Thunderbird Club

[MCF]

TB+ dimensions are bigger, sure the Thundebuckers won't fit the black case as is?

Funny you say that. I did some measurements yesterday as I await the arrival of the Gibson "vintage" Tbird humbucker from the Gibson Pickup Shop. I expect I'll be among the first to get one as I bought it the day they became available. It should be a drop-in to the BaCH II so long as it is the same dimensions as what is in the '21 NR. I haven't found a source to confirm the dimensions.

Gibson finally offering the "vintage" and "modern" TBird pickups through the Pickup Shop is huge. I'll be getting a set of the "modern" pickups for the Epi Goth so long as they'll fit. If I can find the dimensions. Otherwise, it'll be a set of Lollars, but a pair of those will cost a couple hundred more than the Gibsons.

I'll be setting a date with George for soldering class and hopefully get the new pickup installed in the BaCH. I'm pretty stoked.

 

[Stealth57]

A near perfect 64.

 

[MCF]

That NR in the correct sparkly color is also on Reverb. I think this opens the possibility of talking him down since a local sale won't take a cut of his price nor will he have to ship.

Gibson Non-Reverse Thunderbird 2021 - Present - Sparkling Burgundy | Reverb

Then buy it!!!

 

[MCF]

I'll probably never get around to a new pickguard. I could make one if I ever got around to it.

Irv is a great resource. I'm cleaning up my collection and seeing what should be done to make them how I want them. For at least the next twenty years. Have him do it now. He's willing, enjoys doing it, and the results are great.

 

[MCF]

A near perfect 64.

I assume Geddy bought it. None of us could afford it.

 

[Engle]

I'm likin' it!, just not enough time to enjoy playing the bass lately, I need to be a kept Queen.

We did pick up Frank's new bike this past Friday, he's a pretty happy guy.

All I picked up was a Manhattan............there was a Scotch later.

 

[Engle]

I'm likin' it!, just not enough time to enjoy playing the bass lately, I need to be a kept Queen.

We did pick up Frank's new bike this past Friday, he's a pretty happy guy.

All I picked up was a Manhattan............there was a Scotch later.

Very cool bike!

 

[JJR58]

He'll never sell it. I tried.

I wouldn't even go there.
It's in the right hands.
Although this dude did do it justice that day.

 

[Gaolee]

A near perfect 64.

That bass really sings in his hands.

 

[JIO]

At that price it better be made of rich Corinthian leather.

 

[MCF]

I wouldn't even go there.
It's in the right hands.
Although this dude did do it justice that day.
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Yep. And V learned her lesson. Never sell a Thunderbird.

 

[JIO]

I'm likin' it!, just not enough time to enjoy playing the bass lately, I need to be a kept Queen.

We did pick up Frank's new bike this past Friday, he's a pretty happy guy.

All I picked up was a Manhattan............there was a Scotch later.

nice ride!

 

[Gaolee]

I wouldn't even go there.
It's in the right hands.
Although this dude did do it justice that day.
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That picture has a bit of a Bobby Vega vibe to it.

 

[MCF]

For those that have sold used gear on reverb, what is their cut? Example, if the NR is listed at $1640, what does the seller get?

No clue. I've bought plenty, but never tried to sell anything.

 

[MCF]

That picture has a bit of a Bobby Vega vibe to it.

Except no pick.

 

[MCF]

For those that have sold used gear on reverb, what is their cut? Example, if the NR is listed at $1640, what does the seller get?

The advantage, as I understand it, is discounted shipping. But Reverb has to collect tax for most states. Which is a real problem for anything more than 1k.

 

[Nocturnal]

I'm thinking black chrome, although powder coated black would match the black bridge better.

Carlo did a couple builds with powder coated pickup covers. Pretty sure he coated the cans before the pickups were built so I think you are on the right path.

 

[BklynKen]

Carlo did a couple builds with powder coated pickup covers. Pretty sure he coated the cans before the pickups were built so I think you are on the right path.

That's right! I always loved that one. I do like the black chrome, but it would look too different from the matte black Hipshot.

 

[Nocturnal]

For those that have sold used gear on reverb, what is their cut? Example, if the NR is listed at $1640, what does the seller get?

I sold an amp for a friend thru Reverb recently and the purchase price was $900. It was a local only deal so no shipping involved. After fees the payout was $823.56. The new owner also paid around $70 in taxes as part of the transaction.

 

[Bassmike62]

$H1t...

Don't know if it's the case for all Epis, but the 2-point HS Supertone I got off the locals doesn't fit mine, it's just not wide enough to fit in the mounting holes.
Totally my bad, the bridge that came in is exactly as advertised, I shoulda looked closer at the pic

*sigh*