Thunderbird Club

[Markamb1]

I'm guessing the chap doesn't know the difference in meaning between "120th Anniversary Edition" and "Bicentennial".

I saw a 120th anniversary for 1000 cdn...sold as fast as it was posted but yeah that’s too much

 

[Gaolee]

expensive, can't even see the "76" on the PG.....pretty nice though..
Gibson 1976 Thunderbird Bicentennial Edition | eBay

Maybe it is really a '79. Where's Link Removed? He would know.

 

[Kikegg]

Could anyone tell me what's the size of the truss rod wrench? 4mm allen fits loose. Maybe 4,5mm?

Thanks.

OMG! It's f**ing strange. It doesn't seems to be a allen wrench. The female looks like totally round not hex. Any one knows what to use?

 

[Engle]

Just because:View attachment 3276766

That is awesome!

 

[Engle]

OMG! It's f**ing strange. It doesn't seems to be a allen wrench. The female looks like totally round not hex. Any one knows what to use?

What bass?

 

[Kikegg]

What bass?

Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro

it doesn't come with a wrench?

 

[Kikegg]

it doesn't come with a wrench?

Second hand. No tools provided

 

[Spieluhr]

Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro

Metric ..... 4mm HEX key

 

[Kikegg]

Metric ..... 4mm HEX key

Not to distrust, but I've some 4mm hex and they all fit loose. I've found a 4.5mm and althought it fits (more or less) it slips. The inner side of the nut (??) seems to be totally rounded instead of hexagonal

 

[BklynKen]

Not to distrust, but I've some 4mm hex and they all fit loose. I've found a 4.5mm and althought it fits (more or less) it slips. The inner side of the nut (??) seems to be totally rounded instead of hexagonal

That would suck for grip.

 

[Spieluhr]

Not to distrust, but I've some 4mm hex and they all fit loose. I've found a 4.5mm and althought it fits (more or less) it slips. The inner side of the nut (??) seems to be totally rounded instead of hexagonal

Well, a 4mm allen/hex key/wrench came with my VPro. And I've used, (what I normally use for 4mm on my basses), a 4mm T-Bar to adjust. You saying that the hole looks round..... Makes me wonder if someone has rounded it out by using the wrong size wrench..... Sorry, can't be of more help.

 

[Kikegg]

Well, a 4mm allen/hex key/wrench came with my VPro. And I've used, (what I normally use for 4mm on my basses), a 4mm T-Bar to adjust. You saying that the hole looks round..... Makes me wonder if someone has rounded it out by using the wrong size wrench..... Sorry, can't be of more help.

Your help really really appreciated. I bet you're right that previous owner used a wrong size wrench. Thanks so much!!!

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

Not to distrust, but I've some 4mm hex and they all fit loose. I've found a 4.5mm and althought it fits (more or less) it slips. The inner side of the nut (??) seems to be totally rounded instead of hexagonal

5/16th socket thin walled socket
Or the proper tool
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[Dadagoboi]

OMG! It's f**ing strange. It doesn't seems to be a allen wrench. The female looks like totally round not hex. Any one knows what to use?

It's boogered...I think that's the technical term

Google this:
stripped allen head truss rod
and take your pick on how to proceed

 

[Spieluhr]

Just measured the factory supplied hex key that came with my VPro. Just shy of 4mm. It's definitely supposed to be a 4mm key.

 

[Kikegg]

It's boogered...I think that's the technical term

Google this:
stripped allen head truss rod
and take your pick on how to proceed

Thank, I'll take a look.

 

[Engle]

Not to distrust, but I've some 4mm hex and they all fit loose. I've found a 4.5mm and althought it fits (more or less) it slips. The inner side of the nut (??) seems to be totally rounded instead of hexagonal

A 4mm also fits mine.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Second hand. No tools provided

que tio mas tacaño..

 

[Engle]

Thank, I'll take a look.

IMO if you can loosen it, I would try to get a replacement.