Thunderbird Club

[RayWithFlats]

I don't roll on the sabbath.

Man, don’t get me started on the Big Lebowski quotes, it’s up there with Spinal Tap and Airplane as the most quotable movie of all time*.

* “That’s just, like, your opinion, man.”

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Maybe I’m not understanding how they work. But aren’t they stacked coils to cancel hum instead of being one single coil? I’m always eager to learn more...

there's a bunch of different ones, some (as you say) humbuckers, others bifilar wound and on and on...was just wondering which ones you were referring to..

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

There was (I think) an economist who divided the world into makers and transactors. Makers make useful things. Transactors match things to users. An economy needs both but an imbalance results in an economy underperforming.

are lawyers in Canada more like British barristers or American attorneys?..

 

[PillO]

are lawyers in Canada more like British barristers or American attorneys?..

Much like American attorneys. Some that I work with are licensed in Canada as well as the US; particularly those involved in securities and intellectual property.

And just like the US, there are some who, after you meet them, you feel like you need a shower.

 

[PillO]

there's a bunch of different ones, some (as you say) humbuckers, others bifilar wound and on and on...was just wondering which ones you were referring to..

Every once in a while, there is word I need to look up... Now I need to work that into everyday conversation.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Much like American attorneys. Some that I work with are licensed in Canada as well as the US; particularly those involved in securities and intellectual property.

And just like the US, there are some who, after you meet them, you feel like you need a shower.

..yeah figured...asking cause from my international professional experience I've yet to see a country where lawyers have the amount of clout they do in this one..

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

The Greco, I love this bass!

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What's up here?

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Dude! LEGS!!

 

[TBird1958]

Dude! LEGS!!

Nylons with a black line up the back.........

 

[PillO]

..yeah figured...asking cause from my international professional experience I've yet to see a country where lawyers have the amount of clout they do in this one..

(Some) New York lawyers tend to be more aggressive and more arrogant than other lawyers, but I'm not sure that they have excessive "clout". Some like to think that what they say goes, but it is a minority and they can be put in their place. I had a great experience with a law professor at university who was doing a guest lecture. His view was that you can do anything you want, but there is a price. The criminal code is the price list.

A few things I have learned with attorneys.

1. Check the billing. They make it long and detailed with the expectation that you won't check. Found out our securities lawyers were charging us (in 6 minute increments) for small talk.
2. Ask questions carefully. They will answer the question you are asking - it is up to you to ask the right question.
3. No matter how much you ask, they will not wear their robes except in court. And they get annoyed if you opine that they should wear those goofy wigs like they do in England.
4a. When there is a room full of them, they love the sound of their own voice. Might be related to billing in 6 minute increments.
4b. When in a group, they tend to argue with each other over wording. And everyone else in the meeting just doesn't care!
5. They will ask detailed questions which can be well meaning, but you really have no crystal ball to see the future.

 

[Thumper]

I don't roll on the sabbath.

?, I don't get it.

 

[D.M.N.]

That wood looks a whole lot better than I would have expected it to.

Yeah, the Mahogany Bach used is quite nice, I especially like the unique striation in the lower wing, it's how I've been able to track this bass back to previous owners (including our own @godofthunder59 ). It's a bit of a shame it won't be visible, but I love solid metallic colors so alas, a casualty of my whims.

Dude, you got me going back and forth now...wanted to strip mine (same cherry finish) and have it refinished in white....then, seeing that, the cherry finish is exclusive to BaCH and looks pretty good I temporarily decided against it but now......hmmmm....guess once you start..still takes cojones....nice going!

I do really like the cherry finish, especially with the grain on this bass, and it looks great on the original Thunderbirds I've seen it on, but I prefer green to red ultimately. And thanks! It's certainly an endeavor, but hopefully the results will be well worth the effort!

 

[GonePlaid]

Yeah, the Mahogany Bach used is quite nice, I especially like the unique striation in the lower wing, it's how I've been able to track this bass back to previous owners (including our own @godofthunder59 ). It's a bit of a shame it won't be visible, but I love solid metallic colors so alas, a casualty of my whims.



I do really like the cherry finish, especially with the grain on this bass, and it looks great on the original Thunderbirds I've seen it on, but I prefer green to red ultimately. And thanks! It's certainly an endeavor, but hopefully the results will be well worth the effort!

So, maybe a transparent candy green?

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

oh yeah, it's Thursday...

 

[TBird1958]

oh yeah, it's Thursday...
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I've been meaning to ask, do you own a Reverse? I can't recall.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I've been meaning to ask, do you own a Reverse? I can't recall.

I wish! My only reverse (first bird as well) was purchased brand new 79 in Fl and stolen in Spain in 05..
may be time to change that..

 

[GBassNorth]

Thunderbird Thursday...

 

[TBird1958]

I wish! My only reverse (first bird as well) was purchased brand new 79 in Fl and stolen in Spain in 05..
may be time to change that..

God, I'd love to go to Spain just now.

 

[KaraQ]

oh yeah, it's Thursday...
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Already!?
How did that happen?
Nobody told me!
Guess since I haven't any pics at all ( ), I'll just have to buy a Thunderbird instead! And take new pics when it gets here...

 

[Nocturnal]

The only P/J I've ever owned is a '00 Fender American Hot-Rod Precision. It sounds fantastic and I would never consider getting rid of it. It feels like a custom shop build. I can't find any flaws with it whatsoever. The jazz pick up is over wound slightly to give it a little extra punch. But I only dial it in about 80%. Probably half the time is off completely. It's just me, but I can't picture buying a Thunderbird in that configuration. Found by a Thunderbird I wanted to sound like a Thunderbird. In fact if I bought another precision, I might want it to sound like a Thunderbird!

History
8/1999-6/2000 American Hot-Rod Precision
6/2000 Fender introduced the American Series
6/2000-1/2002 American Hot-Rodded Precision [alternative name]
1/2002 Discontinued
Description
Style: 4 string
Finish: 3 Color Sunburst, Olympic White, Black, Natural, Sunset Orange Transparent
Neck: Graphite Reinforced Maple Modern “C” Shape
Nut: Bone
Fingerboard: Rosewood or Maple, (9.5” Radius/241 mm)
Pickguard: Shell
Frets: 20
Pickups: 1 “New” Hot-Vintage P-Bass, 1 “New” Hot-Vintage Jazz
Schaller strap buttons
Bridge: Deluxe Bridge (Top-Load/Strings-thru-Body)
Controls: 250k Solid Shaft (2 Volumes, 1 Tone)
Rolled Fingerboard Edges
Make: U.S.A.

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One of the only 7ender's I have ever liked. I came close to buying a couple of them when they were new but never pulled the trigger.

That wood looks a whole lot better than I would have expected it to.

Big difference between the wood on the transparent finish and my friends solid color. DMN's looks much nicer.

 

[Gaolee]

God, I'd love to go to Spain just now.

I have never been to Spain. But I have been to Oklahoma. I think Spain would be preferable.