yippee!! came in last night……happy belated Tuxedo Tues…..
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Thunderbird Club
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As I said, it's arguable. I find the stock Epi tuners on the VP and Casadys function just fine. The only reason I replaced them is for weight savings.
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rock it!
Interesting that they told you the fingerboards were sanded and oiledHey guys, just a follow up…
I called Gibson and posed my question to them as well…
Actually initially I asked if they make custom instruments, and they said yes, call the Mod shop. I called and they said they make custom guitars but not basses. Sigh. Still, they were pleasant and answered my questions
2015 was a redesign year. Redesign elements were:
Babicz bridge
Thicker fretboards, which were sanded and oiled
All t birds were plek’d
Pearl inlays instead of plastic
Electronics were revamped with tappable dual coil pickups and better quality wiring
2018 was another redesign year:
Kept the babicz bridge
Thinner neck front to back but still with thick fingerboard, still sanded oiled and plek’d
Dropped the coil taps, pickups again redesigned for more ‘traditional’ look and sound
Gibson apparently obtained a stash of “super high quality mahogany” that they used for the 2018 run
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There you have it. I don’t think there’s a wrong or bad choice, each with its strong points. Honestly the epiphone option is very appealing at 1/2 the price. It’s the vintage pro that’s highly regarded yes?
What fingerboards aren't sanded? And I don't recall ever seeing a Gibson with a lacquered fingerboard.
When I reply on my tablet, the emojis are greyed out. On a new post like this, they work.
I have been using colon and right bracket to make a happy face.
Is it just me?
I have been using colon and right bracket to make a happy face.
Is it just me?
All* work perfectly well on both of mine.
*However, one on the white VP is not perfectly smooth at times. None are not sloppy and all hold tune just fine. Would I like Hipshots? Sure, but it's not worth the money for tuners that work just fine IMO. I have both generations.
Are you going to start a Casadys Club?
Interesting that they told you the fingerboards were sanded and oiled
What fingerboards aren't sanded? And I don't recall ever seeing a Gibson with a lacquered fingerboard.
This is true. There was a bit of marketing speak in what they said I agree
The reason I couldn’t make it to the Seattle GTG, I’m in Iowa this week and Colorado next week visiting family. At the Lake Okajobi Car Museum right now. Here’s a shot for the Thunderbird club…
Maybe they meant “by hand”, but I’d expect them to emphasize that.
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So happy to be with V at Casa De Veronica.
Just in time for White-Guard Weds!! Looks great!!
Very classy bass Chucky. I call my B/W T-Bird my tuxedo Bass too.
Hello T-bird enthusiasts! I’m about to pull the trigger on a Bi-Cen 79 T-bird. I like a really low action and have heard the neck angle and bridge can be limited with action. How low can you get the action on these basses? Any info is appreciated, cheers, Brian.
