Thunderbird Club

[kat888]

That i can do. it least a have a few that look the part. Or i can always go the Neo route.

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Jeff, you are much cooler than that Canadian fella with his testicles jammed in the plastic shredder.

Has to be said.

 

[theFixer]

Jeez... I didn’t get beers.

He's in Australia. It's too early here

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

Only one of those is cool.

It's definitely Geddy.... right?



I'M JOKING *running for cover, dodging items that are being thrown* SERIOUSLY, I'M KIDDING!!!

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

He's in Australia. It's too early here

But @hillerup is not in Australia... even if he were, it's the morning there.

 

[GBassNorth]

...or this cool.

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I had that exact same shirt and slacks in 1973.

 

[GBassNorth]

At the very least, a button up shirt, with only half the buttons done up...

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Edit: Sorry that's not a button up shirt Geddy is wearing... short lounge robe maybe?

Wow - judging from those two photos, Geddy improved with age.

 

[godofthunder59]

Jeez that is a blast from the past. How's the Bassman 10 working out? Is it 50 or 70 watts?

Love the Bassman 10! It's a 50w. Great sounding practice amp and has a beyond cool vibe for my little music room.

 

[kat888]

Thanks man! I love this thing! I can't recommend 'em strongly enough... especially to someone with an affinity for hollowbodies!

It can be difficult to find hollow bodies in a 34" scale.

 

[GBassNorth]

To it, you beat me. One point then to you, I give.

 

[BklynKen]

I had that exact same shirt and slacks in 1973.

Pics or it didn't happen.

 

[GBassNorth]

That i can do. it least a have a few that look the part. Or i can always go the Neo route.

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From a cool factor - Johnny Cash has got nothin on you!

 

[JJR58]

Jeff, you are much cooler than that Canadian fella with his testicles jammed in the plastic shredder.

Has to be said.

You're a good one Kat!

 

[TBird1958]

That's the only other bass i can see you playing aside from a Bird as well. You had a '73?. Nice!!!
EDIT, Besides other Gibson basses.

I really wish I'd kept it (I think we all have a story or two about the basses we should have kept!), it was a great player, and I beat the guts out of it countless times and it never let me down, the frets were shot and I'd worn the finish off of the fret board and the back of the neck. It went for pretty good money at BassNW, Steve Fossen sold it.

Meanwhile, domestic bliss on a sleepy Seattle Thursday includes cleaning the finger gank and oiling the fret board, plus new Ken Smith Rock Masters 45-105 for the '77, a little less clank than DR's but they more than make up it for with a lot of growl. '76s catch a lot of crap from some T Bird purists but I really like my two, played loud through a good amp with some careful EQ = drool

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

I really wish I'd kept it (I think we all have a story or two about the basses we should have kept!), it was a great player, and I beat the guts out of it countless times and it never let me down, the frets were shot and I'd worn the finish off of the fret board and the back of the neck. It went for pretty good money at BassNW, Steve Fossen sold it.

Meanwhile, domestic bliss on a sleepy Seattle Thursday includes cleaning the finger gank and oiling the fret board, plus new Ken Smith Rock Masters 45-105 for the '77, a little less clank than DR's but they more than make up it for with a lot of growl. '76s catch a lot of crap from some T Bird purists but I really like my two, played loud through a good amp with some careful EQ = drool

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Well if that isn't the cat's ass, I don't know what is!

 

[JJR58]

I really wish I'd kept it (I think we all have a story or two about the basses we should have kept!), it was a great player, and I beat the guts out of it countless times and it never let me down, the frets were shot and I'd worn the finish off of the fret board and the back of the neck. It went for pretty good money at BassNW, Steve Fossen sold it.

Meanwhile, domestic bliss on a sleepy Seattle Thursday includes cleaning the finger gank and oiling the fret board, plus new Ken Smith Rock Masters 45-105 for the '77, a little less clank than DR's but they more than make up it for with a lot of growl. '76s catch a lot of crap from some T Bird purists but I really like my two, played loud through a good amp with some careful EQ = drool

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Why so on the '76s Mark?

 

[kat888]

I really wish I'd kept it (I think we all have a story or two about the basses we should have kept!), it was a great player, and I beat the guts out of it countless times and it never let me down, the frets were shot and I'd worn the finish off of the fret board and the back of the neck. It went for pretty good money at BassNW, Steve Fossen sold it.

Meanwhile, domestic bliss on a sleepy Seattle Thursday includes cleaning the finger gank and oiling the fret board, plus new Ken Smith Rock Masters 45-105 for the '77, a little less clank than DR's but they more than make up it for with a lot of growl. '76s catch a lot of crap from some T Bird purists but I really like my two, played loud through a good amp with some careful EQ = drool

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'Does my bum look big next to these Birds?'

 

[TBird1958]

Why so on the '76s Mark?

Gibson was owned by Norlin at that point, not always the best QC (sound familiar?), the pickups and wiring are a completely different design than any of the '60s stuff and were wildly inconsistent. This one has a pretty magical set, they're both around 8K, the rear pickup on my green one is 14K. The woodwork is good and the 3 points works just fine, the bass has really sweet action.

'Does my bum look big next to these Birds?'

That cat! I'm so crazy in love with her, she's working me for an early dinner ( it's 2:15 in the afternoon here!), and won't quit meowing until I cave in and feed her.

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

Wow - judging from those two photos, Geddy improved with age.

His coolness factor skyrocketed when he started smoking and drinking 24/7!

 

[BklynKen]

I really wish I'd kept it (I think we all have a story or two about the basses we should have kept!), it was a great player, and I beat the guts out of it countless times and it never let me down, the frets were shot and I'd worn the finish off of the fret board and the back of the neck. It went for pretty good money at BassNW, Steve Fossen sold it.

Meanwhile, domestic bliss on a sleepy Seattle Thursday includes cleaning the finger gank and oiling the fret board, plus new Ken Smith Rock Masters 45-105 for the '77, a little less clank than DR's but they more than make up it for with a lot of growl. '76s catch a lot of crap from some T Bird purists but I really like my two, played loud through a good amp with some careful EQ = drool

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I think you should check out the La Bella SS.

 

[kat888]

That cat! I'm so crazy in love with her, she's working me for an early dinner ( it's 2:15 in the afternoon here!), and won't quit meowing until I cave in and feed her.

Our girl likes breakfast at 0300, 0400, whenever...

Miaow miaow, climb up on the bed head, BOMB mum, Miaow miaow, climb up on the bed head, BOMB mum, Miaow miaow, climb up on the bed head, BOMB mum ... and if that doesn't get a response the nipping starts. Bless her evil little cotton socks.

It's just me as well, she lets the Mod sleep.