Haji
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That was mostly in jest, as he said he was looking to downsize the collection. I do have three basses to be rid of, but they're all well used and if I was in his position, I'd be saying "Thanks, but no thanks".
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Thunderbird Club
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Haji
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Hopefully I will be able to re acquire the Pelham blue thunderbird I sold like a fool!!
Give my walnut one some company.
Give my walnut one some company.
I do love my epi t-bird classic pro, but it just doesn't get the playing time now. I will sell it at some point. If the 2015 Gibson's weren't so damn expensive I'd go out and buy a new t-bird, with the uprated bridge and pickups, in a heartbeat.
TBQH, i don't care for the new thunderbird. First off, why use the babicz bridge (although sleeker looking) when the 3 point has no trouble for intonation and set up (if you know how to). Second: why the upgraded electronics: sure use something from another bass just to give the thunderbird variety, but if most people get a thunderbird for it's signature growl, they won't bother with the many other options within it. Third, price jacked up by 1k...that's just wrong. Gibson had lots of opportunities to come out with something great (especially during the 50th & 120th anniversary) Re-issue the 60's-70's birds, same specs as the originals with a few updates (such as pickups, but mandatory incasing in chrome covers, not black) chrome hardware. 60's revamped with reverse style tuners, 70's with the bicentinal bird logo. & most importantly; color variety.
GIBSON, IF YOU READ THIS, GIVE US CHROME & COLORS FOR FUTURE THUNDERBIRDS!!!! NOT A HUGE PRICE TAG
GIBSON, IF YOU READ THIS, GIVE US CHROME & COLORS FOR FUTURE THUNDERBIRDS!!!! NOT A HUGE PRICE TAG
Haji
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If they read it they'll give us chrome and colors and a huge price tag.
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
I thought I might learn some chords so I would know what key guitar players are trying to show me instead of just seeing a monkey fist.
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
I get that - But a FENDER STRATOCASTER???!!!
Why not a Gibson or Epiphone Firebird or other model?
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It's a small dalliance, not like owning a second wardrobe of women's clothing/shoes or worse a lot of model trains
Yes. I have avoided the shoe obsession and I don't have any room for model trains. My GAS is still reserved mostly for basses, although I do have a lust for some zildjian K custom dark hi-hats.
Ye are hereby banished from the kingdom of the bass cleff! Lol
Now I have something to play when I am feeling particularly stupid... Setting gain to 10. LOL
Got a package delivered at work today, non bass related but Mrgoats might appreciate it
Not played hockey in 2 years due to getting married and my old team being kinda d!@%$ about rejoining, so me and a mate are off on our travels to dundee on sunday if its on for some hockey for all. I'm so looking forward to getting back on the ice
Sorry for the non bird related post but hey
Sick mitts! Gotta keep your hands protected for playing bass after hockey.
Went and picked up my new CTS/Emerson pots and Supertone Bridge today.... good things are happening.
RE: the nickel nut - on some of the middle issue Dan Armstrongs, he added a bit of fret wire onto the rosewood bridge due to customer demands for a more jangly tone. I've never even seen a brass nut on a real live bass, so I I'm curious how they sound.
