Thunderbird Club

[GonePlaid]

Really nice PG - A shame it looks white on the picture...

I thought it was just my tired ole eyes!

 

[theFixer]

Ouch... Not so good a price after all...

I'm surprised that the hot rod shop is cheaper than the pro-refinisher. Warmoth has a clear advantage in this scenario, but between the 2 custom shops, I wouldn't hesitate to use the hot rod shop. I think it'd be completely badass to have a Thunderbird dolled up with a finish reminiscent of customized fuel tank on a motorcycle

 

[Gaolee]

Hard to do better than that for an obnoxiously blingy finish.

The next question is does it want a nice slab of pearloid on it, or no PG for maximum in your face fuschia flake eye-ache?

It depends on the pearloid. If it's holographic mother of toilet seat that's so outrageous even Bootsy Collins would think twice, then the answer is yes, it wants that. If it's not outrageous enough, it depends on how blingy the fuchsia on the rest of the body is.

 

[Gaolee]

IMHO a cream or off white pearloid guard would help tame that glitter finish, but the chrome would enhance the paint. If that makes any sense. It would be a good combo to my eyes.

Tame the finish? Why would you want to do that?

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I can’t see the ad on my phone I’m afraid but the ones I wanted are made in England so I doubt it. I need two sets, one for myself and one to sell to fund the new bass

What kind of bass are you going to build?

 

[Gaolee]

I was banned for posting a punk song.

That's pretty harsh.

 

[Gaolee]

I'm inclining towards no pickguard and a chrome control plate. Ashtrays are a step too far for me I'm afraid mate. Lollipops for sure.

I really dig the retro vibe of pearloid, but no pickguard would be much more in yer face. If you pay all that money for a bling finish, might as well show it off.



Hipshot A type Fender mount seems to be the go.

Ashtrays and no pickguard would be outstanding. It would make absolutely no sense and look fantastic.

 

[Gaolee]

The car sprayers got back to me = $450, which by the time I bought a decent alder or basswood body would work out no cheaper.

Looks like Warmouth wins. They are local. What's shipping and customs and all that going to do to you?

 

[Gaolee]

Hey Thunderbird lovers. I currently own a Gibson Tbird in cherry finish, and I'd love to add another one. I'd really like to have a Blackbird or a Nikki Sixx Bird with the maple wings, but sadly they're just not out there. I'm looking on ebay, and I'm wondering, why are there SOOO many Thunderbirds there from Japan? I mean, like 90% of the Birds on eBay are from Japan. What's the deal? are they legit? It just worries the crap out of me to bid on them. Any insight?

I don't know exactly, but my understanding is that many of those are the same instrument. Somebody in Japan is checking to see if there's somebody dumb enough to pay extra, I guess.

 

[hillerup]

Hey Thunderbird lovers. I currently own a Gibson Tbird in cherry finish, and I'd love to add another one. I'd really like to have a Blackbird or a Nikki Sixx Bird with the maple wings, but sadly they're just not out there. I'm looking on ebay, and I'm wondering, why are there SOOO many Thunderbirds there from Japan? I mean, like 90% of the Birds on eBay are from Japan. What's the deal? are they legit? It just worries the crap out of me to bid on them. Any insight?

Most (if not all) of those japanese Thunderbirds are legit - But in general too expensive to be worth it, when adding shipping and taxes to the price, and the risk of having it damaged in transit.

Also, a lot of those japanese sellers are brokers selling the same bass at different prices - If you check the pictures on the ads, you will notice how they all seem to have identical pictures of the basses.

Personally I wouldn't buy one this way, but if you want something bad enough...

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

What kind of bass are you going to build?

I got done with this one about a month ago. Bartos, Barto preamp, Badass Bass II and Schallers. Plays unbelievable.

 

[JJR58]

I got done with this one about a month ago. Bartos, Barto preamp, Badass Bass II and Schallers. Plays unbelievable.
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Kinda has an Alembic/Kramer sort of vibe to it. Very nice.

 

[GonePlaid]

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Most (if not all) of those japanese Thunderbirds are legit - But in general too expensive to be worth it, when adding shipping and taxes to the price, and the risk of having it damaged in transit.

Also, a lot of those japanese sellers are brokers selling the same bass at different prices - If you check the pictures on the ads, you will notice how they all seem to have identical pictures of the basses.

Personally I wouldn't buy one this way, but if you want something bad enough...

Whatever the final tab is, if it sucks,you're stuck with a club.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

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Whatever the final tab is, if it sucks,you're stuck with a club.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Kinda has an Alembic/Kramer sort of vibe to it. Very nice.

Thanks! It plays more like an Alembic/JD than a Kramer. My 7enders are in the back seat now. This is now my main corporate instrument.

 

[Christine]

What kind of bass are you going to build?

Good question.
Until you lot started posting pics of Les Pauls again this morning I was thinking of a couple of posh birds. Mahogany body and through neck but with the face of the body veneered in Macassar Ebony finished with a black burst to hide the veneer edge. Gold hardware, bound neck worth real MOP inlay. Now you’ve got me off on a black Les Paul again

 

[theFixer]

Good question.
Until you lot started posting pics of Les Pauls again this morning I was thinking of a couple of posh birds. Mahogany body and through neck but with the face of the body veneered in Macassar Ebony finished with a black burst to hide the veneer edge. Gold hardware, bound neck worth real MOP inlay. Now you’ve got me off on a black Les Paul again

Then it's decided! You'll be needing both!

 

[JJR58]

Good question.
Until you lot started posting pics of Les Pauls again this morning I was thinking of a couple of posh birds. Mahogany body and through neck but with the face of the body veneered in Macassar Ebony finished with a black burst to hide the veneer edge. Gold hardware, bound neck worth real MOP inlay. Now you’ve got me off on a black Les Paul again

Love the sound of that.

 

[JJR58]

Black or Gold Top work for me. Let the enabling begin, oh wait, it never stopped.

 

[Christine]

Then it's decided! You'll be needing both!

If I could afford it I would but with no income I can only do one type at a time