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Thought the same thing. Looks like pao fero board which would fit the claimed year.My assumption re: the bridge, taking into consideration the claimed year, and the apparent size of the tuner holes, is that it started out as a Vintage Pro, not a "classic".
I know
...but I have rolled around the idea of a Thunderbird with a custom neck of some sort. Doubt this is the right candidate for that, and now's probably not the best time...
I suspect that may be how it came to be in its current state...
Very Cool!
Thought you would ‘preciate knowing that. I was not aware they marketed nationwide. In checking, I see that now have a brewery in NC. One of the early CA craft beers that has remained privately held. Quality stuff.
About 10 years ago, their Torpedo DIPA really impressed me. When it became a year-round release, I emailed them and complimented them on it. My wife thinks it's funny that I write angry letters to companies, but I also send complimentary ones when deserved. So anyway, week or so after I sent them the email, I got a little padded envelope in the mail with a handwritten thank-you note, some coasters, an eco pen, and a really nice little SN bottle opener keychain which I use to this day.
I'll check my local Total Wine to see if they carry it.
It is those heritage homes where there is knob and tube wiring behind the plaster and lathe walls...
Yep - something you want to play will make you play more.
Nearest Crown is ~25 miles from me. I have ABC and Total Wine w/in 5 miles.
As I’ve aged, I’ve become a lot more patient and will send polite emails when things don’t turn out as expected. If the response isn’t acceptable, I go away and don’t return. A lot of times though, things are made right and the apology is accepted. I also send praise when praise is due which usually gets a “thank you” in return. Smart companies realize little gestures go a long way toward building success.
Wow u sure like your thunderbirds mind thinking about it I’ve a few mustangs now and would have a few more tooHappy Thunderbird Thursday!!
Since all I had for last week was Box:
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I figured for this week, I'd give a bit more
Family photo?
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This house had knob and tube wiring and some 70’s wiring. And light fixtures with no boxes
Older houses are often so beautiful and have a charm often lacking in newer houses. But I learned growing up working maintenance as a kid and later construction (but mostly commercial) that I wanted nothing to do with older houses. As beautiful as an older house can be, a 80 yr old house has 80 yr old problems, even with substantial improvements, and 80 years of people doing things they didn't know how to do. But so often the architecture and craftsmanship was was often amazing. Often, not always.
Oh that's so not fair to show all that green goodness!!!Maybe we could just help (read enable) you along towards the purchase of a Thunderbird, trust me here, I'm a low talent hack bassist when it comes right down to it - I just happen to really enjoy myself when I get to play, so I say life is too short to not own several Thunderbirds.
Just give in to the shapely Sirens calling your name.....
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