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Thunderbird Club
- Thread starter TBird1958
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- Jun 30, 2010
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I don't have nd issues w/my '64 or my Saunderbird either, but I have general deal-breaker cut-offs on basses that either neck dive or are over 10lbs.
What is the usual "whiskey/whisky" for a Whiskey Sour? Or is any used depending on region? Scotch/Irish/Rye/Bourbon ?
Haji
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Gibson figured out how to make a thinner TBird headstock quite a while ago. Why Epiphine can't figure out how to make their necks with a volute and not be the size of a cutting board while looking like a cheese knife is one ofbtjr world's great mysteries.
I'm going to incorporate the volute, thinner inverse headstock and orange paint on my sig model when they make it for me.
I'm going to incorporate the volute, thinner inverse headstock and orange paint on my sig model when they make it for me.
You ought to show us some more of your trains Mark, I'd love a model railway if I had the space and time; if it's good enough for Rod Stewart. There was a guy living next door but one a few years ago who started out setting one up in a big double garage, unfortunately he got ill and had to stop/move away but it looked very good on the bits he had done
Toys in the Attic: Rod Stewart’s Hidden Beverly Hills Railroad
Toys in the Attic: Rod Stewart’s Hidden Beverly Hills Railroad
Hi everyone
I've joined this forum a few days ago to post a thread about amp recommendations for my new Greco TBird. Now here's what the actual fuss is all about ^^
It plays and sounds really great. There's lots of road wear but I am fine with that - it only proves that someone actually used it because it has great sound!
I've set it up with D'addario 45-105 in standard E. The only problem is I can't get the truss rod to turn in any way - it seems blocked or broken. I will look into this issue when I put new strings on next time.
One question though - do all Thunderbirds need to have (relatively) high string action in order to avoid the nasty buzzing of the frets? It's not really an issue because I am used to having strings quite high on all my other guitars, just curious.
I've joined this forum a few days ago to post a thread about amp recommendations for my new Greco TBird. Now here's what the actual fuss is all about ^^
It plays and sounds really great. There's lots of road wear but I am fine with that - it only proves that someone actually used it because it has great sound!
I've set it up with D'addario 45-105 in standard E. The only problem is I can't get the truss rod to turn in any way - it seems blocked or broken. I will look into this issue when I put new strings on next time.
One question though - do all Thunderbirds need to have (relatively) high string action in order to avoid the nasty buzzing of the frets? It's not really an issue because I am used to having strings quite high on all my other guitars, just curious.
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
Sounds like a trip to a luthier for a proper setup is in order. Both my Birds are setup with a nice low action, makes me play more lightly which IMO is the way a stringed instrument should be played. BTW welcome to TB, our Queen will be along directly to issue you a club membership number if you like.
Sweet, that's most likely what i'll be doing with my Epiphone Tree bird!
I don't find epiphone bird headstocks to be that bad, i actually like em better than the gibson ones (with the bevel actually being a bevel & not just a raised middle section by like 1/64" high). But i do agree they are big, especially if i compare it with my own tigerBird headstock - mine is angled back at 10 degrees whilst the epiphone is 13-14 degrees. The Tigerbird's is just a tad shorter than the epiBird. I guess that's why i built my own version of the thunderbird, combining the things i'd want a bird to have (& also w/3 pickups it'll just be loud as hell)
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
The ugly:
Rehabilitation in progress, putting it back to stock. Friend of mine wants a bird really bad. Fixing it and giving it to him
The bad:
I'm officially birdless, not even parts left
The good:
Might take me awhile...
Going to build a bird from scratch. Going to move the neck bridge and pickup towards the tail pin so my short azz arms can reach the tuners. Thinking of using a maple Precision neck with a vintage C 1 11/16" width. (I like em thick!)
Thoughts, comments, snarky derogatory insults?
Rehabilitation in progress, putting it back to stock. Friend of mine wants a bird really bad. Fixing it and giving it to him
The bad:
I'm officially birdless, not even parts left
The good:
Might take me awhile...
Going to build a bird from scratch. Going to move the neck bridge and pickup towards the tail pin so my short azz arms can reach the tuners. Thinking of using a maple Precision neck with a vintage C 1 11/16" width. (I like em thick!)
Thoughts, comments, snarky derogatory insults?
I just can't connect with the Percision neck.
