godofthunder59
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That Burgundy looks great! I think I'm sold.
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Thunderbird Club
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- Mar 13, 2008
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Nope! Made some on Monday = yummy!
Thank you! Yeah, when I saw that color, I knew I had to get some outdoor lighting shots. Sparkling is definitely the right name for it!
Thanks very much! In my opinion, it looks much better in person than the promo pics, which already looked good! Your green one is stunning too, truly beautiful.
Ha, I love that Subaru too, but it's not mine. However, now that you mention it, this bass matches my Mazda's red almost perfectly!
Thanks! Yes, sip that Burgundy wine!
Gaolee
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How about wearing fried chicken? So long as it stays away from Thunderbirds, it's all just fine.
Gaolee
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I have Inverness on order, I'm wondering if I shouldn't reserve a burgundy…
I will only buy one but I really would be happy with either color.
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I waiting on an Inverness, but Gibson asked if I was open to other color options to get one sooner. After those pics, I'd jump a the burgundy NR in a heartbeat!
Either way, you're going to end up with a beautiful bass. I understand the toss up though! Just think it over.
The Burgundy is killer! But so is the Inverness! Any clue when your Inverness should be available, roughly? The Pelham is the only one I haven't seen any real good customer pics of yet. Looking forward to seeing some eventually!
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I was just told "probably September."
I have had other Pelham stuffs, it's a decent color, but it has been overused as of late.
I absolutely hate Gibson's usual cherry red, but the burgundy is in an entirely different class.
I absolutely hate Gibson's usual cherry red, but the burgundy is in an entirely different class.
I was told the same thing, BUT I have been waiting for my Epiphone Embassy since March, I'm being told November now.
godofthunder59
Life is short, buy the bass.
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I was this close to buying it, it's a '86 to new for me, I know weird right? I'd have to sell my '78 Super Lead to buy it not worth it imho.
Let's hope that's true!
You weren't kidding about the stage. Good thing you all like each other.
Since they are specifically calling the Pelham on the new NR "faded", I'm interested to see how it looks compared to "standard" Pelham. I like the standard cherry, but I feel you! The Burgundy is really in its own class.
I used to have a Rickenbacker 4003 in their Ruby finish, which I loved the look of but just couldn't bond with a Ric personally. Actually, I had two Ruby ones, so even after retrying I still couldn't get with them.
That red looked great though and I still think about it for its striking visual. That being said though, to me, the Sparkling Burgundy on this bird tops that Ric Ruby, it's even nicer! Gibson really knocked it out of the park with this. Not just looks wise, but feel and quality too.The Sparkling Burgundy also looks fabulous on the current SG Specials.
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