Thunderbird Club

[theFixer]

There's a grub screw in each saddle carrier that locks into the channel wall. I'd post a picture but I'm between photo hosters

It looks like they poked the wrong bear!

I'm not too sure you're in any kind of condition to be getting this worked up my friend

 

[theFixer]

More or less.

I'll make no promises...

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

I've seen those before - nice looking bridge.

One question though: How do you adjust the length (intonation)? I can't see an intonation screw anywhere...

They're also used on the Gibson Studio V's

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

I'll make no promises...

I don't blame you

 

[GBassNorth]

There's a grub screw in each saddle carrier that locks into the channel wall. I'd post a picture but I'm between photo hosters

So are these saddles like the Spector ones, in that intonation is achieved by unlocking the grub screw and manually moving the saddle? If so, it's ok, it works, just a different flavor and not much harder or easier than any other bridge with a screw driven intonation method.

 

[godofthunder59]

The black has proprietary Hamer pickups made by Dimarzio. They were called Slammer pickups I believe. (I have an 86 Hamer Cruise Bass that came with the same pickups) The burst came to me with newer issue EMG's with the solderless connectors so I have no clue what were in it originally. At the moment it has EMG Geezer P-J pickups in it.

When the black Hamer was up for sale at Kebo's bass shop, it was listed as sounding like "the voice of God" (I understand exactly what they meant!). I love the sound of this bass!!!! When I was alerted to it being listed for sale I immediately reached out to the shop and never received a response. A few days later Baz Cooper was posting pics of it on another bass forum. Soon after that he posted it for sale on eBay and I sent a message thru eBay that somehow let my phone number go thru (which eBay will not normally do). Next thing I know Baz is calling me and we worked out a deal. I had to sell my first Gibson BlackBird to cover it but I was willing to do that as those turn up on a regular basis. (My friend Joe bought the BB so I could make this deal happen. Bought it back from him later so he could buy another rare Hamer bass. Circle of life.)

Long story not so short, I have had the black Hamer for 3 years now and do not plan on letting it go. It has lots of player wear and tons of character that make it beautiful to me. I have only seen 2 or 3 for sale since I bought the black one (and one was an 8 string). When they show up they sell pretty quick. Only around 200 of the bass or guitars ever made so they are rare.

Sorry for writing a novel. Haha

My Gunmetal Blue Blitz is arguably one of the best sounding bass I own, equipped with stock Dimarzio P/J pickups and factory Kahler. I will post a better picture tomorrow.

 

[Dadagoboi]

So are these saddles like the Spector ones, in that intonation is achieved by unlocking the grub screw and manually moving the saddle? If so, it's ok, it works, just a different flavor and not much harder or easier than any other bridge with a screw driven intonation method.

Yes...you can also flip the saddle carrier around to get more travel in a small footprint, which is what I do with the E and A on my bridges.

 

[TBird1958]

Beer:30 in Seattle

 

[dieselman]

Somebody is enjoying the Seattle Sunshine!

 

[theFixer]

Beer:30 in Seattle

 

[JJR58]

Beer:30 in Seattle

And I have so been nursing a major hangover from last night.
Ok, think I need a hair of the dog.

 

[dieselman]

It's an Age thing you know by now.

 

[godofthunder59]

I don't think you realize how long some of us have been at this

No lie!

I don't think you realize how long some of us have been at this

No lie! I have been playing bass for 47 years! I just did the math. I was messing with guitar staring around 1967

 

[JJR58]

It's an Age thing you know by now.

You would think I would by now.

 

[godofthunder59]

No lie!

No lie! I have been playing bass for 47 years! I just did the math. I was messing with guitar staring around 1967

I'd cry but I don't feel old lol

 

[theFixer]

I'd cry but I don't feel old lolView attachment 1167861

That's all that matters

 

[kat888]

Brimming with new found confidence after assembling the NRBird this week I have just now adjusted the truss rod on the Epi. It's almost like being a kid and going into the part of the pool where your feet don't touch the bottom.

The hardest part was working out which Allen key to use - is it this one? No - it must be this one. It turned easily - no corrosion or gunk. Will leave a couple of days to settle but the bridge saddles probably need dropping a hair.

 

[godofthunder59]

Not to dwell on the age thing, but I turned 58 on6/29. I have loved every minute of being a bass player. I have had some highs and deepest lows. My love of music and bass have always been a constant. It has lead me to some good life decisions others questionable. I would not change a thing. It's funny at this point in my life bass is as big if not bigger than I was young. My Who tribute is going well and the Fleetwood Mac tribute I joined is touring nationally, at 58 who knew that you could still do this? Sorry for rambling, just so very happy to have picked up the bass and that in this forum we can share our love for the instrument.

 

[Korladis]

Brimming with new found confidence after assembling the NRBird this week I have just now adjusted the truss rod on the Epi. It's almost like being a kid and going into the part of the pool where your feet don't touch the bottom.

The hardest part was working out which Allen key to use - is it this one? No - it must be this one. It turned easily - no corrosion or gunk. Will leave a couple of days to settle but the bridge saddles probably need dropping a hair.

I just go down the row of allen wrenches until one fits correctly.

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

Not to dwell on the age thing, but I turned 58 on6/29. I have loved every minute of being a bass player. I have had some highs and deepest lows. My love of music and bass have always been a constant. It has lead me to some good life decisions others questionable. I would not change a thing. It's funny at this point in my life bass is as big if not bigger than I was young. My Who tribute is going well and the Fleetwood Mac tribute I joined is touring nationally, at 58 who knew that you could still do this? Sorry for rambling, just so very happy to have picked up the bass and that in this forum we can share our love for the instrument.

Happy Belated Birthday