Thunderbird Club

[GBassNorth]

Thunderbird sighting! Not for long, but still, he's enthused.

Neat video! I pretty much agree with his list of the 10 classic basses to play before you die, although I'd consider a 1960's Gibson EB0 swap for the Mustang bass, and maybe a 1960's Gibson EB2 or Gretch hollowbody in place of the Guild Starfire.

If the list could be expanded a bit I'd add a 1960's Longhorn and maybe a 1970's Alembic series one as well.

 

[PillO]

Election day in the US. What can I say except - don't blame me, I voted for Alice!

One of the things I admire most about the US is how well thought out the constitution is but it is a dry read. The Declaration of Independence is the fun read.

 

[Count Bassie]

Steampunk Thunderbird?!
Please say yes!

Probably not so ornate, I like simple nowadays.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

hmmm....makes you wonder what the Navy’s up to......pretty sure it ain’t termites...

 

[Count Bassie]

hmmm....makes you wonder what the Navy’s up to......pretty sure it ain’t termites...
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New stealth model?

 

[GBassNorth]

hmmm....makes you wonder what the Navy’s up to......pretty sure it ain’t termites...
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It's part of the Navy "Go Green" project. They are fitting all their ships with sails and removing the engines.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

It's part of the Navy "Go Green" project. They are fitting all their ships with sails and removing the engines.

Makes the ships harder to find without active sonar, too.

 

[Border]

Good morning Thunderbird loving sisters and brothers. I have been working too many hours lately but wanted to drop in wish everyone well. I received some new music in the mail yesterday and am very happy. It is two complete shows by Jerry and the boys recorded March of 1987 in Hartford Connecticut. My understanding is Jerry had serious medical issues and the band had stopped touring. These shows were recorded after he recovered and they got back on the road. I have listened to the entire first show and it is outstanding. The vocals are strong, the playing tight and the energy is high. Looking forward to hearing the second show. If anyone has any questions about these, or the recordings of other shows I have recently purchased, feel free to hit me up.
Take care everyone, and stay well.

 

[PillO]

hmmm....makes you wonder what the Navy’s up to......pretty sure it ain’t termites...
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I'm guessing that it is a boat of some sort...

 

[TBird1958]

hmmm....makes you wonder what the Navy’s up to......pretty sure it ain’t termites...
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There's a few wrapped up like that in Bremerton - across Puget Sound from Seattle, which ship is it?

 

[RedVee]

Neat video! I pretty much agree with his list of the 10 classic basses to play before you die, although I'd consider a 1960's Gibson EB0 swap for the Mustang bass, and maybe a 1960's Gibson EB2 or Gretch hollowbody in place of the Guild Starfire.

If the list could be expanded a bit I'd add a 1960's Longhorn and maybe a 1970's Alembic series one as well.

I was also surprised he went 76 T’Bird instead of a 60s model. Tom Hamilton used a 64 on Sweet Emotion didn’t he?

 

[PillO]

hmmm....makes you wonder what the Navy’s up to......pretty sure it ain’t termites...
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Is David Copperfield in town? Will he be making a whole aircraft carrier disappear?

 

[RedVee]

Sails are less effective on the submarines though...

 

[GBassNorth]

I was also surprised he went 76 T’Bird instead of a 60s model. Tom Hamilton used a 64 on Sweet Emotion didn’t he?

That's what I thought.
Also note that he used a Hofner but not a Beatle Bass to highlight Sir Paul's iconic sound. I kinda suspect the guy making the video just used basses from his collection. Not necessarily the most iconic bass in each case. Still a neat video though.

 

[BklynKen]

I was also surprised he went 76 T’Bird instead of a 60s model. Tom Hamilton used a 64 on Sweet Emotion didn’t he?

But in Hamilton's case, at least, Toys in the Attic was released in 1975.

 

[GBassNorth]

Sails are less effective on the submarines though...

True, but I think Israel has solved that problem with their Dolphin Class subs, which are capable of being pulled by a team of dolphins. Helped them a lot in the latest war games...

 

[PillO]

True, but I think Israel has solved that problem with their Dolphin Class subs, which are capable of being pulled by a team of dolphins. Helped them a lot in the latest war games...
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[Count Bassie]

There's a few wrapped up like that in Bremerton - across Puget Sound from Seattle, which ship is it?

Christo is back?

 

[MNoir]

The Epi Vintage Pro I just got off eBay in the middle. Totally minty fresh! Digging it! A bit beefier than its USA sibling. Just need my DR’s to come in for a full set up. Cheers!

 

[GBassNorth]

The Epi Vintage Pro I just got off eBay in the middle. Totally minty fresh! Digging it! A bit beefier than its USA sibling. Just need my DR’s to come in for a full set up. Cheers!

Nice!
I also like the Gibby bird next to it, looks like it's all decked out in gold hardware, nice look with the Burst finish.