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Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: EvilLordJuju on February 14, 2008, 08:59:53 AM

Title: Greco Tbird
Post by: EvilLordJuju on February 14, 2008, 08:59:53 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-VINTAGE-70s-GRECO-SUZI-QUATRO-THUNDERBIRD-BASS_W0QQitemZ280200876751QQihZ018QQcategoryZ64402QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

check that headstock!

Title: Re: Greco Tbird
Post by: Barklessdog on February 14, 2008, 09:13:52 AM

Cool bass except for those darn P/J pups- they look so out of place.

Uwe, do you have one of these?

Title: Re: Greco Tbird
Post by: Dave W on February 14, 2008, 09:20:23 AM

Take a look at the Tbird on the right, sure looks like the same setup.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/davepix/Basses/SuziQ.jpg)

No idea how good they are, but I wouldn't mind owning this one. Especially if Suzi came with.

Title: Re: Greco Tbird
Post by: TBird1958 on February 14, 2008, 12:29:24 PM

 It's pretty cool, I think the BIN is reasonable........but then I'm a 'ho for 'Birds

Title: Re: Greco Tbird
Post by: OldManC on February 14, 2008, 12:53:46 PM

Nice bird!

Title: Re: Greco Tbird
Post by: Dave W on February 14, 2008, 01:55:16 PM

Quote from: OldManC on February 14, 2008, 12:53:46 PM

Nice bird!

Suzi or the one on eBay?  :D

Title: Re: Greco Tbird
Post by: OldManC on February 14, 2008, 03:32:30 PM

Quote from: Dave W on February 14, 2008, 01:55:16 PM

Suzi or the one on eBay?  :D

In her day, either one.  ;) She actually looks pretty good even now, but I'd say she's slightly above my age range.

Title: Re: Greco Tbird
Post by: Carmine on February 15, 2008, 02:15:17 PM

Hey guys, Carmine here! I don't know if you remember me from the DudePit or not, but I was the guy with the extensive collection including Lefty Gibson EB-3s among other things. that had joined fairly recently? Since the pit has had so many "issues", I was wondering what happened to everybody. I was surprised to find a post today over there than said Uwe and co. were over here, so here I am.

The Greco Suzi Quatro Thunderbird you're talking about is mine. The only reason I'm letting this go is that I'm left handed, so I can't/ don't really play it other than in my home studio. The cash is going toward a lefty Rick. That said, this is really an excellent bass in every respect; build quality is a 10+, tone is killer, and looks- it's a rare beauty that's got it all going on my friends, just like Suzi. :-* 

There is no question it's worth every bit of the "Buy It Now" and then some.  If Krist Novoselic had played one of these instead of it's "sister" bass- the Ibanez Black Eagle- this would easily be worth a couple grand. I have both and it certainly kicks the Eagles ass in every regard.

If I were a Thunderbird freak I don't know how you could not lust after this; it's a perfect compliment to your everyday Bird, sounds great but different, and it's a pretty safe bet that you will be the only one wearing one at the next gig.

Title: Re: Greco Tbird
Post by: Barklessdog on February 15, 2008, 02:20:43 PM

Welcome, it always helps to hear the story behind it

Title: Re: Greco Tbird
Post by: Carmine on February 15, 2008, 03:33:29 PM

Thanks.......well there she goes, just as I was writing this, someone just hit the buy it now button. Wish it had been one of you guys!

Title: Re: Greco Tbird
Post by: gweimer on February 15, 2008, 05:22:18 PM

Hey, Carmine.  I'm sure you know that there's a lefty '80s Hamer Cruise up on Ebay right now...

Title: Re: Greco Tbird
Post by: Dave W on February 15, 2008, 06:01:39 PM

Hi Carmine, yes I do remember your collection, glad you found us.

The buyer's handle doesn't ring any bells but regardless, you got your price and the buyer will get a nice bass.

Title: Re: Greco Tbird
Post by: Rhythm N. Bliss on February 18, 2008, 07:31:00 PM

Ahoy Carmine! Good to see ya. Good luck gettin' the Rick!