Thunderbird Club

[theFixer]

That babitz is gna have to go, pretty sure of that.

Set a price on it...

 

[wolfkeller]

Set a price on it...

I'll definitely have to do a trade plus $.

 

[dukeorock]

Sharing this from another thread. Bird headstock was just fine

 

[Gaolee]

Now that you mention it I do have two sunburst basses...one is getting redone by JIO, so it won’t be burst for long anyway. Also have a weird burst pawnshop bass. I have an odd affection for how ‘off’ those old Japanese bursts can look

I had a hollowbody bass that had a neck made like a glu-lam beam. It was short scale, but the neck was a log to make Fix wonder about hand size. And, the finish was a lurid 3-color burst that can only be described as PornoBurst. It was a truly awesome machine, and it was as close to an upright sound as you could get with a bass guitar. But, I didn't play it, so it went. No need for extras for decoration.

 

[BklynKen]

View attachment 2834457 Ordered my new bird from gibson via Sweetwater on the 21st. Got pics of it today, expect it to be here tomorrow. That's fast! I'll have enough time to do my usual mods and use it for our last home town show this year on Saturday.

Btw my usual mods are; (unless they changed how they did them in '13) make the pots go the right way. They wire em righty. Add a kill switch, put my strings on (roto66 50-110 for D tuning) and possibly wrap the PG in black leather. Oah, put on strap locks too.
My 13 didn't need any adjustments for neck/saddles when I swapped strings. I tune down a step but the heavier strings usually balance it out and I don't have to do anything.

FANTASTIC! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it.

 

[Larry V]

...well, technically it is in mint condition after redefining the lower horn, cutting a new pg, de-fretting the neck and finishing it with silver sparkle. - just not "original" condition

Take a look at the back of the bass. Looks like the paint isn’t sticking.

This is what you need @LarryV:

Guitar Hanger MX™ | Multiple Guitar Hanging System by diamondLife

Hanging them sideways would sure help reduce their width on the wall.

View attachment 2834457 Ordered my new bird from gibson via Sweetwater on the 21st. Got pics of it today, expect it to be here tomorrow. That's fast! I'll have enough time to do my usual mods and use it for our last home town show this year on Saturday.

Btw my usual mods are; (unless they changed how they did them in '13) make the pots go the right way. They wire em righty. Add a kill switch, put my strings on (roto66 50-110 for D tuning) and possibly wrap the PG in black leather. Oah, put on strap locks too.
My 13 didn't need any adjustments for neck/saddles when I swapped strings. I tune down a step but the heavier strings usually balance it out and I don't have to do anything.

You’re going to look even more badazz up on that stage with that red TBird! Sticker should be there tomorrow I’m guessing.

!5 minutes left & still no bids. I'm gonna hafta watch this again... aren't I

Rare 1980's Gibson 4 string bass | eBay

Darn...

 

[Gaolee]

I'll definitely have to do a trade plus $.

If it has the same studs as the three point, I'm happy to trade the three point from my '01 and some cash for your Babicz. Being without the '01 while I wait for the mail to go in both directions might be a little tough, but what the heck. Modifying it is tempting fate anyway. I can't believe the Babicz is handed. Three point saddles swap back and forth by accident if you aren't paying attention.

 

[JIO]

Take a look at the back of the bass. Looks like the paint isn’t sticking.

Maybe so - didn't spend that much time studying it...

 

[Gaolee]

They hype the whole "full contact" thing, total crap. My Gibson out sustains ALL my basses with it's "crappy" 3 point and I've never had any adjustment problem on 3 different basses.

The full contact thing is BS, in my opinion. My enthusiasm for Babicz bridges is all about looks and adjustment. I like the way the adjustments work, and being a geek, I like to adjust things. There's always some minor fraction of a step of intonation I can mess with somewhere until I figure out it's pointless. Until the next round of messing with another minor fraction of a step somewhere.

 

[DerekW]

View attachment 2834457 Ordered my new bird from gibson via Sweetwater on the 21st. Got pics of it today, expect it to be here tomorrow. That's fast! I'll have enough time to do my usual mods and use it for our last home town show this year on Saturday.

Btw my usual mods are; (unless they changed how they did them in '13) make the pots go the right way. They wire em righty. Add a kill switch, put my strings on (roto66 50-110 for D tuning) and possibly wrap the PG in black leather. Oah, put on strap locks too.
My 13 didn't need any adjustments for neck/saddles when I swapped strings. I tune down a step but the heavier strings usually balance it out and I don't have to do anything.

Hoping to catch your show Saturday, but not sure if it’s gonna happen yet.

 

[wolfkeller]

Hoping to catch your show Saturday, but not sure if it’s gonna happen yet.

Hope so man, will be a cool one, and a new bass to work into the set

 

[wolfkeller]

If it has the same studs as the three point, I'm happy to trade the three point from my '01 and some cash for your Babicz. Being without the '01 while I wait for the mail to go in both directions might be a little tough, but what the heck. Modifying it is tempting fate anyway. I can't believe the Babicz is handed. Three point saddles swap back and forth by accident if you aren't paying attention.

Yup, I'm sure it's neither lefty or righty. But yeah, maybe we can do that.

 

[Gaolee]

Yup, I'm sure it's neither lefty or righty. But yeah, maybe we can do that.

If the parts stay in the family, it's better somehow. It means the karma from the pixie dust '01 will go to your new one, and whatever karma there is from your new one will spread to the '01. It's all mystical and sheeyit.

 

[wolfkeller]

If the parts stay in the family, it's better somehow. It means the karma from the pixie dust '01 will go to your new one, and whatever karma there is from your new one will spread to the '01. It's all mystical and sheeyit.

Haha I like that. Well, it'll be on stage sat for one wild ride and might get some JD on it, I'll try not to but it gets crazy.

 

[theFixer]

I had a hollowbody bass that had a neck made like a glu-lam beam. It was short scale, but the neck was a log to make Fix wonder about hand size. And, the finish was a lurid 3-color burst that can only be described as PornoBurst. It was a truly awesome machine, and it was as close to an upright sound as you could get with a bass guitar. But, I didn't play it, so it went. No need for extras for decoration.

any pics?

 

[theFixer]

This right here, is a good time

Check it out:

Willie Weeks - bass
Andy Newmark - drums
Ian McLagen - keys
Ronnie Wood - g&v
Keith Richard(s) - g&v

Prepare to be grooved

 

[RedVee]

Now that you mention it I do have two sunburst basses...one is getting redone by JIO, so it won’t be burst for long anyway. Also have a weird burst pawnshop bass. I have an odd affection for how ‘off’ those old Japanese bursts can look

One white on white, one black ABG, one black Goth and one tobacco burst old Japanese bass.
I’d vote 1: Ebony for VP

View attachment 2834457 Ordered my new bird from gibson via Sweetwater on the 21st. Got pics of it today, expect it to be here tomorrow. That's fast! I'll have enough time to do my usual mods and use it for our last home town show this year on Saturday.

Btw my usual mods are; (unless they changed how they did them in '13) make the pots go the right way. They wire em righty. Add a kill switch, put my strings on (roto66 50-110 for D tuning) and possibly wrap the PG in black leather. Oah, put on strap locks too.
My 13 didn't need any adjustments for neck/saddles when I swapped strings. I tune down a step but the heavier strings usually balance it out and I don't have to do anything.

Excellent. Is there any benefit to the leather PG ? Apart from looks that is?

 

[kat888]

@TBird1958 -- are you still with us Roni, or have you attained Thunderbird nirvana in a cloud of bliss?

 

[dukeorock]

I was waiting for a review too! I’m kinda more interested in the VP’s than the Gibson that is (slowly) headed my way

@TBird1958 -- are you still with us Roni, or have you attained Thunderbird nirvana in a cloud of bliss?

 

[theFixer]

I was waiting for a review too! I’m kinda more interested in the VP’s than the Gibson that is (slowly) headed my way

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