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Thunderbird Club
- Thread starter TBird1958
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Here's the thread over on LBO: My Bachbird Project.... FINALLY!!!
Is the headstock ion the Bach version really that much more massive? Damn, I knew the originals were big, didn't realize they were dwarfed by the Bach version.
thanks...
that last pic I sent is not really fair cause the distance from the lens is not exact and it needs to be..
I wouldn't say dwarf but definitely bigger and feels thicker and heavier..
no mistake with the body, at least 1/4" diff down at the bottom by the controls..
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Does the late 60's T-bird have reverse-tuners?
yes, as does the BaCH now..
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dieselman
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Ah, that makes more sense. 1/4" is substantial, but the thickness I suppose doesn't bother me that much other than vintage correctness, so maybe it'll get shaved down one day and maybe it won't. I took out the tape measure and compared it to this picture (below), and everything lines up pretty closely on the BaCH. I will likely need to get a different pickguard as the current one sits a little high on the body so it's closer to the edges than a Gibson, and my OCD is kicking in on that.
@TBird1958 what did you use to black out the headstock on the Cherry one you had? I'd like to do the same before it gets a full refin down the line.
Nah. You heard me drooling.
Catch up....
Don't need to be strong, as there is 100% no GAS. If I did have space and cash and GAS, I would definitely be looking out for a secondhand Gibson, but really, the Orville scratches that itch. It is stupidly light and balances perfectly with lightweight tuners.
I have two of those cases, one converted to NR layout -- they are heavy (and about double the price here).
I hope you're strong, the call of the Siren Thunderbird is unrelenting.
Don't need to be strong, as there is 100% no GAS. If I did have space and cash and GAS, I would definitely be looking out for a secondhand Gibson, but really, the Orville scratches that itch. It is stupidly light and balances perfectly with lightweight tuners.
I have two of those cases, one converted to NR layout -- they are heavy (and about double the price here).
No need now...can't wait for PillO to notice that rock behind Zen Q..
Hey, why'd you have to bring me into this.
Oh wait, i have a studio apt. there is no bedroom.
It's a studio. You need a ton of gear and microphones like @dukeorock has.
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That sucks that they cost double - I got one with a Goth I bought for parts and it seem pretty protective and the bass is a tight fit. Most cases are heavy which is why I mostly use gig-bags. For me, cases are best for storage and shipping.
I think the 4 basses and rig will suffice for now. The new place i'm moving into on Saturday is much smaller than what i have now. But i like it more betterer than this place.
Simplicity. I love it.
Gibson question:
I picked up my 67 EBO the other day and realized how sketchy the tuners are. Anybody know of a direct replacement that looks close?
I picked up my 67 EBO the other day and realized how sketchy the tuners are. Anybody know of a direct replacement that looks close?
