Anyone collecting for fins?

uwe · October 14, 2011, 05:10:54 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-GIBSON-THUNDERBIRD-IV-ELECTRIC-BASS-325289902-/290618951715?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3479948766069365379

These have been more expensive in the past.

OldManC · October 14, 2011, 05:26:53 PM

So purty...

uwe · October 14, 2011, 05:29:05 PM

Two posts into the thread and no mention of chrome yet, phew!

OldManC · October 14, 2011, 06:02:37 PM

Quote from: uwe on October 14, 2011, 05:29:05 PM
Two posts into the thread and no mention of chrome yet, phew!

It crossed my mind but I thought, "Why beat a chrome horse?"

Nocturnal · October 14, 2011, 06:13:32 PM

She looks great with the black hardware

I like the look of this bass a lot.

TBird1958 · October 14, 2011, 07:03:51 PM

It's a beautiful color, the black is ok..........

It would be stunning with chrome, we all know it!

FWIW I'm seriously considering a refin for my black '77 and was thinking of the shade of blu or a blue burst, Marty Bell's prices are really good so perhaps sometime soon.

Bionic-Joe · October 14, 2011, 07:16:55 PM

Marty is so backed up and busy. Just called him the other day about doing a checkerboard on my Hamer T Bird 8 string. He said to call back in November. He was busy a few months ago. He does a quick turnaround...2 weeks....affordable prices...But it's Polyester. No urethane and absolutely NO NITRO LACQUER.

Psycho Bass Guy · October 15, 2011, 01:44:40 AM

It would look better with a black pickguard.

exiledarchangel · October 15, 2011, 03:06:57 AM

Quote from: Psycho Bass Guy on October 15, 2011, 01:44:40 AM
It would look better with a black pickguard.

True. And please someone replace those 2 chromey knobs!

Psycho Bass Guy · October 15, 2011, 04:56:47 AM

Quote from: exiledarchangel on October 15, 2011, 03:06:57 AM
True. And please someone replace those 2 chromey knobs!

It just takes a heat gun or hairdryer to melt the glue and remove the shiny caps.

uwe · October 15, 2011, 07:55:38 AM

I have a hunch I am being mocked here ...

Pilgrim · October 15, 2011, 09:07:48 AM

Quote from: exiledarchangel on October 15, 2011, 03:06:57 AM
True. And please someone replace those 2 chromey knobs!

Hey!

The great 'Murrican theory is that more chrome is always good!

Highlander · October 15, 2011, 09:47:59 AM

I'm rather aghast as I've just googled the toxic effects of chromium (not Joe)

the mojo hobo · October 15, 2011, 10:19:51 AM

According to the US EPA:

"Chromium (III) is essential to normal glucose, protein, and fat metabolism and is thus an essential dietary element."

http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/chromium.html

Highlander · October 15, 2011, 11:37:20 AM