Thunderbird Club

[SVTbird]

I'm fine with the look, but I wouldn't put one on a Gibson because I'd be worried about casting an outline of the bridge onto the body.
There's already a definite color difference under the pickguard of my sunburst.

That being said, on an epi, I love them. Super easy to adjust and gives the back end a little more weight.

Looks better on certain colors too. Looks especially great on a Gothic (not mine, bit the supertone looks like it was made for it)

Not bad on white either

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[ThaCoast]

hey @Andii Syckz actually, I am german, so no Problem there (that's why my Internet Explorer keeps making the first letters big ones.... that bastard...)

I know cadfaels wiring plans, always thought there were Fender basses only... so me sorry me stupid....

here it is!

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thanks for the advice, I'll just use the sixx plan on page 151!

That's the one i have.

 

[hillerup]

Anyone know where to get a gold 3-point bridge (other than the Supertone), or have one laying around like the one on the Epi Rumblekat?

I know it's gaudy, but I was thinking about giving one of my Alpine White birds a gold make-over, kinda like the Gibson Lzzy Hale Explorer or Epi Wildcat Royale:

 

[SVTbird]

Anyone know where to get a gold 3-point bridge (other than the Supertone), or have one laying around like the one on the Epi Rumblekat?

I know it's gaudy, but I was thinking about giving one of my Alpine White birds a gold make-over, kinda like the Gibson Lzzy Hale Explorer or Epi Wildcat Royale:

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how about the Babicz?
Babicz Full Contact Hardware - With "eCAM" Saddle Technology from Babicz - FCH 3-Point Four String Bass Bridge (Gibson Style)

 

[hillerup]

how about the Babicz?
Babicz Full Contact Hardware - With "eCAM" Saddle Technology from Babicz - FCH 3-Point Four String Bass Bridge (Gibson Style)

That could be an option, but it's still big and clunky like the SuperTone, albeit not as ugly...

A classic looking 3-point like the one on the Rumblekat or 50th Anniversary Thunderbird is basically what I have in mind, though...

 

[hillerup]

Anyone here bidding on the Pelham Blue Epi Thunderbird on Ebay?

 

[SVTbird]

Thats a tough one. Even allparts doesn't have those in gold.

Possibly look into plating a stock 3 point?

 

[hillerup]

Thats a tough one. Even allparts doesn't have those in gold.

Possibly look into plating a stock 3 point?

Yeah, that's what I figure.... I have absolutely no idea what the would cost, let alone where to have it done, though... But I bet it would be expensive.

 

[SVTbird]

I'd check with a local plater, possibly a jewelry store.
I'm sure it would cost at least as much as a new babicz bridge. Might be able to save a bit if you supply the gold. Not sure how it works exactly.

 

[SVTbird]

Maybe its not that bad. This place is in the UK

The Gold Plating Company Ltd - Price Guide

 

[hillerup]

Maybe its not that bad. This place is in the UK

The Gold Plating Company Ltd - Price Guide

Great link, thanks... Might just look into that...

 

[Larry V]

Anyone here bidding on the Pelham Blue Epi Thunderbird on Ebay?

I won't be trying to snag this one but I did check out the SN and it's a 2010 and looks to be in great shape with Epi hardshell case.

 

[hillerup]

Exactly! And there's someone else bidding on this except me...

I just don't want to go into a bidding war with that other person. If he has a higher max than me, he will get it anyway - I just don't see the point in blowing up the price for that other person (or myself) - The only winner from this will be the seller...

 

[Larry V]

Exactly! And there's someone else bidding on this except me...

I just don't want to go into a bidding war with that other person. If he has a higher max than me, he will get it anyway - I just don't see the point in blowing up the price for that other person (or myself) - The only winner from this will be the seller...

Good luck! Hope you get it!

 

[hillerup]

Thanks, Larry!

My wife won't be pleased if I get it or even bid on it... So if I don't get it, there will be another...

 

[Larry V]

Thanks, Larry!

My wife won't be pleased if I get it or even bid on it... So if I don't get it, there will be another...

My thought process went like this:

---Hmmm... that's a cool looking bass, great price too, potentially.

---I could get another wall hanger for the music room.

---I already have a couple of TBirds that don't get played at all.

---This would just be another bass that doesn't get played.

---The good weather has arrived and I have outdoor interests, mostly mountain biking.

---I might be able to get this bass shipped for $400!

---The "I really don't need" is outweighing the "I really want".

---Nope, not going to bid.

Good luck, Michael!

 

[hillerup]

My thought process went like this:

---Hmmm... that's a cool looking bass, great price too, potentially.

---I could get another wall hanger for the music room.

---I already have a couple of TBirds that don't get played at all.

---This would just be another bass that doesn't get played.

---The good weather has arrived and I have outdoor interests, mostly mountain biking.

---I might be able to get this bass shipped for $400!

---The "I really don't need" is outweighing the "I really want".

---Nope, not going to bid.

Good luck, Michael!

That's exactly why she will be displeased for me bidding on it...

I already have enough, I don't have a room to hang them on the wall, we're already looking for a house that will accommodate a studio, and the cost for shipping it to Denmark amounts to $ 150 - and then there's is Danish import taxes and 25% VAT (out of the total sum incl shipping)...

Better hope I not win this, and that one will turn up in Europe instead...

 

[Larry V]

You didn't bid and it went for $280 plus $25 shipping.

 

[hillerup]

You didn't bid and it went for $280 plus $25 shipping.

Erhhh... No, I actually won the auction!

I was kinda expecting the other bidder to snipe me in the last minute, but he didn't...

Now I just have to explain the missus I just bought another Thunderbird and have it shipped home as well.

Someone ain't gonna be happy...

 

[Larry V]

Erhhh... No, I actually won the auction!

I was kinda expecting the other bidder to snipe me in the last minute, but he didn't...

Now I just have to explain the missus I just bought another Thunderbird and have it shipped home as well.

Someone ain't gonna be happy...

HAHAHA!!!! That is awesome! I didn't realize you were the $280! Good on you! Congrats!!!