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Thunderbird Club
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Thanks. I will start the process
And correct to assume that 1 Sydney mortgage is ample.
Through the Bay, going to the Southern Highlands.
Back to Lemmy. I saw this interview last night. Interesting comment about wanting Gibson to build him a shorter scale Thunderbird but they never did. The other comments are 'more if the usual'.
Even though Motörhead’s frontman is famous for his Rickenbacker bass, we mention that we’ve spotted a few old photos of him with a Gibson. “I did play a Thunderbird for a bit, yeah,” Lemmy remembers as a toothy grin creeps across his craggy face. “But the neck’s so long you have to be an orangutan to play it!” We swap Thunderbird stories for a bit, having played one briefly in a Nashville party band. Though we loved the sleek look, releasing the neck made for a fast drop of the headstock towards the floor. “Exactly,” Lemmy agrees. “I’ve been trying to get Gibson to make me one with a shorter-scale neck for years but they haven’t done it.” So Lemmy might play ‘Iron Fist’ on something other than a Rick? “I play a lot of basses,” he says. “I’ve got a Gretsch Billy Bo that I love. I collect basses and six-string guitars as well.”
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Even though Motörhead’s frontman is famous for his Rickenbacker bass, we mention that we’ve spotted a few old photos of him with a Gibson. “I did play a Thunderbird for a bit, yeah,” Lemmy remembers as a toothy grin creeps across his craggy face. “But the neck’s so long you have to be an orangutan to play it!” We swap Thunderbird stories for a bit, having played one briefly in a Nashville party band. Though we loved the sleek look, releasing the neck made for a fast drop of the headstock towards the floor. “Exactly,” Lemmy agrees. “I’ve been trying to get Gibson to make me one with a shorter-scale neck for years but they haven’t done it.” So Lemmy might play ‘Iron Fist’ on something other than a Rick? “I play a lot of basses,” he says. “I’ve got a Gretsch Billy Bo that I love. I collect basses and six-string guitars as well.”
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Setup related question.
What are the options if a truss rod runs out of thread? I put a quarter turn on the Epi the other day, it turned quite easily and it improved quite a bit. It's not there yet though. I put a bit more on it but it seems pretty tight and I suspect that's all there is. Options?
What are the options if a truss rod runs out of thread? I put a quarter turn on the Epi the other day, it turned quite easily and it improved quite a bit. It's not there yet though. I put a bit more on it but it seems pretty tight and I suspect that's all there is. Options?
You can put a washer under the nut. It will give you a bit more.
There's no way little old me can get a washer in there, definitely a job for a professional.
Really tough. But, as you note, she needs care from more than one person. And while it seems like a small consolation, how cool that they let her have her furry companion. It sounds like you have a lot on your plate. But don't be a stranger. It is always cool to see the blue VW van in our neighborhood!
I am late to the party on cat pics but tardiness be damned. Here are my two furry paperweights in the train wreck I call my office.
And how about the cool color on this ($4k U.S.) Lull bass? They call it Candy Apple Orange. I think that the world needs more basses in this color!
And how about the cool color on this ($4k U.S.) Lull bass? They call it Candy Apple Orange. I think that the world needs more basses in this color!
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A little equal time for the dog lovers. Named Mistin Rain because it wasn't very nice weather when we got her. It's much better than Hey-you-with-the-tail-on-your-butt that she started out with.
Denver in May a couple of years ago.
Denver in May a couple of years ago.
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'64 II - the gold standard (and the most accurate way to measure it) 
This is just my opinion here (which has some age and life experience built in). First, I too always wanted a Ric--got one and it wasn't as magical as I imagined and the magic wore off. They are interesting and people either love them or hate them, and a few in between. Make sure you play the thing a lot before you throw down that kind of money. They play and feel like nothing else I recall playing. Not particularly pleasant if you love other feels, but they are light. If yo like the feel of a T-bird or J-bass kind of neck--the Ric it an entirely different animal (wide). The positive is you can generally sell them for the cash used price you paid if you take care of it.
Second, don't go in debt for something you don't have to have. Many do it in many situations and then wonder why they never have any money. Some things you need to pay to use other people's money--most things you don't--and an extra bass just doesn't seem like one of those necessary things (unless it's going t make you a ton of money). You may hate me for saying it, but follow that advice and you'll thank me later, and likely have more basses you own and not half own through the years. If you want something like that, start planning and saving. Most of the time you'll find you really don't need it after all before you get all the money on hand. Feel free to disregard the free advice. I'm just trying to help a brother out long-term.
Take your time and look around. You are seem to be in no necessary rush. There are many fantastic basses out there. Many you may not have considered. I just know I've bought a few I thought I had to have and after a short time they stopped having the draw and I was dissatisfied and looking for something else. If possible rent a bass if you can for a couple months if at all possible. That may confirm you really want it or you want to keep looking.
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Yes, using a washer or washers to extend the reach of the threading is the first and easiest option, which could do the job. Always worth a try and the cheapest fix by far. The next step takes a bit of experience (deeper threading of the tr) and the ultimate fix (replacing the tr) can also be DIY done with a bit of patience and confidence working on your instrument. There are many tutorials on youtube addressing all these 'fixes'.
This is just my opinion here (which has some age and life experience built in). First, I too always wanted a Ric--got one and it wasn't as magical as I imagined and the magic wore off. They are interesting and people either love them or hate them, and a few in between. Make sure you play the thing a lot before you throw down that kind of money. They play and feel like nothing else I recall playing. Not particularly pleasant if you love other feels, but they are light. If yo like the feel of a T-bird or J-bass kind of neck--the Ric it an entirely different animal (wide). The positive is you can generally sell them for the cash used price you paid if you take care of it.
Second, don't go in debt for something you don't have to have. Many do it in many situations and then wonder why they never have any money. Some things you need to pay to use other people's money--most things you don't--and an extra bass just doesn't seem like one of those necessary things (unless it's going t make you a ton of money). You may hate me for saying it, but follow that advice and you'll thank me later, and likely have more basses you own and not half own through the years. If you want something like that, start planning and saving. Most of the time you'll find you really don't need it after all before you get all the money on hand. Feel free to disregard the free advice. I'm just trying to help a brother out long-term.
Take your time and look around. You are seem to be in no necessary rush. There are many fantastic basses out there. Many you may not have considered. I just know I've bought a few I thought I had to have and after a short time they stopped having the draw and I was dissatisfied and looking for something else. If possible rent a bass if you can for a couple months if at all possible. That may confirm you really want it or you want to keep looking.
Well said. I'll add that it took me years to find a 4001 which I liked as much as the copy which was my first bass. They have their idiosyncrasies (cough) dual truss rod (cough) and they had a reputation for having 'wobbly' necks. Beautiful instuments though, if you find one that you get on with, and they do keep their value.
Elvira, my parent's black lab mutt and Chewie their mini yorkie. Haven't seen them in a while since I moved across the country for work.
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I got a late 80's RIC 4003 (two piece pg/butt-end tr adjustment/2 screw bridge reinforcement) which had the electronics gutted and replaced w/EMG pu's, mystery pots and missing the top pg. So needless to say, got it for a very nice price (w/OHSC). I resurrected it with a similar era harness, new Ric pu's and a custom 2 piece MOTO pg. Looked great (really nice flamed maple Fireglow), played nice and sounded really good - no complains really. I kept/played it for a couple of years and then sold it for a nice profit. I've sold a few basses like this - as in, would just as soon keep them, but I didn't play them as much as they were worth. Like any bass... they should be played and owned by players that love them.
I want to like this, the bass is a stunning colour and the cats are lovely ... but the midden that passes for your 'office'?
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