Greco Tbird

[EvilLordJuju]

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

check that headstock!

[Barklessdog]

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

Uwe, do you have one of these?

[Dave W]

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



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

[TBird1958]

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

[OldManC]

Nice bird!

[Dave W]

Nice bird!

Suzi or the one on eBay? 

[OldManC]

Suzi or the one on eBay? 

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

[Carmine]

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.

[Barklessdog]

Welcome, it always helps to hear the story behind it

[Carmine]

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!

[gweimer]

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

[Dave W]

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.

[Rhythm N. Bliss]

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