Thunderbird Club

[JJR58]

Jeff.., did you mention owning one of these at one time? This one's only $14,995.00

1967 Rickenbacker 4000 Bass a Fireglo finished example its 1 of a kind & Minty ! | eBay

Yes Geo, in a natural finish.
And not of that vintage.
Mine was a bit newer.

 

[dagrev]

The 3 point bridge is more susceptible to lifting the threaded insert (not on this bass) then the 2 point you have. If your concern is the insert lifting it can’t because the strings are actually pushing down on them so no worries. I wouldn’t try setting the insert flush myself. If you damage the finish you will wish you let it go. If it really bothers you I agree with others here that said call the store and see what they say.

Thanks for clarifying. Definitely unclear wording on my part. I was thinking more past tense and should have said it could have backed out at some point (prior to stings). As you correctly pointed out, with the strings on, it's not going anywhere. Heck, if slightly loose, all the constant lbs and vibrations from the strings might (big might), make it go down a bit.

 

[dagrev]

You are right, extremely beautiful, but the sxs riding was not ideal, way too much dust, and no real technical riding. In fact on the third day we didn't even do a ride, and just went hiking in the Brce Canyon National Park.
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Our secretary and her late husband traveled a good bit to visit nation parks and she liked Bryce Canyon as well as any place they visited.

 

[Thumper]

Our secretary and her late husband traveled a good bit to visit nation parks and she liked Bryce Canyon as well as any place they visited.

It is probably one of the most beautiful parks in America, if not the world because of the vivid colors and numerous formations, therefore do visit, and plan on being there at least 3-4 days. It's just not a side-by-side destination unless you have an enclosed cab, and only like trail rides. Our group likes Rock crawling.

 

[TBird1958]

Yes Geo, in a natural finish.
And not of that vintage.
Mine was a bit newer.

I saw Bob Welch after he went solo from FM at the PNE in Vancouver, BC, his bassist used a Ric 4000, it sounded fantastic, to this day some of the best live, large venue bass I've ever heard.

 

[icefly]

New small project for next weeks or months: sent Yamaha BB300 body for refinish; 1800 miles away.

 

[JJR58]

I saw Bob Welch after he went solo from FM at the PNE in Vancouver, BC, his bassist used a Ric 4000, it sounded fantastic, to this day some of the best live, large venue bass I've ever heard.

Mine was amazing through an SVT when i gigged it.

 

[GonePlaid]

Mine was amazing through an SVT when i gigged it.

I've mentioned not being impressed with the SVT/fridge rig I had, but part of the reason I bought it was that I played through someone else's SVT/2X fridge rig. Cranked. I could feel the air moving my pants legs.

 

[SubHuman]

Thank you. It really does. It's an amazing color in person.
I have used this color for a Stratocaster that I made as a Christmas present for my nephew and a BC Rich bass that I sold.
The color difference between a ‘75 LPB jazz bass and what I used on the VP is clearly visible.
I like the VP shade much better.
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Either of those blue finishes would look nice on a classic resto-mod car too but the VP color would pop!

 

[bylar13]

Anyone need some pickups?:

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/gibson-thunderbird-reissue-pickups.1653818/

 

[JIO]

Thank you. It really does. It's an amazing color in person.
I have used this color for a Stratocaster that I made as a Christmas present for my nephew and a BC Rich bass that I sold.
The color difference between a ‘75 LPB jazz bass and what I used on the VP is clearly visible.
I like the VP shade much better.
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They are both nice blues, but the '75 J is pretty sweet.

 

[KB5]

Even Epi can't get a good picture of the Blue Sparkle finish!

Best I have so far......

That is just georgous. Tje stock photos do not even come close to doing that justice.

 

[GBassNorth]

Couple of minor issues with the new Vintage Pro. First of which were two high frets that caused some buzzing when doing a setup. No big deal there. They are already filed, crowned, and polished. The second issue is the inserts for the bridge. One is sunk slightly below the surface while the other is slightly proud. What say the hive? Leave it or sink the proud one level?
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If this anchor lift were happening on a three point bridge I’d be all over it before the insert pulled all the way out. However, on the two piece bridge there is no pulling force on those anchors, just downward force. It’ll never pull out, so no maintenance concerns.

Aesthetically speaking, if it bothers you you could try tapping it down into place with a wooden dowel and hammer. if all goes well it’ll sit flush. If all goes bad it might crack or chip the paint. Personally, it it were mine, I’d leave it as is and rock the heck out of it.

 

[Mvf]

Had this neck not been twisted, I’d still have it.

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My first Rick also had /developed a twisted neck. Sold it, bought a second one, that had a "dead" E string. Sold that, bought a new 2018 4003s that is just perfect. The neck is a little chunky, but not so much that it bothers me. This is a great player and is actually my number one at the moment (oups, should not say that in this club...)

 

[JJR58]

My first Rick also had /developed a twisted neck. Sold it, bought a second one, that had a "dead" E string. Sold that, bought a new 2018 4003s that is just perfect. The neck is a little chunky, but not so much that it bothers me. This is a great player and is actually my number one at the moment (oups, should not say that in this club...)

You can say that, you'd get chided if you didn't play your Tbird.
My number one is currently my modded Geddy Lee.
I'm bound to take hits for saying that.

 

[GonePlaid]

My first Rick also had /developed a twisted neck. Sold it, bought a second one, that had a "dead" E string. Sold that, bought a new 2018 4003s that is just perfect. The neck is a little chunky, but not so much that it bothers me. This is a great player and is actually my number one at the moment (oups, should not say that in this club...)

40 lashes with a wet noodle.

 

[dagrev]

My first Rick also had /developed a twisted neck. Sold it, bought a second one, that had a "dead" E string. Sold that, bought a new 2018 4003s that is just perfect. The neck is a little chunky, but not so much that it bothers me. This is a great player and is actually my number one at the moment (oups, should not say that in this club...)

Whaaaaat?

 

[MCF]

Only 2 1⁄2 pages in the last 24 hours? Did I miss the rapture?

Here it is:

 

[MCF]

Anyone need some pickups?:

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/gibson-thunderbird-reissue-pickups.1653818/

That’s not bad for the pair.

 

[JIO]