Thunderbird Club

[Chucky Stiletti]

I had 2 of theseView attachment 3480473(63's). Sold them[idiot!]. Much later bought a black one (67or8?). Wasn't the same-that I remembered in my head.

still have that black one?

 

[GonePlaid]

still have that black one?

Nah. Sold it-at a loss.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

playing here tonight....love this venue..

 

[Engle]

I thought the numbering was the same as a normal FB, which would make that a VII.

Another friend just sent me info he has on it where it’s called a 65 NR Firebird 3. It was purchased in 94 for $1200

 

[JJR58]

Sometimes there's live music here at Metro Tech Plaza. By the court house. Just saw these guys.
Fantastic Negrito. They were killin it!!!

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Sometimes there's live music here at Metro Tech Plaza. By the court house. Just saw these guys.
Fantastic Negrito. They were killin it!!!

no bass player?

 

[JJR58]

no bass player?

Guy on keys, not pictured. They were amazing!

 

[JJR58]

Another friend just sent me info he has on it where it’s called a 65 NR Firebird 3. It was purchased in 94 for $1200

That thing is worth quite a bit if i'm not mistaken. But i'd call a reputable place that can tell you more.

 

[JIO]

Thunderbird Thursday

 

[JJR58]

Thunderbird Thursday
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That's a cool shot!

 

[Gaolee]

We're going on a trip!

These two are my choices for a trip out to Sequim, WA tomorrow (Sat. night show) , they'll both go nicely against my black w/ red cherries June Cleaver dress.

Thunderbird>GK>SWR is all the signal chain I need.

Give Seven Cedars my regards!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Another friend just sent me info he has on it where it’s called a 65 NR Firebird 3. It was purchased in 94 for $1200

Who called it that? Everything I have seen (admittedly less on NRs than standards) used the same numbering as the standards.
I - 1 pickup
III - 2 pickups
V - 2 pickups, whammy (Lyre vibrola tailpiece)
VII - 3 pickups, same whammy

Exact pickups varied.

If it were a late model, numbers could be anything. Gibson even used II on a later model Firebird. But the early models weren’t “NR”- they were just those years’ Firebirds.

Whatever it’s called, it’s beautiful! I’d love to get my hands on one, just to play.

A good place to get an idea of present worth is the Vintage Guitar Price Guide- they do a new one each year.

 

[TBird1958]

Give Seven Cedars my regards!

They're building away on a hotel out there, things will get way better!

 

[Gaolee]

They're building away on a hotel out there, things will get way better!

If the Jamestown S'Klallam guys are involved, it will be done really well.

 

[Engle]

Who called it that? Everything I have seen (admittedly less on NRs than standards) used the same numbering as the standards.
I - 1 pickup
III - 2 pickups
V - 2 pickups, whammy (Lyre vibrola tailpiece)
VII - 3 pickups, same whammy

Exact pickups varied.

If it were a late model, numbers could be anything. Gibson even used II on a later model Firebird. But the early models weren’t “NR”- they were just those years’ Firebirds.

Whatever it’s called, it’s beautiful! I’d love to get my hands on one, just to play.

A good place to get an idea of present worth is the Vintage Guitar Price Guide- they do a new one each year.

Thanks for the heads up!
The 3 was from the late owner’s list.
Agreed, I’ll be happy to have a chance to play it a bit, take off the control cover and take a bunch of pictures.
Another cool guitar this guy had was a late 60s SG custom. It was factory routed for 3 pickups, but only had 2. I could have tried to buy it, but I don’t play guitar enough to justify one that is worth more than any of my basses

 

[fasterpussycat]

I didn’t know they made one with 3 P90s!

They did. Even Paul Weller has one.

 

[Engle]

They did. Even Paul Weller has one.

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Cool!

 

[dagrev]

Not a “Thunder”bird, but pretty damn cool IMO.
My late friend’s brother texted last night to ask if I’d help him authenticate and come up with a value for this:
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Apparently he took it to a luthier a few years ago, the guy checked the pot codes, offered him a large sum and told him others would probably pay more.
This spooked buddy, so he just held onto it. Now he wants to put it on consignment.
He’ll bring it over and I’ll take some high res pics. Please pass on any links you think might be helpful for researching it.

Nice. Don't think I ever saw one like this.

+1 On Elderlys. Nice folks in my one experience.

 

[kringle77]

If anyone is interested, I have a pair of EMG TBHZ passive humbuckers, never taken out of the box. They were for a short scale t-bird project that fell through so, I bought a dingwall d-bird and moved on. These pups are now available. I haven't listed them yet.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

truly certifiable.....