Recent content by rdahlborn42

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    Making A Black P Bass Look More Interesting

    Get dial-style (Strat) knobs w/the numbers, (ditch the chrome, which is on like every Squier I've ever seen), pearloid pickguard (black, red, or green would all look awesome), pickup/bridge covers, and a thumb rest. That's what I plan to do with mine someday...I'm content with the off-white that...
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    Removing Clear Plastic Pickguard? (on Tacoma Thunderchief)

    The pickguard on my CB10 Thunderchief has begun to bubble and looks like poop to be quite frank. I want it gone and would like to replace it with a tortoise-shell guard. Any ideas on how to take it off without damaging the body or finish? If I need to take it in, would any luthier have the...
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    Acoustic Bass: what type of amp?

    Thanks, didn't see this question in the FAQ so just wanted to be sure.
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    Acoustic Bass: what type of amp?

    I just picked up a Thunderchief CB10. My rig for the past year has been a Yorkville 4x10 with an Ashdown 300 Mag head. I'm fairly certain I can use it because the only acoustic amps I know of are for guitars. Unfortunately the rig is in my friend's basement so I can't just plug in and go by ear...
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    Tacoma Thunderchief CB10 pickguard issue?

    Yeah that's what I'm realizing...when I start to peel off a little edge I can tell it's definitely only one layer of plastic. So looks like I'm gonna have to peel the whole damn thing off cause it looks like crud at the moment. Would you recommend replacing it or just going without? When I play...
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    Tacoma Thunderchief CB10 pickguard issue?

    Just picked up a used Tacoma Thunderchief CB10 and I noticed that there are air bubbles and creases on the clear plastic pickguard. This doesn't really seem normal and I'm wondering if it's just a clear plastic skin over the actual pickguard but don't want to start peeling away until I know for...