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Re: USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?
« Reply #15 on: November 19, 2012, 06:58:58 PM »



Mmmmmmm................. PCB!




 I'm making silly heavy breathing noises  ;)
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Re: USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?
« Reply #16 on: November 19, 2012, 08:50:54 PM »
Quote from: Denis on November 19, 2012, 06:27:06 PM
What is the Purple Clown Bass?

a/k/a the SPCB (the S is for Silly). It was a prototype made by Wayne Charvel during his association with Gibson in the late 80s.

From Uwe's collection, although it looks bluer here.

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Re: USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?
« Reply #17 on: November 19, 2012, 10:17:45 PM »
Ah...My old purple T bird in the back there...actually it was sunburst before you did it in Purple.....
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Re: USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?
« Reply #18 on: November 20, 2012, 04:30:27 AM »
Mark inspired me to do it and I have no regrets!
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Re: USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?
« Reply #19 on: November 20, 2012, 05:27:11 AM »
Quote from: Dave W on November 19, 2012, 08:50:54 PM
a/k/a the SPCB (the S is for Silly). It was a prototype made by Wayne Charvel during his association with Gibson in the late 80s.

From Uwe's collection, although it looks bluer here.



Ah, okay, I remember a thread about that bass now. Thanks for the reminder...or, curse me for asking...
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Re: USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?
« Reply #20 on: November 20, 2012, 09:56:02 AM »
I bought that bass from some crazy guy in New york...he was selling a Veleno as well....Had a friend of mine at work make the entire bridge and saddles (you'll notice it doesn't have the 3 holes for the mutes)  I used it for one gig....sold it after my son was born to Scott Silver from Chicago Music Exchange, who in turn sold it to Kevin Borden who sold it to you....
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Re: USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?
« Reply #21 on: November 20, 2012, 10:20:11 AM »
Quote from: Baz Cooper on November 20, 2012, 09:56:02 AM
I bought that bass from some crazy guy in New york...he was selling a Veleno as well....Had a friend of mine at work make the entire bridge and saddles (you'll notice it doesn't have the 3 holes for the mutes)  I used it for one gig....sold it after my son was born to Scott Silver from Chicago Music Exchange, who in turn sold it to Kevin Borden who sold it to you....

Your son was born to Scott Silver?  Mighty liberal of you.
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Re: USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?
« Reply #22 on: November 20, 2012, 11:39:55 AM »
I just spoke to a service rep at Gibson who said the Thunderbird IV has not been discontinued.
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Re: USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?
« Reply #23 on: November 20, 2012, 12:53:39 PM »
Quote from: uwe on November 20, 2012, 04:30:27 AM
Mark inspired me to do it and I have no regrets!



 I'm doing what I can, one member at a time to pervert convert you all  ;)
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Re: USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?
« Reply #24 on: November 20, 2012, 01:02:01 PM »
Quote from: gweimer on November 20, 2012, 10:20:11 AM
Your son was born to Scott Silver?  Mighty liberal of you.

That's f***ing Gay, Gary. Lame.
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Re: USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?
« Reply #25 on: November 20, 2012, 01:58:09 PM »
Quote from: Baz Cooper on November 20, 2012, 01:02:01 PM
That's f***ing Gay, Gary. Lame.


BAZ!!! You obviously have not seen the ads running on TV saying that using the term "That's Gay" is no longer politically correct. Despite the term having been pirated from the "Gay 90s!"

Regarding Gibson.....A former Gibby Custom Shop employee recently said he had lunch with some current guys from there in the know and Henry and execs have been going crazy cutting employee  work hours, cancelling GCS pending orders, etc.  Sounds like funds are tight and they are not thrilled the same Obummer gang who raided them is re-elected and about to jack taxes even higher.
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Re: USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?
« Reply #26 on: November 20, 2012, 02:57:27 PM »
I don't appreciate Shitty jokes about my son. NOT funny. Screw the politically correct gayness.
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Re: USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?
« Reply #27 on: November 20, 2012, 03:10:56 PM »
Gee Baz I don't think Gary had malicious intent with that joke, more likely just teasing you about your phrasing. But to get back on topic, we need to start an outcry for a new and improved Thunderbird. Chrome hardware, old school two part bridge but with better intonation capabilities and I'd love to see a single pickup option as well. If enough of us keep chirping about this maybe Gibson will take heed.
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Re: USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?
« Reply #28 on: November 20, 2012, 03:31:59 PM »
Quote from: 4stringer77 on November 20, 2012, 03:10:56 PM
Gee Baz I don't think Gary had malicious intent with that joke, more likely just teasing you about your phrasing.

That was entirely it. Just noticing the phrasing.  I meant no malice whatsoever.

We've joked about a lot worse here.   :mrgreen:
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Re: USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?
« Reply #29 on: November 20, 2012, 05:30:42 PM »
Yep. Making fun of the way you phrased it, not making fun of your son.

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