Thunderbird Club

[bobyoung53]

The only bridge change I've done that made any noticeable difference in sound/tone, was when I replaced the decrepit stock bent-plate bridge on my Ibanez sr885le.

The Schaller bridge made a not huge, but definitely noticeable, difference.....it didn't really change the sound/tone/sustain/whatever/etc., it just made what was there, more....solid? I guess?
Hard to describe with words.

But its a change at the acoustic level; I could notice it before plugging in after the swap.



From what I understand, English is that way, now, because of the printing press. The typesetters got rid of everything redundant/oddball/hard to print. It's what accounts for at least some of the weirdness of "modern" written English......

I'm a Junior and since computers became so popular, it's gradually been erased, which doesn't bother me.

 

[bobyoung53]

Quicker to change to tapes or flats

Much quicker

 

[Blazer]

Some beautiful flame in that maple fretboard.

And two missing frets.

 

[dagrev]

It’s the fact that my fingers stick to them so that doubles the neck weight.

Ever try something like fast-fret? Used to be more a guitar thing and now I never see anyone use it.

 

[dagrev]

I’d absolutely agree with your bent plate findings. I’ve replaced fender bent plates with badass bridges and noticed a difference unplugged and plugged in. I’m not a fan at all of the traditional Fender bridge designs - bent plates, multi string saddles, threaded rod saddles, sharp grub screws sticking out above the saddles, worn out grub screws that collapse or self adjust, strings that don’t maintain a straight line from the saddle back to the ball end, strings that rest on top of the springs, string through bodies that have a super sharp break angle to enter the bridge, cheap pot metal grub screws that strip out… not to mention that they’re cheap looking and butt ugly.

And your point is...?

I'm not crazy about them either. I like the individual saddle adjustment, but that's about it. There are other bridges that do that better these days. I love the hipshot on the '06, but like the looks of "The Claw" the best.

 

[BklynKen]

I’d absolutely agree with your bent plate findings. I’ve replaced fender bent plates with badass bridges and noticed a difference unplugged and plugged in. I’m not a fan at all of the traditional Fender bridge designs - bent plates, multi string saddles, threaded rod saddles, sharp grub screws sticking out above the saddles, worn out grub screws that collapse or self adjust, strings that don’t maintain a straight line from the saddle back to the ball end, strings that rest on top of the springs, string through bodies that have a super sharp break angle to enter the bridge, cheap pot metal grub screws that strip out… not to mention that they’re cheap looking and butt ugly.

I think I've said it before, but it's what Microsoft would make if they made bass bridges.

 

[Stealth57]

I think I've said it before, but it's what Microsoft would make if they made bass bridges.

And you’d pay an annual subscription fee.

 

[RedVee]

The Spanish R is pronounced almost like a D anyway, I can do that easily, it's the double R I can't do. I can pronounce English R (we just don't in Mass), I just can't trill with my tongue. Right near the beginning of this video she gives an example.

(Not Rs but other pronunciation)
My Spanish mate tells me I have to get it down in my throat like I’m coughing up phlegm… no can do

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

All right Guys.. it’s official..
Sat, July 2nd, 2:00PM @

jardinesrestaurant

We can do a mezcal tasting and play TBirds afterwards….be there!..

 

[BklynKen]

All right Guys.. it’s official..
Sat, July 2nd, 2:00PM @

jardinesrestaurant

We can do a mezcal tasting and play TBirds afterwards….be there!..

I'm gonna have to be square.

 

[TBird1958]

All right Guys.. it’s official..
Sat, July 2nd, 2:00PM @

jardinesrestaurant

We can do a mezcal tasting and play TBirds afterwards….be there!..

I'll be there!

Now, which dress to wear?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

As others have said, the literal definition is it’s a potent little firecracker. However, I’ve always assumed the reason that term was put in the song was because of its double meaning. Because this site is rated G I’ll have to PM you with a more detailed response. So for now, just think about any parents worst fears about their wild child teenage daughter and you’ll be close to the getting the meaning of the song.

That's my assumption for the Runaways song, but the Mellencamp song uses it as a club name (although probably for the same reasons).

 

[BklynKen]

Here's another shot in brighter light of the Hipshot with the pickup rings to see how they balance the size of it better, in my opinion.

 

[GBassNorth]

I think I've said it before, but it's what Microsoft would make if they made bass bridges.

LOL - spot on!

And you’d pay an annual subscription fee.

And suffer the blue screen of death (grub screws fall out) in the middle of a gig.

 

[GonePlaid]

(Not Rs but other pronunciation)
My Spanish mate tells me I have to get it down in my throat like I’m coughing up phlegm… no can do

I thought that was Yiddish.

 

[GonePlaid]

Here's another shot in brighter light of the Hipshot with the pickup rings to see how they balance the size of it better, in my opinion.

View attachment 4720224

 

[GBassNorth]

That's my assumption for the Runaways song, but the Mellencamp song uses it as a club name (although probably for the same reasons).

You’re correct. As I was reading the original question I glazed over the JCM reference (I normally ignore uncommon TLAs). In essence it’s the same meaning but from a male perspective, as in teen guys in conquest of….

 

[JIO]

All right Guys.. it’s official..
Sat, July 2nd, 2:00PM @

jardinesrestaurant

We can do a mezcal tasting and play TBirds afterwards….be there!..

I'll be there.

 

[Stealth57]

I'll be there!

Now, which dress to wear?

If we’re going formal you think my Thunderbird t-shirt will be OK if I throw on a tux coat?

 

[GonePlaid]

If we’re going formal you think my Thunderbird t-shirt will be OK if I throw on a tux coat?

I can't/won't be there, but I can wear this that day anyway.