Thunderbird Club

[BklynKen]

So I did a thing with my T-Bird,, Anyone else replace the 3 point bridge on their Bird? I also moved the controls to the right place.
Hipshot replacement,, My string action and height went from 8/64th's with the stock bridge decked to 5/64th's with the new hipshot bridge,, Best playing bass I own.. Great upgrade.. View attachment 4784653

Yes sir!

 

[PillO]

So I did a thing with my T-Bird,, Anyone else replace the 3 point bridge on their Bird? I also moved the controls to the right place.
Hipshot replacement,, My string action and height went from 8/64th's with the stock bridge decked to 5/64th's with the new hipshot bridge,, Best playing bass I own.. Great upgrade.. View attachment 4784653

I haven't replaced the 3 point on my NR yet.

YET.

I have replaced all my other 3 point bridges and I will on my NR. It is a matter of preference. There is nothing wrong with the 3 point, but I like the Hipshot and I like having everything standardized.

 

[Funkster]

Yes sir!

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That's an awesome upgrade I can't believe the change in the playability and sustain from this upgrade,, Turned this bass into a monster!

 

[GonePlaid]

I haven't replaced the 3 point on my NR yet.

YET.

I have replaced all my other 3 point bridges and I will on my NR. It is a matter of preference. There is nothing wrong with the 3 point, but I like the Hipshot and I like having everything standardized.

I've thought about replacing the 3 point on my 67 NR.
Wait...

Maybe it was the felts on the mute thing-y.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

So I did a thing with my T-Bird,, Anyone else replace the 3 point bridge on their Bird? I also moved the controls to the right place.
Hipshot replacement,, My string action and height went from 8/64th's with the stock bridge decked to 5/64th's with the new hipshot bridge,, Best playing bass I own.. Great upgrade.. View attachment 4784653

yep, as long as it doesn’t yank on the inserts too bad, definitely an upgrade….
what kind of P is that on your avatar?

 

[Funkster]

I haven't replaced the 3 point on my NR yet.

YET.

I have replaced all my other 3 point bridges and I will on my NR. It is a matter of preference. There is nothing wrong with the 3 point, but I like the Hipshot and I like having everything standardized.

I only replaced the one on the non reverse because I ran out of adjustment on the stock bridge, It came from Gibson set up horrible with no more adjustment, Now she plays fabulous. The bridge came all the way to the deck, Now she's perfect .. still have the three point on my Cassady without any issues it adjust fine just my preference on this Bird.. ..

 

[dagrev]

I've thought about replacing the 3 point on my 67 NR.
Wait...
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Maybe it was the felts on the mute thing-y.

You're missing a point. Or have an extra with that four point bridge.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

White Wed…..

 

[PaleAngel_90]

White Wed…..
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What car is that one? Would look amazing in red or racing green!

 

[Stealth57]

What car is that one? Would look amazing in red or racing green!

Maybe a 64 Ford Thunderbird.

 

[Engle]

Canadian heat warning...it's not going to snow today...

Most folks around here don’t have AC. I only have a few standalone units.¡

 

[GBassNorth]

Like the 50 50 bar look. Maybe you all called it something different. Another version of the soda vs pop wars.

I’m guessing the “creamsicle” you’re holding in your hands. Those, bombsicles (red white and blue fluted popsicle) and drumsticks were everyone’s favorites when the popsicle truck came by.

 

[dagrev]

White Wed…..
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Have mercy!

 

[dagrev]

Maybe a 64 Ford Thunderbird.

Looks like it. Close if not. That era was cool with the tilt up and over steering wheel and swivel out driver seat.

 

[MCF]

White Wed…..
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That is the exact Thunderbird I ever first rode in. Our neighbor was a 707 pilot for the now long gone California based PSA Airlines. It had power windows we loved to play with. Much to his annoyance.

 

[MCF]

I’m guessing the “creamsicle” you’re holding in your hands. Those, bombsicles (red white and blue fluted popsicle) and drumsticks were everyone’s favorites when the popsicle truck came by.

For us it was Big Sticks. More Popsicle for the same price.

 

[MCF]

There was no harm, no foul.
You were just fine Marshall.

Now lets all play nice in the sandbox.

Thanks Jeff. You are a true friend. I am so happy we got to meet each other in person.

 

[Stealth57]

That is the exact Thunderbird I ever first rode in. Our neighbor was a 707 pilot for the now long gone California based PSA Airlines. It had power windows we loved to play with. Much to his annoyance.

PSA

 

[MCF]

The good old days of cleaning albums. I do miss not having a turntable. Maybe one day I will again.

I do it every time I spin a disc. Always have. Always will. That is only the second Discwasher I’ve bought in 50 years. Great product.

 

[MCF]

PSA

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$29.00 from OC, now John Wayne, to San Jose or SFO/OAK. It was like riding a bus. You got on, took a seat and the flight attendant came by, took your money or used a credit card slider the old fashioned way. A kinder, gentler way to travel compared to all the hassles today. Air Cal (remember them?) was the same. I loved 707s/727s.