Thunderbird Club

[Haji]

Its a bidding war!

 

[Larry V]

I have a serious dislike for three point's lack of adjustability. Not everybody feels that way. I believe its because they're wrong.

Only a weak painter would blame his brush.

 

[ThaCoast]

Ive had no problem with 3 point bridges & plan on having more in my future (for custom builds to be faithful to gibson design). People who dislike the 3 point bridge have not yet mastered having a proper thunderbird bass for what it is

I kid of course, but then again, i hate the supertone from hipshot cause it looks fugly as hell & i'd never replace anything with that hipshot. Nor babicz, looks better & "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" i really have no idea whats the big whoop or advantage (other than body contact) for hipshot replacement.

 

[Haji]

Only a weak painter would blame his brush.

I'm not blaming, I'm just pointing out that it sucks. Not my fault they decided to make something that sorta looked pretty-ish instead of something that actually adjusted like dang near every other bridge in existence can. I'll be happy when Warwick builds my signature model TBird.

 

[Larry V]

I'm just bustin' ballz, pal. Hardware is personal for lots of us. I love my Supertone's looks, Andii hates 'em. To each their own.

 

[Haji]

I have a Supertone as well. Don't like how it looks, but I do like how it adjusts. My main Bird still has a three point. I gotta replace the tuners before I get around to replacing the bridge.

 

[TBird1958]

I have a serious dislike for three point's lack of adjustability. Not everybody feels that way. I believe its because they're wrong.

Other than spacing (which I don't have a problem with) I've never had a problem with the 8 of them I have

 

[Haji]

Which I acknowledged on my very first post saying I don't like 'em. Its OK to be wrong if you want to; it's what used to be a free country.

 

[SVTbird]

Whelp, Ive narrowed it down to two. I can't afford both. I must make a choice between the Epiphone T-Bird Pro IV and the Classic IV. Both are the same price but the Pro I can get as soon as I get paid on Friday, the classic I would have to backorder. (Unless you know another site other than Sweetwater I can order from that does payment plans without running a credit check)

Try AMS music (american musical supply).
Not the greatest customer service, but no credit check, payment plans, and they probably have them in stock still.

 

[Klondike]

Wondering - do any of you use Orange amps?

 

[Haji]

I've only played through them a couple of times, but I was thoroughly impressed. They're a bit beyond my budget, but I'd LOVE an Orange rig.

 

[Nocturnal]

Wondering - do any of you use Orange amps?

My friend has the 200 watt all tube Orange head. His 79 TBird and everything else sound great through it. Found this clip that should give you and idea of what it sounds like.

 

[jd56hawk]

Stay away! I want that one!!! Get the natural if you must but I want that sunburst. I'm not sure how many they have in stock right now. After Friday you can get one after I've ordered mine lol

No problem, I'm still leaning towards the Classic IV, but you might want to jump on that one, it looks like the only one they have in stock...with the natural the site says they have four to choose from.

 

[RustyNails]

No problem, I'm still leaning towards the Classic IV, but you might want to jump on that one, it looks like the only one they have in stock...with the natural the site says they have four to choose from.

I actually just realized that I can't afford it until I pay off my other bass I just got last month!!

 

[darren1970]

Here you go. I need to get some better shots of it but this is a Warmoth built/finished body with a Carvin Jazz taper neck.

Oooh, that's a bit sexy

 

[Mike A]

Whelp, Ive narrowed it down to two. I can't afford both. I must make a choice between the Epiphone T-Bird Pro IV and the Classic IV. Both are the same price but the Pro I can get as soon as I get paid on Friday, the classic I would have to backorder. (Unless you know another site other than Sweetwater I can order from that does payment plans without running a credit check)

You could always buy on Ebay with Paypal Credit (formerly "Bill Me Later.") I've done that a few times, usually 6 months same as cash if over $100(?) IIRC.

 

[ThaCoast]

Played orange amps, was pretty impressed but way out of budget even just the terror 1000. Then i stumbled upon ashdown rootmaster series & i was sold.

 

[Leiria]

My friend has the 200 watt all tube Orange head. His 79 TBird and everything else sound great through it. Found this clip that should give you and idea of what it sounds like.

Does anyone know from what song the riff at 0:56 is? Sounds really cool

 

[Nocturnal]

Oooh, that's a bit sexy

Thank you sir!

 

[Dadagoboi]

This might take a while, but I'm setting some funds aside for a white '76. If any of you get a line on one, please let me know. This is my new goal.

White Thunderbird roduction started in '77. They did have Bicentennial logo pickguards, though.

Mine's for sale for the right offer.

136 were made in 77-78, I've owned two of them.
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