70's Greco Thunderbird

bassvirtuoso · March 10, 2010, 02:53:22 PM

Sounds like I might have a local lead on a 70's Greco Thunderbird! Good price, guy says it has had no breaks, two pickups, and a two point bridge. He does mention that the bridge is like nothing he's seen on a Greco before so he says it may be a bridge change. Getting pictures emailed to me tonight. I'll keep you all posted.

TBird1958 · March 10, 2010, 03:02:27 PM

You're a tease Dave!

bassvirtuoso · March 10, 2010, 03:06:46 PM

If I get this, that'll put me from 1 Thunderbird in December to 4 Thunderbirds in March (assuming I get that BaCHbird and the French don't keep it!).

Mark, I'll show you mine if you show me yours

hollowbody · March 10, 2010, 07:09:34 PM

Good thing I looked here before calling on this. My folks live somewhat close to this and it would have been an excuse to go and see the bass, I mean them...

bassvirtuoso · March 10, 2010, 07:43:33 PM

Quote from: hollowbody on March 10, 2010, 07:09:34 PM
Good thing I looked here before calling on this. My folks live somewhat close to this and it would have been an excuse to go and see the bass, I mean them...

Haha, where are you originally from? NE or IA? I'll take a look at it, if the guy ever sends me pics, and if I pass I'll let you know!

bassvirtuoso · March 10, 2010, 08:09:27 PM

Guess I was a tease Mark, the d-bag sold it already after emailing me this afternoon.

Basvarken · March 10, 2010, 11:49:49 PM

What a shame.
Better luck next time.

TBird1958 · March 11, 2010, 08:34:16 AM

Dave if you're really after one I'll keep an eye out then

bassvirtuoso · March 11, 2010, 09:00:28 AM

It's not so much I'm really after one, just more like this one was $300 and I'm pissed that I didn't just say "consider it sold".

uwe · March 11, 2010, 03:57:05 PM

Why, there is always a healthy interest here in Grecos and this one was the cheapest I've seen sofar.

bassvirtuoso · March 11, 2010, 03:59:26 PM

Nevermind, I wasn't sure if the thread had become null.

Let's keep the party going then, everyone post pics of your Greco Thunderbirds!

...Mark that means you!

saltymonkey · March 11, 2010, 04:12:29 PM

Quote from: bassvirtuoso on March 11, 2010, 09:00:28 AM
It's not so much I'm really after one, just more like this one was $300 and I'm pissed that I didn't just say "consider it sold".

Ouch. That would hurt me deeply. I've been after a Greco Bird for a while now. A friend of mine had one that was magic. It played and sounded better than any Bird I have played before or since (not a huge number). He promised me I would have first dibs if he ever sold it but of course forgot this promise when he did. I still cry about it sometimes.

TBird1958 · March 11, 2010, 04:13:28 PM

Sexy Greco single pup goodness
I'm not usually a big fan of s/b type finishes, this *may* get a custom color at some point. Meantime it rocks!

Highlander · March 11, 2010, 05:21:50 PM

Looks great as is... sometimes less is more...

OldManC · March 11, 2010, 05:47:49 PM