Thunderbird Club

[WillyW]

 

[dagrev]

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Mud wrestling. Skates would be of no use in the mud.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I'd pay to go to a roller derby!

Once it's safe to go out again, I want to go see one here in Austin. I've known two women who skated in it, but bot until after they had quit. That's the only reason I even knew we had it here.

 

[WillyW]

Yep. Gibson produced 400 in 2011. That is the only known run of short scales I’m aware of. Pickups are the standard modern Gibson Tbird Pluses. Here’s mine with a professional custom Silverburst finish that a prior owner commissioned. Note the pickup placement with the neck pickup close to the neck. Despite its size, it is Thunderous.
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There is a short scale 2011 Gibson Thunderbird listed on Reverb today. No affiliation.

Found it.
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Rare Gibson Thunderbird Short Scale Bass 2011 Black | Music Go Round - Bradenton | Reverb

Holy smokes! I'll do $1,400 shipped thinking it'll be about $150 to ship or more and I want to clear $1,200.

Thanks, Y'all

I'm afraid I'd balk at half the price, I may convert one of my TeleBirds to a 30" Bass VI...

I already don't like my NR, Maybe a tuna-matic bridge and bigsby.... gotta check string spacing with pbass pickups, should work with the dual poles…

 

[Larry V]

Once it's safe to go out again, I want to go see one here in Austin. I've known two women who skated in it, but bot until after they had quit. That's the only reason I even knew we had it here.

Same. Know of a gal(DJ) that does it because she talked about it on her local morning radio show.

 

[MCF]

I ordered one of the Genzler "4 on the floor" pedals yesterday.
supposed to emulate a b15, svt, vox ac30, and an acoustic 360. Genzler and agedhorse designed it

Please let me know what you think of it. It could be the perfect compliment for my Mesa rig. Particularly if the ACC 360 effect sounds legit.

 

[JIO]

Then you're a size 12, are we buying you a dress for Valentine's Day?

Shaving, lots of shaving.

Thanks, but my version is lycra.

Back in my "lean, mean bike racing machine" days hamming the big-chainring in the Chicago (Navy Pier) Mayors Cup criterium. 170lbs (then) Race-day weight!

 

[Bent77]

Please let me know what you think of it. It could be the perfect compliment for my Mesa rig. Particularly if the ACC 360 effect sounds legit.

Unfortunately I have no idea on the 360 having never played one in person. But I will know if it sucks...

 

[Larry V]

Thanks, but my version is lycra.

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Back in my "lean, mean bike racing machine" days hamming the big-chainring in the Chicago (Navy Pier) Mayors Cup criterium.
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Lots of leg shavers in the pro-level "roadie" class. You're going to fit right in!

 

[MCF]

What’s all this big amp and SVT talk?

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My back hurts.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Thanks, but my version is lycra.

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Back in my "lean, mean bike racing machine" days hamming the big-chainring in the Chicago (Navy Pier) Mayors Cup criterium.
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What's the bike in the second photo? And how do you like your BMC?

 

[MCF]

Now you’ve gone and done it! I haven’t had any rig GAS for years because I’m so pleased with what I have. But I’d sure like to hear your thoughts on the Berg head and cab rig (actually looks like a 412 and a couple of 115 cabs but hard to tell exactly from the pic). Specifically, I’d like to know your thoughts on how the Berg head compares to the SVT and the Aggie heads through the Berg cabinets.

My big rig is currently an SVT-VR through an NV610 and my Standard rig is currently a Thunderfunk 420 or a vintage Musicman HD150 through an HT322. I’m dead sold on the Berg cabs but have never tried their amps. I used to run an Aggie DB750 through the NV610 and before that an Aggie GS412. So a lot of common ground for reference points.

I researched the heck out of amps when I chose my Mesa. The Berg Forte line was on my short list. But I never got to hear any of them. Besides that, I’m big on supporting California based businesses when possible. But by most accounts, the Berg heads are pretty sweet. And the owner is a contributor here on TB.

 

[JIO]

Lots of leg shavers in the pro-level "roadie" class. You're going to fit right in!

I was a Cat.II amateur (Cat.I was top trade-sponsored amateurs/National Team members) and yes, I still shave my legs. After 25 years racing, old habits die hard.

 

[MCF]

…the pond (Royan, France) this afternoon…happy new year to all of you…

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Marvelous.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Mud wrestling. Skates would be of no use in the mud.

derby girls keep our groupies in-line……for free!

 

[dagrev]

Thanks, but my version is lycra.

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Back in my "lean, mean bike racing machine" days hamming the big-chainring in the Chicago (Navy Pier) Mayors Cup criterium.
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Please don't do the dress thing. I'm certain you can't pull it off well. Even if there were a lot of shaving. I know what looks good in a dress and... well... and... I don't know how to say it nicely, so just don't.

 

[TBird1958]

I was a Cat.II amateur (Cat.I was top trade-sponsored amateurs/National Team members) and yes, I still shave my legs. After 25 years racing, old habits die hard.

See, then pantyhose will make you fabulous!

 

[dagrev]

derby girls keep our groupies in-line……for free!

I bet they do!

 

[JIO]

What's the bike in the second photo? And how do you like your BMC?

It was an Italian Pinerello Arco 8spd (this pic not mine-one like it) Columbus SL steel-full Campy Record w/Modalo brakeset & tubulars. It was the production version of the one-off made for Alexi Grewal who won the '76 Olympics RR in LA on it. I got it right after that.

That's a pic before I swapped frames. Same model, (SLOT1-57cm) one size bigger and in different stripe. The black 55cm one is now a back-up. Aluminum lugs/SCC carbon tubes/Easton fork. Full Campy Chorus Carbon. 10spd ti-cassette. It's a race machine so very stiff and around 17lbs. It's "old" by modern standards but a very responsive ride.

 

[JIO]

Please don't do the dress thing. I'm certain you can't pull it off well. Even if there were a lot of shaving. I know what looks good in a dress and... well... and... I don't know how to say it nicely, so just don't.

...no worries mate, not my bag!