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Thunderbird Club
- Thread starter TBird1958
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- Jun 30, 2010
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- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
Currently on Reverb - 1995 Gibson Thunderbird IV Limited Edition Vintage Reissue Bass Ebony Fretboard, w/ Case | Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar | Reverb
I wasn't aware of such a model from 1995 - kind of a mist-mash of a '60s & '70s IV with ebony fb and Schaller Y tuners.
I wasn't aware of such a model from 1995 - kind of a mist-mash of a '60s & '70s IV with ebony fb and Schaller Y tuners.
Pretty "nice" crack at the back of the headstock. Hardly excellent condition.
''Tis the season, for Thunderbird Thursday...
- Jun 30, 2010
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Yah, saw that. Tuners are oxidized also. Like most asking prices right now - about twice what it's worth.
Well, one can ask anything. I'm asking for Susanna Hoffs.
- Jun 30, 2010
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I've noticed the same thing about asking prices across the board pretty much regardless of make or model. I was looking at Alembic basses the other day and couldn't believe the bottom of the line Epic models (the ones that were mass produced and sold new at Guitar Center for around $1000) are now asking between $2000 and $3000. That's insane for that bass. Just a few years ago you could pick those up anywhere for well under $1500.
TB seems to be one of the better places to shop right now. Guitar Center used stuff is somewhat reasonably priced, Reverb is nearly off the rails in a lot of their listings, and a lot of the Brick and mortar stores are over the top. All this while I assume demand is dropping, seems crazy.
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So. Did the gig last night. Didn't really wanna do it for a ship(sp?) load of reasons. Turned out to be the most fun gig I've done since February. Thunderbird sounded great and felt good playing it. Burger was outstanding. Had a porter/stout when I got home.No Thunderbirds were involved(some kind of AEB).
And on the subject of TBirds, there'll be one being played tomorrow night (Thursday). I got drafted to fill in-sort of-with 2 of the other guys in our band. One of the guitarists, who also plays bass, was in an accident and is pretty sore so I was asked to cover the gig. He usually provides the PA so I gotta take mine. 'Course I get extra for that.The way the place is set up I'll definitely be practicing anti-social distancing. At least I get a 'burger outta the deal.
What happened to the butt end of her guitar ?
That appears to be a monitor in the foreground.
- Jun 30, 2010
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So. Did the gig last night. Didn't really wanna do it for a ship(sp?) load of reasons. Turned out to be the most fun gig I've done since February. Thunderbird sounded great and felt good playing it. Burger was outstanding. Had a porter/stout when I got home.
fun gig... jealous
- glad someone is experiencing that 
- Mar 13, 2008
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
That's a curious bass, the pickups really look like Greco parts because of the oxidization.
Perhaps the meaning is excellent - considering what it has been through.
Example:
The bass is in excellent condition considering that someone used it as a cricket bat for 3 years.
Working on the tree ornaments..I have quite a few that are musical related..this is one of my favorites.although not directly musical related
Anyone else have cool Christmas ornaments related to what we do?
Cheers!
Anyone else have cool Christmas ornaments related to what we do?
Cheers!
Even with the chip/crack on the bottom right, this seems a little too good to be true......should I bite?
- Mar 13, 2008
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
