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Thunderbird Club

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007CB136-0C2E-4950-9B70-135B4DBF27DE.jpeg DCAA9958-AB40-4752-937D-55F6BE88FB03.jpeg 60D33CD8-6A0D-4057-95CC-843A39ACBEF8.jpeg AF87E2EB-C00C-429A-9F64-DDAD2D52A014.jpeg Just finished a “Thunderbird “upgrade on my Epiphone Explorer...After playing my TB vintage pro,and loving the sound.I went looking for a set of chinabuckers that might sound like the 760’s in the T-Bird.I settled on a set from performancemusicco.At 79$ bucks it didn’t seem like a huge risk.
These pickups sound just or almost like the Vintage Pro Epiphone set.I am impressed.I did some modifications on the pickguard to make the rings fit.
I had a set of Gibson 2013 TB plus in it previously.These new ones have the angry piano sound that I was looking for.I may switch out the bridge for a chrome one later today..The pickups do not come with screws so you will have to buy them yourself.
So it’s not a Thunderbird but it sure has the DNA.Thanks to Gaffster for the recommendation.One more thing..If you are worried about fingerprints on chrome..these may not be for you. Lol.

Cheers.
 
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Instagator said:
View attachment 2969330 View attachment 2969332 View attachment 2969333 View attachment 2969334 Just finished a “Thunderbird “upgrade on my Epiphone Explorer...After playing my TB vintage pro,and loving the sound.I went looking for a set of chinabuckers that might sound like the 740’s in the T-Bird.I settled on a set from performancemusicco.At 79$ bucks it didn’t seem like a huge risk.
These pickups sound just or almost like the Vintage Pro Epiphone set.I am impressed.I did some modifications on the pickguard to make the rings fit.
I had a set of Gibson 2013 TB plus in it previously.These new ones have the angry piano sound that I was looking for.I may switch out the bridge for a chrome one later today..The pickups do not come with screws so you will have to buy them yourself.
So it’s not a Thunderbird but it sure has the DNA.Thanks to Gaffster for the recommendation.One more thing..If you are worried about fingerprints on chrome..these may not be for you. Lol.

Cheers.
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Aahhh... now THAT'S a proper Explorer:cool::thumbsup:
 
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kat888 said:
Michael @hillerup, question for you...

How do these prices compare to those in Denmark?

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$AUD3300 = DKK15,321.24

Idle minds want to know.
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Beautiful chair that I haven't seen before...

Apparently the chair is only made-to-order and takes about 3-4 month to complete.

These are not available in shops here, and as far as I can see, can only be ordered through the makers website:

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Prices differ depending on which wood you choose to have the chair made in - International shipping is free (ought to be at that price!)
 
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Instagator said:
View attachment 2969330 View attachment 2969332 View attachment 2969333 View attachment 2969334 Just finished a “Thunderbird “upgrade on my Epiphone Explorer...After playing my TB vintage pro,and loving the sound.I went looking for a set of chinabuckers that might sound like the 740’s in the T-Bird.I settled on a set from performancemusicco.At 79$ bucks it didn’t seem like a huge risk.
These pickups sound just or almost like the Vintage Pro Epiphone set.I am impressed.I did some modifications on the pickguard to make the rings fit.
I had a set of Gibson 2013 TB plus in it previously.These new ones have the angry piano sound that I was looking for.I may switch out the bridge for a chrome one later today..The pickups do not come with screws so you will have to buy them yourself.
So it’s not a Thunderbird but it sure has the DNA.Thanks to Gaffster for the recommendation.One more thing..If you are worried about fingerprints on chrome..these may not be for you. Lol.

Cheers.
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Very nice! Thanks for the info on those pickups. If fingerprints bother you, don’t get a shiny black bass either:nailbiting:
 
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vandoorn said:
I checked on a Danish site and I think about 20% of your price....
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Really??? What site was that?

Do note, the prices changes depending on what wood they use - Some are cheaper and some are the same price or more than the one Kat listed.
 
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Chucky Stiletti said:
Latest incarnation of my 2013 NR. Yanked the hipshot and the rest of the hardware, dropped in 76 buckers and
C H R O M I F I E D.... Vintage three point bridge working fine.
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Now you only need to get some chrome clover tuners and swab the Tone control and output jack, and no one wouldn't notice it isn't an original vintage 60's one... :)
 
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Instagator said:
View attachment 2969330 View attachment 2969332 View attachment 2969333 View attachment 2969334 Just finished a “Thunderbird “upgrade on my Epiphone Explorer...After playing my TB vintage pro,and loving the sound.I went looking for a set of chinabuckers that might sound like the 740’s in the T-Bird.I settled on a set from performancemusicco.At 79$ bucks it didn’t seem like a huge risk.
These pickups sound just or almost like the Vintage Pro Epiphone set.I am impressed.I did some modifications on the pickguard to make the rings fit.
I had a set of Gibson 2013 TB plus in it previously.These new ones have the angry piano sound that I was looking for.I may switch out the bridge for a chrome one later today..The pickups do not come with screws so you will have to buy them yourself.
So it’s not a Thunderbird but it sure has the DNA.Thanks to Gaffster for the recommendation.One more thing..If you are worried about fingerprints on chrome..these may not be for you. Lol.

Cheers.
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That looks killer!!!! Great job!!
 
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GBassNorth said:
I'm assuming these are the mods boots. But that raises an interesting point - it would be interesting to see a pic of each club members favorite gig shoes. I'm kinda busy right now, but I'll post my Tony Lamas in the morning.
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Dr. Martens Wallace Paratrooper boots:

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Instagator said:
View attachment 2969330 View attachment 2969332 View attachment 2969333 View attachment 2969334 Just finished a “Thunderbird “upgrade on my Epiphone Explorer...After playing my TB vintage pro,and loving the sound.I went looking for a set of chinabuckers that might sound like the 740’s in the T-Bird.I settled on a set from performancemusicco.At 79$ bucks it didn’t seem like a huge risk.
These pickups sound just or almost like the Vintage Pro Epiphone set.I am impressed.I did some modifications on the pickguard to make the rings fit.
I had a set of Gibson 2013 TB plus in it previously.These new ones have the angry piano sound that I was looking for.I may switch out the bridge for a chrome one later today..The pickups do not come with screws so you will have to buy them yourself.
So it’s not a Thunderbird but it sure has the DNA.Thanks to Gaffster for the recommendation.One more thing..If you are worried about fingerprints on chrome..these may not be for you. Lol.

Cheers.
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Hmmm, what’s the site that you got the pickups from?
 
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