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Thunderbird Club
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Sorry. Had to stop it at “When I met her in El Centro in the men’s room of a Bar.” I have a sense of humor, but draw the line when the picture in my mind turns into a horror film.
Love it! One of the first songs I learned. 8th grade. Even had a kid with a Farfisa organ.
Finally, I get to join the club! I had a Blackbird wayyyyy back (2003-4 or so) but these days my left shoulder can’t stand the reach of a full sized Bird.
Last week the stars happened to align, and I had the money and the opportunity at the same time to buy a rare 2011 T-bird Shorty! It’s not pristine - there is PLENTY of mojo on it and it could use new strings and a loving setup - but right out of the (also beat) case I think it’s pretty damn good. I’ll probably look for advice on stuff like relocating strap buttons for best balance.
- Favorite sound so far is tone dimed, bridge dimed, neck about 6/10 - putting the neck pup full volume is a little too much boom (and that’s with the neck pup physically lower, farther from the strings than the bridge pup!).
- Heavier than I expected at 8 lbs; not a boat anchor but I’ll need to put it down from time to time - I’m older than I probably look, and my left shoulder is positively made of gravel and fire.
Last week the stars happened to align, and I had the money and the opportunity at the same time to buy a rare 2011 T-bird Shorty! It’s not pristine - there is PLENTY of mojo on it and it could use new strings and a loving setup - but right out of the (also beat) case I think it’s pretty damn good. I’ll probably look for advice on stuff like relocating strap buttons for best balance.
- Favorite sound so far is tone dimed, bridge dimed, neck about 6/10 - putting the neck pup full volume is a little too much boom (and that’s with the neck pup physically lower, farther from the strings than the bridge pup!).
- Heavier than I expected at 8 lbs; not a boat anchor but I’ll need to put it down from time to time - I’m older than I probably look, and my left shoulder is positively made of gravel and fire.
Amazing! Welcome to the club. Don’t scrimp on a strap. 4” for you. That bird chose you and deserves pampering. Check out Italia straps. Sign up for emails from them and soon enough they’ll send you a coupon code for about $50.00 off.
Hayill Yeeeaahhh!!
Like you, I really wanted to like a Ric and get one. Geddy, Squire, Lemmy... What could be better? Well, for me anything that isn't a Ric (or a J or a P). So much makes it look great on paper, but in my hands, it just ain't right.
I haven't wanted a short scale either. But that Gretsch feels really good. And I really want to try one of the new LP Jr basses. They look great, they are priced well, and if the neck is like other Gibson necks, I expect I will like it. But I would have to put a Hipshot on it.
Those Dano Longhorns... Weirdly great!
Another chickie I had an early crush on (at the age of 9), ...and that from just her voice! That was a cool song.
I was just a young kid, but was tuned into the sounds of the songs on the radio, as in the production of them. I liked this one because it was simple, relied on just a couple elements to make it work- that guitar, and her voice.
I loved her voice...
Yeah. Early wireless. Wasn’t that what Mili Vanelli claimed?Lefty drummer and early wireless.
Unfortunately silenced in 2006.
Cool! You could find yourself on the receiving end of an offer really soon... @kringle77
I hear you on the shoulder. I am awaiting surgery for a torn labrum in my left shoulder. Good news, I have the top surgeon in the area, more good news I am near the top of the wait list, bad news, everything I do results in pain. I am reduced to playing in 15 minute increments. It is a matter of making the tough choices - I could do nothing, get fatter and lose muscle tone that will result in less pain but poorer outcomes. Or I can continue as usual (modified to reduce joint stress) which means more pain but better surgical outcome.
Just so you drive friendly and learn the local rules (unwritten as well). Traffic has really gone to hell the past few years.
Also, realize that we also have a growing [lack of] water problem here.
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[HISTORY LESSON]That one looks like one of those Coral Longhorns, some Danelectro merger with Silvertone or something at some point. [/HISTORY LESSON]
I 'like' you're near the top of the list. I 'unlike' what you're going through.
Unfortunately silenced in 2006.
What he said, other than being a few years older (9th grade).
Unfortunately silenced in 2006.
D*mned c*ncer.
It is the cumulative cost of a life lived. Some may say lived well, some may say full of poor decisions.
