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#118,321
PillO said:
It looks like a Gibson, so the immediate thoughts are 3 point, Hipshot, and Babicz.

It clearly isn't a 3 point.
It doesn't have the "ears" of a Babicz.
It doesn't look rounded like a Hishot.

If I were to guess one of those 3, I would guess Hipshot. But I think it may be some other bridge that was MacGyvered onto the bass.
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It might be one of these, but the more i try to enlarge the image, i keep losing detail.
Anybody's guess on that one. Chalk me up for a fail as well.

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#118,323
green3101 said:
Hi Everyone,

New Thunderbird owner here, a 2008 model. I was pointed in the direction of this awesome thread when I was looking for a case (settled on the Gator Pro) and once again when I put up a thread on the best strings to use on a T-Bird. Therefore, I think it was about time I said hey! I'll get some pictures at somepoint and post them here so hopefully I can become a full member!

Anyway, I'm still looking for string advice and my most recent post from today reads:

Hi everyone,

As the title suggests, just wanted to hear people’s thoughts/experiences on different strings on a Thunderbird.

I recently picked one up, a 2008 model that was strong with EB slinky’s 45-105 which were fine but they were pretty dead and needed changing. I slapped a set of Diaddario Prosteels 45-105s on but so far I’m not really digging them, they seem a bit to mid scooped maybe? They sound fine on my USA 2013 Jazz but they just don’t seem to work on the T-Bird. I’m also not a fan of the gauge and will be returning to a lighter gauge as I prefer the lower tension. Plus my hands are small and it suits me better amongst other things. I sometimes tune down a bit for the odd song or two, but mostly play in standard.

I play rock almost exclusively. I use both a pick and fingers. Looking for a good cutting edge rock tone but not ultra-scooped. Strings need to be bright to cut through.

Would you recommend steel or nickel for this bass? I’ve heard good things about Dunlop Super Brights. I’m just not sure if they will work with the T-Bird?

I have a set of Rotosound Swingbass 66 40-100 that I’m thinking of using. What are these like on a T-Bird? Bit worried about the tension, the roughness and if they will damage my frets? (I play with low action). These seem to be the go to strings for a lot of my favourite bassists though.

Would love to hear your thoughts.

I think in my mind, I may have narrowed it down to the Rotos, the dunlops or a fresh pair of EB slinkys.

If anyone could provide any feedback on each with T-birds i'd be very grateful.

Ohh also, on the gigbag - the Gator is a great case and it's really well built. I was just wondering if anyone who uses it could reassure me on one thing; the lower "wing" where the pickguard is on the bass pushes out against the inside of the case. It fits but it is very snug and when the case is zipped up you can feel/see it pushing out a bit. Just a bit worried if this will damage my bass, when just being stored and more importantly in transit on busses, trains and busy crowds etc.

Look forward to any feedback!

Mike

p.s. very sorry about the long post!
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#118,333
BklynKen said:
One thing that bothers me about Ken Smiths is the longer winding length than lots of other strings. It's not a problem, even confirmed by Ken Smith himself, but seeing the meat of the E string starting to come up on the tuning post bothered me.
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They only come in one length?
 
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#118,338
Chucky Stiletti said:
you mean like this one?...:roflmao:

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And there started the Thunderbird String religion wars. Battle lines were drawn up on nickel vs. steel and by gauges. The weirdo tape wound faction were ignored by all.

But the wars stopped as abruptly as they started when they realized that at least no one had cold cuts pasted on their bass.
 
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PillO said:
And there started the Thunderbird String religion wars. Battle lines were drawn up on nickel vs. steel and by gauges. The weirdo tape wound faction were ignored by all.

But the wars stopped as abruptly as they started when they realized that at least no one had cold cuts pasted on their bass.
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you really wanna summons Plaid?
 
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