Thunderbird Club

[Count Bassie]

Check out the wear on this baby for sale in my hood:
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$1800 asking is way more than I would pay, so as much as I’d like to check it out, I’m not going to waste the seller’s time.

That is some extraordinary wear...

 

[Gaolee]

Unfortunately due to continued problems with my health, I need to sell my two Epiphone Thunderbird basses. They are awesome and in New condition. Due to the inconvenience of shipping and prohibitive costs I am only able to list them locally. I guess that means I will have to relinquish my membership, as short as it was, to this fine club.

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Sorry to hear it. Heal fast.

 

[Engle]

Thanks Larry, mission accomplished and ads updated.

Here’s hoping for your health to improve!
Please hang around. The only requirements around here are having an open mind and a sense of humour (and that can be quite twisted)

 

[GonePlaid]

Have you seen the Geico cowboy commercial? I think this is the seller.
geico belt buckle at DuckDuckGo

That's what I was picturing.

 

[GonePlaid]

What's a typical NR (NRRR, etc.) length?

There ain't no sich thing. My '67 NR is 51.5", my 5 string EpiBird(NR)is 49". You'd think it'd be longer. Nope! Also, newer cases with the molded insert are a whole 'nother animal. In other words, good luck.

 

[GonePlaid]

longer. The BaCH is longer than my 68. the case is really tough too. well reinforced inside.

Hmm. Where do ya get them?

 

[GonePlaid]

Nice. And Happy B-Day!

And from me too(always a dollar late and a day short)

 

[GonePlaid]

At a hole in the wall diner by Ga Tech (Juniors, RIP), there were a couple of old guys who had worked there for decades. They were hysterical. Every fall, part of the influx of newbies to the university was of course people not from the south. between eating there a lot and working there for a quarter or two, I was present for many conversations like the following:

Newbie Customerrushed, NYC voice) "Grits?What's grits?I neverdheard of grits?Can I try just one?"
Earl: (exaggerated drawl) "Why, sho-orre." (Moseys from the counter back to the food prep area where he does something the customer can't see. Returns.) "Here ya go. let me know what you think." (Sets down a plate with a single "grit"- perhaps 1/8" across- in the middle. Goes to wait on another customer.)
NC: (shocked look) "WhatTheHellIsThis?!?What'sThisLittleThing?"
Earl: (hurt look) "Well, you asked for 'a grit'. That's 'a grit'. Nobody with any sense eats just 'a grit', but at least it's on the house. Can't put less than a penny in the register."
NC: (starts to freak out, but some combination of his friends/regulars usually get him to laugh at the situation and try grits.)

One guy did ask for knife. He quartered it, and tried each almost invisible bit with something different- butter, syrup, ketchup, and (I think) plain. he sipped whatever he was drinking between bites "to cleanse the palette". He then ordered eggs with grits and cleaned his plate. he tipped extra. He became a very popular regular.

I told Tommy (the owner) he should keep persimmon slices on hand just for this question. He liked the idea, but he liked repeat customers even better.

I took a gig in NYC in '72 w/ a band from Miami. We stayed at a hotel that I knew had a lunch counter off the lobby. I sat down and ordered eggs over, bacon crisp, whole wheat toast, milk and a cup of hot water. When the guy brought the water, I poured in my packet of instant grits. Shoulda seen the looks! "whyinnahell's that fool puttin' Farina on his eggs?" I enjoyed my breakfast.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Hmm. Where do ya get them?

Roman BaCH <[email protected]>



VELKOMORAVSKÁ 87 , HODONÍN 695 78

Tel: 518 344 430 centrální

739 203 744 Radek Valenta sklad

603 169 940 Martin Hajný obchodní zástupce

www.bachmusik.com

 

[jgould1124]

Roman at BaCH guitars makes a really nice gig bag for T-Birds.

Thanks.. I'll definitely check that out.

 

[jgould1124]

I have a pretty substantial gig bag(Rock Bag by Warwick)I got from Dean Guitars. I don't see a model # on it.

I'll look into that also.. Thanks.

 

[DChid]

I'll look into that also.. Thanks.

I've already sent an email. Will share any response.

 

[PillO]

Thanks. I'm not sure what OAL gonna be yet. I was trying to do some homework first. But, that info is good to know. I'm trying to avoid breaking out my Anvil case just to take it to rehearsal!!

Did someone say Anvil?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Did someone say Anvil?

That you on bass?

 

[PillO]

That you on bass?

Sorry, not me. As much as it would be amusing to meet Lips, I doubt we would get along well enough to work together.

 

[Gaolee]

Sorry, not me. As much as it would be amusing to meet Lips, I doubt we would get along well enough to work together.

At least the bass player was slinging a 'Bird. You could have claimed it was you, and I never would have doubted.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

At least the bass player was slinging a 'Bird. You could have claimed it was you, and I never would have doubted.

Drummer looks like GOT..

 

[RedVee]

Thanks Jeff!!

Happy Birthday Vince !

 

[Nocturnal]

Unfortunately due to continued problems with my health, I need to sell my two Epiphone Thunderbird basses. They are awesome and in New condition. Due to the inconvenience of shipping and prohibitive costs I am only able to list them locally. I guess that means I will have to relinquish my membership, as short as it was, to this fine club.

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Sorry to hear about your health issues. I would love to help you out but it's not likely at the moment. If a couple of my items sold I might be able to that the VP off your hands.

 

[Nocturnal]

Thanks! Any idea if they were half inch or one inch?

I think they are half inch but haven't pulled a pickup out recently. If I can I will but it won't be today.