USA Thunderbird Reverse Out of Production?

[TBird1958]

Mmmmmmm................. PCB!




I'm making silly heavy breathing noises 

[Dave W]

What is the Purple Clown Bass?

a/k/a the SPCB (the S is for Silly). It was a prototype made by Wayne Charvel during his association with Gibson in the late 80s.

From Uwe's collection, although it looks bluer here.

[Bionic-Joe]

Ah...My old purple T bird in the back there...actually it was sunburst before you did it in Purple.....

[uwe]

Mark inspired me to do it and I have no regrets!

[Denis]

a/k/a the SPCB (the S is for Silly). It was a prototype made by Wayne Charvel during his association with Gibson in the late 80s.

From Uwe's collection, although it looks bluer here.

Ah, okay, I remember a thread about that bass now. Thanks for the reminder...or, curse me for asking...

[Bionic-Joe]

I bought that bass from some crazy guy in New york...he was selling a Veleno as well....Had a friend of mine at work make the entire bridge and saddles (you'll notice it doesn't have the 3 holes for the mutes)  I used it for one gig....sold it after my son was born to Scott Silver from Chicago Music Exchange, who in turn sold it to Kevin Borden who sold it to you....

[gweimer]

I bought that bass from some crazy guy in New york...he was selling a Veleno as well....Had a friend of mine at work make the entire bridge and saddles (you'll notice it doesn't have the 3 holes for the mutes)  I used it for one gig....sold it after my son was born to Scott Silver from Chicago Music Exchange, who in turn sold it to Kevin Borden who sold it to you....

Your son was born to Scott Silver?  Mighty liberal of you.

[stiles72]

I just spoke to a service rep at Gibson who said the Thunderbird IV has not been discontinued.

[TBird1958]

Mark inspired me to do it and I have no regrets!

I'm doing what I can, one member at a time to pervert convert you all 
It's always good to start with the more influential members first..

[Bionic-Joe]

Your son was born to Scott Silver?  Mighty liberal of you.

That's f***ing Gay, Gary. Lame.

[mc2NY]

That's f***ing Gay, Gary. Lame.

BAZ!!! You obviously have not seen the ads running on TV saying that using the term "That's Gay" is no longer politically correct. Despite the term having been pirated from the "Gay 90s!"

Regarding Gibson.....A former Gibby Custom Shop employee recently said he had lunch with some current guys from there in the know and Henry and execs have been going crazy cutting employee  work hours, cancelling GCS pending orders, etc.  Sounds like funds are tight and they are not thrilled the same Obummer gang who raided them is re-elected and about to jack taxes even higher.

[Bionic-Joe]

I don't appreciate Shitty jokes about my son. NOT funny. Screw the politically correct gayness.

[4stringer77]

Gee Baz I don't think Gary had malicious intent with that joke, more likely just teasing you about your phrasing. But to get back on topic, we need to start an outcry for a new and improved Thunderbird. Chrome hardware, old school two part bridge but with better intonation capabilities and I'd love to see a single pickup option as well. If enough of us keep chirping about this maybe Gibson will take heed.

[gweimer]

Gee Baz I don't think Gary had malicious intent with that joke, more likely just teasing you about your phrasing.

That was entirely it. Just noticing the phrasing.  I meant no malice whatsoever.

We've joked about a lot worse here.   

[Dave W]

Yep. Making fun of the way you phrased it, not making fun of your son.