Wow. I really want to get up there in the coming year. Hope to be able to meet both of you. I’m a bit embarrassed though; we’re the same age but both of you look younger than me.
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Thunderbird Club
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As am I. Follow the directions (apparently many don’t bother) and they’re rock solid. Great hanging system.
So who’s buying it? Flip a coin? Joint visitation?
If I’m recalling correctly, gypsum might also work. Much safer.There is this nasty smelling white powder called Orthene that will wipe out a nest in about 3 hours. I make a fire ant patrol around my yard every other day. They don't last long. I can 'powder' them at 10 AM, go play my THUNDERBIRD and come back in an hour to watch them kicking their last.
Uh, that’s bright!
The new bird arrived! I watched the guy drop it off. Then a couple minutes later laughed when my wife went out to bring it in (she has a government job and has more days off than she works) and yelled to my son: “ did Poppy buy a new guitar ?”
Merry Christmas to all my Thunderbird loving sisters and brothers. I hope all are enjoying a peaceful evening. Quiet evening here in Spokane. Fixed a mess of scallops for dinner, and they turned out quite delicious. Heading for a candlelight service at a neighborhood church soon. I enjoy singing the old carols and hearing the message. Fortunately my wife is a lovely singer and abides my love of basses. Wishing all a very happy new year.
Gaolee
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I do not even want a NR, but id it is Burgundy Mist Metallic, buying one is pretty much a requirement for me.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
I am more like your brother. I used to get poison ivy rashes so bad the skin would split open. It was not a lot of fun, but it did develop a certain tolerance for both itching and pain.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
Well age is always in the eye of the beholder. I turn 14 again every birthday.
And c'mon up! We are here.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
It is all Veronica's. I have to work up to it, having never owned a Bicentennial. One step at a time.
It says to use two tablespoons per mound. I use a very light dusting, well under a teaspoon. Still effective.There is this nasty smelling white powder called Orthene that will wipe out a nest in about 3 hours. I make a fire ant patrol around my yard every other day. They don't last long. I can 'powder' them at 10 AM, go play my THUNDERBIRD and come back in an hour to watch them kicking their last.
I was thinking about looking for a church up here this evening, but it started snowing and our daughter lives far enough out the roads don’t get plowed for a couple days, so we came home after last minute shopping and battened down the hatches.
My wife said we better not come all this way and not have a white Christmas. She got her wish!
I wasn’t planning on this. But our friend @gaffster made me an offer I could not say no to. He was pleasure to work with to make this happen.
We agreed he could remove the neck to lower shipping cost from Florida to Cali. He packed it carefully with a thought given to every potential problem. Spoiler alert; the headstock did not explode.
So here is what I received. A Tbird in near new cosmetic condition; @gaffster under promised and over delivered.
The treble side bridge insert required a gentle tap. There may be something with it; no worries. I can fix it if it’s an issue. Installed the bridge which looks brand new. Adventures in three point land.
Polished the frets and gave the fretboard a little F1 love.
Installed the neck. Slow and steady wins the race. Got it well seated.
Note that the strap button has been relocated. I may want to place one in the original position.
Not sure what the strings are, I’ll research and ask him tomorrow. I don’t have anything else to put on right now. Deja vu to the seventies when I seemed to be doing this all the time.
Time got away from me. Time for dinner. Traditional SoCal Christmas Eve dinner of Tamales (from La Moderna Bakery in Whittier) and home made pot beans (below are the leftovers).
I’ll put the strings on and complete the setup tomorrow and let you know how she plays and sounds.
We agreed he could remove the neck to lower shipping cost from Florida to Cali. He packed it carefully with a thought given to every potential problem. Spoiler alert; the headstock did not explode.
So here is what I received. A Tbird in near new cosmetic condition; @gaffster under promised and over delivered.
Polished the frets and gave the fretboard a little F1 love.
Installed the neck. Slow and steady wins the race. Got it well seated.
Note that the strap button has been relocated. I may want to place one in the original position.
Not sure what the strings are, I’ll research and ask him tomorrow. I don’t have anything else to put on right now. Deja vu to the seventies when I seemed to be doing this all the time.
I’ll put the strings on and complete the setup tomorrow and let you know how she plays and sounds.
Seriously? I respect you and your opinions. But IMO, the NR is the second most awesome shape in the bass world. The 7ender Jag is third. But there’s only one original THUNDERBIRD!
As am I. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. PLAY IT LOUD!
Coming from Ohio you've probably dealt with chiggers. Basically invisible fire ants.
When I first moved to the Cincinnati area from California I found out the hard way why you don't sit in the grass while wearing just cutoffs and no shirt. Damn chiggers are nasty little buggers! At least you can usually see fire ants before they bite.
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Happy Christmas to all you weirdos!
Weird side note. My favorite rock band in the 80’s was The Replacements. They recently released a box set, which includes a remix of the “Don’t Tell A Soul” record. I always loved the bass on that record, but mostly only ever saw Tommy Stinson playing P Basses. This stuff doesn’t sound like a P Bass completely to me. Here’s a picture of them at the time...
There’s a kinda sad ending to this but I’ll save it until after the holidays
Weird side note. My favorite rock band in the 80’s was The Replacements. They recently released a box set, which includes a remix of the “Don’t Tell A Soul” record. I always loved the bass on that record, but mostly only ever saw Tommy Stinson playing P Basses. This stuff doesn’t sound like a P Bass completely to me. Here’s a picture of them at the time...
There’s a kinda sad ending to this but I’ll save it until after the holidays
Well, shoot!(or whatever). I didn't know ya could get 'em in kit form.
I just cut a crescent shaped hole in the wax paper top and shake a little on the mound.
