Lol, that's plan H...
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Thunderbird Club
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I have seen those come up on local CL. Of course that would mean having to learn to play keys...
No major problems with EB. It’s the DB that got me this past gig.
I have a shorty fretless Epiphone Viola to back up the big guy.
All the above will do a number on your stomach AND prove to be "Hepatoxic" over time with prolonged use. It's all about "inflammation" that's what we're battling here & I kinda stumbled upon something that actually works & is healthy for you just because I like Asian Food
Hey that's not an accordion, is it? I've seen one if these before.
Hey all, thinking about adding a Thunderbird to the collection of tools. I’ve noticed that Gibson finishes are sometimes questionable, is there years where the construction is better? Or is there any reason not to buy new vs used?
Gaolee
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Kinda hard to do when you are playing in Ab or something like that.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
I should be a twisted up an crippled person. But, there's sometimes proof that God likes the entertainment and keeps some of us healthy so we keep providing the comedy. That's the only thing I can think of that explains my continuing existence on the planet, let alone the relatively undamaged condition I'm in. Certain body parts remind me they exist on occasion, but that's about it.
Yeah but the idea is if you’re playing in Ab and the tune has an Eb major chord in it, you could hit the open G to check your Eb. Of course that would require planning ahead, which I am unlikely to do...
Gaolee
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New is more expensive. I haven't noticed any finish issues on any of the Gibsons I own (three Thunderbirds, an EB-2 and a 2013 EB). The 2013 EB has some quirks, but I would not characterize them as being questionable finish issues. I have heard complaints about sharp fret ends, but I don't have issues with those.
On to 'Birds and years. I have a 1991 that's well modified by now, but it's an excellent bass guitar. It's probably my second favorite, and not by much. The 2001 is just flat magic. I'm a little superstitious about changing anything about it. It sounds great, it's easy to play, it feels good, what else is there? The 2015 is a little quirky. It's probably the most versatile of them all, but it doesn't quite have the presence of the 2001 or the 1991. What does that mean? I cannot tell you in words. If I didn't have either of the other ones, it would easily be my main player.
Unless you have a reason to want a warranty, there's not much reason to buy new. Unless the price of a new one is better than the price of a used one. Given the weird gyrations in prices, that could happen. If you want an ebony fretboard, then you have to go used. I don't know when they changed to rosewood. I'm pretty sure the 2015 has a rosewood fretboard. It feels just as good as ebony to me, since my fingers generally don't touch the fretboard all that much anyway. I'm not sure if newer ones are a little lighter. It seems that way sometimes.
And then there are Epiphones to consider. You don't lack for good choices.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
Planning ahead? What's that? I agree that being able to check against an open string is really helpful. At this point, I kinda know and don't need to quite so much. It has taken a lot of time and a lot of clams to get there, though. And intonation is still not 100% reliable.
My Epiphone Vintage Pro was close to flawless when I got it.
Too bad Uwe doesn't collect for finishes @TBird1958.
- Mar 13, 2008
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I'm gently prodding him on LBO
Gaolee
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When that first turned up for sale at the Bass Store, it was a temptation. It would have required selling something, or actually several things right quick, so it didn't happen. It's way too great a bass guitar to be hidden away somewhere.
- Mar 13, 2008
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- 142,211
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Used is certainly worth investigating, I have an '89 and find it to be a great "player", the neck pitch is shallow and it's finished nicely. Lots of upgrades are available as well. Epiphone Vintage Pro or Classic Pro are excellent alternates for a bit less money than a used Gibson.
'89
Might as well buy the cheapest available. Your body can't tell the difference between the generic and the name brand*
That is a risk, along with bleeding along the entire GI tract (doesn't always correlate to stomach pain). I have never been bothered by most NSAIDS (but there is one that I find terrible) from a stomach upset point of view. Taking them with food or milk can reduce the problem. But there are other risks including increased blood pressure and decreased renal function. Also there are a few significant drug interactions and are contraindicated in pregnant women.
* true for many drugs, but not always true. There are cases where changing brand can have significant effects.
Have you done any preparation for H?
Butcherboy
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....sorry, don’t need a 76.....ordered a pair of Lollars....for the precibird on the right...
Had to look twice 
