thatgrantboy Posted June 2, 2016 Posted June 2, 2016 So on Monday evening something interesting popped up on a local for sale page, needed some work and cleaning up to get it back to what would be a very decent condition, and (rather uncharacteristically) I pulled the trigger impulsively (after haggling a price). So for the grand total of £70 and some elbow grease and soldering, I give you this: An Epiphone Thunderbird Limited Edition Metallic Red finish- I'm looking forward to giving it a good punt through my new rig (needs it's own NGD topic!), but its a looker! I'd be interested to know what the resale value would be too, as I can't find much info anywhere, or indeed previous sales! Quote
discreet Posted June 2, 2016 Posted June 2, 2016 Bloody hell, that's a total bargain! Looks great, too. Definite shades of JE. Quote
FuNkShUi Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 Good find. I've been keeping my eye out for one of these locally too. If you wanna sell it on for what you got it for let me know Quote
Happy Jack Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 I thought I did well to get an excellent Tokai for £185! Well done mate. Quote
Muzz Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 I'd like to see that colour with the full chrome hardware - pup covers, surrounds, etc… Quote
thatgrantboy Posted June 3, 2016 Author Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1464946619' post='3063956'] I'd like to see that colour with the full chrome hardware - pup covers, surrounds, etc… [/quote] As would I! I love the chrome hardware on the tbirds, and this would really pop with it. I feel I'd spend more acquiring the chrome than I paid for the bass though! :') Edited June 4, 2016 by thatgrantboy Quote
discreet Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1464947560' post='3063972'] Silver paint ... [/quote] Tin foil..? Quote
Muzz Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 [quote name='thatgrantboy' timestamp='1464946751' post='3063958'] As would I! I love the chrome hardware on the tbirds, and this would really pop with it. I feel I'd spend more acquiring the chrome than I paid for the bass though! [/quote] There's an online supplier where you can get the surrounds and pickup covers - it's in Germany if memory serves. Not that expensive, either…well, in the context of a £70 bass, it is….probably £40-50 for both sets… Quote
thatgrantboy Posted June 3, 2016 Author Posted June 3, 2016 That's not too bad for the parts, but yeah, when the bass was just £70...! Quote
karlfer Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 I'm a well renowed tasteless tart, but I think that would look most splendid with ALL gold hardware, plus pups covers, plus scratchplate. Quote
discreet Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1464983648' post='3064481'] I'm a well renowed tasteless tart, but I think that would look most splendid with ALL gold hardware, plus pups covers, plus scratchplate. [/quote] I'd be with you IF it had a maple board... Quote
karlfer Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1464983715' post='3064482'] I'd be with you IF it had a maple board... [/quote] You'll never be with me buster, the restraining order says so Quote
discreet Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1464984069' post='3064485'] You'll never be with me buster, the restraining order says so [/quote] Oh well, we'll always have Kidderminster. Quote
karlfer Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1464985192' post='3064500'] Oh well, we'll always have Kidderminster. [/quote] Severn deadly sins Sorry to derail Gibson type thread but on similar topic, although same weight as a Ford Escort, serious trouser party............... [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/_57_zpsrzvrq7fe.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/_57_zpsrzvrq7fe.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/_58_zpspv6mkndk.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/_58_zpspv6mkndk.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Back on topic please, as you were Quote
thatgrantboy Posted June 3, 2016 Author Posted June 3, 2016 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1464983648' post='3064481'] I'm a well renowed tasteless tart, but I think that would look most splendid with ALL gold hardware, plus pups covers, plus scratchplate. [/quote] Gold or chrome, I would totally agree with either! Quote
Muzz Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Ohhhhhh, go on then: maple board for Mark, some gold (tho not all, I have my limits) for Karl: [sharedmedia=core:attachments:147458] It's the wrong colour, mind… Edited June 3, 2016 by Muzz Quote
karlfer Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 [quote name='thatgrantboy' timestamp='1464908039' post='3063785'] So on Monday evening something interesting popped up on a local for sale page, needed some work and cleaning up to get it back to what would be a very decent condition, and (rather uncharacteristically) I pulled the trigger impulsively (after haggling a price). So for the grand total of £70 and some elbow grease and soldering, I give you this: An Epiphone Thunderbird Limited Edition Metallic Red finish- I'm looking forward to giving it a good punt through my new rig (needs it's own NGD topic!), but its a looker! I'd be interested to know what the resale value would be too, as I can't find much info anywhere, or indeed previous sales! [/quote] See what you've done, you've brought the EpiGib out in us all. YOU are responsible for NEW GAS. Muzz, that's a cracker as well. Quote
discreet Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1464986739' post='3064525'] Ohhhhhh, go on then: maple board for Mark, some gold (tho not all, I have my limits) for Karl... [/quote] Like! Quote
thatgrantboy Posted June 4, 2016 Author Posted June 4, 2016 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1464987088' post='3064531'] See what you've done, you've brought the EpiGib out in us all. YOU are responsible for NEW GAS. Muzz, that's a cracker as well. [/quote] Awfully sorry. I know how bad it can be. If someone wants to find the blue version of this however, I may be happy to come to an agreement Quote
DarkHeart Posted June 4, 2016 Posted June 4, 2016 Ive got a spare gold 3 point bridge if you fancied the gold route Quote
Painy Posted June 4, 2016 Posted June 4, 2016 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1464985676' post='3064510'] [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/_57_zpsrzvrq7fe.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/_57_zpsrzvrq7fe.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/_58_zpspv6mkndk.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/_58_zpspv6mkndk.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] OooooErrr Quote
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