Thunderbird Club

[BklynKen]

We have all the Far Side, Bloom County, and Calvin & Hobbes.

There has been some great new Bloom County stuff recently. So glad it's back. We really need it.

Also, I've seen Mucky Pup live, who did the Billy and the Boingers song You Stink But I Love You.

 

[GBassNorth]

We have all the Far Side, Bloom County, and Calvin & Hobbes.

My kinda guy!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

There has been some great new Bloom County stuff recently. So glad it's back. We really need it.

Yesss!!! Love it.

 

[BklynKen]

Yesss!!! Love it.

I added to my post about Mucky Pup....

 

[JIO]

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So nice - it's posted twice!

 

[PillO]

...is that foreshadowing, or is it an attempt to drive @PillO nutz

But now that I’m here and looking at your wonderful black Tbird on THUNDERBIRD Thursday I’ll add some fuel to the fire...
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...and before @PillO brings it up, yes that is a Gary Larson book in the background. LOL - looking at @fasterpussycat reading list you’ll find all kinds of thought provoking political science and philosophy materials. I’ve got Far Side cartoons, kinda says a lot.

The Weiner Dog Art book is one of my favourites.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

So nice - it's posted twice!

I thought they were twins!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

THUNDERBIRD Thursday!

 

[BklynKen]

THUNDERBIRD Thursday!
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Nice! Who's the Dr. Seuss for?

 

[JJR58]

THUNDERBIRD Thursday!
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Just love the HP!

 

[JIO]

THUNDERBIRD Thursday!
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"Honey, can you move the (whatever it is Hewlett Packard thing) with your instrument on top - guests will be arriving in a few for cocktails"

 

[Nocturnal]

Ironically, here’s one with a Gibson truss rod cover. I need that purple lined case!
Epiphone Elitist Thunderbird bass

My friend used to own an Epi Elitist Thunderbird that was very nice. The purple lining in the case was a very nice touch.

 

[GBassNorth]

THUNDERBIRD Thursday!
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Five quick observations...
1. Nice looking birds!
2. Great cross section of reading material, something for everybody!
3. You so need to off the sword and convert that suit of armor into a stand for one of your birds!
4. Heck of a distortion pedal you've got there!
5. Never tried the escape challenge, was it fun?

 

[RedVee]

Neither of my Epis have stickers; they appear to be printed or stamped on.

My Epi has a little sticker, no SN as it was refurbished by a US company.

My Gibby has the stamped in SN as seen in many pics so far.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Charlie Musselwhite’s secret weapon....62 Supro....harp player’s dream...

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

THUNDERBIRD Thursday!
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nice 330B! does it work?

 

[Gaolee]

what about the ebony fretboard? any clues from that? did Gibson ever use ebony on Bird fingerboards?

Yes. The '91 and '01 both have ebony.

 

[Gaolee]

View attachment 3536849 Talk about an ugly close-up...

This is what I found when I opened my Gibson control cavity.

I don’t have an “after” shot, but it was no worse after I dropped the Lollars in.

That shows the shielding that was not apparent in the "limited edition" Thunderbird. Its wiring was far neater, but it did not look quite right to me.

 

[Gaolee]

It’s in Seattle. Do you know the store?

I have been past it plenty but have not been it. It is a character flaw on my part.

 

[Gaolee]

My friend used to own an Epi Elitist Thunderbird that was very nice. The purple lining in the case was a very nice touch.

Well crap. I now have GAS. No room, need, or budget, but there it is. Or maybe just a CP to get refinished some outrageous color.

[Edit - I meant VP. For the big headstock]