Thunderbird Club

[MCF]

Question regarding Babicz bridge.. what am I doing wrong here?? I can't seem to get the screws to go into the bass it's too tight. Tried lubricant.. The screws look the same dimensions as the ones I took out too.View attachment 6979701

Is the bridge new? If so, did you get the one for Epi and not Gibson? Also, if the inserts are not installed perfectly straight, you will encounter issues installing a Babicz or a Hipshot. The three point is more forgiving re this issue.

 

[MCF]

I put a Hipshot on my SG Bass and it didn’t come with the right screws. Hipshot said it would take a few weeks for right screws so I went to local hardware and bought SS Allen heads. I was going to use temporarily until right screws came but they grew on me so I left them…plus Allen wrench made it a breeze and no tatty bits!
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Those actually look cool on the modernesque Hipshot.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

round 2…….didn’t know it was a Puerto Rican party…..

 

[TBird1958]

Sound check bliss!

 

[JJR58]

Sound check bliss!View attachment 6980302

Love the sneakers!

 

[MCF]

round 2…….didn’t know it was a Puerto Rican party…..

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There ought to be some great food then!

 

[GonePlaid]

Just got home from a gig(second in 2 nights-don't think I could pull a double anymore). Had trouble both nights with output from the '67NR. Too late tonight to f---* with it, but gonna check it with my practice amp tomorrow. Have a not-funny feeling it's gonna be headed for 'the shop' since I have almost no idea what to do beyond plug it in, pluck strings, make noises. I have a suspicion wassup, but not how to fix it. And rather than f---** something up, if it acts up tomorrow I'll take it in. If I do, I'll ask the guy to check on the superfluous pup while he's at it. Looks like the Embassy will be up for a while. Which is kinda why I bought it.
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[Haji]

Just got home from a gig(second in 2 nights-don't think I could pull a double anymore). Had trouble both nights with output from the '67NR. Too late tonight to f---* with it, but gonna check it with my practice amp tomorrow. Have a not-funny feeling it's gonna be headed for 'the shop' since I have almost no idea what to do beyond plug it in, pluck strings, make noises. I have a suspicion wassup, but not how to fix it. And rather than f---** something up, if it acts up tomorrow I'll take it in. If I do, I'll ask the guy to check on the superfluous pup while he's at it. Looks like the Embassy will be up for a while. Which is kinda why I bought it.
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*ool
**oul

What kind of issues are you experiencing?

 

[GonePlaid]

What kind of issues are you experiencing?

Mostly lower output. Amp set as usual for the room(s) the past 2 nights. Had to play harder. Made for a less enjoyable experience.

 

[Engle]

 

[TBird1958]

Rock and $@;:/@& Roll

 

[SubHuman]

Just got home from a gig(second in 2 nights-don't think I could pull a double anymore). Had trouble both nights with output from the '67NR. Too late tonight to f---* with it, but gonna check it with my practice amp tomorrow. Have a not-funny feeling it's gonna be headed for 'the shop' since I have almost no idea what to do beyond plug it in, pluck strings, make noises. I have a suspicion wassup, but not how to fix it. And rather than f---** something up, if it acts up tomorrow I'll take it in. If I do, I'll ask the guy to check on the superfluous pup while he's at it. Looks like the Embassy will be up for a while. Which is kinda why I bought it.
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*ool
**oul

Oh man! Hopefully the output jack. EZ to fix/replace.

 

[SubHuman]

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What guitar stand are you using?

 

[_Tay_]

Is the bridge new? If so, did you get the one for Epi and not Gibson? Also, if the inserts are not installed perfectly straight, you will encounter issues installing a Babicz or a Hipshot. The three point is more forgiving re this issue.

The bridge was new. I got it from bass direct and it was labelled as Gibson/chrome. The bridge is extremely tight and locked in which is good and staying put now. Well for my lifetime at least

 

[GonePlaid]

Oh man! Hopefully the output jack. EZ to fix/replace.

Well, easier than that. Got to thinking about it and decided to start with simple [stuff]. opened up the amp(straight)end of my cable and waddaya know. One effing little hair sized strand of copper wire touching the other side of the jack. Cut. Voila. No $ expended.

 

[GBassNorth]

Well, easier than that. Got to thinking about it and decided to start with simple [stuff]. opened up the amp(straight)end of my cable and waddaya know. One effing little hair sized strand of copper wire touching the other side of the jack. Cut. Voila. No $ expended.

I love a story with a happy ending!

 

[Engle]

Well, easier than that. Got to thinking about it and decided to start with simple [stuff]. opened up the amp(straight)end of my cable and waddaya know. One effing little hair sized strand of copper wire touching the other side of the jack. Cut. Voila. No $ expended.

Glad you got it figured out. How old was that cord?

 

[SubHuman]

Well, easier than that. Got to thinking about it and decided to start with simple [stuff]. opened up the amp(straight)end of my cable and waddaya know. One effing little hair sized strand of copper wire touching the other side of the jack. Cut. Voila. No $ expended.

Typical that the least expensive component can take down the whole system.

 

[Stealth57]

What happened to all the food photos? I got a TB notification but when I click on it, it says Oops.

 

[WillyW]

Only 12 pages behind!