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Title: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: Aussie Mark on December 05, 2013, 07:25:29 PM
Only 13lbs  :mrgreen:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/STONE-CITY-GUITARS-ACRYLIC-CLEAR-THUNDERBIRD-BASS-SUPER-COOL-/310813025272?pt=Guitar&hash=item485de663f8

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/UUcAAOxypNtSn4X8/$_3.JPG)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjQwWDQ4MA==/z/pywAAOxyTjNSn4X7/$_3.JPG)
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: Pilgrim on December 05, 2013, 09:34:32 PM
I suppose you could hang an anvil around your neck, too, but I guess it wouldn't be as musical.
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: slinkp on December 05, 2013, 11:23:51 PM
Does look kinda neat. I wonder what the pickups are though.
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: rahock on December 06, 2013, 05:27:46 AM
I suppose you could hang an anvil around your neck, too, but I guess it wouldn't be as musical.

The anvil would probably be great for metal ;D.
Rick
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: dadagoboi on December 06, 2013, 06:47:51 AM
Stone City, indeed!
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: Granny Gremlin on December 06, 2013, 07:29:50 AM
Weight is the price of admission when it comes to these Lucite basses.  Every time I see one I can't help but think of that pic of Gary Gary Beers in the liner note's of INXS' X album where he's looking through a clear P at the camera.  That was the first time young me ever saw a clear bass. ... and apparently google image does not have a decent version  of that pic.
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: TBird1958 on December 06, 2013, 08:23:03 AM


 It needs a 3 point made of the same material - as a weight saving feature  :rolleyes:


Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: ilan on December 07, 2013, 05:07:53 AM
Is it possible we are looking at the only T-bird without neck dive?

BTW, some '77-'79 Fender J's weighed up to 13lbs.

Man up!



Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: Dave W on December 07, 2013, 09:20:18 AM
Is it possible we are looking at the only T-bird without neck dive?

BTW, some '77-'79 Fender J's weighed up to 13lbs.

Man up!






I've played a few late 70s Ps that were logs too. But well balanced logs. Still, I wouldn't want to play a long set with one.
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: ilan on December 07, 2013, 09:40:34 AM
I once owned a '79 Strat that was 10.2lbs! Not even a bass. Sounded like crap, btw.

A Fender P can be 8lbs. and still balance well, no need for extra weight when the strap button is over the 12th fret.
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: Granny Gremlin on December 07, 2013, 09:49:33 AM

Man up!


 8)
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: TBird1958 on December 07, 2013, 01:31:26 PM


 Girl up  ;)

Thunderbirds are not heavy, my '76s are all under 10lbs easily.
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: dadagoboi on December 07, 2013, 01:58:08 PM

 Girl up  ;)

Thunderbirds are not heavy, my '76s are all under 10lbs easily.


Everything got heavier in the 70's, including ThunderBirds.  My '64 II weighs 7.5 lbs, IV 7.8.  My '77 weighs 9.2.  To me that's a big difference though I know it isn't to most people.
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: Pilgrim on December 07, 2013, 03:20:11 PM
I do really like those see-through basses, just lost interest when I learned how heavy they are.
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: TBird1958 on December 07, 2013, 05:10:52 PM
Everything got heavier in the 70's, including ThunderBirds.  My '64 II weighs 7.5 lbs, IV 7.8.  My '77 weighs 9.2.  To me that's a big difference though I know it isn't to most people.


 When I had my '77 refinned recently I got the bass back without any of the hardware on it - it felt like a toy, so light I thought it'd float away! 
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: Highlander on December 07, 2013, 05:58:13 PM
I want...!

(Jackie has a restraining order on my wallet) ;D
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: Granny Gremlin on December 08, 2013, 07:05:45 PM

 When I had my '77 refinned recently I got the bass back without any of the hardware on it - it felt like a toy, so light I thought it'd float away! 

LOL - the 3 point added 4 lbs?

I don't wanna hear anyone say it ain't a solid bridge.  :rimshot:
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: Dave W on December 08, 2013, 09:22:11 PM
LOL - the 3 point added 4 lbs?

I don't wanna hear anyone say it ain't a solid bridge.  :rimshot:

Solid as a frozen turd.  :P
Title: Re: See-thru Thunderbird copy
Post by: Granny Gremlin on December 09, 2013, 07:05:50 AM
Good thing winter's coming.