No, it’s just a piece of crap. Fret edges will slice you open, neck is thick as a baseball bat, pickups/controls have no shielding at all, plus it’s really awkward to play.
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Thunderbird Club
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Oh, you mean by the body? I think it’s neck pocket space and a little shadowing making it look weird.
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That's a crazy price for a body. I did a measured drawing of mine, I can send you a print of it when you're ready.
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
Hmmm.... There is definitely something fishy going on - Every time one of the neighbor’s cats comes around, it ends up on a photo with your bikes/cars/basses before disappearing mysteriously....
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hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
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I assumed he mean body AND neck. Oops!
I posted that once. Didn’t go over so well
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Tastes like chicken... actually they had three separate flocks of chickens for a while that used to graze in my yard. They finally got rid of them. Take it from me, multiple roosters do not make for a quiet neighborhood.Hmmm.... There is definitely something fishy going on - Every time one of the neighbor’s cats comes around, it ends up on a photo with your bikes/cats/basses before disappearing mysteriously....
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
I posted that once. Didn’t go over so well
Ah, but the flak I get (and so well deserved) will help us outpost that other group. It's a harsh sacrifice, but one I'm willing to make.
Now if I could get a black pearl style one made for my white epi classic, that would be a different thing altogether, and a much more positive post topic.
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My first thought when I saw a Grabber II at the pawn shop the other day...
Dude!! Awesome. How cool is that?? It is way cool, is what!
I have some Big Leaf Maple for a top...
I'll be in touch, thank you Carlo!
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You're welcome. The body's only 1-1/4" thick, maybe you can do it solid.
And this is why we do it, folks. This is awesome.
It's a '75, he says. Yeah, no rich uncles, and nothing left in the jar in my backyard either, I'm afraid!
It's alright, if I make my own I won't feel bad about some minor bastardizations!
2018 smart fella
Remember? There was this whole big thing about it on TV about a week ago...
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Might I suggest any "bashing" take place in a thread out in GP. If Pandora's box gets open in here... I'm afraid we'd never get it closed. I like this place the way it is
'Banging on' isn't the same as 'bashing'.
