Thunderbird Club

[Miles_ONeal]

Yah it was funny the rest of the world using American names for their guitars but hey, we created R&R and were the ones buying them by the boat-load! Others (from Japan) include; Memphis, Toledo, Orlando, Miami, Ventura, Rodeo, Telstar, even National! There was even a T**** and a Lindell (aka Mike Pillow) - only relevant in contemporary context. 'Name' name brands, more generically American were Norma, Thomas, Marlin, Honey, Camaro and all the "---tone" names (Silvertone, Truetone, Maxitone etc) Producing thousands upon thousands of guitars then - coming up with a myriad of brand names was the shot-gun approach they used to marketing them in the US and the rest of the world. The same guitar could have a few different names on the hs depending on the distributer/US store buyer. (like 'St George' which were sold through Anthony George who had music stores in NY & CA)

I'm always on the lookout for one of the four pickup models I used to see in the Lafayette catalog - especially the sparkle green. Cannot recall the brand, though, which makes it more difficult.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I grew up in Ohio. No way I would want an Ohio bass, let alone pay that much for one.

I'd like an Ohio class submarine.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Euro? Francs? Dollars? Kabookies?

ooops! Euro…

 

[JIO]

I'm always on the lookout for one of the four pickup models I used to see in the Lafayette catalog - especially the sparkle green. Cannot recall the brand, though, which makes it more difficult.

like this one?

 

[MCF]

From the Mod Shop. Could be yours for $2099.
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[xsnrg27]

From the Mod Shop. Could be yours for $2099.
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Damn that’s sexy… they also have a juicy red SG available right now.

 

[dagrev]

From the Mod Shop. Could be yours for $2099.
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Gotta admit I have a thing for white basses--since they sound better.... I love it. But not that much. Yet, anyway.

 

[JIO]

From the Mod Shop. Could be yours for $2099.
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Last I knew Gibson had a Custom Shop, so now a Mod Shop? Somewhere between stock and custom? Sounds like a marketing move to fill that gap. FCS models are usually more $.

 

[KaraQ]

Ummm, I thought you were 'downsizing'. ???

2 steps forward, one step back?

 

[Gaolee]

Yah it was funny the rest of the world using American names for their guitars but hey, we created R&R and were the ones buying them by the boat-load! Others (from Japan) include; Memphis, Toledo, Orlando, Miami, Ventura, Rodeo, Telstar, even National! There was even a T**** and a Lindell (aka Mike Pillow) - only relevant in contemporary context. 'Name' name brands, more generically American were Norma, Thomas, Marlin, Honey, Camaro and all the "---tone" names (Silvertone, Truetone, Maxitone etc) Producing thousands upon thousands of guitars then - coming up with a myriad of brand names was the shot-gun approach they used to marketing them in the US and the rest of the world. The same guitar could have a few different names on the hs depending on the distributer/US store buyer. (like 'St George' which were sold through Anthony George who had music stores in NY & CA)

There sure were a lot of oddball names slapped on musical instruments from Japan and Taiwan back then. I have two drum kits that were sold as "Ruether" and made in Taiwan. The shells are thin luan mahogany, and were probably made in Japan. They are the same or very similar to unreinforced Pearl kits of the same vintage, and mostly use the same hardware. I think they sound fantastic, and they are cheap, even now. Provided you can find a kit that isn't trashed.

 

[Gaolee]

I'd like an Ohio class submarine.

No thanks. I would be claustrophobic even in a big sub like that.

 

[JIO]

There sure were a lot of oddball names slapped on musical instruments from Japan and Taiwan back then. I have two drum kits that were sold as "Ruether" and made in Taiwan. The shells are thin luan mahogany, and were probably made in Japan. They are the same or very similar to unreinforced Pearl kits of the same vintage, and mostly use the same hardware. I think they sound fantastic, and they are cheap, even now. Provided you can find a kit that isn't trashed.

Luan mahogany was the wood used on most of all guitars from Japan in the '60s, both laminated and solid. It's the mahogany that has bold stripes in it - still commonly used today on Epi's.

 

[TBird1958]

Last I knew Gibson had a Custom Shop, so now a Mod Shop? Somewhere between stock and custom? Sounds like a marketing move to fill that gap. FCS models are usually more $.

I think it's a lot of one-off kind of stuff - The white Non Rev is a BOMB!

 

[JIO]

I think it's a lot of one-off kind of stuff - The white Non Rev is a BOMB!

At least for Fender - that is the point of the FCS.

 

[MCF]

Gotta admit I have a thing for white basses--since they sound better.... I love it. But not that much. Yet, anyway.

Do it. It’s been awhile since you treated yourself. Tell the wife it’s your Christmas and next birthday present. Someone here really should try and get it.

 

[BklynKen]

Last I knew Gibson had a Custom Shop, so now a Mod Shop? Somewhere between stock and custom? Sounds like a marketing move to fill that gap. FCS models are usually more $.

Gibson Custom Shop doesn't do basses.

 

[JIO]

Gibson Custom Shop doesn't do basses.

Really? (lame) Another area that Epiphone t****'s Gibson.

 

[Gaolee]

Luan mahogany was the wood used on most of all guitars from Japan in the '60s, both laminated and solid. It's the mahogany that has bold stripes in it - still commonly used today on Epi's.

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There's also beeswing Mahogany from Honduras as well. Or was. I made some chairs out of it. It's far redder when it's freshly cut than luan, which is more yellow-brown.

 

[xsnrg27]

Like minutes after it popped up that white NR bass was gone… will now pop up on a reverb store for 3k plus.

 

[BklynKen]

Really? (lame) Another area that Epiphone t****'s Gibson.

Yup. Said to me straight from Gibson.