New Spector T-Bird budget model

Started by Nocturnal, February 16, 2011, 09:31:43 PM

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TBird1958



Finish aside ( I don't really like it either) I'm not all that worked up about Spector's execution of the Thunderbird shape.......It just looks wrong to my eye, and that headstock flat out doesn't work with it at all. Gibson's original design is still the best in my book.
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Quote from: TBird1958 on February 18, 2011, 04:32:38 PM

Finish aside ( I don't really like it either) I'm not all that worked up about Spector's execution of the Thunderbird shape.......It just looks wrong to my eye, and that headstock flat out doesn't work with it at all. Gibson's original design is still the best in my book.

I agree completely...as far as a budget Tbird, there is one.  Epiphone Pro IV.   Correct shape, correct headstock, through neck, decent hardware and electronics.  Excellent fit and finish.  Even has a gut cut.  $500.  Spend the rest of the $$ on some paisley spray paint.

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Can you give me a lead on some of that Paisley paint...? rattlecan...?  ;)
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Quote from: Kenny's 51st State on February 19, 2011, 04:19:10 AM
Can you give me a lead on some of that Paisley paint...? rattlecan...?  ;)

Yes, rattlecan.  Mixed and packaged in Paisliestan.

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Blimey... that's just down the road from here... win-win... ;D
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