Thunderbird Club

[GBassNorth]

Huh. Likes the Dead but not Neil. You’re difficult to understand sometimes my friend.

LOL - that's probably because I've never listened to Neil in a drug induced stupor*.

There will be NBDs all ‘round after Epi announces the NR Vintage Pro at Summer NAMM. It. Will. Happen.

*for clarification - while I was in a stupor, not Neil. I probably have heard him when he was in a drug induced stupor.

 

[fasterpussycat]

I saw them 7/17/73...……..Still the worst concert I've ever attended, and that includes walking out on RATT. They were beyond incoherent, sloppy and stupidly boring live.
As a studio band I like some of their music, most of it was grossly overplayed on Seattle's FM radio so I'm pretty burned out on them. For me the studio version of "When the Levee Breaks" is the band's high point.

I had the Led Zeppelin box set (with the crop circles) which must have been given to me because I never would have bought it and I certainly didn't nick it. It ended up given to someone else because there was nothing on it I liked enough to warrant keeping it, except maybe Kashmir.

 

[fasterpussycat]

I know everyone's tastes vary but come on, they are rock Gods and living legends.

The problem with so many 'rock gods' is they are living legends.

 

[Inky13]

Nothing like taking the ferry home. I raise my beer to all of you here.

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There.....there’s beer on the ferry? That gives new meaning to the word “Traveler”.

 

[Count Bassie]

I like Zeppelin. They were often too raw (live), but Jimmy Paige went out on a limb all the time, Jones and Bonham were like nimble thunder, and Plant... well, you can't have everything at the same time.
Physical Graffiti is among my favorite albums ever.
They stole the blues and actually went somewhere with it.
Edit... Plant was great on a lot of those recordings... i.e., Graffiti...

 

[JJR58]

There.....there’s beer on the ferry? That gives new meaning to the word “Traveler”.

Gotta get you and Vince down here.

 

[MCF]

There.....there’s beer on the ferry? That gives new meaning to the word “Traveler”.

 

[Gaolee]

In case anybody needs a Thunderbird for less than a grand:
Gibson Thunderbird IV 2013 | Gagik's Boutique

 

[Miles_ONeal]

View attachment 3439046 Here’s one for Chucky.

I didn't have this one, but I had a couple of AMC funny car models from that time frame, one a Javelin, and one custom put together from various kit pieces. All long gone, sadly. I loved funny cars.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I had the Led Zeppelin box set (with the crop circles) which must have been given to me because I never would have bought it and I certainly didn't nick it. It ended up given to someone else because there was nothing on it I liked enough to warrant keeping it, except maybe Kashmir.

I never got the allure of Kashmir. One of my least favorite LZ songs, especially from among their hits.

 

[JJR58]

I never got the allure of Kashmir. One of my least favorite LZ songs, especially from among their hits.

Out On The Tiles is my fav. Probably not for some others.

 

[PillO]

I had the Led Zeppelin box set (with the crop circles) which must have been given to me because I never would have bought it and I certainly didn't nick it. It ended up given to someone else because there was nothing on it I liked enough to warrant keeping it, except maybe Kashmir.

I have that set. It is all the Led Zep that you really need to have.

But I went years without listening to them. Like others here I soured on them as a result of hearing the same 4-5 songs on the radio endlessly.

 

[PillO]

Out On The Tiles is my fav. Probably not for some others.

 

[BklynKen]

I love this song. Maybe it's the memorable experience with a lovely Brazilian girl I have associated with it, but I think it's great.

 

[fasterpussycat]

I have that set. It is all the Led Zep that you really need to have.

... or don't (kilometres will vary).

 

[MCF]

Out On The Tiles is my fav. Probably not for some others.

I like it too. I was a fan like most teenage boys In the early seventies. But not a rabid one. Thinking back, we didn’t play much of their stuff. Good Times Bad Times, Communication Breakdown, Rock and Roll, Heartbreaker and of course Stairway (for the girls) are all that come to mind.

 

[dagrev]

View attachment 3438227 Thunderbird Thursday

Nice! Is the cat still alive?

 

[bylar13]

There were Explorers in 1958. I don't know if Gibson made Explorer bass guitars then. The only Gibson bass guitars that I'm aware of made in 1960 were EB-2 and EB-0s. I already have an EB-2, but it's from the mid to late '60s. I don't want an EB-0. A 1960 ES125 is another story altogether. I would absolutely like to have one of those, especially if if has a 1950s style thick neck.

Here ya go....

The Unique Guitar Blog: Gibson 1958 Explorer Bass

 

[dagrev]

I can only get into nothing but trouble by saying this, but, handy little box.
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I've read only a little about H/LPFs (and too lazy to search again!). Can you share how are you using it and why? What's is doing for you? Is it on all the time? Useful with all rigs? Thanks!

 

[Jonithen]

My setup might not be 100% but it's a lot better than when it came in. Took a little more relief out of the neck after giving the new strings a day or so. Lowered the action to a point where I'm able to get my buzz-on-demand but otherwise nice rattle free play. Actually have a bit of radius to the string height instead of all four level. Had to play around a bit as I was getting some back buzz, finally found a comfortable place. Waiting on getting the intonation sorted out when my new pedal tuner comes in but I think The Red Menace is a go.