Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

I have eleven basses, two have to go.

Well, I guess that makes it more reasonable. Oh, wait, how many do I have? Eleven with the upright. Six are Thunderbirds and one is a Fenderbird.

I have a basement, so less pressure to cull. If one had to go, it would probably be the VP. I like the Gibsons and even the bolt on a whole lot more from an ergonomic standpoint. The pickups? Well... that is why the VP is still here.

 

[TBird1958]

Pix or it didn't happen. Don't want you going hungry.

New dress day here too, drinks and dinner @ Cafe 909...........

Still Thursday on the West Coast1

 

[Gaolee]

New dress day here too, drinks and dinner @ Cafe 909...........

Still Thursday on the West Coast1

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Short dress Thursday.

 

[TBird1958]

What do you suppose this is all about?
https://reverb.com/item/5895642-gibson-thunderbird-bass-custom-shop-special-edition

I assume it's built with left-over bicentennial parts, but then it's Gibson, so who knows.

An interesting Bird, certainly from the collector's viewpoint, not many were made and it wasn't repeated in that fashion, I like it!

 

[Gaolee]

Color me confused.

If 1987 is vintage, I'm telling my wife we have a vintage marriage.

It has black pickups and hardware, and Gibson wasn't making Thunderbirds officially in 1987. So who knows what it is. But the price ain't bad for these days.

 

[TBird1958]

It has black pickups and hardware, and Gibson wasn't making Thunderbirds officially in 1987. So who knows what it is. But the price ain't bad for these days.

There was a small number of Birds produced in '86 and '87 that used an assortment of parts, some from '76-'79 production, some new.

An '86 II

And an '87....
Gibson did some strange stuff!

 

[jd56hawk]

Well, I guess that makes it more reasonable. Oh, wait, how many do I have? Eleven with the upright. Six are Thunderbirds and one is a Fenderbird.

I have a basement, so less pressure to cull. If one had to go, it would probably be the VP. I like the Gibsons and even the bolt on a whole lot more from an ergonomic standpoint. The pickups? Well... that is why the VP is still here.

It's always a question of what to sell. Quite a few of my basses are untouchable, and even though I have three Dean Exotica acoustic basses, it wouldn't be a quick sale selling one, certainly not if I asked $400 for my latest...and it is, of course, a desired taste.
The T-bird, on the other hand, is still a hot item, I think.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I was born 'lefty', but after breaking my left arm at ~5y/o, switched outta necessity. I still do a coupla things with my left(dealing cards. I get strange looks)and it may explain-partially-why my fretting hand work(ed) pretty well. I've slowed over the years.

Three times, a couple of years apart, I worked on doing everything with my left hand while my right fingers, hand, or wrist were recovering from injuries. But it was so laborious, I'd quit as soon as I could. I wish now I'd pushed through. Ambidexterity is useful.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I haven't been able to try the Whirlwind... May use it as a different flavor phaser or more subtle chorus type thing. Hope that helps, but didn't bore to to sleep.

If I ever find a used Whirlwind, I'll likely buy it.

Helpful and interesting. Thanks! And to the others who replied.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

@Miles_ONeal Some Phase 90 history and how to build one....
And they sound great with these....
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Thanks, dude! Awesome stuff.

 

[GonePlaid]

Three times, a couple of years apart, I worked on doing everything with my left hand while my right fingers, hand, or wrist were recovering from injuries. But it was so laborious, I'd quit as soon as I could. I wish now I'd pushed through. Ambidexterity is useful.

I never became fully ambidextrous, but I am fully ambivalent.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Now I’m being told July 2022 for the 2021 NR

I wonder if Gibson has lost some key people during covid.That much delay seems like more than supply chain.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Forced to sell mine.
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Sorry to hear that. Great bundle price, but in a narrow context.

 

[RedVee]

Well I’m an outlier - completely unidextorist. (Apple wanted to correct that: to Unisex Tourist!)

 

[RedVee]

Gotta say, those Sparkling Burgundy’s leave me full of awe. I vote the 60’s RI Reverse gets SB as a colour.

 

[PillO]

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Which way to the beach?

 

[PillO]

I never became fully ambidextrous, but I am fully ambivalent.

 

[Larry V]

What do you suppose this is all about?
https://reverb.com/item/5895642-gibson-thunderbird-bass-custom-shop-special-edition

I assume it's built with left-over bicentennial parts, but then it's Gibson, so who knows.

Super rare Thunderbird. If I'm remembering it right, there were no production Thunderbirds in '87 and just a handful of Custom Shops. Pretty sweet even with the headstock repair.

 

[Larry V]

Color me confused.

If 1987 is vintage, I'm telling my wife we have a vintage marriage.

Coming up on 35 years old. Depending on the item, vintage, antique, classic and collectible has a myriad of ranges.

Congrats on the vintage marriage!

 

[xsnrg27]

Speaking of weird Gibson birds on reverb:

https://reverb.com/item/44518375-gi...are&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=44518375

Not sure about this one.