult, only difference was choice of accouterments.
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I have precisely one slayer album - Reign in Blood. There was never a need to buy another as they all seemed the same. And I don't think I have listened to it in 20+ years. I would never bother going to see them (do they even tour any more?).

On the other hand, Gwar I would go see just because of the show. I have never had one of their albums (do they have any?) nor do I listen to them.

Alice Cooper; I have all his early albums and I still listen to them (on streaming, so he even gets current income from them). And I will go see him at any opportunity because the show is great.

And then there is Dream Theater - They change the music with each album. The stage show is 5 guys with their instruments; 5 guys who can play precisely the right note at precisely the right time even at 180bpm with real feel (or at least the appearance of it). I listen to the music and will go see the show any time they are in town.


So a gimmick (even if that gimmick is just excellent musicianship) will sell a show. But if you want to sell albums (or streams these days) you better have either classic music that will always be played or always have something new and interesting to buy/download.
 
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So, last night before my antics here. I was practicing with only the neck pick up on the Bird. First time I've tried that since having it. Eq'd it up a bit with the B7.
Now I see what all the rave is about with the single p'up versions. Just a killer tone!!! The likes of which I've never heard before. I can get used to this real quick.
 
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StraffordMike said:
Thanks. I've never learned standard to metric so I'm out of my comfort zone. Let's go back to British sports cars and crappy electrical systems. How bout this one?
FIAT
FIX IT AGAIN TONY! Or,
Feeble Italian Attempt at Transportation.
Now, back to your regular programming.
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That was for 14*F, not -2...
Kelvin and Rankine are more for use in sciences and math and other crazy stuff, so don't fret it.

Found
On
Road
Dead

:D
 
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Dr_Feelgoood212 said:
Found
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Dead

:D
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Fastest
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GREAT FILM!
 
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