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Thunderbird Club

And the horror stories on this forum about what has been sent from MF via GC the last few months don’t install a lot of confidence. I know some have received good deals. I’m not a hater. I’ve dropped plenty of coin with them since 2014. They have a liberal return policy and all that. But the hassle involved isn’t worth it to me right now. Others’ mileage may vary.
Indeed. My '17 burst VP came from GC and seemed to be mislabeled (not labeled as a VP). I was going to mention it to them if that was the case once whatever shipped arrived. It was a VP mislabeled, but had some issues and a slight crack behind the nut. It was backwards and when strings were on it's held closed. It wasn't long and not a problem for me. I've since dropped a little glue in, but the crack is so tiny I was likely unsuccessful.

Anyway, that and a couple other dings would have been clearly noticeable to a seller and impossible to miss if halfway inspected. But it was listed as in great shape! Other than those issues, it really was. It was still a great deal as far as I'm concerned (parts and case worth what I paid). But because GC was not honest, I didn't bother telling them they sold a VP not a used classic or whatever the wording was on the ad. I would have been happy if it were listed as a VP, but that they clearly forgot to mention some things was irritating. Had I paid a normal used price, I would have called the store in Boston and had a conversation with the person who listed it. Easy to find him, just ask for the sight impaired person that works there.

As is I will gladly play it till/if something happens to it.
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…Greco TB 70 has landed, picked it up today...still unpacked...pics tomorrow…for yesterday’s rehearsal I took the 91 with Montreux 1964 Vintage Thunderbird Pickups...

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Greco pics please!

How I'd love a band rehearsal.........So Jelly.
 
Sent a request via their website to the folks at Babicz yesterday, got this in a reply email today, in case anyone else is interested in the same info...

"Hi Kara,
We only have black 3 points for the Epiphone at the moment. I do expect to have chrome before the end of the year, so please 'stay tuned'! Thanks~JC
Jeff Carano
Babicz Guitars"
Which means they’re added that to the line. I’m glad to know that. Like Hipshot, they’re a good company.