Thunderbird Club

[Matt Kustom]

At least the dog doesn't seem to care.

He definitely needs to stop stepping on my newly laid tiles. I can only work for so long before he demands i stop and sit down so he can lay down next to me. He a sweetheart Rottweiler.

 

[RedVee]

Hello,
I have a beautiful white Epiphone Tbird Pro coming to me in the mail. One of the early ones with rosewood fretboards.
Whats the deal with the probucker pickups? I had originally intended to put EMG PJ pickups in it as a stage bass but Ill consider the probuckers if they do the same thing. I have my 91 Gibson bone stock that I will die with so this one was intended to be the modding bass.
Also, is there a source for a gold bridge for these basses? I know the rex brown Epiphone Tbird has all gold hardware and I wonder if they are transferable.
Pic from the listing as proof-
Thank you
View attachment 7240092

These (VP’s) are highly regarded, I’d advise giving the stock pickups a go before thinking of replacement.

Congrats on the bass!

 

[BklynKen]

He definitely needs to stop stepping on my newly laid tiles. I can only work for so long before he demands i stop and sit down so he can lay down next to me. He a sweetheart Rottweiler.

They are wonderful dogs.

 

[Stealth57]

They are wonderful dogs.

With a concrete block for a head. Neighbor had one and it came running out of the house full speed right into the truck’s steel bumper. The neighbor went straight to the truck to check for damage. The dog was fine.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Try to get an upright with a decent setup and adjustable bridge - so it’s not impossible to play.

Plan on cheap Eub to see if the challenge is too much, or rent one

 

[MCF]

I think it will fit, but you would have to change the inserts because the Philadelphia luthier supply studs are Imperial.
The PL inserts also have a larger diameter so the holes would need to be enlarged or find Imperial inserts to match the diameter to match the holes in the Epi.

Let’s hope so.

 

[GBassNorth]

Hello,
I have a beautiful white Epiphone Tbird Pro coming to me in the mail. One of the early ones with rosewood fretboards.
Whats the deal with the probucker pickups? I had originally intended to put EMG PJ pickups in it as a stage bass but Ill consider the probuckers if they do the same thing. I have my 91 Gibson bone stock that I will die with so this one was intended to be the modding bass.
Also, is there a source for a gold bridge for these basses? I know the rex brown Epiphone Tbird has all gold hardware and I wonder if they are transferable.
Pic from the listing as proof-
Thank you
View attachment 7240092

Yes, Philadelphia Luthier carries a gold one but you may need t change the inserts.

 

[Engle]

I watched this last night. It had been years.

That what hooked me on Reggae so many years ago.

 

[Engle]

Let’s hope so.

Here they are side by side:

 

[Engle]

Plan on cheap Eub to see if the challenge is too much, or rent one

Good idea. I started with a Steinberg NXT and then found a great deal on an Englehardt. Just something to be aware of:
Unlike a bass guitar where you use your hand as a clamp to bring the strings onto the fingerboard, on upright, to make it easier on your hand, you hold your hand in place and push the bass forward with your body against your fingers. That doesn't really work if there's no bass body to push against.
But EUBs will usually have lower action.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Here they are side by side:View attachment 7240449

VP bridge is on the left, for any wondering.

 

[Gaolee]

Don't forget your pro-level shallowness.

Ah, yes. Thank you for the kudos on that. Shallowness at this high level is a lot of work.

 

[Gaolee]

yeah always found it interesting JPJ played mando...

He played all kinds of instruments. So did Ox.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Good idea. I started with a Steinberg NXT and then found a great deal on an Englehardt. Just something to be aware of:
Unlike a bass guitar where you use your hand as a clamp to bring the strings onto the fingerboard, on upright, to make it easier on your hand, you hold your hand in place and push the bass forward with your body against your fingers. That doesn't really work if there's no bass body to push against.
But EUBs will usually have lower action.

Good tip.
I have had an upright, and an EUB in the past.
And you are right on both observations.
Looking at the , admittedly horrible Palantino EUB. It can be made playable and decent sounding with a bit of work.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

A 32” Thunderbird in disguise!

https://www.talkbass.com/classified...le.1669807/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email

 

[Engle]

A 32” Thunderbird in disguise!

https://www.talkbass.com/classified...le.1669807/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email

Those control plates always look kludgy to me. It's not much more work to route a rear cavity!

 

[bylar13]

Another street festival, different band.
Literally, in the street!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Those control plates always look kludgy to me. It's not much more work to route a rear cavity!

Yeah. It makes sense on designs that date back to the early days, but on modern designs, no thanks. At least make it artistic.

 

[bylar13]

Cool Epiphone

Epiphone Thunderbird TB-90 Electric Bass Made in Japan Soft Case Included | eBay

 

[Stealth57]

Cool Epiphone

Epiphone Thunderbird TB-90 Electric Bass Made in Japan Soft Case Included | eBay

Greco with a Epi TRC or a mislabeled Epi?