The Thunderbird is apparently resurrecting! Maybe they should call it the Phoenix.

txbumper57 · May 24, 2016

They are now available for pre-order stateside on Sweetwater but it only has a listing for Antique Burst Finish with no photos. Here is the link.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/S200ATB

S100 · May 24, 2016

Do I get one now or wait to see if next year adds more colors?

chazmo · May 24, 2016

S100,

A [Thunder]bird in hand...

S100 · May 24, 2016

You're not wrong.

Zelja · May 24, 2016

S100 said:
Do I get one now or wait to see if next year adds more colors?

This is a bit of a dilemma! I'd lke to see a few different colours. I like the black & I think the sunburst is real well done on the Thunderbird but I am trying to avoid bursts as somehow i have collected a few of those already...

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2nevets · May 24, 2016

zelja said:
this is a bit of a dilemma! I'd lke to see a few different colours. I like the black & i think the sunburst is real well done on the thunderbird but i am trying to avoid bursts as somehow i have collected a few of those already...

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you still have room on that couch!!

Quantum Strummer · May 24, 2016

Zelja said:
This is a bit of a dilemma!

An Aristocrat and a block marker Jazzmaster. :encouragement:

IMO a white Thunderbird would be the thang.

-Dave-

S100 · May 24, 2016

White is what I was thinking...

txbumper57 · May 24, 2016

I think the black looks nice, Would look even better with some white face TV Jones T-Armonds or White faced Duncan Custom Shop Dynasonics in place of the LB1's. Hmmmm?

Bill Ashton · May 24, 2016

I am thinking Candy Apple Red or the see-through cherry.

What original colors were offered way back when?

AcornHouse · May 24, 2016

But, are they going to use the same LB-1s that they sell in the Guild Store? Which means that the bridge pup will only be 5.06k vs 7.20k in the neck. That works for a jazz box where you don't want too much bridge pup brightness; but in a rock machine, that's a problem. At least to my ears.

txbumper57 · May 24, 2016

AcornHouse said:
But, are they going to use the same LB-1s that they sell in the Guild Store? Which means that the bridge pup will only be 5.06k vs 7.20k in the neck. That works for a jazz box where you don't want too much bridge pup brightness; but in a rock machine, that's a problem. At least to my ears.

I'm pretty sure they are going to use the same pickups with the output discrepancy. I kind of figured that into getting one of these. The build looks great but if I am going to get it where I want it tone and output wise there will definitely need to be a pickup change or at least a rewind. If I am going to go through the trouble of a rewind I might as well find a way to modify it and mount some Dearmond type pickups in it right? LOL! :adoration:

Zelja · May 25, 2016

2nevets said:
you still have room on that couch!!

That's only the bursts though...

Quantum Strummer said:
An Aristocrat and a block marker Jazzmaster. :encouragement:

Both reissues (NS & CIJ), though both very nice after some upgrades

Zelja · May 25, 2016

AcornHouse said:
But, are they going to use the same LB-1s that they sell in the Guild Store? Which means that the bridge pup will only be 5.06k vs 7.20k in the neck.

txbumper57 said:
I'm pretty sure they are going to use the same pickups with the output discrepancy. I kind of figured that into getting one of these. The build looks great but if I am going to get it where I want it tone and output wise there will definitely need to be a pickup change or at least a rewind.

Yep, I'm figuring a rewind of at least the bridge pickup would be necessary for my purposes as well.

Los Angeles · May 25, 2016

Has anyone tried another neck pickup in the bridge position? That seems like it would be easiest. and we're only talking a couple of mm difference in pole spacing.

Los Angeles · May 25, 2016

I hope a hard case becomes an option very soon. gig bags are no bueno for long term storage.

hagmeat · May 25, 2016

Zelja said:
This is a bit of a dilemma! I'd lke to see a few different colours. I like the black & I think the sunburst is real well done on the Thunderbird but I am trying to avoid bursts as somehow i have collected a few of those already...

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Burst overdose ! Sensational !!

The Guilds of Grot · May 25, 2016

hagmeat said:
Burst overdose ! Sensational !!

I know the feeling!

Zelja · May 25, 2016

^^^^
Every now & again we need to be reminded of just what a collection you have. Simply amazing! Including this one:

hagmeat · May 25, 2016

The Guilds of Grot said:
I know the feeling!

Wow !!
Like Zelja said - "Simply Amazing!"

The Thunderbird is apparently resurrecting! Maybe they should call it the Phoenix.

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