Thunderbird Club

[rtslinger]

Okay you can add me to the list this one is due Monday

 

[Border]

Good morning folks. Just dropping in to wish my Thunderbird loving sisters and brothers a happy Friday! I also want to wish Darryl Jones a very happy Birthday!! I was lucky to catch his fantastic bass playing with the Rolling Stones at the concert in Seattle.

 

[Gaolee]

I've never understood the appeal of Diana Krall. I mean other than being a terrific pianist, a great singer, and stone cold gorgeous, what does she have going for her?

Not much. Really.

 

[JIO]

Glad you are being cautious when warranted.

I am 100% on board with the community responsibility nature of dealing with the virus. I see people riding bikes wearing masks (likely their whole ride) and you know, whatever makes one feel safe. I mostly ride solo and occasionally pass or am passed by a rider or two during any ride. No group rides these days, and occasionally with one or two friends. Particles in the open air disburse quickly from what I've read so ATC it's pretty low risk not wearing a mask cycling solo on the open roads. I know one can be a carrier w/o having symptoms, but one caveat is that if someone was symptomatic in an early stage - they wouldn't feel well enough to be out riding so percentages go down.

 

[MCF]

Okay you can add me to the list this one is due Monday

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Hey Rob, welcome! Post one of your play alongs and fill us in on the particulars of it when it arrives. Happy anniversary too! Nice present from the wife.

 

[GBassNorth]

Okay you can add me to the list this one is due Monday

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Congrats on the New Bass Day and welcome to the club!
Very nice looking bird, don't think I've seen that one before, can you tell us more about it?

 

[BklynKen]

2013 NR fretboard.

 

[JIO]

Ok, so far, we've determined there were ebony fb's on T-birds in '89, '95, '96, and '97. Any other years?

 

[BklynKen]

Ok, so far, we've determined there were ebony fb's on T-birds in '89, '95, '96, and '97. Any other years?

I wonder if the reason was functional or just availability of materials.

 

[JIO]

I wonder if the reason was functional or just availability of materials.

I personally like ebony boards and have them on a number of my basses/builds. It's more expensive material so usually on special-edition models and high-end basses/guitars. Its use on guitars/basses derived from classical instruments like double-bass, cello, viola, violin, bows, clarinets and wind instrument mouth pieces for its hardness/smoothness and lack of grain.

 

[MCF]

2013 NR fretboard.

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[BklynKen]

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There was question whether it had rosewood or ebony.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Ok, so far, we've determined there were ebony fb's on T-birds in '89, '95, '96, and '97. Any other years?

BaCH, rosewood.....

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Praying you and Sharon (I think I have that right), do well and the tests are negative and accurate. You are probably more likely to suffer more serious and lasting injury from running and biking!

oops. Thought I said they came back negative! Thanks, sir. It’s not the end of the world as we know it, but I feel fine.

and yes, Sharon. Good job!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I notice Epi has released several guitars in exciting new colors, including ... (drum roll) ... olive drab.

Seriously? Are any of you jonesing for an olive drab Thunderbird?

 

[JIO]

That blue Dano is one of my Unicorn basses. Marvelous.

When I saw it I couldn't believe how flawless it was including the case - a time capsule. It didn't even sell for that much considering its condition and vintage. Just had to see it at the right time as some lucky person did.

 

[JIO]

I notice Epi has released several guitars in exciting new colors, including ... (drum roll) ... olive drab.

Seriously? Are any of you jonesing for an olive drab Thunderbird?

I'll let you know after I see it - could be cool.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

When I saw it I couldn't believe how flawless it was including the case - a time capsule. It didn't even sell for that much considering its condition and vintage. Just had to see it at the right time as some lucky person did.

Play me! Play me! Play me!....

 

[JIO]

Play me! Play me! Play me!....
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I do!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I'll let you know after I see it - could be cool.

You almost can:

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There are several other models as well. I don't see this color on the Epi site. Sounds like it may be just for AMS. And apparently they're selling. OK, then. I must have missed the memo that olive drab is hot.