retroman Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 That white 'bird looks lovely Speaking of ebay, I too am waiting for a 'bird to turn up in the post......Whoops, had a massive GAS attack, and have seriously hurt the savings account!!! It is my all time favourite 'bird though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 [quote name='retroman' post='731796' date='Feb 1 2010, 03:05 PM']That white 'bird looks lovely Speaking of ebay, I too am waiting for a 'bird to turn up in the post......Whoops, had a massive GAS attack, and have seriously hurt the savings account!!! It is my all time favourite 'bird though [/quote] Was it that 76 bicentennial one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 [quote name='alexharvay' post='731787' date='Feb 1 2010, 02:58 PM']Is that the one that was on eBay recently?[/quote] Yep, don't tell me anything bad about it....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 [quote name='farmer61' post='731828' date='Feb 1 2010, 03:32 PM']Yep, don't tell me anything bad about it....... [/quote] I don't know anything about it. Though it looked rather tasty when I saw it on there though. Congrats, it still looks rather tasty above. Gear Porn it when it arrives if you'll be so kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 [quote name='alexharvay' post='731836' date='Feb 1 2010, 03:38 PM']Gear Porn it when it arrives if you'll be so kind.[/quote] Of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky L Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Anyone know if there is a genuine aftermarket black scratchplate available for a 2000 G T'bird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 [quote name='alexharvay' post='731805' date='Feb 1 2010, 03:13 PM']Was it that 76 bicentennial one?[/quote] Yeap! I was having a major GAS attack over it, drool pouring out both sides of the mouth..........The Mrs told me to load up ebay and have a look in our watch list.......She'd bid on it, and won it!!!! :wub: :wub: :wub: It's one of the 76 Bicentennials that was actually built in '77, going by the serial number. the bicentennial 'bird is my all time favourite bass!! Don't know that I would be brave enough to gig it though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 [quote name='retroman' post='731878' date='Feb 1 2010, 04:22 PM']Yeap! I was having a major GAS attack over it, drool pouring out both sides of the mouth..........The Mrs told me to load up ebay and have a look in our watch list.......She'd bid on it, and won it!!!! :wub: :wub: :wub: It's one of the 76 Bicentennials that was actually built in '77, going by the serial number. the bicentennial 'bird is my all time favourite bass!! Don't know that I would be brave enough to gig it though.....[/quote] Which one? the expensive one??? Good shout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 [quote name='retroman' post='731878' date='Feb 1 2010, 04:22 PM']Yeap! I was having a major GAS attack over it, drool pouring out both sides of the mouth..........The Mrs told me to load up ebay and have a look in our watch list.......She'd bid on it, and won it!!!! :wub: :wub: :wub: It's one of the 76 Bicentennials that was actually built in '77, going by the serial number. the bicentennial 'bird is my all time favourite bass!! Don't know that I would be brave enough to gig it though.....[/quote] I was half tempted by it as well. I wouldn't gig it though and I really like gigging my current Thunderbird. Gear Porn that as well please. Maybe we need a separate 'Gibson' gear porn page (if there isn't one already). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 [quote name='retroman' post='731878' date='Feb 1 2010, 04:22 PM']Yeap! I was having a major GAS attack over it, drool pouring out both sides of the mouth..........The Mrs told me to load up ebay and have a look in our watch list.......She'd bid on it, and won it!!!! :wub: :wub: :wub: It's one of the 76 Bicentennials that was actually built in '77, going by the serial number. the bicentennial 'bird is my all time favourite bass!! Don't know that I would be brave enough to gig it though.....[/quote] You are a lucky man indeed my friend. Doubt mine would help look for a bass in the house, let alone find and bid on one on ebay! The Bi-cent is a MONSTER of a bass!-the drooling is totally justified there. Just make sure you drink plenty of milk before you get it- it will rattle the sh*t out of your bones! Also, like Farmer, you have to put it in Gear Porn on arrival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Yeah, twas the expensive one My 2009 'bird, despite all it's faults, does a pretty good job of shaking the house apart. Good idea to start a Gibson porn thread. I'll have to get some decent pictures of my '67 EB2C too I'm no expert, but as far as I know, the Bicentennial Thunderbird was the relaunch of the Thunderbird, after they were discontinued in '69, and built to the same through neck specification as the original bird. The Bicentennial ran from '76, through to '79, and although they all had the red, white, and blue bird on the scratch plate, only the '76 had "76" as part of the bird logo. Although the majority of '76 Bicentennial's appear to have been built in '77! The first two numbers of the serial number give the game away; 00 for '76, 06 for '77. I think they were all Thunderbird IV's, meaning two pickups. Think they all had chrome hardwear. Current 'birds all have black hardwear, and black plastic pickup covers. Some of the original '60's Thunderbirds were Thunderbird II, denoting single pickup. Like I said, I'm no expert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 [quote name='retroman' post='732358' date='Feb 1 2010, 10:43 PM']My 2009 'bird, despite all it's faults, does a pretty good job of shaking the house apart.[/quote] Just had a noodle with my recently aquired '08....can't see any issues at all but I am a Gibo novice. Just interested in your thoughts above ref the faults. Cheers F61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 In keeping witht he TBird theme Any views on the new TBird Pro's from Epiphone? Had a look at them yesterday and They ain't bad but what do I know. Very tempted to get T but not entirely sure should I save a little bit and get a Gib or go for the Epi Pro. Views appreciated fella's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 [quote name='krispn' post='733804' date='Feb 3 2010, 10:00 AM']In keeping witht he TBird theme Any views on the new TBird Pro's from Epiphone? Had a look at them yesterday and They ain't bad but what do I know. Very tempted to get T but not entirely sure should I save a little bit and get a Gib or go for the Epi Pro. Views appreciated fella's[/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=68340&hl=thunderbird+pro"]This thread[/url] will be the one you want on the Epiphones. Lots of views there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Spanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 [quote name='farmer61' post='733745' date='Feb 3 2010, 08:57 AM']Just had a noodle with my recently aquired '08....can't see any issues at all but I am a Gibo novice. Just interested in your thoughts above ref the faults. Cheers F61[/quote] In fairness, my 09 'bird plays like a dream, sounds huge, and is well built, but the attention to detail is shocking.........I have a list of 20 faults! They're all fairly minor, and I could forgive the odd thing here and there, but you really don't have to look too hard to find them I just hope that mine was a one off "Friday afternoon" job My overall "Beef" is that it is not worth anywhere near as much as I paid for it, and I would actually feel quite guilty if I tried to pass it on through Ebay, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 [quote name='retroman' post='734043' date='Feb 3 2010, 01:45 PM']In fairness, my 09 'bird plays like a dream, sounds huge, and is well built, but the attention to detail is shocking.........I have a list of 20 faults! They're all fairly minor, and I could forgive the odd thing here and there, but you really don't have to look too hard to find them I just hope that mine was a one off "Friday afternoon" job My overall "Beef" is that it is not worth anywhere near as much as I paid for it, and I would actually feel quite guilty if I tried to pass it on through Ebay, etc. [/quote] Cheers, not sure I enough of an expert to spot anything, bit dissapointed with the case tbh, but the bass itself plays well, so perhaps I won't look too closely and remain ignorantly happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yeah, the case for mine has a glue stain on the fur lining, and one of the hinges out of alignment There's a link to my issues with "The Thunderturd" as I now call it earlier in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 [quote name='retroman' post='734136' date='Feb 3 2010, 03:17 PM']Yeah, the case for mine has a glue stain on the fur lining, and one of the hinges out of alignment There's a link to my issues with "The Thunderturd" as I now call it earlier in this thread.[/quote] Hopefully your '76 will reek of quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 [quote name='krispn' post='733804' date='Feb 3 2010, 10:00 AM']In keeping witht he TBird theme Any views on the new TBird Pro's from Epiphone? Had a look at them yesterday and They ain't bad but what do I know. Very tempted to get T but not entirely sure should I save a little bit and get a Gib or go for the Epi Pro. Views appreciated fella's[/quote] I recently had a noodle on an Epiphone Thunderbird Pro, and was very impressed. I didn't plug into an amp though. The set up on it was pretty good, and looked well built too. I like the fact that they are a proper through neck, and not bolt like the cheapy Epi's, or set neck like the Tokai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 [quote name='retroman' post='734136' date='Feb 3 2010, 03:17 PM']There's a link to my issues with "The Thunderturd" as I now call it earlier in this thread.[/quote] Must have the "Dirty fingers" pickups Gibson used to make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 [quote name='retroman' post='734136' date='Feb 3 2010, 03:17 PM']There's a link to my issues with "The Thunderturd" as I now call it earlier in this thread.[/quote] I can't find the link...have I gone mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Alexharvay's post, 2nd post, first page of the thread I've just started a "Gibson Porn" thread in Gear Porn, so post 'em up I've put some piccy's up of my EB2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 [quote name='retroman' post='734547' date='Feb 3 2010, 09:51 PM']Alexharvay's post, 2nd post, first page of the thread I've just started a "Gibson Porn" thread in Gear Porn, so post 'em up I've put some piccy's up of my EB2[/quote] Aha found it thanks....! The smell thing is strange, mine has a very distinctive smell aswell even though it's 18 months old...? Paint and finish seem ok but I will have a look with me specs on.......! Gibson porn to follow tomorrow when I get some time to take my own pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Mine has a distinct aroma to it. When I first got it, it really did stink the living room out though! I have seen another '09 'bird in a shop, and it is way better than mine So, maybe mine was just a Friday afternoon job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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