Thunderbird Club

[hillerup]

Hard to do better than that for an obnoxiously blingy finish.

The next question is does it want a nice slab of pearloid on it, or no PG for maximum in your face fuschia flake eye-ache?

No PG...

 

[hillerup]

And while i say that, i'd really dig one of these. They've been posted before. There are a few here that may have this type.

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I have the first one waiting for a project...

 

[hillerup]

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

It’s a tug bar... Essentially the same as a thumb rest, before manufacturers realized a thumb rest above the E string was a better idea. A totally old school thing when bass players played with their thumb.

 

[Christine]

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

I’ve got the Hipshot Kickass bridge on my bumper, it’s a reproduction of the badass. Very shiny and had a dark fat sound compared to the bent bit of Tin Fender make.
I have a pearloid pg too and I love it’s retro looks

 

[Larry V]

Hard to do better than that for an obnoxiously blingy finish.

The next question is does it want a nice slab of pearloid on it, or no PG for maximum in your face fuschia flake eye-ache?

I like the idea of a chromed PG on that finish... how else does one get into the realm of obnoxiously bling-y?

 

[Instagator]

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

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I have a set and I really like them..They are gig worthy..I installed them in an Explorer.If I do another Explorer mod,Ill use the same ones...

 

[GonePlaid]

It’s a tug bar... Essentially the same as a thumb rest, before manufacturers realized a thumb rest above the E string was a better idea. A totally old school thing when bass players played with their thumb.

I tried playing w/ the thumb after seeing Brian Wilson in an OLD video. NOPE! I could move it above the E. It'd look like the Thunderbird was sitting on a branch

 

[Instagator]

It’s up to you if you install a “Quality Playing”switch..If it’s stuck in the “on”position you might as well pack up and go home

 

[JJR58]

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

HipShot.
EDIT; Aaaand, Mark beat me to it.

 

[kat888]

HipShot.
EDIT; Aaaand, Mark beat me to it.

The car sprayers got back to me = $450, which by the time I bought a decent alder or basswood body would work out no cheaper.

 

[GonePlaid]

The car sprayers got back to me = $450, which by the time I bought a decent alder or basswood body would work out no cheaper.

That seems a bit steep.

 

[jpmcbride]

Hipshot bridge, and aluminum pickguard!

 

[hillerup]

I was banned for posting a punk song.

Did see you were banned... What song did you post, that could possibly get you banned? (and I'm not asking for a link...)

 

[hillerup]

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.

If you're going for a Warmoth body, you can specify you want it back routed - Then you won't have the need for a control plate...

 

[hillerup]

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

This..!

 

[JJR58]

The car sprayers got back to me = $450, which by the time I bought a decent alder or basswood body would work out no cheaper.

Seems like Warmoth might be your best option.
Do you want to hand select the body yourself? Then have it finished?

 

[hillerup]

The car sprayers got back to me = $450, which by the time I bought a decent alder or basswood body would work out no cheaper.

Ouch... Not so good a price after all...

 

[JJR58]

That seems a bit steep.

That type of finish she's looking for usually are.

 

[hillerup]

Hipshot bridge, and aluminum pickguard!
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Really nice PG - A shame it looks white on the picture...

 

[Unclejackrock]

Hey Thunderbird lovers. I currently own a Gibson Tbird in cherry finish, and I'd love to add another one. I'd really like to have a Blackbird or a Nikki Sixx Bird with the maple wings, but sadly they're just not out there. I'm looking on ebay, and I'm wondering, why are there SOOO many Thunderbirds there from Japan? I mean, like 90% of the Birds on eBay are from Japan. What's the deal? are they legit? It just worries the crap out of me to bid on them. Any insight?