Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

That is too bad. But better safe than sorry. When this mess finally ends, I really want to come see you and Chucky play. And I’ve got two combos waiting for the good amp doctor to tell me one way or the other if they’re fixable.

I'll let you know when that happens - hopefully sooner than later.

 

[MCF]

I couldn't play the ThunderP/ThunderJ/T5 for a couple of weeks, went to Hurricane UT and Mesquite NV 28 Dec. Las Vegas 29 Dec, on 1 Jan came down with Omicron. Wife drove us back to Mesquite 3 Jan (2nd home). On 12 Jan I was finally able to drive back to Syracuse UT. Bottom line, it didn't feel particularly mild to me, energy is still not where I like it but at least I finally went to practice and fondled the ThunderP yesterday.

That’s the thing. It’s like playing Russian roulette. It effects everyone differently. The hospital near us is full and we are hearing ambulance sirens more frequently again.

Very happy to hear you’re on the mend Thump.

 

[MCF]

Unless absolutely necessary, I say no PG.

Pretty sure I recall George isn’t much of a pick player (like me, but not for lack of trying). I say au natural is the way to go.

 

[ac100X]

That must sound nice! Pic?

Well, as you can see I don't use it that much any more. I took the VOX badge off for another project but I have others, just haven't put it back on. I use it to stack SWR 2x10's on. It was a nice sounding cabinet, all wood.

 

[MCF]

Canadians!
https://www.guitarworld.com/news/gibson-les-paul-theft

Try that with a VP.

 

[MCF]

A Gibson EB2 played with the fingers does not sound like the recording. The recording sounds like a P bass with a pick.

And very well could have been Carol Kaye.

 

[MCF]

Woo Hoo! I'm caught up!

I’m not.

 

[JIO]

Well, as you can see I don't use it that much any more. I took the VOX badge off for another project but I have others, just haven't put it back on. I use it to stack SWR 2x10's on. It was a nice sounding cabinet, all wood.
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It's just nice to know players are still using an 18" - the early definition of "more bass". I use a Carvin 18 in our rehearsal space.

 

[MCF]

Don't because it won't. Buy another Thunderbird instead. Buy a '64. That seems to be all the rage these days.

I said almost. My next will be the 60th Anniversary Reverse in Pelham blue. With an improved two piece bridge ala Scott’s Badbird design. and vintage wind pickups. The only concession to the present will be the fabulous Hipshot tuners like on the ‘21 NR. $2399.00. It will be wonderful.

 

[MCF]

If you come across a 70’s MIJ neck through copy, grab it.

I wish. Is yours a Matsumoto? My 70’s Matsu built Aria acoustic guitar is a well built, great sounding instrument.

 

[MCF]

I thought the Inverness green was too close to Pelham blue, the burgundy is nice on the 21 NR’s.

I think they have to step up the “60th Anniversary Edition” colours, but you know if it’s a 60th all we gonna get is burst…. I wouldn’t mind white.

Stop it with with the negative vibe please Willy. Only channel positive thoughts on the colors. The Mod Shop shows they can be creative (although some are misses). This isn’t Henry’s Gibson anymore.

 

[WillyW]

See, now yer IG NR looks really green. A lotta them look so similar to PB, I can't see enuff difference. Doesn't matter, though, 'cos(A), can't afford one, and(ii), I'd want sparkling burgundy.

However, if someone wanted to donate a PB or IG, I could have it refinished.

I have even seen side by side pics of pb and ig, I can tell them apart if they are side by side, lighting plays a big role.

you can swing by and play my burgundy anytime.

 

[LowEndTheorist]

Hi there, it’s been a while since I’ve been here and I apologize if I’m posting this in the wrong place. I’m looking to get a black pickguard for my non-reverse Bachbird and was hoping to get pointed in the right direction if possible. Thank you!

 

[MCF]

What don’t you like?

The 4004 is super ergonomically comfortable, but out of production and expensive as shag.

I have been told the 4003s is similar in feel, but I prefer the non-s with binding and sharkfin inlays.

Swing by anytime and you can try one out… hope you like fretless.

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I went on a quest one weekend in SoCal and tried several. They just felt and played awkwardly to me. Maybe it’s my body, the length of my arms, or the way I play. The standard Tbird reverse (my ‘15 Gibson and my two Epi LE custom shops) is the most comfortable body type for me to play.

 

[WillyW]

Stop it with with the negative vib please Willy. Only channel positive thoughts on the colors. The Mod Shop shows they can be creative (although some are misses). This isn’t Henry’s Gibson anymore.

what colours does the collective imagine?

a 60th anniversary isn’t the place to experiment, just think of the booing and hissing if a grand Torino red was introduced on an anniversary model.

 

[GBassNorth]

My experience with sports cars is that they are designed to be fun for someone in their 20s or maybe early 30s. But they are priced to be affordable to those in their late 40s or 50s. The physiological changes (early arthritis, chronic sports injuries etc.) in those to whom the cars would appeal makes them uncomfortable to the implied target market. Specifically, hard to get in and out of (to the point that exit can't be done gracefully let alone looking cool), sitting for any long drive will necessitate many breaks to be able to unfold one's self periodically

Correctamundo on vintage sports cars and even to a large degree on todays smaller offerings. My Boxster is large by vintage sports car standards but pretty much in line with what most would consider modern sports car dimensions. With the top down, I don’t have any issues getting in and out or driving a few hundred miles, but with the top up I’m a contorted mess getting in and out.

I think that’s where the Grand Turismo comes in. Style and power but designed for sore backs and bad knees.

And this is the solution! GT sized cars like my 911 are easy entry and exit, comfortable to drive long distances and high speeds and just as fast or faster around the track as a sports car.

I recently bought the same one in chrome for my blonde bird. I need to get some other stuff off my bench before I install it though.

Do yourself a favor and install it on a piece of scrap lumber first to see if the claw will work for your intended strings.

I plan on looking through my old string pile to see if I can find an E and A string similar in size to my optimas to use as a test set. If I can, I’ll try the old Warwick trick of putting the overwrap portion of the string (down at the ball end) in a vice and basically crushing it enough to fit in the claw groove but not so much as to damage the integrity of the string. Failing that, it will be time to decide if I somehow procure a new claw from somewhere else or file this one down and replate it.

Pretty sure I recall George isn’t much of a pick player (like me, but not for lack of trying). I say au natural is the way to go.

That would be correct. If I installed a guard it would be purely aesthetic and have to be an improvement in looks over the guardless look. I don’t think I’m sold on a guard just yet.

Try that with a VP.

A Gibson single cut guitar is to an Eppi VP as a Les Paul is to a More Johnson.

 

[GBassNorth]

Hi there, it’s been a while since I’ve been here and I apologize if I’m posting this in the wrong place. I’m looking to get a black pickguard for my non-reverse Bachbird and was hoping to get pointed in the right direction if possible. Thank you!

That will be impossible to find, just no such beast. So since you have a BaCH NR with such a glaring flaw I’ll be happy to take it off your hands for no charge. Aren’t I a swell guy!

 

[WillyW]

I went on a quest one weekend in SoCal and tried several. They just felt and played awkwardly to me. Maybe it’s my body, the length of my arms, or the way I play. The standard Tbird reverse (my ‘15 Gibson and my two Epi LE custom shops) is the most comfortable body type for me to play.

the rics have the strap button at the 13th fret, the NR’s and reverses about the 17th.

that’s enough to put most peepholes off.

 

[MCF]

The bass on the recording was probably Carol Kay.

Oops. Beat me to it. I’m still in catch up mode.

 

[MCF]

Well, the solution to your problem seems to be to have it mounted, possibly in a nice display case, to one of your walls

You gonna sell?