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Thunderbird Club

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TBird1958 said:
You might take a look at a 2015 Thunderbird before you buy a Babicz bridge, there's a metal plate that sits under the bridge just to make it tall enough. Looking at my Nikki Sixx Mk.II which was set up by Mike Lull, the center post is actually lower than the larger outside ones. All my others are older models with less pitch in the neck, so they sit much lower, often touching the body but again one a couple the center is the lowest post.
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So, both the Hipshot and the Babicz are 3-point replacement bridges, but the Hipshot actually only bolts down at 2 points, the top point merely rests on the center point? No real stability issue, right?
As for the Babicz the shim is optional depending on what?
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Babicz site says their bridge fits most Gibson Thunderbirds. Does anyone know if it will fit the Epiphone Thunderbird Classic IV I plan on buying tomorrow?
 
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jd56hawk said:
So, both the Hipshot and the Babicz are 3-point replacement bridges, but the Hipshot actually only bolts down at 2 points, the top point merely rests on the center point? No real stability issue, right?
As for the Babicz the shim is optional depending on what?
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Babicz site says their bridge fits most Gibson Thunderbirds. Does anyone know if it will fit the Epiphone Thunderbird Classic IV I plan on buying tomorrow?
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No experience with babicz, but I've used hipshot bridges. The bridge is the same for epi or gibson, and the bridge comes with metric and sae screws to use depending on the brand.
I don't see any reason babicz would be any different, but I'm sure you could email their customer service if you have doubts.
 
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I have only spent a little time with this bass but I can say I am very pleased with it. Out of the box of course the set up is rubbish but it didn't take long to get the action nice and low, no fret buzz what so ever. The frets are dress perfectly no fret sprout or sharp edges. I love the neck profile there is a bit of meat on the backside, very comfy. The rosewood board is a bit lackluster (knit picking) it looks stained for a uniform color. Same for the dot inlay imitation MOP with no depth, both cosmetic gripes that have no bearing on how the bass plays. The poly finish is perfect, The Arctic White really pops this will look killer onstage. The pickguard is cut nice and clean with a sharp hot stamp Tbird logo. The body radius seems to be a little greater than on Gibson Tbirds I bet many will like this for the added comfort. The headstock looks larger than a USA model, I'll have to dig mine out to see. Plugged in the bass is indistinguishable from a USA Thunderbird due to it's USA pickups. While I am not a fan of these units if you like them you will love this bass. I bought this as a test bed for my Badbird II a 60's style replacement bridge for '89 and up Thunderbirds and Epiphone Thunderbirds as time goes on I will chrome the bass out. Killer box right out of the box, great for modding, back up to your Gibson or if you can't swing a Gibby this will certainly scratch that itch!
 
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Mark progress on the Badbird II is painfully slow :bored: I have been promised a prototype late this month.:hyper: Also working on black 60's tailpieces so you can use with the stock black threepoint if the BB II isn't for you. The tail piece while looking cool gives added string length so no windings over the saddles and a greater angle string break over the saddles. Also coming are nickle plated 60's style bridge and pickup covers :)
 
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