Thunderbird Club

[Stealth57]

Interesting.... purple silks.
Maybe try them in the future.

EBCF has purple silk too. Sounds like my wife betting on horses based on jockey silk colors.

 

[bobyoung53]

Vintage Original Specification... apparently the Vintage Original Spec (VOS) is Gibson Custom Shop’s passionate tribute to the guitar industry’s golden era. Following the traditional craftsmanship with the aid of modern technology, the Gibson Custom Shop faithfully reproduced the stunning looks, classic performance, and ground-shaking tones of the true vintage Gibson instruments. On this particular I think it has to do with the paint (Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS [Vintage Patina]) and the 60s pickup placement.

I think all the new T-Birds are painted with nitro lacquer, maybe it's a different formula?

 

[Patrick J]

I do recall that one member did make his Pro into a passive bass by rewiring it completely. He did mention that the pickups were a bit "sterile" after the conversion.

I found a thread on here saying to just wire it in standard VVT. I’ll let you know how it goes.

 

[Engle]

I think all the new T-Birds are painted with nitro lacquer, maybe it's a different formula?

From what I have read, nitro lacquer formulas have changed quite a bit over the years. There are also different thinners you can use with it.

 

[GonePlaid]

Spot on observation down this way as well. But also seems to be said insincerely or with a bit of derision as if you might not be cool enough to be in their space.

Ya think? Like they invented music.

 

[Engle]

I found a thread on here saying to just wire it in standard VVT. I’ll let you know how it goes.

They are passive pickups, so it should work. Grab a DC resistance measurement while you have them disconnected.

 

[GonePlaid]

EBCF has purple silk too. Sounds like my wife betting on horses based on jockey silk colors.

I had EBCFs on the TBird. The reference to purple silks on the SITs is a nod to the EBCFs. If I start to dislike the SITs, I'll go back. And no one will ever know. Hee-hee.

 

[WillyW]

Best choice for a thunderbird pickup

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

tomorrow’s rig….

 

[Stealth57]

Wow, comes with a Gibson 3 point bridge instead of an Epi.

 

[KaraQ]

You made them an offer they couldn't refuse for the Spector?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

...at least here on the left coaste... (Formalhaut????)

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That's awesome, but I haven't been able to stay up that late this week.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I had somehow forgotten its Thunderbird Thursday!



So, some Thunderbird pics!
(also with cat, sometimes)

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.......edit......

turned out, the other one felt like she wanted to be involved, too

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Thunderbirds and Thundercats!

 

[KaraQ]

Wow, comes with a Gibson 3 point bridge instead of an Epi.

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Gibson or not, the chrome is definitely an upgrade over stock black.



imo

 

[Miles_ONeal]

So far, I'm happy with the SIT Power Flats. And they gots purple silks!
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The tone is in the purple silks!

 

[Stealth57]

Gibson or not, the chrome is definitely an upgrade over stock black.



imo

I go for the stealth mode, including La Bella black tapes all but my CP.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Was I pipe dreaming or did someone here post that they knew a procedure to deactivate pickups on an Epiphone Thunderbird Pro?

I vaguely recall something about that. You'd want to replace the pots as three of them are much too low in value; tyhe balance pot is marginal at 250K, and probably linear or a weird taper[0]. You could wire it standard VTVT fashion or VVT or VBT, the latter two only filling three of the pot holes[1].

[0] I almost typed "tapir". Too many Sword comics lately.
[1] Perhaps can get a road crew to help with the other one.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Wow, comes with a Gibson 3 point bridge instead of an Epi.

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The $14.99 shipping was what got me excited.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

You made them an offer they couldn't refuse for the Spector?

YES!! lower than was discussed as well!

 

[BklynKen]

The $14.99 shipping was what got me excited.

Also really nice wood grain.