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Thunderbird Club

Oh yes I do. Listening to that brought me back to a friend's basement when I was 13, we were chain-listening BTO stuff for hours. That album is phenomenal, I believe it's regarded as their best.

These are my two favorites. I also enjoy their smoother stuff (Lookin' out for #1, Blue collar).




Myself and just about everyone I knew had “The Best of BTO... so far”.
It got played too.
 
Please welcome my new arrival in the family....
Gibson Thunderbird Bicentennial 1977 in absolute awesome condition!!! All original, no breaks, has barely some surface swirls on her beautiful body!!!! She plays so well, has that thunder Tone only those can produce!!! Long live Rock!!!
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More than happy to add you to the club, just let me know - We need more Canadians :laugh:
 
I recall reading and hearing from several sources that some oils "can tend" to cause drying or not actually moisturize as effectually as desired beyond the initial application. Lemon being one of them. I used to use it and just choose to use other things at the moment. I don't know if there is any truth to it and I'm certain there is an internet war on the topic--which I have no interest in. Seemed like reliable sources at the time, so I just go in another direction with products that do tend to last longer before drying out in my applications. Will it hurt anything if used. Nah. (Disclaimer: Used to be a carpenter and finish woodworker, not a chemist!)
 
I recall reading and hearing from several sources that some oils "can tend" to cause drying or not actually moisturize as effectually as desired beyond the initial application. Lemon being one of them. I used to use it and just choose to use other things at the moment. I don't know if there is any truth to it and I'm certain there is an internet war on the topic--which I have no interest in. Seemed like reliable sources at the time, so I just go in another direction with products that do tend to last longer before drying out in my applications. Will it hurt anything if used. Nah. (Disclaimer: Used to be a carpenter and finish woodworker, not a chemist!)

"Lemon Oil" is mineral oil (a petroleum distillate) with some lemon scent added (maybe natural or synthetic lemon oil, or maybe just a combination of esters that smell lemony). My thought is that it is akin to finishing wood with linseed oil although not as long lasting. I don't think it does much harm to the wood, nor do I believe that it is beneficial to the wood. Just useful for cleaning and giving the wood a polished appearance.

But I am just a fancy chemist not a carpenter or woodworker.


I like Kats position WRT wasps.
 
"Lemon Oil" is mineral oil (a petroleum distillate) with some lemon scent added (maybe natural or synthetic lemon oil, or maybe just a combination of esters that smell lemony). My thought is that it is akin to finishing wood with linseed oil although not as long lasting. I don't think it does much harm to the wood, nor do I believe that it is beneficial to the wood. Just useful for cleaning and giving the wood a polished appearance.

But I am just a fancy chemist not a carpenter or woodworker.


I like Kats position WRT wasps.
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No Lemon on any Maple Fretboards.