Thunderbird Club

[Engle]

from this site: The Unique Guitar Blog: The Gibson Firebird and The Gibson Thunderbird

The original models are known as reverse Firebirds, since the body’s treble horn is longer than the bass horn. (as most guitars AKA Fender - my input) Dietrich used the Explorer as a basis, but rounded the guitars edges into a more appealing shape. McCarty (who designed the Explorer & V) was the one who hired Ray Dietrich.


The Gibson Roman numeral designation was for the whole Firebird/Thunderbird line. As you can see, II and IV are missing, which were the two basses.

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So a Thunderbird VI is the missing link. It would have 2 pickups and block inlays.

 

[Andy Marshman]

Shave those legs and treat yourself to something really special - Nice stockings feel SO good!

This remonds me I need to order some new 500K pots and .047 cap for this bass today.
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Shave those legs and treat yourself to something really special - Nice stockings feel SO good!

This remonds me I need to order some new 500K pots and .047 cap for this bass today.
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A mix of sexy, industrial and some whimsy.

 

[RedVee]

So a Thunderbird VI is the missing link. It would have 2 pickups and block inlays.

Or… 3 pickups?

And a whammy bar?

 

[Gaolee]

Most forums use a software that enables the admin staff to not only ban a member, but also blacklist the IP. Occasionally they filter through, and they usually make a stink when they do

Feeding the trolls to the savages is, better or worse, typically more effective at keeping them away

And he attracted the local Thunderbird biker gang. It wasn't going to end well.

 

[KB5]

Most of y'all get my rather warped sense of 'humor' and know I wouldn't say something mean/nasty. One of the great downfalls of this type of communication is the lack of tone of voice. Emojis(or the "/s") don't always convey intent. OK, enuff seriosity. Back to the important [stuff]: Gibsons.
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Love the 5 string LP. Have any sound clips of video? I always wondered how they sounded with the Barts.

 

[MCF]

Several 64s. This one claims to be in VG condition, but nope. So what's a fair price?
https://reverb.com/item/47911579-gibson-thunderbird-ii-1964-sunburst

Don’t know. It looks it’s age, but not horrible. I find it hard to believe that’s the original pickguard. And the case…

 

[Bent77]

Off topic, too good not to share

 

[Nocturnal]

has anyone been asked to do this to gig?…….
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No but I tested positive almost 2 weeks ago. Was like a bad cold for a few days.

 

[Nocturnal]

Thunderbird Thursday!! I think I mentioned that the original pickguard is ugly.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

No but I tested positive almost 2 weeks ago. Was like a bad cold for a few days.

can't like, sorry Andy.

 

[icefly]

Shot for today.
An hard case has been ordered 7 days ago; first I chose black tweed + pink plush; The next day the manufacturer said didn't have the black tweed, so I switched to sand tweed + graphite plush. Now I'm waiting for the shipment.

 

[Nocturnal]

can't like, sorry Andy.

I can't like it either.

 

[MCF]

ran out of time and had to take last gig’s lineup…oh well….View attachment 4542998View attachment 4542999

It must suck to be you. So many gigs you don’t have time to change up the gear. Good to see the ‘13 getting some love.

 

[TBird1958]

On West Coast time, this showed up today, two days late, but one day earlier than FedEx said it would.
Happy Thunderbird Thursday!

 

[rumblesaust]

On West Coast time, this showed up today, two days late, but one day earlier than FedEx said it would.
Happy Thunderbird Thursday!

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Congratulations.
I hope it plays as wonderfully as it looks !

 

[Bent77]

Woo!

 

[JIO]

…Where the real passive tone shaping usually takes place.

eggzakly

 

[JIO]

So a Thunderbird VI is the missing link. It would have 2 pickups and block inlays.

No clue why there isn't a VI (guitar or bass) ... or it could also be a 6-string T-bird for the jazzers out there.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

On West Coast time, this showed up today, two days late, but one day earlier than FedEx said it would.
Happy Thunderbird Thursday!

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she’s gorgeous!! congrats V!!!

 

[dagrev]

Gibby already one upped me with that four pup mod collection Bird a couple of weeks ago.

Seams or no seams?

Who needs four PUs? Yours looks far better than anything I recall seeing from Gibson.

I have no idea what you're talking about.