Thunderbird Club

[Stealth57]

Rice?????

Many large commercial brewers use adjuncts in addition to barley malt. Technically, it shouldn’t change the flavor as it is just adding sugar.

Rice and corn are the most common.

 

[KaraQ]

Does anyone happen to know what the string spacing and nut width should be on an early 90s Gibson Tbird? As far as I'm aware it's 1.5" and Jazz bass string spacing but trying to acquire and install a retrofit brass nut is proving to be difficult.

I can measure my CP when I get home, should be the same, except the thickness (Gibson is thinner) - same height/width/string spacing.


You might check with "axemasters" (iirc) on eBay, he used to have a listing for the right size. It's where I got mine, but he had to custom make it because of the increased thickness.

Maybe this will help?

....I looked up my order history, this one was made for me by axemasters, based on the nut for an Ibanez SR-series 4-string, I think, since the only Epi ones he had pre-made were for the wider bolt-on 'birds.
The SRs have mostly the same dimensions, just needed to be a bit taller.

.....but, Epiphone uses 1/4" thickness, Gibsons afaik use 3/16" thickness. Should be the only difference though?

 

[KaraQ]

The best strings for Halloween month.....

.....RED

 

[Stealth57]

2 NRs or ….

 

[godofthunder59]

2 NRs or ….

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Two NRs.

 

[PillO]

Rice?????

Budweiser uses rice as a source of carbohydrate just as Coors uses corn syrup for the same purpose. It is used to add enough carbohydrate to reach the desired alcohol content. Other drinks (called beer) use malt (or malted grain) for that purpose, but malt is more expensive than rice or corn syrup.

 

[dagrev]

I just dropped in to see what condition your condition was in.

It's serious, but stable. The condition, not me.

 

[GonePlaid]

The best strings for Halloween month.....

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.....RED

Or mixed orange and black tapes?(2 basses, 2 sets)

 

[dagrev]

Thinking about it, Veronica's orange Lull might be my holy grail, not a '64. More blasphemy.

You didn't just say that....

I suspect Lulls may be the next best thing to the originals, and no doubt better in some ways.

 

[Gaolee]

You didn't just say that....

I suspect Lulls may be the next best thing to the originals, and no doubt better in some ways.

Having played both her '64 and her Lull, I did. It is close.

 

[MCF]

Playing a bird with Lulls is an ear opening experience.

 

[PhR75]

One of the bands I'm in just released it's second single. Digitally, but still.


The bass was the red Telecaster with Thunderbird pickups of Chinabird variety. Neck pickup only.
It has a reggaeish feel. I'm not a big reggae man at all so I played it like a feel it. At least the sound is good.

If the video doesn't work here's a Spotify link.

 

[GonePlaid]

One of the bands I'm in just released it's second single. Digitally, but still.


The bass was the red Telecaster with Thunderbird pickups of Chinabird variety. Neck pickup only.
It has a reggaeish feel. I'm not a big reggae man at all so I played it like a feel it. At least the sound is good.

If the video doesn't work here's a Spotify link.

 

[MCF]

One of the bands I'm in just released it's second single. Digitally, but still.


The bass was the red Telecaster with Thunderbird pickups of Chinabird variety. Neck pickup only.
It has a reggaeish feel. I'm not a big reggae man at all so I played it like a feel it. At least the sound is good.

If the video doesn't work here's a Spotify link.

Cool Saturday morning vibe. And your playing is great!

 

[JJR58]

You didn't just say that....

I suspect Lulls may be the next best thing to the originals, and no doubt better in some ways.

So far Lulls would absolutely be my top choice in TBird pick ups.

 

[dagrev]

One of the bands I'm in just released it's second single. Digitally, but still.


The bass was the red Telecaster with Thunderbird pickups of Chinabird variety. Neck pickup only.
It has a reggaeish feel. I'm not a big reggae man at all so I played it like a feel it. At least the sound is good.

If the video doesn't work here's a Spotify link.

Sounds great! Has almost a Chicago-ish sound with the horns, which was a great touch.

 

[dagrev]

So far Lulls would absolutely be my top choice in TBird pick ups.

I can believe that. Though I have never played one, they are likely would be my top choice as well if I were replacing or doing a build.

 

[Engle]

26854177[/URL], member: 85055"]This is one of the better Greco deals out there right now…
Greco TB1100 Vintage Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar w/Hard Case F/S | eBay

For some reason, the seller does not ship to Canada. I’ve noticed that with some Japanese sellers. I’m going to ask why.

 

[Russhhh]

For some reason, the seller does not ship to Canada. I’ve noticed that with some Japanese sellers. I’m going to ask why.

I noticed there’s a 35 year old Greco Thunderbird available in Edmonton for $600. It’s been there for a few weeks. Check Kijiji.

I’m interested in acquiring a Mike Lull T5 or NRT5 if anyone has a line on one.

 

[Engle]

26855419[/URL], member: 338493"]I noticed there’s a 35 year old Greco Thunderbird available in Edmonton for $600. It’s been there for a few weeks. Check Kijiji.

Thanks, that’s the same Greco that’s listed on Reverb.
I’m likely going to be doing more work travel in the future, so that will allow me to check out basses in other cities.