Thunderbird Club

[TBird1958]

From what I am hearing the Thunderbird as we have known it since 1989 (black hardware, TB plus pickups) is going away to be replaced by something with more vintage specs. I have been asked for a list of desired features and it has been forwarded. That's about all I can at the moment.

Just the fact that you got something out there is very encouraging - Thank you, Scott!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Well, I have 2 Gibson basses. One sunburst, which I like; one not, which I also like:
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I’m just ready for more options. The burst is their default for birds that aren’t custom or “special”.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

It's the "default" finish for most "finished" instruments for decades. Not talking sides - it's just a fact.

I know. But Gibson provides plenty of options on other instuments.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I am so over Gibson bass "sunburst".

.....what's there not to like?....

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I don't hate it, but there are other finishes/colours I prefer.

Exactly!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

.....what's there not to like?....

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That’s not Gibson’s. That’s yours.

 

[TBird1958]

A nod to The Cult's "Sanctuary" nice for a cold morning in Seattle.

 

[TBird1958]

Maybe not a Gibson, but I am glad to have one 'Burst and it seems to feel right on this bass. Also I really like Gibson's Black/Red Yellow burst that was used on the RD's, perhaps my fave.

 

[JJR58]

Yeah, took me a little while to work that one out lol

My apologies Geoff, and to everyone else.

 

[Carlos Azevedo]

The main reason why I got a VP and not a regular Gibson is the looks, I hate those black plastic pickups, the lack of rims, the bridge would be ok if it matched in chrome the pickups and the small "Y or T" shaped tuners that I got no idea why they are being used instead of the classic deal on that enormous headstock hahaha
After reading you guys talking about a comeback of the vintage specs ... I was digging the non-reverse (even tho I would like a real headstock, with all the respect for the actual one) I might wait and see ... it would be amazing if Gibson went on a full vintage vibe as we have with the VP line.

 

[TBird1958]

Speaking of pickups......Here's 4.

 

[WillyW]

Speaking of pickups......Here's 4.

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paint it and we got somethin there....

 

[TBird1958]

paint it and we got somethin there....

Burst it is!

 

[WillyW]

Burst it is!

but it's gotta be 7ender 3 color burst

 

[JIO]

Anybody use the gotoh gb707 tuners?

Hipshot ultralite are only 9 grams lighter per tuna.


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They are my favorites in a "Y" style tuner.

 

[BklynKen]

The main reason why I got a VP and not a regular Gibson is the looks, I hate those black plastic pickups, the lack of rims, the bridge would be ok if it matched in chrome the pickups and the small "Y or T" shaped tuners that I got no idea why they are being used instead of the classic deal on that enormous headstock hahaha
After reading you guys talking about a comeback of the vintage specs ... I was digging the non-reverse (even tho I would like a real headstock, with all the respect for the actual one) I might wait and see ... it would be amazing if Gibson went on a full vintage vibe as we have with the VP line.

Pickup rings aren't a problem for the black pickups. You just have to get them separately.

 

[WillyW]

They are my favorites in a "Y" style tuner.

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awesome, I'll be ordering them this evening

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

nice bursts…

 

[BklynKen]

nice bursts…
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Carvin's Dragonburst is really cool.

 

[dagrev]

paint it and we got somethin there....