So here is something random for you. A brand spanking new Lollar 5-string Thunderbird bridge pickup with a nickel mounting ring. Still has that new pickup smell. I purchased it back in November for a project that is not going to materialize, so I thought I would pass it on in the event that someone is in the market for a sweet 5-string Thunderbird pickup; knowing those are hard to come by. This would also theoretically work in a 4str Thunderbird, as according to Mike at Lollar, “Our 5-string Thunderbird magnets are a full 3” . . . and the enclosure is the same size (as a 4str). Just a longer magnet inside.” This could also theoretically be used in the neck position, if one so desired. However, he did also confirm, ". . . bridge pickups are generally hotter than necks to compensate for the reduced string movement at the bridge. So yes, you could try it, but many people will feel it's a little boomy or rowdy (to be used in the neck position)."
It is, as noted above, brand new and unused. I never even took it out of the box until I just took these pics. Still has the protective cover on the pickup, and comes with mounting screws (2) and foam.
Following is some information from the manufacturer:
“Featuring the trademark Thunderbird bass growl, our take on these pickups delivers clear tone, smooth attack and better volume balance between pickups than the originals. Optional black pickup shims (1∕16" neck and 1∕8" bridge) are also available to retrofit an Epiphone® bass.
Avg. DC: Neck 7.9K, Bridge 9.0K
Recommended Potentiometers: 250k
Recommended Capacitor: 0.022μF
NOTE: Optional black pickup shims (1/16" neck and 1/8" bridge) are also available if you want to retrofit an Epiphone bass with the rectangular plastic pickups.”
I paid $250, and am asking $210 shipped. I will ship within 2 business days of receipt of payment via USPS Priority Mail. I am not interested in trades at this time.
It is, as noted above, brand new and unused. I never even took it out of the box until I just took these pics. Still has the protective cover on the pickup, and comes with mounting screws (2) and foam.
Following is some information from the manufacturer:
“Featuring the trademark Thunderbird bass growl, our take on these pickups delivers clear tone, smooth attack and better volume balance between pickups than the originals. Optional black pickup shims (1∕16" neck and 1∕8" bridge) are also available to retrofit an Epiphone® bass.
Avg. DC: Neck 7.9K, Bridge 9.0K
Recommended Potentiometers: 250k
Recommended Capacitor: 0.022μF
NOTE: Optional black pickup shims (1/16" neck and 1/8" bridge) are also available if you want to retrofit an Epiphone bass with the rectangular plastic pickups.”
I paid $250, and am asking $210 shipped. I will ship within 2 business days of receipt of payment via USPS Priority Mail. I am not interested in trades at this time.
