The Supertone 2 won't work on Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro's? I don't have one to compare, but that looks like the same bridge as on my Epiphone Embassy's
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Thunderbird Club
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- Mar 13, 2008
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Leo REALLY had it down when he designed his amps......he truly understood the needs of his customers..
notice the extra AC plug so that the amp would not take up valuable (and minimal at the time) AC outlets in older halls..
components were mounted on waxed cardboard boards where the wax would melt if a component overheated or failed giving any Radio/TV repair person (in remote or international areas) valuable clues in the absence of a schematic....although many amps of the time sounded phenomenal, these set the standard for roadworthiness imho...
notice the extra AC plug so that the amp would not take up valuable (and minimal at the time) AC outlets in older halls..
components were mounted on waxed cardboard boards where the wax would melt if a component overheated or failed giving any Radio/TV repair person (in remote or international areas) valuable clues in the absence of a schematic....although many amps of the time sounded phenomenal, these set the standard for roadworthiness imho...
I'm officially Thunderbird-less as of today. #585 is now available if anyone was looking to get it. Thank you all for the wonderful time and the information passed along here. This is a great and helpful club. Best 'O Luck all!
Very nice commentary. I loved amps that had a plug! Might not have always needed it, but sure was handy when you did.
There is-or at least, was-a real one being rebuilt at the Kissimmee airport. Same place you can buy a ride in a 2 seat P-51.
The outlet definitely came in handy though it might not pass today's standards.
oh man, your gonna hear it from the hate patrol! I can already hear the complaints of headstock dive. Ignore them, haters gotta hate.Okay, thanks, 'MCF'!I already posted my question as general thread. You can find it here: Epiphone T-bird Bass on my radar
Or should I post the whole ot here in a reply once more? Thanks!
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But they're built by Unsung heroes.
- Mar 13, 2008
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A little bit of me making use of my day off this week. I get totally immersed in this kind thing, later I'm going to work on "Old Admirals" by Al Stewart, the horn parts on the chorus are something I'm struggling with still.
This is the bass in the practice room just now.....Pardon the shoes.
This is the bass in the practice room just now.....Pardon the shoes.
Wasn’t he first an electrician with a radio repair shop? There are stories of him at the Newport Ballroom standing off stage while Dick Dale was playing, making sure the amps worked. The guy was amazing.
My feelings exactly. I'll just add this: I'm surprised Macca never used a Thunderbird. My guess is that Gibson never offered him one for free. Bad decision on Gibson's part.
does your cat attack the fuzzy covering on the SWR cab?...used to have to hide mine...
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Yeah, he played Hofner because it was inexpensive. Ric gave him, John and George their stuff. George played an SG on several later tracks, I think it came from Clapton. John was known to be fond of his Epi and Rics, but also played Gibson’s and 7enders. It’s almost as if Paul wasn’t picky about what he played. He could make anything sound great.
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For some reason ( known only to her cat brain) no attraction to the SWR, cardboard on the other hand seems to be her opium.
We have combination cat furniture/scratching posts and they sprinkle little bits of cardboard everywhere, the little darlings. They have no interest in catnip or cabinet grille cloth.
Mine has no interest in catnip. That is until I brought home a catnip infused corrugated scratch pad. She'll lay on it or rub her face along the side.
