Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

I’m referring the the bachs non reverses that some people here have, can’t find anything about them online

Ah. I don't think there are very many of those. It is almost like you have to track them to find one.

 

[PillO]

not uncommon….
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Nice of them to throw in the shipping free...

 

[PillO]

LET'S DO THIS!

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At whom is that aimed?? Drummer? Guitar player?

 

[BklynKen]

At whom is that aimed?? Drummer? Guitar player?

Good question. I put it back down flat.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

family pic….BTW, the sidewinder sounds MASSIVE through the SVTs as is well understood about these pups…..@JJR58 it’ll rock that Epifany…..
can’t wait for tonight’s gig…

 

[JJR58]

family pic….BTW, the sidewinder sounds MASSIVE through the SVTs as is well understood about these pups…..@JJR58 it’ll rock that Epifany…..
can’t wait for tonight’s gig…
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Music to my ears!!!!!
And thanks Chuck!

 

[JIO]

Hey, @BklynKen , not sure if you have interest in Vintage Jazz basses or fretless, but here something kinda interesting:

1975 Fender Jazz Bass Black Left Handed! Lefty, LH! | Reverb

That's a pretty good asking price ATC.

 

[Stealth57]

Call it Fun Friday. I thought there was a big shim in the lower neck pocket but it appears that Epi just slants the pocket. Also, why the center hole in the pocket? It doesn’t match any hardware location. Clean, new Power Steels, and a fresh setup.

 

[MCF]

Wishbone Ash
Martin Turner + Thunderbird


With Al Stewart.


Big and Clanky!

Good selection. And there is this for classic tone.

 

[MCF]

Call it Fun Friday. I thought there was a big shim in the lower neck pocket but it appears that Epi just slants the pocket. Also, why the center hole in the pocket? It doesn’t match any hardware location. Clean, new Power Steels, and a fresh setup.

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How did the finish repair turn out?

 

[Engle]

Weird, it only shows the tail piece and no bridge.

I know I've seen both. Might have been Ebay.

 

[Stealth57]

How did the finish repair turn out?

CA white isn’t close to Alpine White. Plus, white poly finishes all seem to have black right below the surface, so that always shows through. So, doesn’t look perfect, but the chip and hole are filled, flush, and polished.

The bigger issue is what I thought was a big shim at the pocket heel is just the way the pocket was cut. So, even after following John Carruther’s setup videos I have significant buzz starting at the 12th fret. The only solution was to raise the bridge and end up with high strings from the 3rd to 9th fret.

 

[_Tay_]

What do you think to this?? Took my pickguard off and just put the screw's back in... Think it looks cool/has a bit of a steampunk vibe to it.

 

[Engle]

CA white isn’t close to Alpine White. Plus, white poly finishes all seem to have black right below the surface, so that always shows through. So, doesn’t look perfect, but the chip and hole are filled, flush, and polished.

The bigger issue is what I thought was a big shim at the pocket heel is just the way the pocket was cut. So, even after following John Carruther’s setup videos I have significant buzz starting at the 12th fret. The only solution was to raise the bridge and end up with high strings from the 3rd to 9th fret.

You can put a shim at either end of the pocket to adjust the bridge height, but it sounds like there is too much relief.

 

[Stealth57]

You can put a shim at either end of the pocket to adjust the bridge height, but it sounds like there is too much relief.

0.015” at the 7th fret. Capo on 1st fret and holding down E where neck meets body. I thought about a business card shim at the neck end of the pocket.

 

[MCF]

CA white isn’t close to Alpine White. Plus, white poly finishes all seem to have black right below the surface, so that always shows through. So, doesn’t look perfect, but the chip and hole are filled, flush, and polished.

The bigger issue is what I thought was a big shim at the pocket heel is just the way the pocket was cut. So, even after following John Carruther’s setup videos I have significant buzz starting at the 12th fret. The only solution was to raise the bridge and end up with high strings from the 3rd to 9th fret.

Epi bolt-ons are pretty forgiving. Get a set of these and play around with them to get the correct neck angle. I had to do that with the Silverburst.

https://www.stewmac.com/tonewoods/shop-tonewood-by-instrument/electric-bass-bodies-and-necks-and-wood/bass-necks/stewmac-neck-shims-for-bass/

You’ll get it there with persistence and patience.

I don’t have that issue with the white one. Action is about 3/64ths. Neck has only a tiny bit of relief. No buzz anywhere.

Mine has quite a few hours of play on it. It could use a fret job. But the fret-end finish work is so good, I’m hesitant to mess with it so long as it plays as well as it does right now. George really came to the rescue helping figure out the grounding issue.

The TR cover is badly warped, although it isn’t noticeable with a casual look. I’ve decided to send the TR cover and PG to Irv and have him do black and chrome like he did for the Silverburst.

 

[MCF]

View attachment 5225540 What do you think to this?? Took my pickguard off and just put the screw's back in... Think it looks cool/has a bit of a steampunk vibe to it.

Have Irv or someone make a clear pickguard for it and a silver Tbird logo to match the color of the lettering on the headstock.

 

[_Tay_]

Have Irv or someone make a clear pickguard for it and a silver Tbird logo to match the color of the lettering on the headstock.

That would be really cool. Clear guard and same colour bird logo as headstock Gibson logo.. great suggestion!

 

[MCF]

That would be really cool. Clear guard and same colour bird logo as headstock Gibson logo.. great suggestion!

I’m shallow Tay. Many of my Tbirds, and other basses, look good. Even though I’m a so-so player these days. I have a few to get some work done on to make them the best they can be. Keeps me out of trouble. And my wife is pretty tolerant of it.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

family pic….BTW, the sidewinder sounds MASSIVE through the SVTs as is well understood about these pups…..@JJR58 it’ll rock that Epifany…..
can’t wait for tonight’s gig…
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camera angle plays such a big role with NR shapes…..plus an excuse to post more……