Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

No, it was something about buying a LOT of guitars. Strictly speaking I have one more bass than I need -- one I'm playing and one spare -- but it's nice to have one of each of the main flavours -- Reverse, Non-reverse and F-bird.

No, you aren't doing dog math. It's the basis of all calculus and other forms of higher math. It is never one more than you need. You are thinking about it as a non-middle aged man kind of person for some reason that I can't quite place.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

One of the things I love about SF is that the city is small - 7mi x 7mi - and it makes anywhere in the city walkable (for me at least).

Yes! Very European-feeling that way. We took more Ubers in Ireland that I prefer, but my wife has a hip and knee issue that just won't put up with as much walking as I like. I think we averaged 2-3 miles a day this trip. On my own, it's at least 5-7.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I dunno about that. The "guitarist" I decided to avoid after one session had not tuned up. He said he had tuned the night before. Um....

Sometimes it's just pain and a time sink.

At least with a bass you only have to tune every year or so, right?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

"It was tuned at the factory".

You mean "they". As in "the strings". They were tuned at the factory where they were manufactured.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

First night out for the new to me Classic Pro Bird, rehearsal. We're being "auditioned" by a sound guy. He had his first gig, as a stage hand, at Woodstock. Since then he's worked with a whole slew of major names, including 19 years touring with Joe Cocker's band.

Larry... something. He's locally known as something of a curmudgeon. I'm looking forward to working with him.

At that level of expertise and cool factor, curmudgeon away!

 

[Count Bassie]

At that level of expertise, curmudgeon away!

My thoughts also.

 

[dukeorock]

Had to run a bunch of errands, but as promised, here’s the Greco!

L-R Greco, Cataldo, Gibson

Close up of the Greco. Super dark finish, but I think it looks very nice. Hate the bridge cover, but then I hate all bridge covers equally
Pickup location is much different than a modern Gibson (is it closer to a ‘76? I’m not an expert since I can’t afford a vintage Gibson anyway). Headstock is much larger as well. Top dots on the neck are really tiny and hard to see on a dark stage.
I wish I could change the strings. These are way beyond dead, but that’s how the owner likes em. Here’s the Gibson for contrast

I would definitely love to find the right Greco at the right price. Super nice bass!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

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I would definitely love to find the right Greco at the right price. Super nice bass!

Lovely! I always wondered about the older school of pickup positioning. It does look cool.

Here's one at a good price, if you can deal with the belt holders having been moved.

GRECO TB-700 Thunderbird Japan 1987 Blk | Muzbass

 

[GonePlaid]

Lovely! I always wondered about the older school of pickup positioning. It does look cool.

Here's one at a good price, if you can deal with the belt holders having been moved.

GRECO TB-700 Thunderbird Japan 1987 Blk | Muzbass

Man! Leave the damn belt holders(?)alone.

 

[JJR58]

Had to run a bunch of errands, but as promised, here’s the Greco!
View attachment 3375560
L-R Greco, Cataldo, Gibson
View attachment 3375559
Close up of the Greco. Super dark finish, but I think it looks very nice. Hate the bridge cover, but then I hate all bridge covers equally
Pickup location is much different than a modern Gibson (is it closer to a ‘76? I’m not an expert since I can’t afford a vintage Gibson anyway). Headstock is much larger as well. Top dots on the neck are really tiny and hard to see on a dark stage.
I wish I could change the strings. These are way beyond dead, but that’s how the owner likes em. Here’s the Gibson for contrast
View attachment 3375558

I would definitely love to find the right Greco at the right price. Super nice bass!

That's nice.
I really wish Gibson/Epiphone would have stayed with that p'up spacing. I think the VP is pretty close to what the Greco is. Also no expert here.

 

[jd56hawk]

I had just talked myself out of a Goth and you had to go and post this picture. Thanks!

Consider yourself lucky you haven't seen pics of my Thunder___.

 

[JJR58]

I posted this way back when i started hanging out here, before i became "official", or certifiable.

I would love to own an older Tbird that stood the test of time. Unfortunately, this one didn't. Headstock repair, ski slope, and the frets/fingerboard were all wonky. It still sounded awesome though.

 

[GonePlaid]

At least with a bass you only have to tune every year or so, right?

Or when you change strings, whichever comes last.

 

[TBird1958]

Had to run a bunch of errands, but as promised, here’s the Greco!
View attachment 3375560
L-R Greco, Cataldo, Gibson
View attachment 3375559
Close up of the Greco. Super dark finish, but I think it looks very nice. Hate the bridge cover, but then I hate all bridge covers equally
Pickup location is much different than a modern Gibson (is it closer to a ‘76? I’m not an expert since I can’t afford a vintage Gibson anyway). Headstock is much larger as well. Top dots on the neck are really tiny and hard to see on a dark stage.
I wish I could change the strings. These are way beyond dead, but that’s how the owner likes em. Here’s the Gibson for contrast
View attachment 3375558

I would definitely love to find the right Greco at the right price. Super nice bass!

That bridge cover..........weird.

Here's mine after I put a Badbird bridge on it, note the holes for the bridge cover, not on the center block.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Had to run a bunch of errands, but as promised, here’s the Greco!
View attachment 3375560
L-R Greco, Cataldo, Gibson
View attachment 3375559
Close up of the Greco. Super dark finish, but I think it looks very nice. Hate the bridge cover, but then I hate all bridge covers equally
Pickup location is much different than a modern Gibson (is it closer to a ‘76? I’m not an expert since I can’t afford a vintage Gibson anyway). Headstock is much larger as well. Top dots on the neck are really tiny and hard to see on a dark stage.
I wish I could change the strings. These are way beyond dead, but that’s how the owner likes em. Here’s the Gibson for contrast
View attachment 3375558

I would definitely love to find the right Greco at the right price. Super nice bass!

nice bass...thanks for the pics..that bridge arrangement is so trippy...

 

[dukeorock]

That bridge cover..........weird.

Here's mine after I put a Badbird bridge on it, note the holes for the bridge cover, not on the center block.

Would love to find one like that!

 

[TBird1958]

Its a sweet little *$%^#@, one loud, angry pick up in the voice of God position - Rock n Roll simple. Mine was $700 back in day, worth every penny.

 

[fasterpussycat]

Had to run a bunch of errands, but as promised, here’s the Greco! ... I would definitely love to find the right Greco at the right price. Super nice bass!

Is it just me or do others find the 3-point plus claw arrangement very slightly odd?

 

[BklynKen]

Is it just me or do others find the 3-point plus claw very slightly odd?

Abso-fvcking-lutely.

 

[GonePlaid]

Is it just me or do others find the 3-point plus claw very slightly odd?

Having had mine since '73, I find everything else slightly odd. Then again, I'm more than slightly odd.