Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

I know this has been asked a million times, going to have some work done on my burst bird.
One thing of a few is new tuners.
What is a direct drop in for the Epi CP?
But with non-tapered string posts.
And chrome or nickel of course.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

I would check what Gotoh has to offer - quality tuners.

 

[Stealth57]

with jabugo yes…..it’s a class thing….

Richie Rich

 

[TBird1958]

nah, a purist would laugh….

that goes with this….
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Are you drinking this just now?
Keep drinking, I'll be there in about 14 hours

 

[Ringhammer]

Those barts need somewhere to go?

Probably, but they may go in my black VP which will probably be up for sale as soon as I find a black Gibson with ebony fb.

 

[WillyW]

Out for Delivery

Out for Delivery, Expected Delivery Between 1:45pm and 3:45pm

 

[Engle]

It is pretty close to Seattle. Getting there and back is a few hours, depending on how you go and the ferry schedule.

I might contact them and ask if they're headed into Seattle sometime.

 

[JIO]

Richie Rich

I used to read all those Harvey comic books then - Richie Rich ("poor little" privileged 1% brat), Little Lotta (overweight young girl~), Casper (friendly ghost?), Little Dot (young girl obsessed with polka-dots) ... bizarre what kids (like me!) were sucking in then.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Curious eBay post - obviously a '64 or '65 but no mention of year. Someone moved the bridge but left it pretty rough. Kind of a hack-job. Non-original pg and tuners don't look original either - they're old but not like my '64 II. Price is reasonable for doing a once-over to get it back in line.

Gibson Thunderbird Ii Refin | eBay

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Then there's this - $14k? really?
Gibson Thunderbird Iv 1967 | eBay

according to this ( How to Date a Gibson Using Serial Numbers, FONs and Logos ) it’s a 64. What do you think with the refin & tailpiece - 4k?

 

[JIO]

according to this ( How to Date a Gibson Using Serial Numbers, FONs and Logos ) it’s a 64. What do you think with the refin & tailpiece - 4k?

I guess - it's essentially a whole/intact '64 II. The bridge-tailpiece can be sorted (not requiring an aftermarket bridge once positioned correctly), the tuners could stay until sourcing some vintage tuners ($$$) - plus a re-finish (in a preferred colour - kind of a bonus) by Pat Wilkins would be around $650 or so. It's unlikely they'll come down though, the hs isn't cracked/repaired and that price is pretty reasonable ATC.

 

[PhR75]

Hello. Been busy for a while so I'm probably a thousand pages behind.
New apartment and one of the first things I bought was the stand that holds nine (bass)guitars. Why I didn't order two is beyond me...

 

[Ringhammer]

by Pat Wilkins would be around $650 or so.

Is he in CA? Does he use nitro?

 

[Gaolee]

I might contact them and ask if they're headed into Seattle sometime.

One good enabling deserves another. Poulsbo is a hike, but I might make a day of it with my wife if the timing works out.

 

[MCF]

Is he in CA? Does he use nitro?

He is by the Van Nuys Airport. I do not believe he can shoot Nitro due to the CA Air Resources Board regs. But you can ask. He does first class work.

 

[Bassmike62]

Just got back from the luthier, will prolly get my VS 7enderBird in about a month. Trying not too think too much about it...

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

let’s do this!…

 

[dagrev]

2003 Gibson Thunderbird IV Bass Guitar Classic White | eBay

Well, I had to do this before one of you saw it and snapped it up.

All in at over $2600, but the white is too rare, so I hope this equates to a deal. I’ve probably ruined my weekend now, dealing with buyers remorse….

If only the stuff I have listed would sell….

I love white basses. Congrats on a great looking Thunderbird!

 

[dagrev]

"If only the stuff I have listed would sell…."

Hang in there, I was about to give up selling a bass when .......... yesterday, got a phone call (Craig's List) and an hour later I had cash in hand.

Your stuff will sell ......
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That was too pretty not to sell.

 

[Engle]

let’s do this!…
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Looks hot!

 

[Stealth57]

let’s do this!…
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Back at ya

 

[TBird1958]

let’s do this!…
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I don't see any neighbors, where's the SVT and some Marshalls?

Have a great show, buddie!