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Thunderbird Club

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Gaolee said:
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Wow - is that what they look like these days? (nitro dragsters that is...) :cool: It looks like the thin clear-plastic vacu-formed shells we used to use (painted on the inside to keep the outside shiny!) at the local slot-car tracks.
 
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I know this has been discussed over many pages, but is there a general consensus about available T-bird pu's? Like, an order/list of best sounding/prices etc including the various makers of authentic chrome cover w/ring T-bird Humbuckers?

I just saw these on eBay: Thunderbird Bass Pickups with Rings - Nickel | eBay
 
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JIO said:
I know this has been discussed over many pages, but is there a general consensus about available T-bird pu's? Like, an order/list of best sounding/prices etc including the various makers of authentic chrome cover w/ring T-bird Humbuckers?

I just saw these on eBay: Thunderbird Bass Pickups with Rings - Nickel | eBay
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I’m using those on my Explorer and I am very pleased..Probably going to order another set..Big Bang for the bucks..
 
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JIO said:
I know this has been discussed over many pages, but is there a general consensus about available T-bird pu's? Like, an order/list of best sounding/prices etc including the various makers of authentic chrome cover w/ring T-bird Humbuckers?

I just saw these on eBay: Thunderbird Bass Pickups with Rings - Nickel | eBay
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I also moved a set of Vintage Pro 760 pickups from my Embassy to my DBZ Gumby Bass..If I could buy these straight out aftermarket I would grab three or four sets..
 
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JIO said:
Wow - is that what they look like these days? (nitro dragsters that is...) :cool: It looks like the thin clear-plastic vacu-formed shells we used to use (painted on the inside to keep the outside shiny!) at the local slot-car tracks.
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It's what a Drag Queen looks like these days. Especially a Hot Rock n Roll Thunder Drag Queen. Note the platform shoes in back. That should be a dead giveaway.
 
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Christine said:
They don’t to my knowledge but they are just silly money here, Lulls are £450 plus rings and Thunderbuckers will be even more with shipping and import duty. Sadly they are a no go area unless someone is willing to pay
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got paypal? The Thunderbuckers plus 2 rings at the current exchange come in (over here) at 304.00 Sterling..
 
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Instagator said:
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I’m using those on my Explorer and I am very pleased..Probably going to order another set..Big Bang for the bucks..
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Good to know as they look good and are affordable for 2. Like your choice of bridge also (Hipshot K-A) :thumbsup:
 
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