Thunderbird Club

[Bassmike62]

ouch! desolee...

It's all good ... looking forward to next season .
Tu sais...dwell on le passé not gonna help me go de l'avant...

 

[MCF]

Forgot what a pain wet sanding and buffing is..but when you can see the ceiling lights in the finish..I can live with that..on to hardware and electronics next...little bit of surface dust on the finish.

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That really turned out great!

 

[Mvf]

I did a bad thing... I know we have Thunderbird Thursdays and Fender Fridays, but what to I do with this? When I saw the ad in my local classifieds I thought it had to be a faker because the price was too low, but the guy was just blowing out his "extra" gear, so I couldn't resist. The thing doesn't even look like it was played in the store, let along since he bought it. He had a beautiful 5 string Warwick on the wall that has been his #1 for years, and said he bought this, played it once or twice, and then sat for five years. I think I have a problem...

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Now you have a good reason to join the Rickenbacker club

 

[Mvf]

That's stunning! I have a 2018 4003s , killer bass!

Me too, a 2018 4003s. Here she is together with my 2003 Highway 1 P.

 

[TBird1958]

Something from my FB feed today.

 

[Engle]

Crazy story, obliterated (lol) the pump on the AMX and was told they haven't been made in years......only option I was told was to machine a 401 pump....ouch!! So, I get on an AMX forum and someone mentions some dude from MI who rebuilds them but this guy's post was from 2016 and had the guys number...so, I call the number and dude answers! Unbelievable...Says: "sure, send it". Send me a check when you get it back!!!
Who even does business like that anymore? Even sent a new gasket!
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Very cool!

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Something from my FB feed today.

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gig? rehearsal? l

 

[Engle]

Forgot what a pain wet sanding and buffing is..but when you can see the ceiling lights in the finish..I can live with that..on to hardware and electronics next...little bit of surface dust on the finish.

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That looks great!

 

[Engle]

I did a bad thing... I know we have Thunderbird Thursdays and Fender Fridays, but what to I do with this? When I saw the ad in my local classifieds I thought it had to be a faker because the price was too low, but the guy was just blowing out his "extra" gear, so I couldn't resist. The thing doesn't even look like it was played in the store, let along since he bought it. He had a beautiful 5 string Warwick on the wall that has been his #1 for years, and said he bought this, played it once or twice, and then sat for five years. I think I have a problem...

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Sometimes you gotta grab a deal when you can. As long as your bass buying isn’t keeping food off the table, you’re good! Congrats!
I’ve been working on my Ric copy. Unfortunately it’s an accurate enough copy to have the tail lift issue the real ones do. Time to add some extra screws to the bridge.

 

[TBird1958]

gig? rehearsal? l

I wish!

No, that's from a show we did about 8-9 years ago here in Seattle.

We may start rehearsing and auditions for a new singer in April, some places are finally going to 50% capacity this coming week.

 

[Engle]

Now you have a good reason to join the Rickenbacker club

Make sure you post pics of your Thunderbird and ask questions like “what’s up with this Ric bridge? How do I adjust the intonation without taking the strings off?”

 

[Engle]

I wish!

No, that's from a show we did about 8-9 years ago here in Seattle.

We may start rehearsing and auditions for a new singer in April, some places are finally going to 50% capacity this coming week.

Nice! Finally starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel.

 

[Instagator]

Getting closer..

 

[Instagator]

Getting closer..
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[BklynKen]

I wish!

No, that's from a show we did about 8-9 years ago here in Seattle.

We may start rehearsing and auditions for a new singer in April, some places are finally going to 50% capacity this coming week.

If her name turns out to be April, I'd say you found the one.

 

[godofthunder59]

This is how I know I'm in the right company here.

Scott, isn't yours a mapleglo (if I'm remembering correctly)? I love those! I've always been more drawn to the S models. Probably imprinted on Paul's bass (or Chris') way back when. I had a regular 4003 15 years ago but that binding was not comfortable on my arm at all, so I decided the simpler model and I were the right match.

Mine is a plain Jane Mapleglo, definitely going for a McCartney vibe. It's funny I had a fireglo C64 I like this 4003s a lot better.

 

[godofthunder59]

Forgot what a pain wet sanding and buffing is..but when you can see the ceiling lights in the finish..I can live with that..on to hardware and electronics next...little bit of surface dust on the finish.

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Looks great!

 

[Thumper]

Nice! Finally starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel.

Got my second shot yesterday, absolutely no side effects today. Band practice resumes in April. My ThunderP should be complete by then.

 

[TBird1958]

If her name turns out to be April, I'd say you found the one.

We're down to just 3 to audition, so hopefully it doesn't turn into a circus - It's a big deal to go forwards after having one singer for more than 15 years, she choose to retire.

 

[godofthunder59]

Replacing members is never easy and lead singers are one of the most difficult to replace for a number of reasons. Fingers crossed!