Thunderbird Club

[kat888]

The head is still beer!

More air than beer...

 

[BklynKen]

More air than beer...

;-)

 

[RedVee]

Of course, give me a few, that picture was taken before I lowered the p/ups.
Right now I like how they are set, but I may lower the neck p/up, just a tiny bit more. Not the greatest pic.

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Ok. Mine is nearly 4mm 'less tall' from the body than the bridge pickup is. I know it should be lower but perhaps this is a little excessive?

Quick iPhone shots.

 

[RedVee]

I take note of the last page I read before I logout because its very likely that when I log in again I will have at least 10 to 12 pages to catch up on. 5 to 7 on a slow day.

I just go to 'watched threads', hit Thunderbird Club and it takes me automagically to my first unread post.

 

[BklynKen]

I just go to 'watched threads', hit Thunderbird Club and it takes me automagically to my first unread post.

Bingo. I have that bookmarked.

 

[RedVee]

Not speaking from first hand experience but from everything I've read here and other places...

The Gibby and eppi three point bridges are interchangeable with the exception that the Asian made basses use metric stud anchors in the body along with corresponding metric bolts and the USA ones don't. But supposedly the two actual bridges are interchangeable.

So if I understand it correctly, if you have an Asian made Eppi and for some reason wanted to use a USA bridge on it you could as long as you still used your Eppi studs. If you wanted to use the USA studs you'd also need to replace the metric stud anchors in the body.

Besides the metric thing, I think the only other differences in the two bridges is that some of the Eppi ones have a shoulder on the anchor that rises slightly above the body, whereas the USA anchors are flush with the body. Depending upon how low you like your action that might or might not be a problem.

Again, no experience on this issue, just parroting what I've heard. I'm sure others will chime in with confirmations or corrections.

Yes, mine seems to have a little rim or shoulder at the studs, designed to stop you sitting flush with the body. <he says puzzled>
I just took another lousy iPhone shot. Hope you all can see it.

NB. The back 2 posts are as low as possible. I'm hoping I can possibly get another eighth of a turn (maybe) on the front post without negatively affecting the break angle.

 

[kat888]

;-)

How it's done in the civilised world.

 

[jtarmino]

Hi
Looking to purchase a grabber.
Any leads are appreciated!
Thx
Jay

 

[ProgressiveDoom]

I just go to 'watched threads', hit Thunderbird Club and it takes me automagically to my first unread post.

I did not know that, thank you. More to learn in Thunderbird Club than just Thunderbird stuff. Its like an all purpose club for cool folks.

 

[BklynKen]

How it's done in the civilised world.

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For your alcohol delivery device?

 

[RedVee]

I can't even find the post with the coloured trim on Epi headstocks showing the differences... anyway @theFixer FYI - I've got big head.
The 'groovy bit' doesn't extend to the 'pointy bit'.

 

[kat888]

For your alcohol delivery device?

Aye. A pint glass with straight sides or a slight bell as in the photo, a line cut into the side indicating the minimum beer level, and minimal to no head to allow for easy access to beer. No handles or other faux ye olde malarkery. If you want to drink out of a mug, have some tea.

Australia has a multitude of different glass sizes and names for those glasses. For example the standard beer glass in New South Wales is a 'schooner' which is 425ml or 3/4 of an imperial pint (aka 15oz). Apparently in South Australia a 'schooner' is a 285ml glass aka a half pint (10oz), but as I'll likely never go there I don't worry about it.

What we call a 'middy' is called a 'pot' in the badlands of Victoria ... and is the same glass as that half pint the South Australians call a 'schooner' when they're not killing each other.

 

[Gaolee]

HERE: NEVERTILT 3 point upgrade



You'll have to ask Henry.

I have no problem with Epi, can't be beat as far as bang for the buck!

My first 'Bird was a Korean bolt-on, with the tree trunk neck. I missed it enough to hunt down another one which I won't let go. I paid a little more than Carlo, but not a whole lot more. I don't remember exactly, but it was in the range of $150 or $200 with a case and shipping.

 

[Gaolee]

As long as the bit which says '10' isn't broken, you're good.

Well, actually, you need the part that says "11", but that's a technicality.

 

[Gaolee]

Aye. A pint glass with straight sides or a slight bell as in the photo, a line cut into the side indicating the minimum beer level, and minimal to no head to allow for easy access to beer. No handles or other faux ye olde malarkery. If you want to drink out of a mug, have some tea.

Australia has a multitude of different glass sizes and names for those glasses. For example the standard beer glass in New South Wales is a 'schooner' which is 425ml or 3/4 of an imperial pint (aka 15oz). Apparently in South Australia it's a 285ml glass aka a half pint (10oz), but as I'll likely never gonthere I don't worry about it.

What we call a 'middy' is called a 'pot' in the badlands of Victoria ... and is the same glass as that half pint the South Australians call a 'schooner' when they're not killing each other.

So, what's the breve version, and the fvck me if I finish it there will be a problem version?

 

[MCF]

So what in the world is happening? Is it the eclipse thing? We had that troll on here recently and just now, out in the GP, some tool is tearing into Jason from Bass Stings Online (of all people). So not only have I learned how to use the ignore tool, I also used the report feature for the first time since I started on here three years ago.

 

[theFixer]

Oh, you mean crotchets, quavers and semibreves, why didn't you say? Jeez you speak foreign!

Jeeeeeez... even your notes are metric

 

[rxdiablo]

My first 'Bird was a Korean bolt-on, with the tree trunk neck. I missed it enough to hunt down another one which I won't let go. I paid a little more than Carlo, but not a whole lot more. I don't remember exactly, but it was in the range of $150 or $200 with a case and shipping.

I just pulled a similar move- got my first real Thunderbird (though I do have a Cataldo G8R-4 and other Gibbys.) 2011 Korean Epi, natural mahogany finish, white guard, hard case, $125! Super stoked!

 

[RedVee]

Aye. A pint glass with straight sides or a slight bell as in the photo, a line cut into the side indicating the minimum beer level, and minimal to no head to allow for easy access to beer. No handles or other faux ye olde malarkery. If you want to drink out of a mug, have some tea.

Australia has a multitude of different glass sizes and names for those glasses. For example the standard beer glass in New South Wales is a 'schooner' which is 425ml or 3/4 of an imperial pint (aka 15oz). Apparently in South Australia a 'schooner' is a 285ml glass aka a half pint (10oz), but as I'll likely never go there I don't worry about it.

What we call a 'middy' is called a 'pot' in the badlands of Victoria ... and is the same glass as that half pint the South Australians call a 'schooner' when they're not killing each other.

NSW also has a 'seven', which when I was a kid, was basically only bought by 'Cockies when they came to Town for the Show'.

I haven't seen anyone ask for one for decades now. I ordered one as a test (and a joke) in one of the pubs near Town Hall about 30 years ago, and they still had them then.
A bloke only bought middies for his shout when we were drinking Schooners. (You don't do that!).
So I presented him with a Seven (7oz) my turn around. (Better than snotting him).
Poor excuse for a beer glass.

PS. I hope you can understand the lingo.

 

[JIO]

So what in the world is happening? Is it the eclipse thing? We had that troll on here recently and just now, out in the GP, some tool is tearing into Jason from Bass Stings Online (of all people). So not only have I learned how to use the ignore tool, I also used the report feature for the first time since I started on here three years ago.

There is a lot of weird vibes in the air lately...