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Thunderbird Club
- Thread starter TBird1958
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I'm sorry. Now that I've effectively screwed up everyone's good time, can we please go back to the string discussion? Literally like 3 people responded to that.
But again, Thank You everyone for being so cool. This is the only part of TalkBass I feel I can speak openly.
Don't worry about it. Really sorry to hear about your grandfather, but I just didn't have any advice in that area. My grandmother had Alzheimer's.
I know, I was being a joker! Kind of. I have spent a LOT of money on basses (Modulus, Rickenbacker, Gibson, etc.) so I understand getting what you pay for. For my part, at this point in my life, a low end Epi Thunderbird just makes more sense. Would I LOVE to have a 1964 Gibson Thunderbird IV?? YES!!! But at $8000 to $10000, I really can't justify it, as I know from experience, playing it in my music room through a small 25 watt amp, it would not sound all THAT different. But if I could afford it I would do it! Ten years ago I MAY have spent $4000 to $5000 on a Lull Bird. But not now. Hats off to those who can and do!
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Part of what makes the club is the fact that we do feel some kinship and many of us have opened up about personal matters here. It's encouraged, when I said "be welcome here" I meant it in every way.
I understand. I got enough responses to know what to do. I'm gonna play it, but treat it like it's a $10,000 Fodera with a crazy-expensive finish.
I'm toying with the idea of changing out the black hardware on one of the Thunderbirds to aged nickel. Might be more trouble than it's worth. The idea is to get nickel hardware from Hipshot and put it in aging solution. I could be into that look on the burst Thunderbird. I just don't like bright, shiny.
Sounds great. Sentimental value is huge.
Hey... I know a thing or two about being the rain on the parade, and this wasn't even a sprinkle
I personally derive pleasure and satisfaction out of helping a friend through a tough time, and the fact that you felt comfortable enough to ask us here, is probably sufficient evidence of friendship
He’s been making T Bird pickups for years for someone else, with their label on em. He wants to market his own now. I’m looking forward to trying them
Happy to be a "beta tester"......just sayin'
Thank you so much for this. I'm extremely socially awkward and always had a hard time making friends. I guess that's why all my college courses are online and I rarely leave the house. I think the term is "keyboard warrior"?Hey... I know a thing or two about being the rain on the parade, and this wasn't even a sprinkle
I personally derive pleasure and satisfaction out of helping a friend through a tough time, and the fact that you felt comfortable enough to ask us here, is probably sufficient evidence of friendship
What would he want you to do? I say play it in his honor. But that is up to you. Keeping it in the case may be the thing to do for a while.
Yep. What he said! Also make sure your friend makes pickups that fit in Epiphone Thunderbirds!Happy to be a "beta tester"......just sayin'
You know, it's not every day you encounter a group of such high-quality people. I have the most basic, entry-level made-in-Korea Epiphone Thunderbird, and yet I'm treated as an equal. I'm truly grateful.
- Mar 8, 2011
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Fortunately, my friend is one of the most respected pickup designers on the planet, so I can mention things, but he’s gonna do what he’s gonna do
It what way is it fortunate that he won't listen to you! That is unfortunate! UNFORTUNATE! BAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!Fortunately, my friend is one of the most respected pickup designers on the planet, so I can mention things, but he’s gonna do what he’s gonna do
- Mar 8, 2011
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Fortunate, in the sense that he’s a pal and I can just shoot him a text, or get proto pickups to try
It's unpredictable how a left-handed Thunderbird will respond to them, so he'd better send some over to me, too.Fortunate, in the sense that he’s a pal and I can just shoot him a text, or get proto pickups to try
