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#95,221
Count Bassie said:
Seen that. Good idea, probably out of reach though (get it?)...
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I hear ya, never priced a home one, but I did replace about 10 industrial sized table saws with these in the shops I managed. All plastics shops (didn't do much wood work other than crating), but the guys loved em. Unfortunately, when first installed in each shop they must have gone through a dozen blade assemblies doing demos for safety meetings. I know if I had a table saw at home, I could count on ten fingers the reasons I'd go with one of these. Now if they'd just solve kickback life would be perfect.
 
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Gaolee said:
That blue-gray P-Bird on the left end looks just like my P-Bird. Except a different color and with a matching headstock. I think the P-Bird needs to get out to play this evening. It's just a rehearsal, but I have been playing the '91 a lot lately. Time to switch things up. Or maybe the EB. That hasn't been out much lately, either. Choices are good. By comparison to your herd, I'm the slacker!
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I built that Pbird. It’s too heavy for regular use, but I have plans...
 
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henryjurstin13 said:
I'm a big fan of Woody, and have been for years.... here lately, I've been watching lots of stuff on his tones as well as Thunderbird clips. I'm starting to really lean towards picking up a Vintage Pro..... As a newcomer to the Tbirds, SCHOOL ME.

I used to own an Epi Explorer bass I really liked a lot, but needed cash/you know that story.. my background is jammy/rock based, and lots of pedals/dirt/effects. Main basses are Lakland Decade and Lakland Jazz, but I also own a Rumblekat & Lakland Hollowbody. Is there a definitive set of things I need to know about these instruments? Audio/Video clips I must see/hear? I've not seen any to test locally.


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I really like my Vintage Pro! It was built in Nov 17. Someone here had a newer one that was noticeably thicker and heavier, so that may be something to watch out for.
 
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GBassNorth said:
I hear ya, never priced a home one, but I did replace about 10 industrial sized table saws with these in the shops I managed. All plastics shops (didn't do much wood work other than crating), but the guys loved em. Unfortunately, when first installed in each shop they must have gone through a dozen blade assemblies doing demos for safety meetings. I know if I had a table saw at home, I could count on ten fingers the reasons I'd go with one of these. Now if they'd just solve kickback life would be perfect.
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:thumbsup::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:
 
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bylar13 said:
I think it was this bag that was linked as fitting some T-Birds:

Gator ProGo Ultimate Gig Bag - Bass 716408534435 | eBay

I have a Gibson 2014 and was wondering if anyone is using this bad for that model T-Bird? I know it won't fit the the VP.
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Yer gonna have to find out the inside length from their site. None of their bags or cases would fit my 67 NR Bird which is 52" long. I went with a Coffin Case vx300R. Still hadda take out the accessory compartment at the body end.
 
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GBassNorth said:
...I know if I had a table saw at home, I could count on ten fingers the reasons I'd go with one of these. Now if they'd just solve kickback life would be perfect.
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Yeah, and I hear that. I think that some things are going to remain in the realm of skill and presence of mind though, at least until this kind of thing becomes entirely automated.
I mean, something like a kickback-proof saw might mean a major redesign, or at least an attachment you'd have to install to an existing unit, and I can't remember the last time I actually saw a standard guard still on a tablesaw by the time it got to a jobsite...
 
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Count Bassie said:
Yeah, and I hear that. I think that some things are going to remain in the realm of skill and presence of mind though, at least until this kind of thing becomes entirely automated.
I mean, something like a kickback-proof saw might mean a major redesign, or at least an attachment you'd have to install to an existing unit, and I can't remember the last time I actually saw a standard guard still on a tablesaw by the time it got to a jobsite...
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Hmm. So they aren't just removed for clarity on HGTV?
 
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Bagging the 5 string for now, bought a set of these and strung one up BEAD. Works great. Clear and funky too, pretty good way to go for semi-funky, over-produced, extra-low-bass-notes-having 80s pop tunes. :thumbsup:
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(Note lack of injured digits being featured here. Sorry about the shoes...)
 
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Engle said:
Saturday night I played a hard rock gig and the bassist for the first band pulls out a Tbird Pro IV - the one with hippy stripe.
I noticed he was having trouble when setting up, so I went up and asked. It turned out his battery was dead. Nobody had a 9V handy, so I lent him my VP. He loved it and it was fun to watch it in action!
I guess that was a little risky, but I’ve met him before and it seemed like the right thing to do.
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It was, long as you felt good about it. And the fact that a (stupid) battery put him in such a position was surely a little humbling.
I have a bass with a 9v, so I can say (stupid)! I love the bass, but do not love needing a battery... been playing the non active ones of late. When I get found by my next 'Bird, it will be passive.
 
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Dr_Feelgoood212 said:
$3700
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Yeah, that's a not so much kind of price. If you add up the purchase prices over the years, all five Gibsons I currently own come in right about there. That may be cheating on my part, because it includes the EB-2 (a whopping $0.08 when it's all said and done), and the 2013 EB that was $500. The three 'Birds were $800 to $1200 each, or so. I don't remember now. So, it's close.
 
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