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Title: New Thunderbird?
Post by: 4stringer77 on October 22, 2013, 06:55:39 PM
This pic just showed up on Gibson's facebook page.
(http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o632/4stringer77/Joan/Brigitte/terrortwins_zps28543aca.jpg) (http://s1151.photobucket.com/user/4stringer77/media/Joan/Brigitte/terrortwins_zps28543aca.jpg.html)

Anybody know if this is a new Thunderbird model?
At first I thought it was a 50th anni., but the pickups don't jive.
How about that finish? Limed Mahogany?
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: 4stringer77 on October 22, 2013, 07:19:53 PM
Ok sorry if I got anyone excited but this looks like a TV silver epiphone T-bird. Carry on.
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: TBird1958 on October 23, 2013, 07:00:32 AM


 At least it has some CHROME parts on it!  :P

Looks like they're pulling parts out of the Epiphone bin tho.

 
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: Granny Gremlin on October 23, 2013, 07:44:13 AM
.... and black plastic pup rings on a TBird just seems wrong to me (unless black pups/hardware, then maybe) - looks cheap.  Love the finish colour tho.
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: Nocturnal on October 23, 2013, 08:05:46 AM
That Epi has been around for at least a year. Never saw one in person but I liked the pic's I have seen. Hope it has a better finish than the current Epi's in pelham blue.
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: 4stringer77 on October 23, 2013, 09:00:40 AM
The finish doesn't look nearly as patchy as the TV Pelham blue ones. I like the elitist look with the pickups and the chrome compliments the finish. This has a bolt on neck according to the Epi website.
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: lowend1 on October 23, 2013, 09:34:38 AM
Looks like the Epi "LE Custom Shop" from a couple years back. I have one of the white ones with the chrome hardware. I did switch to chrome pickup rings, and it does change the whole vibe of the bass. Must be my inner Jackie Fox... From the pic, it looks as though that one has the "big" Epi neck, which has been supplanted on newer ETBs I've seen with a 1.5" nut width version.
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: godofthunder on October 23, 2013, 10:15:52 AM
 60's spec please! Is that so much to ask??????? Have SD or Lull do the pups. use my bridge and offer a II as well as a IV. It's not that f'ng difficult.
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: TBird1958 on October 23, 2013, 10:30:40 AM
Quote from: godofthunder on October 23, 2013, 10:15:52 AM
60's spec please! Is that so much to ask??????? Have SD or Lull do the pups. use my bridge and offer a II as well as a IV. It's not that f'ng difficult.


 You got it, Thunderbird Brother!   
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: godofthunder on October 23, 2013, 10:36:07 AM
Gibson if you are lurking here you will double your Thunderbird sales(at least) by coming out with a 60's spec Bird. Helllooooooooooooo wake up! P.S. and don't gouge us on the price either.
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: 4stringer77 on October 23, 2013, 12:52:03 PM
I won't stop dreaming if you won't Scott.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQR63cnk5Y4
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: uwe on October 23, 2013, 01:43:46 PM
Long rule Black Venom!!!

(http://cdn.wegotthiscovered.com/wp-content/uploads/venom09-4-8.jpg)

Down with the Chrome Surflings!

(http://www.herosandwich.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/fnf-surferrhino.jpg)
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: TBird1958 on October 23, 2013, 01:57:10 PM

 Your days are numbered!   ;D





Chrome rules..................................Black drools!
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: uwe on October 23, 2013, 02:12:41 PM
It is deviant forums like this one here

http://www.modeltrainforum.com/showthread.php?t=13874

that corrupt and sicken young (wo)men's minds, and we all here have to live with the lamentable consequences.
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: Granny Gremlin on October 23, 2013, 02:57:29 PM
Hey gus, your argument is sillly, because the correct answer is NICKEL 4 EVA!

And when did Uwe go goth/emo anyway? ... and why the hell is he reading what appears to be a Canadian model train forum? 

Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: uwe on October 23, 2013, 03:16:56 PM
I have never made a secret of my Goth penchant, Jake!!! I even bought these guys' current CD!!!

http://www.myvideo.de/watch/8884441/Black_Veil_Brides_In_The_End

Herr Biersack (what a name, he sure doesn't look like it!) and his fellow mascara-lovers sure did a lot of listening to HIM (the band, not Ritchie Blackmore). Probably too catchy for real Goth lovers and then that heavy metal guitar solo, but I like it. Is this what happens when American youths try to sound Yuropeän?
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: TBird1958 on October 23, 2013, 03:57:30 PM


 I think I have more influence on you than I realized   ;).
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: lowend1 on October 23, 2013, 04:05:44 PM
Quote from: TBird1958 on October 23, 2013, 03:57:30 PM

 I think I have more influence on you than I realized   ;).

Well, you and Blackmore. And Heino.
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: TBird1958 on October 23, 2013, 04:12:40 PM
Quote from: lowend1 on October 23, 2013, 04:05:44 PM
Well, you and Blackmore. And Heino.


Heino, LOL!

 I got your chromey trains.....  ;D

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd306/veronicasteed/trains001.jpg)
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: uwe on October 23, 2013, 05:34:00 PM
The ever enematic holy Zephyr! I now have vivid visions of that chrome torpedo of a train entering, no, intruding a dark damp tunnel, the glistening metal forcing its way in ...

Parental advice: There is nothing innocent about model trains or the people who collect them.
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: TBird1958 on October 23, 2013, 05:59:49 PM
Quote from: uwe on October 23, 2013, 05:34:00 PM
The ever enematic holy Zephyr! I now have vivid visions of that chrome torpedo of a train entering, no, intruding a dark damp tunnel, the glistening metal forcing its way in ...

Parental advice: There is nothing innocent about model trains or the people who collect them.


 True, they are the tip of an evil iceberg that includes............

TMI  ;)

Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: Dave W on October 23, 2013, 09:59:39 PM
Quote from: godofthunder on October 23, 2013, 10:15:52 AM
60's spec please! Is that so much to ask??????? Have SD or Lull do the pups. use my bridge and offer a II as well as a IV. It's not that f'ng difficult.

Unfortunately it does seem to be too difficult for them.
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: the mojo hobo on October 24, 2013, 05:15:25 AM
Quote from: TBird1958 on October 23, 2013, 04:12:40 PM

Heino, LOL!

 I got your chromey trains.....  ;D

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd306/veronicasteed/trains001.jpg)

Those are actually nickle, aren't they?
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: Granny Gremlin on October 24, 2013, 06:14:11 AM
LOL
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: gearHed289 on October 24, 2013, 08:32:51 AM
Somebody took things into their own hands - http://www.ebay.com/itm/GIBSON-THUNDERBIRD-NON-REVERSE-BASS-CUSTOM-MADE-IN-THE-USA-NICKEL-HARDWARE-/321233693198?pt=Guitar&hash=item4acb052a0e

Is this somebody here's bass?
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: godofthunder on October 24, 2013, 09:22:07 AM
 Boy that sure looks good all chromed out!
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: Dave W on October 24, 2013, 09:43:00 AM
That does look nice. Chromed TB Plus or something else? You would think he would mention if these were upscale replacements, especially at the asking price.
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: Granny Gremlin on October 24, 2013, 09:47:40 AM
Quote from: godofthunder on October 24, 2013, 09:22:07 AM
Boy that sure looks good all chromed out!

Nickel, goddammit; NICKEL!!  :P :-*  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: 4stringer77 on October 24, 2013, 10:38:32 PM
Too bad they didn't put a Badbird bridge under that bridge cover instead of another three pointer.
...and yes, nickel is the way to go.
Title: Re: New Thunderbird?
Post by: gearHed289 on October 25, 2013, 07:35:29 AM
Quote from: Dave W on October 24, 2013, 09:43:00 AM
That does look nice. Chromed TB Plus or something else? You would think he would mention if these were upscale replacements, especially at the asking price.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing about the pups. It really does look great!