Need pix of the brothers!

[finlover]

I need to get one, but it'll probably mean selling a Bird.

Too bad you don't have one to spare!   I'm sure deciding which one to let go of would be an agonizing decision--they're all special in some way.  Have you ever played an LP bass before, Mark? 

[TBird1958]

Long ago, the one designed for recording - that's what I was doing with it too. My Rick was a bit noisy for the studio engineer's taste.     

[finlover]

A different beast in every way.  The latest (and now discontinued) versions have a tone that's even more in-your-face than a T-Bird and aren't as much of a handful as you might think.  The only problem is that your fans might not recognize you without a T-Bird

[Highlander]

That would be a drag...

[Pilgrim]

The only problem is that your fans might not recognize you without a T-Bird

Of the many options relative to T-Birds, I think the Guild 301 and the Explorer are the two basses that would best visually complement Ms. Veronica!

[finlover]

OR how 'bout the love child of those two basses: the seldom-seen Guild X-702, in black holoflake no less!!  It's basically a B-302 that got lost in space.  The scary thing is that I desperately want one!

[TBird1958]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Whoa! That's cool.

It's proof Thunderbirds are like drag queens -  ................


Fill in the blank! 

[finlover]

they'll mahog-any stage they're on?

[finlover]

or, even with an asymmetrical body and a big beak, with the right G string you can still be fabulous?

[Granny Gremlin]

Those Guilds B-301s look cool, always have, always will.

+1.  Big regret I never got one of those way back when you could hardly give them away. 

OR how 'bout the love child of those two basses: the seldom-seen Guild X-702, in black holoflake no less!! 

How about nope?    The black holoflake is ok though.

[uwe]

OR how 'bout the love child of those two basses: the seldom-seen Guild X-702, in black holoflake no less!!  It's basically a B-302 that got lost in space.  The scary thing is that I desperately want one!

Oh my, now you've started something, that doth look gorgeous. I do collect for shapes you know? On my bucket list now and you're to blame!!!

[finlover]

The holoflake example above is for sale right now at Empire Guitars: http://empireguitarsri.com/shop/1983-guild-x-702-bass-black-sparkle

And there are two black ones on ebay right now that are a little rough, but just THINK of the refin possibilities! 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-Guild-X702-Bass-Guitar-w-Original-Hard-Case-/371128522123?pt=Guitar&hash=item5668fbd58b
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Guild-X702-1980s-Bass-/261382134972?pt=Guitar&hash=item3cdb96dcbc

[OldManC]

I'm surprised that holoflake model isn't already being packed for Germany as we speak.

[Dave W]

Wow, those sure have gone up in price. For years the X702s were going even cheaper than the B301/302.

Too weird for my taste.

[finlover]

Yeah, as much as I love the outrageousness of them, I can't see myself getting on stage with one--especially in a classic country band.  Maybe a younger guy (or a leggy drag queen) could pull it off, but on me it would be the equivalent of a mullet and leather pants!