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Thunderbird Club
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Moving the bridge isn't hard on a solid body bass. Get the right size dowels of wood similar to the body, and plug the holes (possibly using a tiny bit of glue). Then drill new ones where needed.
Now if you need to paint, that's another story. I can't help with that. The bridge I moved (OK, replaced the horrid original with) covered the offending real estate, and the wood was oil finished, not painted, so it wasn't going to match, regardless.
I could. But (at least for the foreseeable future) they aren't going anywhere! Especially since I have two Greco IVs, and both are in better condition than that one. Black basses almost never call to me. If I were to have one, I'd want one black enough to sneak up on a ninja at night.If you sell me the Thunderbuckers you can buy that bass for the pickups. Just a thought.
Looks like a brass thumb rest placed in a weird position/location.
I thought “that’s a strange place for a nut”
Sorry Donnie, I imagined that it would be a bit easier and cover up more of the work (moved less).
Gaolee
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I prefer 50-110, but I am a cave dweller that way.
RS 66 (as you know) work great on them, why try anything else? not a bass I feel comfortable putzing around much with if you know what I mean...
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Ewwww Flats! Never gonna happen!
OK, now that I’ve had the bass (thank you all for the welcome to the TBird Club) for a hot minute, I have some immediate questions.
1. Straps. I like to use Schaller locks on my other basses- though the straps rarely come off. It would seem to me that if I use it on the back of the neck, I might suffer some kind of self-impalement as the peg sticks out of the back of the instrument and not a horn cuz, well, there ain’t no horn. What do I you do?
2. Bump in back. With the raised section in the back, does anyone make any kind of an application that smooths out the bump so you don’t feel it or it doesn’t get caught on shirt buttons, etc.?
3. This is a dumb question that’ll expose my ignorance, but this is a totally passive bass, right? The cover on the back must be on access the pots, and doesn’t house a 9V battery, right? I know…I should do my research before buying a bass.
4. How do you ever adjust to the HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE machine head????
1. Straps. I like to use Schaller locks on my other basses- though the straps rarely come off. It would seem to me that if I use it on the back of the neck, I might suffer some kind of self-impalement as the peg sticks out of the back of the instrument and not a horn cuz, well, there ain’t no horn. What do I you do?
2. Bump in back. With the raised section in the back, does anyone make any kind of an application that smooths out the bump so you don’t feel it or it doesn’t get caught on shirt buttons, etc.?
3. This is a dumb question that’ll expose my ignorance, but this is a totally passive bass, right? The cover on the back must be on access the pots, and doesn’t house a 9V battery, right? I know…I should do my research before buying a bass.
4. How do you ever adjust to the HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE machine head????
I'm a Mazda guy, actually... though I will admit to more than my share of 'process' pix with my socks in 'em.
On this one I better plead the Fifth... as I've tried to swear off.
Unfortunately the holes would show a lot and need some kind of paint. But it's doable. I don't think it will work, but I do have an extra Gibson bridge that J.T. gave me. Might be a little bigger but I'm thinking the studs are too small on Epis. I can dig it out just to make sure, but it may not provide any more travel.
Thanks. I hopeful the little it's out will make no difference. If someone says anything I could say I have a chorus pedal on!
Yep, when it works, it works. Don't change it.
Assuming I'm understanding you correctly...
1. Straps. I like to use Schaller locks on my other basses- though the straps rarely come off. It would seem to me that if I use it on the back of the neck, I might suffer some kind of self-impalement as the peg sticks out of the back of the instrument... What do I you do?
It will be fine. Unless you maybe hold a bass like Bill Wyman. Might seem odd, but it's not. I have them on all my basses.
2. Bump in back. With the raised section in the back, does anyone make any kind of an application that smooths out the bump so you don’t feel it or it doesn’t get caught on shirt buttons, etc.?
After playing you will find it poses no problem. Had a Thunderbird since about '81/82 and never thought about it or had a problem.
3. This is a dumb question that’ll expose my ignorance, but this is a totally passive bass, right?
Yes, passive, and just an access.
4. How do you ever adjust to the HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE machine head????
Pay small person to stand on a stool to do it for you with a monkey wrench.
Okay, that one I made up. The monkey wrench part anyway.
They can be a bit of a reach and they are big, but you'll get used to it in no time. The originals were really tall.
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And, while I’m getting familiar with this TBird, I see that I can’t put it on any of my current guitar stands as it’s got such a funky bottom. Anyone use a, preferably small, Hercules stand that works?
1. I normally use the stock strap buttons so I'll defer to the rest of the peanut gallery
2. Presumably you could put something back there, but it would add weight. I just got used to it.
3. If it's stock, it's passive. No need to feel bad for asking questions.
4. Are you talking about the headstock? They're big, but if you ever need a paddle of an oar it'll come in handy.
