Thunderbird Club

[Larry V]

That is cool. I also like the "all one side" pickguard that one of our club members has.

I made that one!

He liked it very much and if I'm remembering it correctly, @Mike.C. ordered another full side PG and made it even cooler with a vinyl applique.

 

[BklynKen]

Black fingernail polish... who needs annoying little lights anyway?

On the Phase 95 you kinda do. It's like four pedals in one, and the lights tell you which mode you're in.

 

[Nocturnal]

Wow, Andy! Nice bass... I can totally understand going home with that one especially if it was offered at a price point that made it impossible to refuse.

Thanks Larry! I believe it's a keeper.

 

[Border]

I have a 2018 Gibson, and don't know how that compares to the 2014, but here's my data points:

2018
Nut 39mm
12th fret 53.25mm
Headstock 16mm (thickest part)

2021 NR
Nut 42mm
12th fret 56mm
Headstock 16.5 mm

Overall the NR feels fuller in my hand, but still a comfy profile. To a FSO fan, I'd simply say the difference is akin to. P vs J bass, but that's a simplification, given all the variation.

For the new NR, I had to add a strap button at the neck heel to make it balance where I'm comfortable. After two gigs this weekend, I can honestly say, this has potential become my new number one.

Hey Goatrope, thank you much. I appreciate your comments on your new NR Bird, and the specs. Gives me a good idea how it would compare with my 2014. Take care.

 

[bizzybass]

Ok, now you've peaked my interest. I see a larger than stock tail pipe and a hood scoop and hood pins on that Pinto Wagon. Is there something special under the hood?
I've heard of people dropping 302 V8 engines in them, I'd bet that makes for a wild ride.

It's actually has a turbo 2.3 under the hood. These were a factory option in SVO mustangs and Thunderbirds back in the 80s.

 

[MCF]

i put up with that eye-attacking laser because the pedal otherwise has so much bang for the buck.

Look what some idiot Mets fan did to our catcher Will Smith on Saturday. I hate those laser things.

 

[MCF]

If we're sharing pics of our rides, here's my bucketView attachment 4371178 View attachment 4371180

Still runs? Amazing if it does.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Look what some idiot Mets fan did to our catcher Will Smith on Saturday. I hate those laser things.
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[Webtroll]

damn what is wrong with people? i had someone at work doing that to me to be funny and i wanted to punch him so bad, but not enough to lose my job over. reported him and he tried defending himself with "its just a light" and got reassigned. idiot.

 

[Larry V]

Look what some idiot Mets fan did to our catcher Will Smith on Saturday. I hate those laser things.
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That's Max Muncy.

 

[MCF]

Ok, now you've peaked my interest. I see a larger than stock tail pipe and a hood scoop and hood pins on that Pinto Wagon. Is there something special under the hood?
I've heard of people dropping 302 V8 engines in them, I'd bet that makes for a wild ride.

Kid in high school did it. Blew out the rear end and cratered the "beefed-up" suspension. But for about six months he was showing some serious game.

 

[MCF]

That's Max Muncy.

You're right. I was talking about Smith as I was typing.

 

[dagrev]

Hello all,
If anyone here in the club has a white vintage pro they've been thinking of letting go of, please pm me. I'm interested.

Sorry, but this one isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

 

[dagrev]

I can only say I wish it cost less than it does, other than that you gotta get one, or two, get two.

STOP IT!

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Since we're posting pics, I thought I'd snap a few of my Ghia now that I finally washed it.
Should be back on the road soon!
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always had a hard on for Giorgetto Giugaro and pretty much anything that came out the Ghia house…….often wonder what his Thunderbird would have looked like…..

 

[Tanner5382]

STOP IT!

Come on man, you know you have to order one.

 

[Tanner5382]

Just remember though, do NOT get GC's Pelham Blue one

 

[MCF]

always had a hard on for Giorgetto Giugaro and pretty much anything that came out the Ghia house…….often wonder what his Thunderbird would have looked like…..
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Closest I ever got to owning a Guigaro. 77 Sirocco. Wasn't a great car, but looked cool in its day.

 

[Rocker47]

An interesting catch…
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I hear these Gamma basses are pretty nice.

Don't believe what you hear. I can tell you first hand what they are like.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

you eyeing my bird mate?..