Great looking bass! I too got a new PG from LJVSK. It turned my bass right around. I love it. What size of counter sink bit did you use. I'd like to have one for this one and my next. 👍😎
Thanks!
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Great looking bass! I too got a new PG from LJVSK. It turned my bass right around. I love it. What size of counter sink bit did you use. I'd like to have one for this one and my next. 👍😎
Thanks!
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
Are those pickguards for Gibson T'birds only (like those from WD) or do they fit the Epi birds as well?
godofthunder59
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Well this makes number three! Rob of Number One Guitars had a used Cherry TH-1 in stock and as these are no longer being made I figured I better grab it. I had a cherry one and foolishly sold it I instantly regretted it so I am excited to get this bass. It will get the G.O.T. treatment, new pg, repro 60's tail piece, and either a Thunderbucker or Dimarzio model G under a chrome cover. These are great basses, the bass Gibson should have re released. Here is a quick picture from Rob the bass should arrive in a week or so.
Well this makes number three! Rob of Number One Guitars had a used Cherry TH-1 in stock and as these are no longer being made I figured I better grab it. I had a cherry one and foolishly sold it I instantly regretted it so I am excited to get this bass. It will get the G.O.T. treatment, new pg, repro 60's tail piece, and either a Thunderbucker or Dimarzio model G under a chrome cover. These are great basses, the bass Gibson should have re released. Here is a quick picture from Rob the bass should arrive in a week or so.
That's really beautiful with your bridge on there. I really love the cherry. Sounds as good as it looks, I'm sure!
godofthunder59
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Thats actually the stock Bach bridge, mine was in fact a influence in it's design. I consulted with Rob (Basvarken) who took the specs to Bach.
I'm fairly confident that the Epi's and Gibbies don't have the same screw pattern and not all Epi's are alike and not all Gibbies are alike. I'm not sure what year forward are the same but the last few years haven't changed.
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yeah, I've shared my WD experience when changing my pick guard. They have one pattern and state that is specifically for Gibson Birds. When I got mine the mounting holes did not line up.
After consulting with WD, they told me that if I returned the first gard', they would charge a 15% re-stock fee. So, I sent a tracing of my gard'. Then, they charged me an extra $10 for a "custom" gard'. It cost me probably closet $80 altogether. Pretty expensive for a pick guard.
I like the way it turned out, but not sure I'd do it again.... for just a pick guard.
hillerup
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Really a beautiful job they've done. I'm guessing it plays as good as it looks? I've seen that you have some vintage Gibson non-reverse T-birds, and so have a high standard for comparison. I'm really curious about these now.
godofthunder59
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The Bachs are the bass Gibson should have made. Right out of the box the are fine basses, I like to mod mine to be a bit more Gibson like with pickups, pg and tug bar. This bass is a series III the bodies are a little thicker than the series I and II. The thin Body IIs are my favorite but I wouldn't turn down a series III. Once strapped on these feel like a real 60's NR and even the stock Atrec pickup comes close to the originals in tone it just doesn't have the inherent grind the 60's pickups do. NRs are not ergonomic basses they take getting used to and when todays standards and expectations are used to measure them for many they may fall short. The are large, long and ungainly and yes suffer from neck dive(never been a problem for me). But they sound, feel and play like nothing else. This makes Bach #3 for me.
godofthunder59
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My Honey burst Bach series III with mods
My black series II
My Since sold trans Cherry Series III
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Any idea how the Epi Classic IVs are wired. As much as I love this bass, I could use some more treble output
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
In what way does your Badbird bridge differ from the Bach bridge? For the untrained eye they seem pretty identical...
Hello..
Considering the TB's are deep sounding, Iwas wondering what speaker size you all,prefer/use.
I know it's a subjective/relative question,just curious as I'm thinking of going from a 15" toa 12" to get a bit more punch,but keep some boom.
Considering the TB's are deep sounding, Iwas wondering what speaker size you all,prefer/use.
I know it's a subjective/relative question,just curious as I'm thinking of going from a 15" toa 12" to get a bit more punch,but keep some boom.
I think Scott's bridge is for modifying vintage Tbirds that have narrow bridges and don't intonate well as the saddles don't have enough travel front to back. I think it uses the existing Gibson studs and just drops right in. The Bach bridge is probably pretty similar to Scott's at least in dimensions and being able to intonate properly. You wouldn't need one of his bridges on a Bach.
Hey guys. Selling my Pelham Blue NR RI to finance another bird I've wanted for years in case any of you are interested.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/...derbird-reissue-upgrades-pelham-blue-1068969/
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/...derbird-reissue-upgrades-pelham-blue-1068969/
Quick question (which I feel may turn into a longer one):
My new to me 1998 T-bird is wonderful. I put on the Hipshot bridge and got wonderfully low action. It hangs on a rack in my basement with all my other basses. I find that the action keeps creeping too low, then I need to crank UP the back bridge levels to avoid buzzing. It is now back up to almost too high for my liking. Is the Thunderbird susceptible to neck issues? Should I NOT be hanging it? Do I just need a good setup? I dunno ...
My new to me 1998 T-bird is wonderful. I put on the Hipshot bridge and got wonderfully low action. It hangs on a rack in my basement with all my other basses. I find that the action keeps creeping too low, then I need to crank UP the back bridge levels to avoid buzzing. It is now back up to almost too high for my liking. Is the Thunderbird susceptible to neck issues? Should I NOT be hanging it? Do I just need a good setup? I dunno ...
It may still be climatizing to your environment and the relief in the neck could be settling in as well; something to check before moving the bridge again. Or maybe your basement changes humidity alot? My humble opinion - never hang a Thunderbird by the neck. I always use a regular guitar stands with foam rests and never have adjustment problems beyond some seasonal tweaks which is normal here in the midwest.
