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Thunderbird Club
- Thread starter TBird1958
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- Mar 13, 2008
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
This is from my 1989 Gibson, when it was new, that pickup was potted in a black plastic cover, I still have it, and I'm pretty sure it still works - plus, my knee is now famous!
Over the years there have been at least four variations of the "TB Plus", some not having any metal plates at all, this one is a Gibson with a single large metal plate.
These can be built no problem. To be exact exact might require a magnet order. My supplier will make whatever in about 30 days. If someone could measure the magnet length that would be helpful
Also are the magnets 1/8 tall or are the 1/4
Also are the magnets 1/8 tall or are the 1/4
- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,897
- 142,226
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
PM me on this pickup, I would sell it, the bass it came out of has Lulls in it now.
This is from my 1989 Gibson, when it was new, that pickup was potted in a black plastic cover, I still have it, and I'm pretty sure it still works - plus, my knee is now famous!
Over the years there have been at least four variations of the "TB Plus", some not having any metal plates at all, this one is a Gibson with a single large metal plate.
Interesting! This came out of Will's 1991. Currently in the RNR with its sibling.
Keep in mind that even though a lot of TB+ look the same, they can vary wildly in tone. In my (and Will's) opinion, the sweet spot is from 2001. Not sure how many years it spans on either way, but I'd believe the ones from 2005 in the Studio model are very similar.
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I only see one pic - at the bottom of this post.This is from my 1989 Gibson, when it was new, that pickup was potted in a black plastic cover, I still have it, and I'm pretty sure it still works - plus, my knee is now famous!
Over the years there have been at least four variations of the "TB Plus", some not having any metal plates at all, this one is a Gibson with a single large metal plate.
- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,897
- 142,226
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Yeah, I've seen pics of those type before, if I recall it's the same as mine, minus the epoxy. Humbuckers with/without plates etc. Gibson tried a lot of different pickups over the years - even today. What they need to do is the new Re-Issue types into Reverse and Non Reverse II's with a 2 point bridge.
Like this.
- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,897
- 142,226
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Yeah, I've seen pics of those type before, if I recall it's the same as mine, minus the epoxy. Humbuckers with/without plates etc. Gibson tried a lot of different pickups over the years - even today. What they need to do is the new Re-Issue types into Reverse and Non Reverse II's with a 2 point bridge.
Like this.
Ah, you think it's the same internal as the '89? It does sound good, but I think the 2001s sound a lot better. The clarity in them is remarkable.
Yeah, well, you have all the Lull luck.
- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,897
- 142,226
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
I suppose, but anyone could buy them for more than a decade - I chatted them up plenty of times!
Any coil reads from the magic 2001?
If one of these were to be dismantled and copied who/ how many would actually purchase the copies?
If one of these were to be dismantled and copied who/ how many would actually purchase the copies?
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Interesting thread about a new NR:
You did. A lot before some of us became really involved. They were pretty much unavailable as an aftermarket item (except to you) as of about four or five years ago. Maybe before that. Oh well. And then Thunderbucker Ranch closed up. It’s great there are makers like Matt stepping up to help out.
The ‘05 Studios could well be. Sure love that Thunderbird.
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Why thank you. There’s a gorgeous 2012 for sale on reverb right now. I personally think it’s a better shade of cherry and has more noticeable grain. It’s the one I missed out on:
https://reverb.com/item/89584552-gi...are&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=89584552
Pretty sure he’ll take $1700. But start at $1600
Funky bridge and claw alignment. I’ve seen pics of that one before.
