Thunderbird Club Pt 5 - Page 27

godofthunder59 · #**521** 01-04-2013, 03:22 PM

I also have 60's spec tailpieces available

HIaWATTha · #**522** 01-04-2013, 03:26 PM

How is the duncans compared to thunderbuckers? I really love the duncans I have in my Bach. Have ordered a pair of thunderbucker max for this bird.

godofthunder59 · #**523** 01-04-2013, 03:32 PM

The idea for a Thunderbird bridge that intonates I developed in 1983. Intonation without modification has been my mantra for years. In 2005 I released the Badbird Bridge and it was very well received by touring pros and collectors alike. In 2012 I released the new and improved Badbird complete with anchors , studs and vintage style tailpiece.https://www.facebook.com/pages/Badbi...0043127?ref=hl

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What a beuty! Why can't Gibson do it like that??

What type of bridge and tailpiece is he using?

godofthunder59 · #**524** 01-04-2013, 03:36 PM

I have Thunderbuckers in several of my basses, two of them Cataldo basses. I find the Thunderbucker provides a far more accurate representation of a vintage Thunderbird pickup. Imho the SDs don't have the inherent overdrive of a good 60's Thunderbird pickup. The Thunderbuckers do in spades. The SDs are just to clean, they have the mids and treble but not the grind.

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Originally Posted by HIaWATTha

How is the duncans compared to thunderbuckers? I really love the duncans I have in my Bach. Have ordered a pair of thunderbucker max for this bird.

godofthunder59 · #**525** 01-04-2013, 03:41 PM

The Thunderbucker MAX is in my Cataldo Basses siggy bass and it is KILLER!

wvbass · #**526** 01-04-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TBird1958

Just a little something from Mike Lull, here's a completed Non Reverse Thunderbird body, just about ready to go the NAMM.

Dammit! Mike Lull is making this tough. I am already in love with that 24 fret jazz with thunderbird pickups, and then he goes and does this. How's a guy supposed to quit buying basses?

TBird1958 · #**527** 01-04-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by wvbass

Dammit! Mike Lull is making this tough. I am already in love with that 24 fret jazz with thunderbird pickups, and then he goes and does this. How's a guy supposed to quit buying basses?

I hear ya! I really prefer Reverse 'Birds but this just looks great in a classic way!

One Drop · #**528** 01-04-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by godofthunder59

The idea for a Thunderbird bridge that intonates I developed in 1983. Intonation without modification has been my mantra for years. In 2005 I released the Badbird Bridge and it was very well received by touring pros and collectors alike. In 2012 I released the new and improved Badbird complete with anchors , studs and vintage style tailpiece.https://www.facebook.com/pages/Badbi...0043127?ref=hl

I remember when you came out with it from the old Dudepit days. Only a few yeas ago but seems like ages.

JIO · #**529** 01-04-2013, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by One Drop

As promised, here are a few shots of the '64 Thunderbird II, in front of my '05 Impreza.

Greetings from your basses cousin - a 64' T-bird II #217533 - OHSC, brass mute, white felt mute pads, covers and all - pic taken within the hour I got it in 1978 - still own and play it on special occasions. A nearly 50yr old tone monster! I have known snow (this was shot in Chicago) but it's been a while...

TBird1958 · #**530** 01-04-2013, 10:53 PM

Wow! Great post, I'm glad you still own that very special bass thank you

ZombieSpacebat · #**531** 01-05-2013, 08:34 AM

Well I've just got my first Thunderbird and I'm super impressed. Doodling about at home I got some good sounds out of it (and it handles drop B tuning really well), but I took it to rehearsal yesterday and it just sits perfectly, I can't believe I didn't try one sooner.

I know no pics = no bass, so I'll get one posted today.

Rotwang · #**532** 01-05-2013, 12:17 PM

Here's my '76 B-Tb. I just cranked it up full volume a minute after this picture, and was given the big RED LIGHT by "she who must be obeyed".....

HIaWATTha · #**533** 01-05-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotwang

Here's my '76 B-Tb. I just cranked it up full volume a minute after this picture, and was given the big RED LIGHT by "she who must be obeyed".....

Haha, that God is always around and spoiling our fun! Really nice bass!

TBird1958 · #**534** 01-05-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotwang

Here's my '76 B-Tb. I just cranked it up full volume a minute after this picture, and was given the big RED LIGHT by "she who must be obeyed".....

Nice, wait till she leaves for awhile

Meantime, congratulations and, shall I add you

Rotwang · #**535** 01-05-2013, 01:16 PM

Sure! And SHE just went to the library.

ZombieSpacebat · #**536** 01-05-2013, 02:03 PM

Well here it is, my first T-bird.

Nino D · #**537** 01-05-2013, 04:22 PM

The silverburst is awsome

Rotwang · #**538** 01-06-2013, 04:37 AM

Sweeet!! Is the Silverburst finish on the back, or is it black?

ZombieSpacebat · #**539** 01-06-2013, 06:57 AM

Thanks guys, the silverburst is just on the front, the back and headstock are both black.

Instagator · #**540** 01-06-2013, 08:18 AM

May I apply to the club?
Here's a picture of my 76'T Bird..With my oldest daughter back in the early 8o's...and a picture a few years later..gotta get her away from those P Basses

The second picture is about six ago..I'm still swinging the 76'from time to time..Third picture is from the spring..Why is it that Basses don't get gray and fat as they get older?..

Cheers.