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Thunderbird Club
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I actually tried that one time, but the next time I undid the strings (did not change them) I didn’t have the ‘strucshuns’ to re do it.
I think every bird I own is worth more than I paid for it. And as you said, the Anniversary and 2015 are selling for a lot more than I paid for either - almost twice as much - and I’ve only owned them for a few years.
I think who ever said basses aren’t a good investment, never owned a Tbird.
Oops, gotta keep the myths going. I heard from my bass buddy’s band mates sisters guitar instructors wife that the only thing that dives faster than a Tbird neck is the Tbird value!
…or Tort guards!
Dogal Hellborg rounds - stranded core so very flexible, more flexible than TIJR for example - have the most beautiful highs I've ever heard from a bass string (I have no connection to them or to the retailer in my country, or to any other retailer).
I haven't been a treble guy or a rounds guy, but these could convert me.
I haven't been a treble guy or a rounds guy, but these could convert me.
I was introduced to Grand Funk by "The Locomotion". I was a little kid then but it made me want to play in a band. I didn't know what instrument I wanted to play but I knew I wanted to play. Later I was introduced to their "real" music and had a whole new appreciation of the band. That bass in Gimme Shelter has soooooo much grind to it!! Love it!!
Truth.
Yes, thanks to the club management. Grateful.
Coincidentally, those Dogal Hellborg rounds I praised three posts up are actually on a different type of bass, not my Embassy Pro, but I preferred to share what feels like a pretty good tone secret with youse guys here.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
Mine will be played to the nib, so it won't command a high price in the distant future when the kid has to figure out what to do with all my old junk. But I won't be particularly concerned at that point.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
Salami is fine. On a sandwich. Pepperoni is pretty good on pizza.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
As a European, you wouldn't be expected to know. No problems. We all learn from each other all the time.
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'64 II - all mahogany
Gildaxe Devil Magnum - single slab Honduran mahogany body and mahogany Ovation Magnum neck
Gildaxe Augustbas - single slab mahogany & maple body
'65 Teisco Del Rey (Luan mahogany body & neck
'65 Teisco Del Rey (same wood as above)
...it became this - Teiscobird I
Gildaxe Devil Magnum - single slab Honduran mahogany body and mahogany Ovation Magnum neck
Gildaxe Augustbas - single slab mahogany & maple body
'65 Teisco Del Rey (Luan mahogany body & neck
'65 Teisco Del Rey (same wood as above)
...it became this - Teiscobird I
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Beautiful bass bottoms!
That 64 II is to die for
That 64 II is to die for
A well loved backside () happy mahogany Monday..... The Seahawks actually won a game yesterday!
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One has to have principles and draw the line someplace.
All this Peavey Mark series stuff of late could make me snag one at a pawn shop if I run across one cheap. I'm kind of missing my old Mk III. Heavy old war horse.
