Thunderbird Club

[kat888]

It might be rare and maybe worth the asking price but it isn't one of Ibanezs best bits of work. Given the bridge location it is short or medium scale. A Bach would be a better choice.

It didn't hold my attention.

Oops my bad, my hand is covering the plate over the chiseled gouge for the added bridge pickup. Lemme see if I have a better pic.View attachment 2908611

Thanks, much easier to see what's going on there.

 

[godofthunder59]

It didn't hold my attention.



Thanks, much easier to see what's going on there.

When I got this particular bass there were no Gibson parts on it. A Bill Lawrence humbucker was hacked into the bridge position. I just covered up the scar with a plastic plate. I could make the hole disappear by filling and false graining but I kinda like it this way. I left the extra volume control as a bit of a joke, The original '58 Explorer bass was made out of a guitar body and had a dummy volume control, so I left the extra vol. control to mess with people.

 

[RedVee]

When I got this particular bass there were no Gibson parts on it. A Bill Lawrence humbucker was hacked into the bridge position. I just covered up the scar with a plastic plate. I could make the hole disappear by filling and false graining but I kinda like it this way. I left the extra volume control as a bit of a joke, The original '58 Explorer bass was made out of a guitar body and had a dummy volume control, so I left the extra vol. control to mess with people.

The plastic plate works well with the pickguard. Looks good.

 

[willsellout]

I thought I had a line one some used Lollar pickups but unfortunately I think it fell through. I am reconsidering a set of Lull’s. So much money....

Also it looks like I have a hairline crack in the finish of my Epi bird at the neck right by the nut. I’m a little bummed.

 

[BklynKen]

Ibanez NR

Ibanez Thunderbird Bass c. 1970 2 Color Sunburst

It might be rare and maybe worth the asking price but it isn't one of Ibanezs best bits of work. Given the bridge location it is short or medium scale. A Bach would be a better choice.

Thanks, now that makes sense. It looks pretty neat, but I was wondering why the bridge looked like it was more in a guitar position.

 

[godofthunder59]

I thought I had a line one some used Lollar pickups but unfortunately I think it fell through. I am reconsidering a set of Lull’s. So much money....

Also it looks like I have a hairline crack in the finish of my Epi bird at the neck right by the nut. I’m a little bummed.

One word. Thunderbuckers!

 

[BklynKen]

I still can’t understand this reasoning. Headstocks come in all shapes and sizes. Is he saying the same length string (without cutting) will work for both a Thunderbird’s G string tuning post and bass with a 2+2 headstock where the post is really close to the nut?

The tail is the length it is for a purpose.
With multi-layer windings, the first inner winding will grip to the hexagon core but the others, up to an additional 2 on the 105, rely on `locking off` at the tail. Each winding is applied in an opposing direction.
Because the 11" of tail has proven to be the ideal length to prevent any slippage whatsoever, the integrity of the string should always prove good and respond as it should.
Once the length is shortened then you run the risk of slippage or relaxation of the tension, if only slight, to begin with and worsen as the tail shortens.​

 

[dukeorock]

Ibanez NR

Ibanez Thunderbird Bass c. 1970 2 Color Sunburst

For some reason, I think that’s kinda cool. Not very common and quirky. Not for $950 though

I would rip out the bridge pickup, should such a bass come into my possession.

Can’t just turn it down, then?

I thought I had a line one some used Lollar pickups but unfortunately I think it fell through. I am reconsidering a set of Lull’s. So much money....

Also it looks like I have a hairline crack in the finish of my Epi bird at the neck right by the nut. I’m a little bummed.

Oh no! Hopefully it’s just a finish crack, or optical illusion! I’ll have my Lollars installed into a bass very soon and will try to do some clips, if that helps

 

[BklynKen]

I’ll have my Lollars installed into a bass very soon and will try to do some clips, if that helps

I think you and Scott should team up for a youtube series.

 

[TBird1958]

I thought I had a line one some used Lollar pickups but unfortunately I think it fell through. I am reconsidering a set of Lull’s. So much money....

Also it looks like I have a hairline crack in the finish of my Epi bird at the neck right by the nut. I’m a little bummed.

Go thru a dealer for them The Bass Shop | Selected Used and Vintage Bass Guitars as they discount them, they are great pickups, I'm thinking of getting a set for my Orville later this year.

 

[dukeorock]

I think you and Scott should team up for a youtube series.

Ha! Great idea! Scott can be the one with an informed opinion and provide invaluable insights on the instruments history and play some cool bass lines to provide sound samples. I’ll provide refreshments

 

[TBird1958]

Feel free to chime in here!

What is your favorite bass for playing rock?

 

[Gaolee]

Had a guy spit take a shot of tequila on the back of my upright at a job. Couldn't believe how much of the finish it took off.
I called it the Mexican patina.

That explains a lot.

 

[Gaolee]

Australia is remarkably flat. Even the Blue Mountains west of Sydney are an eroded plateau rather than actual pointy mountains.

They are beautiful even so. And there's the colorful birds. I don't live there, so their chatter doesn't bother me. I recall them being noisy.

 

[theFixer]

View attachment 2908591

Scott!!! Dude!!! that pic is the coolest!!!

You need a Pelham Thunderbird named Babe (the Blue Ox), to go with those Paul Bunyan hands of yours!

Hope ya don't mind if I set this pic as my desktop wallpaper

 

[theFixer]

I thought I had a line one some used Lollar pickups but unfortunately I think it fell through. I am reconsidering a set of Lull’s. So much money....

Also it looks like I have a hairline crack in the finish of my Epi bird at the neck right by the nut. I’m a little bummed.

Bummed??? Some folks pay big bux for a "relic'd" model

 

[theFixer]

I still can’t understand this reasoning. Headstocks come in all shapes and sizes. Is he saying the same length string (without cutting) will work for both a Thunderbird’s G string tuning post and bass with a 2+2 headstock where the post is really close to the nut?

The tail is the length it is for a purpose.
With multi-layer windings, the first inner winding will grip to the hexagon core but the others, up to an additional 2 on the 105, rely on `locking off` at the tail. Each winding is applied in an opposing direction.
Because the 11" of tail has proven to be the ideal length to prevent any slippage whatsoever, the integrity of the string should always prove good and respond as it should.
Once the length is shortened then you run the risk of slippage or relaxation of the tension, if only slight, to begin with and worsen as the tail shortens.​

OMG!!! Can you imagine what would happen if this topic got unleashed in the GP

 

[JJR58]

OMG!!! Can you imagine what would happen if this topic got unleashed in the GP

There was a thread a while back, kind of similar, something to do with how to string a bass.
Man, did i get hell, even if i was wrong.

 

[BklynKen]

There was a thread a while back, kind of similar, something to do with how to string a bass.
Man, did i get hell, even if i was wrong.

Some of the people in these forums would get their asses kicked in the real world if they spoke to people like they do in this fantasy land.

 

[Larry V]

Some of the people in these forums would get their asses kicked in the real world if they spoke to people like they do in this fantasy land.

How I imagine some of these keyboard tough guys look sitting at the computers.