Thunderbird Club Pt 5

[TBird1958]

T-Bird i like this model as i have a thing about natural finishes....I don't/won't play a painted instrument for the most part...if i did get one of these it would get passive pups! or at the very least and active/passive bypass switch!

This is freaking gorgeous!

I did get to see Jeff Ament's personal version of this a few months back, Mike makes beautiful basses - works of art

 

[Snakeman1066]

I was actually talking about choosing this one! as i have a penchant for natural finishes..lol

bust simply remarking that if i were to build a custom this would be it!... except i would have block inlays on my neck!

 

[TBird1958]

You could likely find lots of great comments about the Epi throughout the thread, in general the guys that have them lie 'em a lot. A good online vendor like Sweetwater might be your best option.

 

[KPJ]

You could likely find lots of great comments about the Epi throughout the thread, in general the guys that have them lie 'em a lot.

Freudian slip? "Lie ... a lot" LOL

I know mine may not be a true "Thunderbird" in tone, it actually reminds me more of my old Spectors, but it has all the other benefits of a 'Bird, especally the looks. I was at a blues jam with mine and a guitarist looked at it and said "That is gonna bring the power!" to which I heartily agreed!

A good online vendor like Sweetwater might be your best option.

This is true. Sweetwater is showing you the actual photos of the bass tou are ordering. They also do a check and set up before shipping. Depending on tech workload, this could delay the shipment until the next day. They are more than happy to answer any questions about the instrument and have also been known to find one in their stock that matches your desires.

 

[TBird1958]

Ha! Oops!
No slight intended, I'm at my part time teaching job, typing on my laptop!

 

[Turlu]

Stop harassing me with that picture !!!! For the love of God !!!! ))))

 

[TBird1958]

This is the shot I was looking for......

 

[godofthunder59]

Did someone say natural? My first build circa 1981. I took two pieces of 7/8" mahogany and glued them together, routed and carved the top and back by hand. fantastic sounding bass. I still brake it out from time to time.

 

[scourge]

Where's a good place to find a replacement pickguard for a 2006 Gibson 'Bird?

 

[BklynKen]

My new left-handed Thunderbird IV should arrive on Monday. Is the string spacing at the bridge relatively wide or narrow? Thanks.

 

[TBird1958]

My new left-handed Thunderbird IV should arrive on Monday. Is the string spacing at the bridge relatively wide or narrow? Thanks.

Here's the nearest shot I have of a three point and a tape......Was actually referencing the opti grab. Maybe Carlo will drop by, I swear he's got that stuff memerized

 

[Basshappi]

My new left-handed Thunderbird IV should arrive on Monday. Is the string spacing at the bridge relatively wide or narrow? Thanks.

Lookin' forward to seeing that!

 

[BklynKen]

TBird1958: Thanks.

Basshappi: I'll be sure to post pics!

 

[Nocturnal]

Where's a good place to find a replacement pickguard for a 2006 Gibson 'Bird?

Keep an eye of Ebay. They pop up on there on a semi-regular basis.

 

[butter_fingers]

Wanted to thank everyone who helped me out on this forum a while back, sourcing parts to chrome the Tbird.
Had several questions some time ago. Got sidelined with an injury to left hand, so I was absent for a while....
Good to be back.
Cheers.

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[TBird1958]

Nice to have you back!
I scanned the roster page or two back, didn't see you - shall I add ya? I see ample evidence of Thunderbird goodness

Wanted to thank everyone who helped me out on this forum a while back, sourcing parts to chrome the Tbird.
Had several questions some time ago. Got sidelined with an injury to left hand, so I was absent for a while....
Good to be back.
Cheers.

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[butter_fingers]

I think I'm #237... (just checked, that's it, I'll add it to my sig.)
It was a long time ago!
Too long.
I think it was you who helped me out with a bunch of questions.
Thanks again!

BTW, I had some inconsistency in string volume when I first got the Tbird, E string was always much louder,
I switched to DR Hi-Beam roundwouds, problem solved! Love this bass.

 

[TobaccoRipper]

Hi there,
I ordered a black Thunderbird and it'll arrive next week. Now I'm looking for some parts to customize the new Bird. I want to replace the Trussrod Cover for a black Trussrod Cover with a red Gibson lettering on it and I also want to have a black pickguard with a red bird on it. Do you know where i can get these parts?

Besides that I'm looking for some black Poti-Knobs with red digits like the one on the Nikki Sixx Signature Thuderbird.

Best regards

 

[ThaCoast]

I've had the idea of swapping out the tuners in my bird for banjo style ones. Haven't found any, but it would be cool for my thunderbird to look have the headstock tuners like a firebird.

 

[epirokker]

My Classic Pro and brand new rig! I'm very excited, so thought I'd share