Thunderbird Club

[godofthunder59]

Something from last night, this is from the first set using the 64II, I haven't put new strings on it as it's sounded good at home, but I'm thinking it's time for a new set of Nickel Rounds.

Sounds great!

 

[Count Bassie]

Something from last night, this is from the first set using the 64II, I haven't put new strings on it as it's sounded good at home, but I'm thinking it's time for a new set of Nickel Rounds.

You girls rocked the house!

 

[bylar13]

Been working on a new bass build.
A Thunderbird IV in the shape of a (long scale) EB-0

Almost ready for staining and finishing:

Nice! Wish I could buy one in the states.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

this may be next…..75….

 

[JIO]

this may be next…..75….

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May be next to fix? or...

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Same as always here: ~80something F. w/ ~80something% humididity.

The cold front got here a day early. Highs in the 40s and 50s and a couple of projected morning lows projected at freezing.

 

[MCF]

5er FYI

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Interesting. I now want a five string Thunderbird. But I’m going to hold out for a Gibson Studio with the Tbird Plus pickups.

The ‘05 Studio Tbird you enabled has turned out to be a fabulous find.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Congratulations!

Many of us like the VP/60’s bridge and tailpiece. I’d be hesitant to change it.

It has been a long time since anyone mentioned intonation issues with one. And that was usually with the E string if heavier gauge strings were used. Your D saddle looks to be way back from the normal position. Is that your main issue? That bridge shouldn’t be an issue with standard 45-105 strings.

I would loosen all the strings and make sure there is no string twisting going on. And make sure there is no binding at the nut. If there is, a little graphite in the slots could help. Try that first. Then reset the saddles so they look like this:
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Then adjust the intonation of each string from there.

Once dialed in, you’ll love the Thunderbird.

mine needs a bit more intonation range but it’s close as is with 105/45 EBCFs.

 

[MCF]

There are fake sites on the net where they grab pics from anywhere (Reverb, eBay, Pinterest) and create fake listings. Some are very obvious because the price is too good to be true, or they are listing an item that is discontinued. Another red-flag is a page of different items for nearly the same price. Run away.

What is troubling is that it came up on Ken’s Shopify.

 

[MCF]

Something from last night, this is from the first set using the 64II, I haven't put new strings on it as it's sounded good at home, but I'm thinking it's time for a new set of Nickel Rounds.

Nice crowd! Sounds great! I prefer her voice over your previous singer. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but guitar needs to turn up a bit.

 

[MCF]

this may be next…..75….

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Wow!

 

[Stealth57]

It would be tempting if on my side of the bay.

 

[JIO]

What is troubling is that it came up on Ken’s Shopify.

The internet - Pandora's box

 

[RedVee]

Thanks for not using "stones."

tempting…..

4kg is less than 1 stone. About 6.5kgs for a stone.

 

[RedVee]

It would be tempting if on my side of the bay.

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mine:

 

[Stealth57]

mine:

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Another and 20 minutes away.

 

[MCF]

It would be tempting if on my side of the bay.

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Kind of fun to have. I attended a four hour board meeting a week ago Saturday sitting on the couch noodling on the recently acquired Breedlove. At least I got something accomplished…

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

May be next to fix? or...

apparently in perfect running condition….1500.00

 

[MCF]

apparently in perfect running condition….1500.00

It looks to be in great shape. Does the cab have the JBLs or the Rolas?

 

[GonePlaid]

5er FYI

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I had one; also a '95. Sounded pretty good, but I just couldn't quite "make friends" with it. I'm not sorry I bought it. I'd wanted one from the first time I saw one. If I'd never bought it, I'd still be hankerin' for one. I've got my low B's covered with my LPB2/5. And it's mahogany(w/a flamed maple top).