Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

Gibson weirdness....
says my 68 (s/n510049) could be a 65?
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the Gibson Bass Book says NRs start in 66 but this site says possible?....hmmmm....
unfortunately the pots have too much solder to read their numbers..
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I think Covid will be solved long before anyone figures out Gibson's SS# thing.....

My white '76 has a '76 SS# (though a second). But there were no white '76s?

 

[GonePlaid]

Yeah, I think that started as Allen Collins affectionate name for her. And she was!

Still is.

 

[GonePlaid]

I think Covid will be solved long before anyone figures out Gibson's SS# thing.....

My white '76 has a '76 SS# (though a second). But there were no white '76s?

With the HS problems that 'Birds have, I'd like them to also put it somewhere else(control cavity?).

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

With the HS problems that 'Birds have, I'd like them to also put it somewhere else(control cavity?).

yeah, this is sub-optimal...

 

[GonePlaid]

yeah, this is sub-optimal...
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Obviously with the bolt ons, it's on the plate, but I wouldn't mind it being in that spot either on a plate or stamped into the wood.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Obviously with the bolt ons, it's on the plate, but I wouldn't mind it being in that spot either on a plate or stamped into the wood.

is/was yours stamped upside down? are they all? on the 13 it's stamped rightside up..

 

[GonePlaid]

is/was yours stamped upside down? are they all? on the 13 it's stamped rightside up..

I think it was right side up but it was a looong time ago.

 

[Engle]

I have the same situation with my NR. It was sold to me as a "67", so I'll continue to call it that. Also, the 2013 NR's have 2012 serial #s. Gibby weirdness at its finest.

I always thought my EBO was a 67, but now I believe it’s a 68....Gibson wasn’t overly concerned with documenting serial numbers.

 

[GonePlaid]

I always thought my EBO was a 67, but now I believe it’s a 68....Gibson wasn’t overly concerned with documenting serial numbers.

Over in Rumble Club, some guy was complaining about the sound he gets from running his J or P through his R100. I told him the problem isn't the amp, it's the basses-he needs a TBird. That oughta blow up the thread.

 

[Engle]

Over in Rumble Club, some guy was complaining about the sound he gets from running his J or P through his R100. I told him the problem isn't the amp, it's the basses-he needs a TBird. That oughta blow up the thread.

Nice!

 

[KaraQ]

Over in Rumble Club, some guy was complaining about the sound he gets from running his J or P through his R100. I told him the problem isn't the amp, it's the basses-he needs a TBird. That oughta blow up the thread.

He should be grateful for you telling him the truth!

 

[GonePlaid]

He should be grateful for you telling him the truth!

So far, no semi-hostile reply, but the night is young.(It's actually a separate thread, not Rumble Club. Oops)
ETA:Yeah, I'm THAT guy. The one who hates the Fender Rumble 100. Combo amp advice needed.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Yes, his "voice" did get better. Early on, I'm not sure it would be qualified as a "voice" to be saved!

Some of us liked it or they wouldn't have gotten so big! Fly by Night is still a fave, and too short.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Paul Rodgers is indeed amazing, I'm a huge fan! His voice seems unchanged from his early days, I saw him on tour with the original lineup of Bad Company as they promoted their first album, so in '74 or '75. Recently I watched this :
Amazon.com: Bad Company: Hard Rock Live: Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Mick Ralphs, Bad Company

What a great show! As it turns out Paul lives here in Washington State in between Seattle and the Canadian border, on this tour he employs Seattle area bassist Lynn Sorenson (he gets lots of camera time due to his great stage presence) and Howard Leese of Heart as a second guitarist to Mick Ralphs. I highly recommend the video if you have Amazon Prime.

That sounds like a stellar lineup.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

yeah, range for a male rock vocalist was a big deal back then...this comes to mind..

That gave me chills back in the day.

Has ever since, too.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

So far, no semi-hostile reply, but the night is young.(It's actually a separate thread, not Rumble Club. Oops)

link please..

 

[Bassmike62]

I think Covid will be solved long before anyone figures out Gibson's SS# thing....

Or the whole MM/EBMM/SBMM bass naming-scheme.
That's just... awful.

 

[Keith Rawlings]

LEAVE GEDDY ALONE!!!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

That's right though somewhat unexpected. I recall he mentioned he met her through Lynyrd Skynyrd. He said he was good friends with them and somehow met her through them. Even more of an odd connection. Who knew LS knew Canadians!

The more recent LS incarnation is from all over the country (including Ohio and Vermont), not just the south.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Many argue that he is no longer Canadian.



Around where I grew up, Southern Rock was quite popular. I still listen to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Molly Hatchett. 38 Special not so much anymore (and they no longer have two drummers - that is what made them special!).

And the Outlaws.