so maybe @jd56hawk can buy it back?
I might try those warwick coffin cases, the biggest one is supposed to fit a bird if you remove the lower "cushion"
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so maybe @jd56hawk can buy it back?
I might try those warwick coffin cases, the biggest one is supposed to fit a bird if you remove the lower "cushion"
I have one, it fit my bolt on goth pretty well, but the bass sat with the tuners against the cushion and would put it a little out of tune after being in the case.
Sold the goth, classic pro wont fit (haven't tried removing the bottom pad), but thankfully its a perfect fit for my iceman bass.
Ended up getting the epi HSC for the classic.
Since I'm not a supporting member I can neither confirm nor deny the bass is available for purchase.
But....
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
A quick and cheap fix could be to just cover the PG in black vinyl, or whatever color...
Thanks, Chris!
Wrapping a PG is a good idea if you just want a cheap, quick fix though.
For me, it's just not a complete TBird without a logo on it and it doesn't have to be an "official" one either. I like some of the ones on Mark's basses like the green one. Very cool way to be different and still be a TBird!
Wrapping a PG is a good idea if you just want a cheap, quick fix though.
For me, it's just not a complete TBird without a logo on it and it doesn't have to be an "official" one either. I like some of the ones on Mark's basses like the green one. Very cool way to be different and still be a TBird!
Completely agree.
Really glad we have you Larry, it's so frustrating trying to find a PG with a bird on it.
My black and gold PG made my sunburst come alive IMO.
You'd think it would be something you could just buy, but anything with a logo is so darn hard to find! And expensive as all get out when you do!
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
Or give Larry a couple bucks
That too... Although I'm sure it's not as fast as getting the vinyl and blow dryer out...
That too... Although I'm sure it's not as fast as getting the vinyl and blow dryer out...
Well, you can still give me a few bucks to get a TBird vinyl logo to slap on her to complete the look.
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
Vinyl does work wonders for some things: I had a black Ultimate Support Deltex keyboard stand, and needed a white one for a special occasion. Couldn't find a white stand, so I wrapped the black one in white vinyl with the aid of my blow dryer, and the result was amazingly cool and have lasted pretty good so far.
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
Mind you, Larry - I haven't done this with a PG yet...
Will at one point have all my white PG's exchanged to black ones - but that will be quite a few, which I don't have the money for just jet...
Will at one point have all my white PG's exchanged to black ones - but that will be quite a few, which I don't have the money for just jet...
Mind you, Larry - I haven't done this with a PG yet...
Will at one point have all my white PG's exchanged to black ones - but that will be quite a few, which I don't have the money for just jet...
Don't forget, contacting me through TB will save you some money since eBay and PayPal won't get a cut and I discount to my friends.
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
1. Finding a Goth cheap should be the easiest part - It all depends on what you consider cheap, I guess...
2. Retrofiiting the Goth pickups into gold metal covers is also doable - You will however have to strip the original plastic covers off the Goth pickups in order for you to fit them into the metal covers, and drill new screw holes. You can attach the pickups into the covers with epoxy or similar. Also to fit the pickups onto the Goth body you will need to do some minimal routing.
In regards to the pickup rings, I would suggest to get these as well as the black plastic washers that go underneath - The reason for this is, the metal covers are really shallow compared to the original pickups, so if you want to raise the pickups close to the strings, you will have a gap between the body and the pickup covers, which will be covered by the rings + washers. If you decide to omit the rings, the pickups will be seated very low, and may yield a considerable lower output.
3. Gold tuners can be found pretty easily online.
4. Gold 3 point bridge.... Well, GOOD LUCK finding one of those....
You can find a gold Hipshot Supertone replacement, but an original 3 point bridge in gold are pretty rare - Unless you can persuade an owner to an Epi Rumblekat to change hardware with you...If you manage to find a source for gold 3 point bridges - please let me know, as I would love to get one as well...
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
1. Finding a Goth cheap should be the easiest part - It all depends on what you consider cheap, I guess...
2. Retrofiiting the Goth pickups into gold metal covers is also doable - You will however have to strip the original plastic covers off the Goth pickups in order for you to fit them into the metal covers, and drill new screw holes. You can attach the pickups into the covers with epoxy or similar. Also to fit the pickups onto the Goth body you will need to do some minimal routing.
In regards to the pickup rings, I would suggest to get these as well as the black plastic washers that go underneath - The reason for this is, the metal covers are really shallow compared to the original pickups, so if you want to raise the pickups close to the strings, you will have a gap between the body and the pickup covers, which will be covered by the rings + washers. If you decide to omit the rings, the pickups will be seated very low, and may yield a considerable lower output.
3. Gold tuners can be found pretty easily online.
4. Gold 3 point bridge.... Well, GOOD LUCK finding one of those....
If you manage to find a source for gold 3 point bridges - please let me know, as I would love to get one as well...
You could however have an original 3 point bridge in either chrome or black chrome gold plated, which might even end up being a cheaper solution than buying a SuperTone bridge...
Hoping not to offend the T-Bird club but my Classic Pro hasn't seen any love since my 74 Rick hit the house. With all the quirks and idiosyncrasies I just can't stop playing it. Re-learning 2112 as we speak. 
i might look into that. But none of this will happen until I find the doner bass.
1. Finding a Goth cheap should be the easiest part - It all depends on what you consider cheap, I guess...
2. Retrofiiting the Goth pickups into gold metal covers is also doable - You will however have to strip the original plastic covers off the Goth pickups in order for you to fit them into the metal covers, and drill new screw holes. You can attach the pickups into the covers with epoxy or similar. Also to fit the pickups onto the Goth body you will need to do some minimal routing.
In regards to the pickup rings, I would suggest to get these as well as the black plastic washers that go underneath - The reason for this is, the metal covers are really shallow compared to the original pickups, so if you want to raise the pickups close to the strings, you will have a gap between the body and the pickup covers, which will be covered by the rings + washers. If you decide to omit the rings, the pickups will be seated very low, and may yield a considerable lower output.
3. Gold tuners can be found pretty easily online.
4. Gold 3 point bridge.... Well, GOOD LUCK finding one of those....
If you manage to find a source for gold 3 point bridges - please let me know, as I would love to get one as well...
so because I love you guys, and I had nothing better to do, I called Gibson and talked to them about getting a replacement bridge for a Rumblekat (gold).
Guy gave me the p/n and said ANY authorized dealer should be able to order it. He also said that GC may try to blow you off, so try a smaller shop if possible, but if you have to go to GC, ask for a manager, and if presented with the pn, they should have no excuse NOT to order it.
Now, without further adu, the gold 3 point bridge part number:
PBT-209 (includes saddles and all mounting hardware)
Sorry, no word on the pricing.
I called my hookup at Guitar Center, who in turn called Gibson who said they do have the gold bridges in stock. My hookup said it would be about $30 and he can order it for me. Now I really need to find a victim, doner bass...
