Thunderbird Club

[MCF]

Just a thought.

Rather than scrounge around for a suitable box, wait for the new amp to arrive. Take the new one out of the box and put the old one in the box.* Slap on the shipping label and away it goes.


* This step is critical! Don't mess it up.

That’s how Sweetwater has you return them.

 

[PillO]

That’s how Sweetwater has you return them.

It seems (to me) to be the obvious solution to finding a right-sized box.

 

[JJR58]

So, the entire phrase means to get a boob tattoo?

Surprised none of you know this term.

Webtit for tat noun [ U ] us / ˈtɪt fər ˈtæt / something, esp. something annoying or unpleasant, done to someone because that person has done the same thing to you:

 

[MCF]

It seems (to me) to be the obvious solution to finding a right-sized box.

It is. When I returned the first Mesa Cab I got, I took the new one out of the box, put the old one in, slapped on the label, put it on the porch and called FedEx for pickup.

 

[Blazer]

A couple of comic book enthusiasts decided to put Adam West in the newest Batman franchise.

And it must be said, the results are surprisingly awesome.

Here's how they did it.

 

[WillyW]

my christmas decorations are in an ampeg box

 

[JJR58]

Negative.

Double negative, in fact.

To negatives make a positive.
@PillO, you may now continue the torture.

 

[BklynKen]

Surprised none of you know this term.

Webtit for tat noun [ U ] us / ˈtɪt fər ˈtæt / something, esp. something annoying or unpleasant, done to someone because that person has done the same thing to you:

My question about "tat" was an admittedly pretty esoteric reference to an old SNL skit with Joe Piscopo doing Andy Rooney. I'd post it here, but I'd probably get banned.

 

[JJR58]

My question about "tat" was an admittedly pretty esoteric reference to an old SNL skit with Joe Piscopo doing Andy Rooney. I'd post it here, but I'd probably get banned.

Ah, gotcha.
Yeah, understood Ken.
Like Chuck and i posting things (or not) from, Leon, The Professional.

 

[40SpecialDelux]

Thanks TBird1958! Glad to be part of the club! I didnt realize the mod on my bass would cause such a stir. I'm trying to figure it out too. I dont understand why you would mod a practically new bass. But everyone has different taste. I'll get some better pics and post them later. Hopefully someone can tell me what I have and help me change it back to original or at least black hardware. I like the all black hardware look better.

Took some more pics last night. Let me know what you think.

 

[TBird1958]

Took some more pics last night. Let me what you think.
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That's a very interesting modification, I dig it!

 

[TBird1958]

Wednesday........

 

[GonePlaid]

Took some more pics last night. Let me know what you think.
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Use the 3rd 'hole' to mount a retractable mute.

 

[BklynKen]

Took some more pics last night. Let me know what you think.
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Very interesting! Does it look like the two mounting holes were relocated, or does that bridge actually fit the stock points?

 

[JJR58]

Very interesting! Does it look like the two mounting holes were relocated, or does that bridge actually fit the stock points?

Check out pic #4

 

[40SpecialDelux]

Very interesting! Does it look like the two mounting holes were relocated, or does that bridge actually fit the stock points?

It looks like it uses the stock screw holes to me.

 

[BklynKen]

It looks like it uses the stock screw holes to me.

It does. A lot of people here are going to be very interested in what bridge it is, to get one for their own.

 

[40SpecialDelux]

It does. A lot of people here are going to be very interested in what bridge it is, to get one for their own.

I couldnt find anything on the bridge pieces to identify them. No stampings or numbers of any kind. It appears to be vintage or at least well used.

Someone asked about the intonation on it yesterday. It is not adjusted correctly. I havent really tried to make any adjustments because I really dont know how or dont want to make things worse.

 

[Formula73]

Thunderbird Bass Bridge And Tailpiece Set - 1963-1969 - Philadelphia Luthier Tools & Supplies, LLC

Looks a good bit like these.

 

[TBird1958]

All right Guys, shooting for the first weekend of July OR the first weekend of August (couple of days this time) for the Second Annual Thunderbird Club GTG in Hollister CA!
Input from all welcome......LETS DO THIS!!!!

I'm reposting this from Chucky, will likely do so again too. It looks like the August dates are the favored choice - I see a Banzai Road Trip in my not too distant future!
Consider travelling to Seattle for next year's West Coast GTG, maybe with some advance planning we could get some of you fine California folks to come up for a visit.