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Thunderbird Club

#149,021
TBird1958 said:
Let's please keep the political comments out of this thread - Check the FAQ, I don't want this closed down, send each other PMs if you have to make some kind of political comment.
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I apologize - I know better.
 
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#149,022
TBird1958 said:
Let's please keep the political comments out of this thread - Check the FAQ, I don't want this closed down, send each other PMs if you have to make some kind of political comment.
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Thunderbirds are the bomb!
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Regardless of the pick guard...
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#149,025
Larry V said:
What did they think of Thunderbirds, Glenn? Were they fans?
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Ha, they are both my healthcare providers. I have known both for years, so we discuss politics and what not pretty freely. I doubt they would know a Thunderbird from a sparrow, but who knows. My girlfriend would like me to keep the relationships professional, as would their husbands I imagine. :smug:
 
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#149,032
Miles_ONeal said:
No. Some are made in Korea, some in Indonesia. Or have been.
My Pro V was made in China. IIRC, my 2012 bolt-on IV was made in Korea and my 2019 VP was made in Indonesia. I can verify that later if you like.
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Thanks. I did a little more checking online. Browsing Sweetwater I can zoom in on the back of the head stock of a Vintage Pro and it has the sticker that says made in Indonesia. But while on another online retailer there was nothing on the head stock and the specs said China as country of origin. Same model, same price, etc.

So if they are made in different countries/factories is there typically any difference in quality? For instance there is always the debate about Fenders made in Mexico vs Japan for example.
 
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#149,033
dagrev said:
Others have no doubt given this answer prior to me catching up but....Epi VP! Made in the Cort plant in Indonesia. The place where very nice offshore counterparts to US made instruments come from.

Two of the three Vintage Pro options:
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And they are wonderful (from the owner of a '64 Thunderbird)!
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Thank you. I see made in Indonesia on the head stock on the Sweetwater pics.
 
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#149,038
fasterpussycat said:
Something to do with that, the split pickup and the arrangement of the scratchplate.
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The P/J pickups were one of the 2 factors that made me let it go. I knew that's what it had b4 I bought it, but I was considering getting ThunderBuckers for it-if I liked it. The neck profile was what did it in for me. Just couldn't hack it compared to the 4 stringer's neck. I tried a few things, but finally decided against putting any more $ into a bass that was uncomfortable to play.
ETA: Actually, one ThunderBucker. I'da left the J pup in place. I never used it anyway. Superfluous.
 
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