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Gibson Basses / Re: Faded Explorer, Vintage Sunburst
« on: August 23, 2012, 08:51:27 AM »
Whoa! Thanks for posting! That green one... drool...
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Gibson Basses / Re: Faded Explorer, Vintage Sunburst
« on: August 23, 2012, 08:31:18 AM »
Thanks Dave!
Speaking of... I ran across this yesterday. I haven't seen this kind of burst before on an Explorerbird. It also appears to have an XLR jack, and a toggle switch on the lower horn. I've seen the orange one, a green burst, it looks like he's holding a black one in the photo next to this bass, and he spoke of giving a white one to Pete in his book.
Speaking of... I ran across this yesterday. I haven't seen this kind of burst before on an Explorerbird. It also appears to have an XLR jack, and a toggle switch on the lower horn. I've seen the orange one, a green burst, it looks like he's holding a black one in the photo next to this bass, and he spoke of giving a white one to Pete in his book.
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Gibson Basses / Re: Last weekends Gig lots of Thunderbird shots!
« on: August 23, 2012, 08:17:34 AM »
Funny stuff! I've heard it called a denim jumpsuit, though an ACTUAL denim jumpsuit would be way cooler! Or not... 
My jean jacket of choice is a real dark faded brown, so I can get away with it.
How many bass changed do you make on a single show Scott???
I've recently started switching to my Gibson when I step up and sing Rock and Roll all Nite...
My jean jacket of choice is a real dark faded brown, so I can get away with it. How many bass changed do you make on a single show Scott???
I've recently started switching to my Gibson when I step up and sing Rock and Roll all Nite...
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Gibson Basses / Re: Gibson Nonreverese reissuie a reality
« on: August 23, 2012, 08:10:22 AM »
We had a nice little Ranger 4x4 with the extended cab and little suicide doors. Nice truck. Less than a year after we got it, my wife got pregnant, and there was nowhere to put a baby seat!
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Gibson Basses / Re: Faded Explorer, Vintage Sunburst
« on: August 23, 2012, 07:40:20 AM »
OK, I can't figure out who PC is... Pete Comita? 
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Gibson Basses / Re: Last weekends Gig lots of Thunderbird shots!
« on: August 21, 2012, 07:33:43 AM »
Nice 'birds there Scott!
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Gibson Basses / Re: Faded Explorer, Vintage Sunburst
« on: August 20, 2012, 08:03:13 AM »
They... are... KILLING me!!! $899... I don't need an Explorer. It won't do anything my Les Paul doesn't. I don't need an Explorer. It won't do anything my Les Paul doesn't. I don't need an Explorer. It won't do anything my Les Paul doesn't. I don't need an Explorer. It won't do anything my Les Paul doesn't.......................
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Gibson Basses / Re: my visit at GC
« on: August 17, 2012, 12:07:54 PM »
Tobacco Explorer! Oh my.... Very sexy. Needs a black pickguard.
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Fender Basses / Re: Olympics Closing Ceremony basses
« on: August 17, 2012, 12:01:56 PM »
And just to clarify - I'm not trying to be mean to Daltrey, it's just a simple fact that he can't sing like a man in his 20s or 30s anymore. Robert Plant did the right thing - twice - First by ending Zeppelin when Bonham died, and then by refusing to do a reunion tour and choosing to sing music that is more suited to his voice as it is today.
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Other Bass Brands / Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« on: August 16, 2012, 08:50:00 AM »
Hmmm... The original batwing headstock was cool. This one is just weird. And how about that output jack location? 
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Fender Basses / Re: Olympics Closing Ceremony basses
« on: August 16, 2012, 08:22:35 AM »
"The Two" are within their rights to keep using the name "the Who" if they want. After all, the only things missing are the rhythm section and Daltrey's voice.
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The Outpost Cafe / Re: Robert Plant spoils a delta blues festival
« on: August 15, 2012, 08:29:01 AM »
Crash the gates!!!
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The Outpost Cafe / Re: R.I.P. Jon Lord
« on: August 15, 2012, 08:22:10 AM »
I liked that WhoCares stuff. Interesting lineup, and Gillan sounds great! I read that they're doing a full album now, though I don't know how they're going to handle the loss of Lord, combined with Tony's current condition.
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Gibson Basses / Re: Thunderbird pickup dilemma
« on: August 13, 2012, 09:54:30 AM »Beautiful bass, and I kinda like the black hardware on it too. I get along well with TB+ pickups, and so I wouldn't be too hasty to swap 'em out. I used Mark's approach on my Bach NR and stripped/re-housed the TBs in some of the nickel NOS 70s covers. Worked great!
I was gonna suggest another option, if you really like the chrome look, is to maybe swap the bridge and tuners for chrome pieces, leave the black pickups, and just get some chrome rings for them. GearHed289 did something like that on a later model cherry Les Paul bass, and I thought it looked fantastic. Adds some sparkle, and kinda reminded me of the Triumph aesthetic with the black pickups and chrome rings...
What he said!
I have also followed Mark's lead and skinned a TB+ to slip into a 70s NOS chrome cover for another bass.
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Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs / Re: Epiphone Goth-Bird Rebuild Part 1
« on: August 13, 2012, 09:03:38 AM »
Very cool! Unique bird you have there.