Thunderbird Club

[Miles_ONeal]

Use the 3rd 'hole' to mount a retractable mute.

Or an eBow equivalent.

 

[JJR58]

To make sure I'm clear, it would be describing a balanced response any and all of us could/should make when @PillO posts the pic of that less than shapely person "dancing" in the water melon bikini? Such a an affront deserves a response, but I'm rendered speechless with eyes watering every time.

In essence, yes.
But i will always encourage our freindly watermelon minded Tbird clubber to not refrain in any instance when deemed necessary or not, to post said images at will.

 

[JJR58]

I suspect everyone knows. But where's the fun in that?

Good point!

 

[JJR58]

shooting for the first weekend of Aug…..looks like we may be able to have it (at least part of it) at my friend’s……lotsa cool (vintage amps, etc) stuff there….
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Is he ready for this disturbed, deranged and very diverse bunch?

 

[Stealth57]

In essence, yes.
But i will always encourage our freindly watermelon minded Tbird clubber to not refrain in any instance when deemed necessary or not, to post said images at will.

Stop picking on Will...

 

[JJR58]

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.

August here we come, i'll also plan for your neck of the woods next year.

 

[40SpecialDelux]

Thx for the pics! Neat mod, even a bit of relic going on.
Looks like a good quality after market bridge (Philadelphia Luthier most likely) placed in the stock 3 point holes. If so, it’ll tune up just fine but likely won’t intonate correctly. No idea how far off it’ll be. With any luck it’ll be close enough at the 12 fret to not make a noticeable difference. Although not ideal, there are plenty of bass bridges out there that require various degrees of compromise on intonation (older two barrel Fenders and Dano bridges come to mind).

That said, if you can locate a used black Epiphone three point bridge you’ll be in a much better playing situation. Just note that Gibson three point bolts will not fit in an Epiphone body, the bridge will but not the bolts, so be sure to get 3 black Epiphone mounting bolts with your bridge purchase.

You can frequently find these bridges on EBay and Reverb and occasionally in the classifieds here. There might even be a club member willing to donate one to you. I’d give you mine but unfortunately I just gave the saddle assemblies to another club member, so mine isn’t complete anymore.

Thanks for the suggestions and I'll be looking for the 3 point setup info. I dont think I'll make any adjustments until I swap out the current bridge.

 

[JJR58]

You didn't pickup the <sarcasm> </sarcasm> in the comments?

Of course i did, that's you just assuming i was drinking, instead of, well ,nevermind

 

[Stealth57]

Of course i did, that's you just assuming i was drinking, instead of, well ,nevermind

Don't forget to ask Chucky for this year's chore list.

 

[KaraQ]

Took some more pics last night. Let me know what you think.
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Looks like you should be able to just get a black 3-point bridge & bolts (no need for inserts, it looks like), either from ebay/reverb/etc., or from a member here who may have an extra, and just bolt it in & do a setup for it. You'll still have holes from that claw, though......

That’s an awesome collection of set up info, but it might not cover how to do a three point, which has some critical key differences. I need to run to an appointment right now will will post a link to a three point setup later today, unless @KaraQ beats me to it.

You mean this one?

Thunderbird Club


Or this one?

Epiphone Thunderbird Setup

 

[Stealth57]

Looks like you should be able to just get a black 3-point bridge & bolts (no need for inserts, it looks like), either from ebay/reverb/etc., or from a member here who may have an extra, and just bolt it in & do a setup for it. You'll still have holes from that claw, though......




You mean this one?

Thunderbird Club


Or this one?

Epiphone Thunderbird Setup

You going to make it to the GTG this year?

 

[KaraQ]

You going to make it to the GTG this year?

The one that's maybe in August? Maybe

Depends on how work, etc. is then.....

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Is he ready for this disturbed, deranged and very diverse bunch?

Dave's one of us...looking forward to meeting the gang......same interests,,,

 

[Stealth57]

The one that's maybe in August? Maybe

Depends on how work, etc. is then.....

So, we can put you down for a definite maybe...

 

[KaraQ]

I guess I should contribute to Whitebird Wednesday, since I still have one left.......

 

[KaraQ]

So, we can put you down for a definite maybe...

Probably

 

[JJR58]

The one that's maybe in August? Maybe

Depends on how work, etc. is then.....

You just need to make it happen. maybe?

 

[JJR58]

Dave's one of us...looking forward to meeting the gang......same interests,,,

 

[godofthunder59]

Had a little chat with my Gibson contact and I got a few tidbits out of him. Epiphone has something that should please Vintage Pro/60's Thunderbird fans, I can't really say anything more than that. He wasn't aware of Decola's 2023 Thunderbird II, most likely a one of but never say never. The Newport will be getting Gibson branded D'Addario strings and set ups will be fine tuned. All I got for now. I'll keep you posted.

 

[KaraQ]

You just need to make it happen. maybe?

Possibly!


Seriously though, my schedule can sometimes be ridiculous, I'm hoping it will improve by then..... I can take time off, if my finances at the time allows, which will depend on how the summer goes.....