A Pbass case won’t work.
These work. They’re ok. The covering is a bit soft, so they can tear easier than standard Tolex if you’re not careful.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ETBCS--epiphone-thunderbird-bass-guitar-case/reviews
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Thunderbird Club
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These work. They’re ok. The covering is a bit soft, so they can tear easier than standard Tolex if you’re not careful.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ETBCS--epiphone-thunderbird-bass-guitar-case/reviews
There are a lot of things in this world that make no sense.
You got a good deal. Sounds like it’s basically brand new. You got it for $200 off what they were new without a case three years ago since you don’t pay tax. Order a case and you’re set.
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They kept hitting the pickup with the strings so they gave the strings something else to hit?
They didn't like how far away a more normal placement would put their thumb?
They put it on sideways because a thumb rest the size of the pad of their thumb would result in very consistent finger placement?
I suspect the most likely thing is they just didn't know what they were doing though. I think "never attribute to malice what can be attributed to incompetence" may apply.
There may be mention of a cold bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken and various contexts or accoutrement... Or watermelon themed accessories...
Reverie played in Providence last night, and now I'm looking for a bass amp. The bass player in the second band, whom I used to work with several years ago, had a 2x12 Markbass combo and extension cab. Sounded great! Fat and lots of good, solid punch, really nice and solid in the upper registers. My Eden WT405 and mutt 15s (w/Kappalites) were anemic in comparison... I have to get my act together. I'll be looking for amplification stuff for a while. I'm open to recommendations...
Does this Epiphone case for the TBird suffer from neck dive?
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...MIk4rlrtb6iwMV0yCtBh1sTjqEEAQYASABEgLhm_D_BwE
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...MIk4rlrtb6iwMV0yCtBh1sTjqEEAQYASABEgLhm_D_BwE
Oh, yes, that's a common complaint. One of the very few weaknesses of VPs. No one has a clue why it so big. Billboard advertising maybe!
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Never modded a case for it. They are so long most likely wont' work.
I got one of these. They are great. Use it to transport all my reverse Thunderbirds.
Epiphone Thunderbird Hardshell Case
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Thanks Marshall. May try going up a size if I find I'm having problems. I'll need to file the nut a bit and the neck it straight and the bridge is as low as it can go on the G side.
Does the case neck dive when carrying a bass? No.
Edit: You got me on that one. I love it!
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I made the decision a few years ago to bite the bullet and buy once, cry once (sort of). I hope to get with a project as soon as I can retire. And I’m ready. I do not think I’ll be purchasing any more amps or cabs. Except maybe adding a Subway 115 to the family for a more portable cab option.
Heads: Mesa TT 800, Mesa M6 Carbine, Ampeg SVT VR
Cabs : Mesa Subway 410, Berg NV610
Lots of tone options.
You’re a funny guy House. Not if you carry it backwards.
Yes, it's dusty. Been getting it playable not cleaned up yet.
Fender flats for now because I had some and they seem to sound good (at home), the green silks are a bonus if they work out.
I do like the color. It's much better looking than the typical pics online.
If you’re referring to the actual size of the tuning key, I swapped mine out for Hipshots, (maybe HB-1’s, but I’m not positive) the clover is a tiny bit smaller. I did this to match the Hipshot extender key. The mounting holes almost line up. I think two do and two did not. I filled the two that did not with 1/8” dowels and the new keys cover up the old mis-aligned holes. I think it was an improvement over the Wilkinson’s mine came with. I like the Hipshot’s better on all but my ‘70’s 7ender basses (I leave the vintage originals on all those) The 27:1 ratio and smooth action just feels better.
I can tell that I likely need to have this instrument setup properly. My intonation needs quite a bit of work (all twelfth frets are sharp) but in looking at the bridge I have some questions. I’ve already got plans to have my PBass worked on, so I’ll adjust the TBird myself for now. But, I have questions as it’s an odd (T)bird.
1. To adjust the saddle location, looks like I have to loosen the string, move it aside, adjust saddle, reset string, retune. Is this correct or is there a way to turn that screw without moving the string?
2. And, do I have to loosen the nut on that saddle adjustment screw first, and retighten it after I’m happy with the intonation?
3. The height of my current bridge setting seems REALLY high. Is this typical for the model? (See picture.) It seems odd to have a bridge that has to extend so far away from the body floating in the air like that.
4. What’s the neck supposed to be like in terms of flatness? I know on my Ric, it’s supposed to be dead flat from the first fret to the last. Other instruments seem to want a bit of curve to the neck to allow for string vibration. It seems to me that if there was some curve to the neck on this instrument that the bridge wouldn’t have to be raised so high to allow for a reasonable action height.
I’ll be getting some good use out of my Petersen HDStomp tuner this today!
Thank you all for helping out a new Tbird caregiver. This place looks like a fun club to be a part of.
1. To adjust the saddle location, looks like I have to loosen the string, move it aside, adjust saddle, reset string, retune. Is this correct or is there a way to turn that screw without moving the string?
2. And, do I have to loosen the nut on that saddle adjustment screw first, and retighten it after I’m happy with the intonation?
3. The height of my current bridge setting seems REALLY high. Is this typical for the model? (See picture.) It seems odd to have a bridge that has to extend so far away from the body floating in the air like that.
4. What’s the neck supposed to be like in terms of flatness? I know on my Ric, it’s supposed to be dead flat from the first fret to the last. Other instruments seem to want a bit of curve to the neck to allow for string vibration. It seems to me that if there was some curve to the neck on this instrument that the bridge wouldn’t have to be raised so high to allow for a reasonable action height.
I’ll be getting some good use out of my Petersen HDStomp tuner this today!
Thank you all for helping out a new Tbird caregiver. This place looks like a fun club to be a part of.
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I have had good experiences with Femder Rumble heads. They are in my mind kind of the “modern, Peavey from the 80’s equivalent “. Sound good, take pedals well when set flat and reliable. I picked up one from eBay in near new condition for $325 . 500w head (350w @ 8 ohms) and like it just fine.
