Thunderbird Club

[PillO]

my experience is that if you got paying gigs they'll stick around....this guy's been with this band 15 years and is an excellent singer as well..

Tell that guy standing in the background playing to put his hat on the right way round. And get off my lawn!

 

[Engle]

My daughter (who plays upright) wants a fretless bass guitar. I have a Warmoth dinky P body on hand so I’m considering neck options.
I’m thinking ebony on maple. Any suggestions other than Warmoth? (I don’t have time to build my own)

 

[Dadagoboi]

Radical video for the time.

What time was that? Sure wasn't '65.

 

[JIO]

Now you’ve gone and done it. One of the greatest vids ever.

In retrospect it seems pretty innocent all things considered - very teeny-bopper. I never realized how Jamaican-sounding this song was. Cool bass-line also!

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Hollister 4th of July Bike Rally weekend.....these get completely outta control........literally tens of thousands Hogs.....total blast...playing a couple of gigs here over the weekend...should be a good time..

 

[GonePlaid]

Well, you can... But you will have limited gig opportunities for 25-life.

Remember: Friends help you move. Good friends help you move the bodies.

 

[Engle]

Debbie says “Happy Friday!”

 

[Inky13]

No bass content but... I have long loved Vintage Guitar's interviews. I always learn stuff, and they're just fun. I had no idea that Rick Derringer was in the McCoys, got his start with "Hang on, Sloopy", and then toured as the Stones' opening act! Or that he did so much studio work, such as "Total Eclipse of the Heart". Seems like a cool guy.
Rick Derringer

One of my favorites. He did a lot of session work, notably with Steely Dan. I wore out my Live album.

 

[JJR58]

Debbie says “Happy Friday!”
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[Nocturnal]

It's hilarious how long that this type of thing has gone on! We had a very similar version of it when we were kids in the early 60's. I think Mad and Cracked (magazine) had a lot to do with it - late 50's beatnik sick humor.

I remember Whacky Packages in the early 70's. Had a ton of the cards and stickers.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

+1

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I remember Whacky Packages in the early 70's. Had a ton of the cards and stickers.

and toys..loved those..

 

[Dadagoboi]

In retrospect it seems pretty innocent all things considered - very teeny-bopper. I never realized how Jamaican-sounding this song was. Cool bass-line also!

That's a cover, no 'Jamaican' in the original. Meat and potatoes garage band with sax.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

What time was that? Sure wasn't '65.

Can’t have been too much later.

 

[Gaolee]

Would like to build my own version of a non reverse thunderbird. Been checking the usual places for a body and haven't been able to find a non reverse Tbird body.
This will be my first build so I am looking for something less expensive. I will probably beat the crap our of it and have to re-do things several times to get them right. This will be more of a learning experience than an attempt to build a boutique bass. I will be happy if I can finish the bass and get it to work.
Would prefer just an unfinished body.
Anyone know of a source?

Check with USA Custom Guitars. They might make you one.

 

[Gaolee]

~30 minutes into rehearsal this evening, the drummer stopped playing and said 'I think you need a different drummer' and walked out. He was weird from the beginning tonight. Woulda been better if he'd cancelled, cos then I woulda loaded some drum tracks on my new toy.

Fvcking drvmmers...

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That sucks. I thought he was going to be ok for you. Blow him up. That always works.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Can’t have been too much later.

Apparently this remake was from about a decade later. The dancer is Liz Brewer- Rick's wife at the time (for 22 years). Rick is the only original (real?) McCoy in this video- and his name was never McCoy. Still pushing it a bit, but not nearly as much as it would have been in 66 or 67.

(I knew the 1965 date was off, but assumed it was only by a couple of years.)

 

[Inky13]

My daughter (who plays upright) wants a fretless bass guitar. I have a Warmoth dinky P body on hand so I’m considering neck options.
I’m thinking ebony on maple. Any suggestions other than Warmoth? (I don’t have time to build my own)

I’ve had three Mighty Mite fretless necks and they worked well for me. The new ones will be Pau Ferro. (Sp.).

 

[PillO]

and toys..loved those..

Ahem.

Blow him up. That always works.

AHEM.

 

[PillO]

Debbie says “Happy Friday!”
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Nothing says "Happy Friday" like Debbie Harry...