Ahhh the old Sixx opt grab! basically all it is is a little handle to Anchor your pinky through to keep the neck from diving if you take your hand off the neck or if you want to swing around wild and crazy on stage
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Thunderbird Club
- Thread starter TBird1958
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Did your bandmates give you that strap?
Let's say they strongly suggested it! I am the leader after all
Hahaha, which time?? Naw, it's all part of the show, were a Motley Crue Tribute, Sixx had a strap like that. But I do have to be the shager at times for certain.You upset them or something?
Sometimes I wish I could just tour around the country and see all you Tbird flogging hooligans do your thing!
Would have to tell me in advance. I use the 4003S live more than the T-bird right now.
Cool name for a band!
- Mar 13, 2008
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I think T- Bird Flogging Hooligans! They don't play soccer, they Strange birds!
Cool , thanks . I thought it might so thats why Id asked , before sticking a hole in , that was a waste of time . Ive got a set of straplocks so Ill put them on , it was the twisted strap thing that was the reason for the question . Thank you again
My work keeps pulling techs from our office to help the Seattle branch about once a year. I always apply with the intent of meeting folks.
My office declined my submission each time. I asked why and my boss said I have too many kids to leave. Told him that's why I need to go!
- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,897
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Why not just plug up the old jack output hole, & have the killswitch where the neck volume is & wire it like his last gibson signature (Volume, tone Killswitch).
Speaking of new birds, Here's mine near it's blowtorch phase !!!
Almost done with the body work. Just need to route the pickup cavities, neck pocket & final sand before torching (am also shooting one coat of white primer on the side of the body only to hide the ply layers). Tomorrow, i shave the last of the neck wood on the sides, Cut the fret slots, radius the board to 9.5" & then i can trace & carve the profile out. I'm keeping it relatively thick, but unbalanced.
Also got to bevel the headstock edge & i'm very pleased with the results
Still a very light bass thus far.
I still need to design a truss rod cover, something that can sorta follow the headstock without it being excessive like the thunderbird version i've already got!
Almost done with the body work. Just need to route the pickup cavities, neck pocket & final sand before torching (am also shooting one coat of white primer on the side of the body only to hide the ply layers). Tomorrow, i shave the last of the neck wood on the sides, Cut the fret slots, radius the board to 9.5" & then i can trace & carve the profile out. I'm keeping it relatively thick, but unbalanced.
Also got to bevel the headstock edge & i'm very pleased with the results
Still a very light bass thus far.I still need to design a truss rod cover, something that can sorta follow the headstock without it being excessive like the thunderbird version i've already got!
I'm really digging it! Maybe I'll commission you to build me one! Also, I kinda dig your idea, I always do it the way I do for sake of ease. No plugging, no finish issue. I DO disconnect my tone potsSpeaking of new birds, Here's mine near it's blowtorch phase !!!
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Almost done with the body work. Just need to route the pickup cavities, neck pocket & final sand before torching (am also shooting one coat of white primer on the side of the body only to hide the ply layers). Tomorrow, i shave the last of the neck wood on the sides, Cut the fret slots, radius the board to 9.5" & then i can trace & carve the profile out. I'm keeping it relatively thick, but unbalanced.
Also got to bevel the headstock edge & i'm very pleased with the results
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I still need to design a truss rod cover, something that can sorta follow the headstock without it being excessive like the thunderbird version i've already got!
Plug both and have just volume and switch.
