Thunderbird Club

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

BTW, probably a dumb question but what's that wood mustache lookin' thing-y on my NR's pick guard?

Flux capacitor.

 

[GBassNorth]

BTW, probably a dumb question but what's that wood mustache lookin' thing-y on my NR's pick guard?

That would be a tug bar. Which means you'll be forced to play with your thumb, unless of course you want to play with other appendages.

 

[GonePlaid]

That would be a tug bar. Which means you'll be forced to play with your thumb, unless of course you want to play with other appendages.

No. I've never used that thing,always plucked or picked from above w/ thumb on neck pup cover for finger style.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

No. I've never used that thing,always plucked or picked from above w/ thumb on neck pup cover for finger style.

You can sell those on Ebay for a good sum..

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

No. I've never used that thing,always plucked or picked from above w/ thumb on neck pup cover for finger style.

Gotta give it to Gibson though, while 7enders had those tacky plastic molded ones Gibson would carve'em out of wood. Look better imo..

 

[hillerup]

Just put brass Loxx on my T-bird. I'm pleased with how low profile they are. Also the body doesn't tilt away from me now.

Also have a new fuzz pedal coming from Dunwich:
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Hey! You’re back!!!

Where have you been? It’s been a while...

 

[GonePlaid]

You can sell those on Ebay for a good sum..

I'd keep it to re-install on the original for whoever gets it when I "buy the farm" Edit: excuse me-whoMever

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I'd keep it to re-install on the original for whoever gets it when I "buy the farm"

It'll go to the Hard Rock Cafe "Unsung Hero" section..

 

[GonePlaid]

Gotta give it to Gibson though, while 7enders had those tacky plastic molded ones Gibson would carve'em out of wood. Look better imo..

Difference in Class.

 

[GonePlaid]

It'll go to the Hard Rock Cafe "Unsung Hero" section..

Being a Veteran I'll be interred in the "Tomb of the Unknown Bassist"( or is that in turd?)

 

[dukeorock]

I'd be partial to this shiny mass.

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I have that bridge on my Drake. Awesome bridge

 

[kat888]

I have that bridge on my Drake. Awesome bridge

Is that a Badass? Warmoth bridge options are quite limited.

 

[Korladis]

Hey! You’re back!!!

Where have you been? It’s been a while...

I was banned for posting a punk song.

 

[D.M.N.]

@kat888 My vote would be no pickguard, but chrome and bridge and pickup covers. And lollipop tuners.

 

[dukeorock]

Is that a Badass? Warmoth bridge options are quite limited.

Hipshot A bridge...I think, anyway

 

[kat888]

@kat888 My vote would be no pickguard, but chrome and bridge and pickup covers. And lollipop tuners.

I'm inclining towards no pickguard and a chrome control plate. Ashtrays are a step too far for me I'm afraid mate. Lollipops for sure.

I really dig the retro vibe of pearloid, but no pickguard would be much more in yer face. If you pay all that money for a bling finish, might as well show it off.

Hipshot A bridge...I think, anyway

Hipshot A type Fender mount seems to be the go.

 

[Christine]

Are these the pickups you seek?

Thunderbird Bass Pickups with Rings - Nickel | eBay

I have a set that were installed, played in my basement and uninstalled. I replaced them with a set of Lollars. They were going to go the classifieds here so if you have interest, let me know and we can work a "friends & family" type deal....BTW, these were made in Korea....

I can’t see the ad on my phone I’m afraid but the ones I wanted are made in England so I doubt it. I need two sets, one for myself and one to sell to fund the new bass

 

[hillerup]

Yep. Same seller. Made by BHK (they make lots of budget-type pickups) and this is what they send you:

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Aren’t they basically the same as the chinabuckers from EY Guitars?

 

[RedVee]

I'm inclining towards no pickguard and a chrome control plate. Ashtrays are a step too far for me I'm afraid mate. Lollipops for sure.

I really dig the retro vibe of pearloid, but no pickguard would be much more in yer face. If you pay all that money for a bling finish, might as well show it off.



Hipshot A type Fender mount seems to be the go.

You can always add the pg later if the look isn’t to your liking

 

[hillerup]

... and the answer is Warmoth. $265 for a fuschia flake finish.

Good price on the paint job!