Custom T-Birds

[cubinicano]

I'm curious to see the way you guys altered your T-birds. I'm looking to see something very aesthetically pleasing. So let's see what you guys have done!

[johnk_10]

i modded the heck out of my b&ch non reverse bird and i love it now.
the mods included:
new res-o-lite tuning keys
new corian nut
new parchment pickguard
new Mike Lull pickups
new CTS pots and switchraft jack
new gibson knobs
i cut a tummy cut in the back of it (like the originals)
installed genuine vintage Gibson t-bird chrome bridge and pickup covers.

[Corey Y]

John, if you don't mind me asking, how much did it cost all together with buying the bach and modifying it? I've been wanting a NR Thunderbird for years, I wish Gibson offered them.

[johnk_10]

the bass w/shipping and duty fees: $631
pots & jack: $14
knobs:$8
res-o-lite keys: $100
pickguard: $35
pickups and pickup bezels: $600

total (bass and parts only):$1388 ( i did all of the labor and made the new nut myself).

and i actually found a hardshell case (an epiphone t bird case) that with a little modding, fits it very well. the case cost $79 including shipping

[Corey Y]

Thanks for the info John. If someone here was selling one used or I could just use PayPal I probably would have picked up one of these Czech birds already and experimented on it, but the whole bank transfer rigmarole has made me gun shy.

[johnk_10]

yeah, it was kind of a hassle paying for it that way, but IMO, it ended up being worth it.

[TBird1958]

A lot of mine have been customized in some fashion or another, I have 2 single P/U BaCH's like John K - The black one is from the group produced and it came with a tummy cut.
Mine both have custom PG's in Pearloid and have Mike Lull's exact replica of Gibson's 1963 Thunderbird pickup.



8 string Non Reverse....


2 Custom painted '76s by Mike Lull



A re-finned Orville, (Gibson Japan) mpdified with a two point bridge........Fantastic bass!

A "Fenderbird" made from Epi.


And a Gibson Nikki Sixx Mk.II, all hardware replaced with chrome parts, (Hipshot, Gibson) new PG, TRC rewired VVT and again Mike Lull's Thunderbird pickups.

[stiles72]

Epiphone Thunderbird IV, Limited Ed. Color. Tricked out with lot's of upgrades to give it a "1964" retro vibe.

[Basvarken]

Originally Posted by Corey Y

Thanks for the info John. If someone here was selling one used or I could just use PayPal I probably would have picked up one of these Czech birds already and experimented on it, but the whole bank transfer rigmarole has made me gun shy.

Just send me an email or PM. You can order one by me. I use PayPal.
I'm in the Netherlands. The BaCHbird was my initiative. I gave BacH all the specs, drawings and pics.

[Basvarken]

Here's a custom BaCHbird that I did together with a friend of mine.
We call it the BaCHbird Deluxe

It has Chi Sonic humbuckers
CTS pots
Orange drop capacitor
Res-O Lites machine heads (reverse wind)
Custom pickguard with Bird logo. And Deluxe where the thumb rest would be






And here's my own BaCHbird after some modifications:

[TBird1958]

Originally Posted by Corey Y

Thanks for the info John. If someone here was selling one used or I could just use PayPal I probably would have picked up one of these Czech birds already and experimented on it, but the whole bank transfer rigmarole has made me gun shy.

I have a red one similar to John's listed, already here in the States and I do Paypal

FS: BaCH Cherry Non Reverse Thunderbird

[AtomicPunk]

Not a fan of the non reverses, but those basses Mike Lull painted just make my Bird lovin heart beat faster....those are hot.

[johnk_10]

Originally Posted by AtomicPunk

Not a fan of the non reverses, but those basses Mike Lull painted just make my Bird lovin heart beat faster....those are hot.

i guess we're the opposite, since i've preferred the non reverse ones ever since they came out, and still do.

[Thunderitter]

Simple - black 'guard and Trutone bridge:

[knigel]

Here's mine!





(it's a little washed out, but you get the idea)

[Ric5]

[CJ_Horror]

This thread makes me drool.

[Darkstrike]

Originally Posted by Thunderitter

Simple - black 'guard and Trutone bridge:

Dang, I didn't think the black guard would make that much of an impression, gorgeous!

[Internet Police]

That's one of the prettiest things I've seen in a while. Can I marry it?

[Jaymi]

anyone have any more of these???? mods etc?