Thunderbird Club

[Count Bassie]

Has to be a coiled cable. Tone is in the coils. And white, unless you want your sound coloured.

THIS^^^^^^^^^^

 

[Larry V]

That’s the Gibson Slingshot. They were readily available at all the usual retailers until a few years ago. I bought it at a music store in Costa Mesa about five or six years ago. I tried to find another one a few months back and struck out. Haven’t tried again but should. I usually use it with the Silverburst, but I’m liking it on the New NR for now. They’re very nice straps.

Great straps that definitely eliminate any neck-dive. I have 4 of them for sure, maybe 5 or 6 if we include the ones my kids snagged from me.

I always got my best price from Amazon for them and you are correct, none are to be found.

 

[MCF]

Great straps that definitely eliminate any neck-dive. I have 4 of them for sure, maybe 5 or 6 if we include the ones my kids snagged from me.

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I always got my best price from Amazon for them and you are correct, none are to be found.

I thought I remembered you were the one who recommended them. Add this to the list Of things we wish Gibson would make again.

 

[cyberhawk]

Y'all see this?

 

[cyberhawk]

Fender and Hot Wheels collaborate for a limited edition collection of custom guitars - Mixdown Magazine

 

[MCF]

Y'all see this?View attachment 4617044

Fender consulted @GBassNorth for the design.

 

[JJR58]

Y'all see this?View attachment 4617044

I would so love that bass!

 

[dagrev]

Fender and Hot Wheels collaborate for a limited edition collection of custom guitars - Mixdown Magazine

I like everything about them but the Hot Wheels logo, but I get it--its marketing. Other than that, they look great. I loved Hot Wheels as a kid, but not so much now.

 

[GBassNorth]

Fender consulted @GBassNorth for the design.

LOL - I wish! Then maybe I could afford one. Being a Fender Custom shop bass I’d guess it’s priced north of $4000.
For a quarter of that I can build my own and delete the hot wheels logo. But I gotta admit, I do like the looks of it.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I like everything about them but the Hot Wheels logo, but I get it--its marketing. Other than that, they look great. I loved Hot Wheels as a kid, but not so much now.

does it say anywhere what them buckers are?

 

[TBird1958]

does it say anywhere what them buckers are?

They are Curtis Novack Thunderbird pickups..............7ender finally gets it, and copies Gibson.

 

[WillyW]

They are Curtis Novack Thunderbird pickups..............7ender finally gets it, and copies Gibson.

John Hall is typing up a "cease and desist" letter as we speak...

 

[Keith Rawlings]

Great straps that definitely eliminate any neck-dive. I have 4 of them for sure, maybe 5 or 6 if we include the ones my kids snagged from me.

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I always got my best price from Amazon for them and you are correct, none are to be found.

This is sad. I've been looking for a decent strap that goes lower than the old one I currently have. I have not found anything that moves me. Nothing. All are too skinny or unsuitable for the Holy Grail of Bass Guitar that my Thunderbird has been to me throughout the years.

 

[dagrev]

They are Curtis Novack Thunderbird pickups..............7ender finally gets it, and copies Gibson.

And it seems Gibson finally gets it, and is starting to copy Gibson!

 

[dagrev]

Which reminds me--I'd love one of these.

 

[JJR58]

Which reminds me--I'd love one of these.
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I am sooo tempted to put some form of TBird pup in my Precision.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

This is sad. I've been looking for a decent strap that goes lower than the old one I currently have. I have not found anything that moves me. Nothing. All are too skinny or unsuitable for the Holy Grail of Bass Guitar that my Thunderbird has been to me throughout the years.

How long are you looking for? Have you looked at the LM Products Viking series?

 

[Keith Rawlings]

How long are you looking for? Have you looked at the LM Products Viking series?

I’ve been looking around since before the pandemic. Music stores; online; even specialty makers of leather and I’ve had no luck. I’ve come across a crapload of cool guitar straps but they are just unsuitable for a bass.

I’ll check them out. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[dagrev]

I am sooo tempted to put some form of TBird pup in my Precision.

Well, you have to think it through.




Look for the possible negatives.





Ask, "What could go wrong?"





NOTHING!

Have you started yet? Be sure and take plenty of pics.

 

[godofthunder59]

Here's a quick demo of the Cataldo Basses 12 NR.