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Marty Bell rocks -
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Thunderbird Club
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Marty Bell rocks -
- Jun 30, 2010
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Marty Bell and Pat Wilkins are at the pointy end of guitar finishing - just that
Does anyone have the bolts for a Hipshot Supertone 3-point bridge replacement to fit a Gibson? The one I bought from someone online only has the Epi bolts. When I have bought the Supertone new they came with bolts that fit Gibson and Epi. Any of you Epi owners with a black Hipshot three point replacement have the Gibson bolt left over? I would be happy to take them off your hands.
That's my recollection,... not that I have perfect recall.
- Jun 30, 2010
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You may be able to find them at an Ace HW store. I found this to be true - it's a matter of determining the threads and size.
- Mar 8, 2011
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Been away on a writing bender...
Not the most rock and roll thing to say, but this guy motivated my first T Bird purchase
Not the most rock and roll thing to say, but this guy motivated my first T Bird purchase
5/16"-24, according to the Hipshot spec sheet.
godofthunder59
Life is short, buy the bass.
- Feb 19, 2006
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Vintage Pro Thunderbird gig report. Rumourz The Fleetwood Mac Experience had two shows this weekend and for the second show I used the VP the entire night. The bass felt and played great very lively and lots of sustain especially on the upper register. I felt right at home on it and it just confirmed for me what a great bass it is. If you have a 60s bird and want a backup or a stunt double this is a must have.
If you have never played a 60s Thunderbird or just can't justify the expense the VP will give you the experience in spades. No video or pictures yet hopefully something will turn up so until then this pic will have to do.
If you have never played a 60s Thunderbird or just can't justify the expense the VP will give you the experience in spades. No video or pictures yet hopefully something will turn up so until then this pic will have to do.
I know some of you are in here...
Early Heavy Metal
Come out to the GP and show your (you're?) weird
Early Heavy Metal
Come out to the GP and show your (you're?) weird
I saw Mark play last night with The Nasty Habits. Halloween bash. They must have played for 3.5 hours!
It was awesome. The band was great, people were loving it. Huge turn out.
I had a chance to say hi for a few minutes, after they finally stopped playing! "Hey I know you from the Thunderbird thread on TB!!" ....etc
Thanks Mark!
It was awesome. The band was great, people were loving it. Huge turn out.
I had a chance to say hi for a few minutes, after they finally stopped playing! "Hey I know you from the Thunderbird thread on TB!!" ....etc
Thanks Mark!
My Halloween pub gig report - same as @godofthunder59 , I played my Vintage Pro for all three sets last night. It covers all the sounds I need - even a Pbassish tone for the James Brown tunes.
And I got to sing Boris the Spider!
Here are some pics band members have posted on FB. My wife says I make a great zombie...
And I got to sing Boris the Spider!
Here are some pics band members have posted on FB. My wife says I make a great zombie...
Thunderbird sighting - while out and about this week, I caught Tesla here in NJ. Brian Wheat used NR Thunderbirds for most of the show (unfortunately, all fitted with EMG pickups
). Not sure what is up with the cream/white bass - must be something custom given the bridge type and two-octave fingerboard.
). Not sure what is up with the cream/white bass - must be something custom given the bridge type and two-octave fingerboard.
- Feb 3, 2005
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Got some good action shots of the Dbird last night.
It looks like the clear coat is gonna stick to the aluminum. 4 or 5 light coats of clear enamel, the kind that claims it contains primer. Its not perfect, but pretty darn close for DIY.
One of your band members looks really happy.My Halloween pub gig report - same as @godofthunder59 , I played my Vintage Pro for all three sets last night. It covers all the sounds I need - even a Pbassish tone for the James Brown tunes.
And I got to sing Boris the Spider!
Here are some pics band members have posted on FB. My wife says I make a great zombie...
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Dude, shoes!
Every time I see one (or more) of those Ampeg 210s, I think they look tiny. They don't look like they should be loud. As an aside, I saw one of the new Traynor 208s at my local L&M. It is light - one hand lift and carry light. I don't know how it sounds as I haven't bothered to try it out.
Every time I see a fanned fret bass, I think that someone needs a perspective correcting lens. Then I realize that it is fanned frets.
The 210AVs are loud enough for me and nice to carry @ 26lbs each.
On my PF50T, I had the gain on 2 and the master at 4 with all EQ flat. The bass was run into the mixer but wasn’t on in the mains.
