Thunderbird Club

[PillO]

Well since we're showing off 'birds and I can't remember if I posted this one here before or not...





Well shoot, I guess I better get one ASAP. Let me know if you do in fact have some left, I'd like one for the Greco.

Not enough stars too many bars...

 

[TBird1958]

Wow skipping a day or two leaves one with much reading to do.... I posted a thread that exploded into 9 pages in a day....that was even worse. I should never post outside of here...I don’t have that much time.

You were sSOOOOOOOOO Photo bombing to be the 100000th poster. I get it. I’d have tried if I could....until I saw you trying... happy 5000 pages 100000 posts.

I'm the Gurl your mother warned you about!

100K posts is something we all should have a little pride in - you guys are the ones making it happen and stay fun here.

 

[JJR58]

I'm the Gurl your mother warned you about!

100K posts is something we all should have a little pride in - you guys are the ones making it happen and stay fun here.

My mom was pretty open minded. Uh, yeah.
She was though. Look at me.

 

[PillO]

I know, but short of actually e..........ming it myself. How could i not resist?

Should have gone with a comment about having to twiddle your knob to get just the right volume...

 

[JJR58]

Should have gone with a comment about having to twiddle your knob to get just the right volume...

We did that one though.

 

[MCF]

Dang it, I really really want an NR!

Me too. Pelham Blue. I actually say a prayer every night that Epi will make one based on the VP.

 

[PillO]

I installed a set of ProSteels (50-105) on the `bird today. So, the steel string experiment has started ahead of schedule. Initial impressions after stretching them - the sound is good. A bit brighter than NYXLs but not a huge difference. The feel is different. Not rough, but not slick like NYXLs. It is a feel I think I will get used to. After installing and playing, it felt like there was some kind of residue on my fingers - perhaps just surface oxidation? I'll see how long they last; for me, NYXLs lasted much longer than nickel XLs.

 

[RedVee]

Me too. Pelham Blue. I actually say a prayer every night that Epi will make one based on the VP.

It only makes sense, right?

To give a bit more space for both to coexist the NR should be a TBII

 

[MCF]

I'm gonna hafta go to a GC or something and play a reverse 'Bird. I've had my NR since 72(or73-I forget). I've never played a "regular" TBird!

Well don’t count on finding one at GC. Since about 2016, I’ve only seen the basic Epi bolt one in stock at the three stores I frequent.

 

[D.M.N.]

Any of y'all got good recommendations for good Nitro refinishers? I've been contemplating doing it myself, but I don't really have the space or gear currently to do it myself. I contacted Johnk_10 since he's close by, but unfortunately he doesn't do set neck instruments of this size. So then I contacted MJT, but they only do finishes with some level of aging and I want it looking fresh so I can beat it to hell over the years. Waiting to hear back from RS Guitarworks, but is there anyone else y'all'd recommend?

 

[PillO]

Well don’t count on finding one at GC. Since about 2016, I’ve only seen the basic Epi bolt one in stock at the three stores I frequent.

Interesting. My local L&M has at least 4 `birds on the wall - 2 VPs, a bolt on, and a Pro-IV. There may be others; those leap to mind. I find that there is as a good a selection of Gibson/Epiphone basses as there is Fender/Squier basses. According to the guitar manager, the best sellers are actually Ibanez basses.

 

[Gaolee]

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If the last one isn't playing a 'bird, you know it is devolution

 

[Gaolee]

I'm gonna hafta go to a GC or something and play a reverse 'Bird. I've had my NR since 72(or73-I forget). I've never played a "regular" TBird!

The funny thing is I have no interest in a NR. Reverse is the shape that works for me in all ways. Why mess that up? I even try to get other shapes to behave like a reverse Thunderbird.

 

[MCF]

It only makes sense, right?

To give a bit more space for both to coexist the NR should be a TBII

I’d be fine with that. Maybe if we make enough noise. Per a previous post somewhere back a couple of weeks, it sounds like they are well aware of our desire for one.

 

[GonePlaid]

Any of y'all got good recommendations for good Nitro refinishers? I've been contemplating doing it myself, but I don't really have the space or gear currently to do it myself. I contacted Johnk_10 since he's close by, but unfortunately he doesn't do set neck instruments of this size. So then I contacted MJT, but they only do finishes with some level of aging and I want it looking fresh so I can beat it to hell over the years. Waiting to hear back from RS Guitarworks, but is there anyone else y'all'd recommend?

Outta my paygrade.

 

[Gaolee]

Awesome, thank you for accepting me!

About the only thing that is unacceptable around here is tort. And that is sometimes negotiable.

 

[GonePlaid]

The funny thing is I have no interest in a NR. Reverse is the shape that works for me in all ways. Why mess that up? I even try to get other shapes to behave like a reverse Thunderbird.

IIRC, I've not even held a Reverse Bird. I'm somewhat curious about the feel, reach, etc.

 

[GonePlaid]

I’d be fine with that. Maybe if we make enough noise. Per a previous post somewhere back a couple of weeks, it sounds like they are well aware of our desire for one.

In a way I hope they don't. I'd have to sell an organ. I have one that's not working(it's a Yamaha).

 

[JJR58]

IIRC, I've not even held a Reverse Bird. I'm somewhat curious about the feel, reach, etc.

Worth a try. Us Cromags manage and like it. And that's not to say non-Cros can't.

 

[Gaolee]

I installed a set of ProSteels (50-105) on the `bird today. So, the steel string experiment has started ahead of schedule. Initial impressions after stretching them - the sound is good. A bit brighter than NYXLs but not a huge difference. The feel is different. Not rough, but not slick like NYXLs. It is a feel I think I will get used to. After installing and playing, it felt like there was some kind of residue on my fingers - perhaps just surface oxidation? I'll see how long they last; for me, NYXLs lasted much longer than nickel XLs.

You don't have corrosive alien blood do you?