Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

Then I'm terminal...

Some of us are already dead. Thunderbird playing zombies. I guess that is what Goths are really for.

 

[Band Mom]

I was in Texas on election night this year. It was amusing to watch the returns come in, because there was inevitably some guy who got interviewed grousing about the Californians moving into Texas and altering "Texas values." I'm not sure what Texas values are and why they are different from California values, because from my perspective, the two most onerous states for the kind of work I do, as far as bureaucracy, are California and Texas. The slant is different, but the result is similar enough to make me especially amused. Fortunately, Thunderbirds are perfectly legal and unregulated in both places.

I'm also in Austin and see the influx of Californians, but then I'm more or less resigned to the fact that overpopulation will eventually happen. And I see more than just Californians moving here, as it's actually kind of rare to meet a new person and find out that they were born and raised in Austin. Myself included, though I'm from Houston originally, so all I have to tell someone is that I'm from Houston and they instantly understand why I moved literally anywhere besides Houston.

I love my Astros, but I don't have to live there to root for them.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I was in Texas on election night this year. It was amusing to watch the returns come in, because there was inevitably some guy who got interviewed grousing about the Californians moving into Texas and altering "Texas values." I'm not sure what Texas values are and why they are different from California values, because from my perspective, the two most onerous states for the kind of work I do, as far as bureaucracy, are California and Texas. The slant is different, but the result is similar enough to make me especially amused. Fortunately, Thunderbirds are perfectly legal and unregulated in both places.

HS school football on Friday nights..

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I'm also in Austin and see the influx of Californians, but then I'm more or less resigned to the fact that overpopulation will eventually happen. And I see more than just Californians moving here, as it's actually kind of rare to meet a new person and find out that they were born and raised in Austin. Myself included, though I'm from Houston originally, so all I have to tell someone is that I'm from Houston and they instantly understand why I moved literally anywhere besides Houston.

I love my Astros, but I don't have to live there to root for them.

Growing up in FL in the 70's and 80's, 1 of 7 was Florida born.....wonder what that is is now..

 

[ThaCoast]

Good advice and spot on with the construction assumptions.

"Everyone I know that owns a JC loves their JC. There must be some serious magic in that bugger. Is there a best year for the JC bass?"

As a Goth owner I completely agree, the rosewood board has to go. Should be Ebony or at least stained to a black finish. I tried the StewMac fretboard stain to darken mine up and the change was barely noticeable. Good news is @Dadagoboi (Cataldo brand bass builder) has an inexpensive sure fire solution to bring it to full black. I'll be staining mine the Cataldo way soon.

I've played the JC a few times. Nice bass, great tone. Two things that wouldn't make me own one: It's long scale, dive prone & just a little weird to play a semi hollow that long. 2, I know this is a gibson design of their Les Paul Signature from back in the day: But the off balance of the cutaways leaves me displeased. Either have it be a single cut large Les paul shape, or double cut 335.

I had stained my goth bird black. It fit the look better - even if i had red electric tape around to breakup the constant black. But i kinda messed up my neck when i was slimming it down & it forced me to steam the board up. Replaced w/rosewood that i got before the cites kicked in. & its also stained black. Fits my theme & can't wait to showcase it for this family. Next year, it's the first thing on my project list of to get dones

 

[GonePlaid]

Growing up in FL in the 70's and 80's, 1 of 7 was Florida born.....wonder what that is is now..

Less.

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

not so sure.....Texas with 28 million...
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It works the one way but not the other. I don't understand why, I just accepted it

 

[PillO]

Well I have to turn in my number. I tried for few months but the Thunderbird just wasnt my thing. So its been sold. I even have a 73 rickenbacker I dont play hahaha. Im just a P bass guy I guess.

It is noble to try it and make an informed choice rather than take advice based upon myths and half truths.

 

[Mike.C.]

They are pale!

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Compared to this pic the Sweetwater ones are albino!

 

[PillO]

LA, SiL is really cool.

So, it is you then....

 

[PillO]

LOL - I get that impression on every political blog I visit. As a California native I remember the days when being a native here was a badge of honor. Of course now days if you mention it you invariably trigger some poor soul looking for a reason to vent.

it isn't the Californians themselves, it is the politicians you elect...

 

[PillO]

Everyone I know that owns a JC loves their JC. There must be some serious magic in that bugger. Is there a best year for the JC bass?

I haven't played many JCs, but I have liked all the ones I have played. For me, the 20th anniversary is the one because it is clear red with awesome maple underneath.

 

[Mike.C.]

As a Goth owner I completely agree, the rosewood board has to go. Should be Ebony or at least stained to a black finish. I tried the StewMac fretboard stain to darken mine up and the change was barely noticeable. Good news is @Dadagoboi (Cataldo brand bass builder) has an inexpensive sure fire solution to bring it to full black. I'll be staining mine the Cataldo way soon.

Intrigued! Are you able to advise or should I reach out to Cataldo?

 

[PillO]

AC/DC

I know her...

 

[JJR58]

So, it is you then....

 

[GBassNorth]

I haven't played many JCs, but I have liked all the ones I have played. For me, the 20th anniversary is the one because it is clear red with awesome maple underneath.

Yum, I could get into that! The search is on.

 

[GonePlaid]

Yum, I could get into that! The search is on.

There's one listed @ Chicago Music Exchange-I was curious.

 

[GBassNorth]

Intrigued! Are you able to advise or should I reach out to Cataldo?

It's basically leather dye but a specific brand Carlo uses with great success. Unfortunately I don't remember the brand. Hope @Dadagoboi chimes in soon (he might even show a before and after pic if we are lucky).

 

[JIO]

There's one listed @ Chicago Music Exchange-I was curious.

Highly recommend a nice hollow-body bass. They were second to a P in the 60's - so many bands bass players used them. (Hofner, Guild, Gibson, Gretsch, Vox etc) They are light and have a sound that only a hollow-body can produce, especially with flats.

 

[PillO]

Yum, I could get into that! The search is on.

I'll see if I can take a better picture later.