found this from a couple of years ago....jamming with Willy Roland (ex Johnny Winters Band) locally with my (extensively modded) 78 Gretsch Committee Bass...apologies for the cruddy video quality...
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Thunderbird Club
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You could SURLY fit a Bird case in the back of this trunk! Wow - love this car.
And you could certainly fit your Bird case + backup Bird in this one!Man! How I wanted one of those! Instead I got one of these(not mine)
... Not so much. But props for coolness factor.
Man! How I wanted one of those! Instead I got one of these
I did build a bed in the back.
hrmm....in that picture, it does look slightly off, but I don't think that it's actually off. I'll double check when I get home tonight, but it also looks like, if it really was that crooked, that I'd definitely feel that when tuning so, for now, I'm going to go with it's an optical illusion in the picture. I'll report back later
That's what I was thinking as well. The G and A tuner key stems look to be perfectly perpendicular to the cut of the headstock (see how the white nylon washer aligns with the edge of the headstock), while the D and E tuners seem to be ever so slightly tilted down towards the body. Of course you'd have to be a total OCD freak to ever notice. Or better yet, where's @PillO he never misses a detail in a posted photo.
In any case, I'd rock that bad boy hard, looks like a beautiful bird!
Here's a fully reversible mod that literally came from a dream I had. The '51 Precision bass was always one of my favorite tones and since it didn't require any cutting on my Epi T-Bird Classic IV Pro, I had to give it a go. Absolutely love it. So now I'm the happy owner of a P-Bird! Turns out neck-thru mahogany works great with a SCPB pickup! Disclaimer: in order to get the standard SCPB pole pieces to line up perfectly with the strings, I did have to slightly trim the base of the pickup on opposite corners (about 1/8") just so I could get the right angle. But I honestly like the idea of having the poles a little closer toward the neck on the lighter gauge strings to fatten up the tone a bit there, relatively speaking. I realize the open bridge cavity, unplugged volume control hole, and showing pickup leads might bother some -- and I did think about making a cover and mounting ring, maybe installing a mini-toggle to select between two different tone caps -- but after taking a step back, I honestly dig it just the way it is.
Don't get me wrong, I've always been a fan of Thunderbird pickups with a nice set of heavy nickel roundwounds, but in my current band the SCPB pickup with flatwounds just fits the bill.
On a sidenote, as a result of this happy metamorphosis, the USA TB Plus pickups from this bass have made their way into the TB classifieds, just in case anybody is looking for a healthy set.
Anyway, hope you guys don't hate me for genetically engineering this bird! I swear it felt no pain
Don't get me wrong, I've always been a fan of Thunderbird pickups with a nice set of heavy nickel roundwounds, but in my current band the SCPB pickup with flatwounds just fits the bill.
On a sidenote, as a result of this happy metamorphosis, the USA TB Plus pickups from this bass have made their way into the TB classifieds, just in case anybody is looking for a healthy set.
Anyway, hope you guys don't hate me for genetically engineering this bird! I swear it felt no pain
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Interesting mod. Ya need a block of mahogany to fill the bridge pup cavity. Or you could mount a Go-Pro in there.Here's a fully reversible mod that literally came from a dream I had. The '51 Precision bass was always one of my favorite tones and since it didn't require any cutting on my Epi T-Bird Classic IV Pro, I had to give it a go. Absolutely love it. So now I'm the happy owner of a P-Bird! Turns out neck-thru mahogany works great with a SCPB pickup! Disclaimer: in order to get the standard SCPB pole pieces to line up perfectly with the strings, I did have to slightly trim the base of the pickup on opposite corners (about 1/8") just so I could get the right angle. But I honestly like the idea of having the poles a little closer toward the neck on the lighter gauge strings to fatten up the tone a bit there, relatively speaking. I realize the open bridge cavity, unplugged volume control hole, and showing pickup leads might bother some -- and I did think about making a cover and mounting ring, maybe installing a mini-toggle to select between two different tone caps -- but after taking a step back, I honestly dig it just the way it is.
Don't get me wrong, I've always been a fan of Thunderbird pickups with a nice set of heavy nickel roundwounds, but in my current band the SCPB pickup with flatwounds just fits the bill.
On a sidenote, as a result of this happy metamorphosis, the USA TB Plus pickups from this bass have made their way into the TB classifieds, just in case anybody is looking for a healthy set.
Anyway, hope you guys don't hate me for genetically engineering this bird! I swear it felt no pain
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Here's a fully reversible mod that literally came from a dream I had. The '51 Precision bass was always one of my favorite tones and since it didn't require any cutting on my Epi T-Bird Classic IV Pro, I had to give it a go. Absolutely love it. So now I'm the happy owner of a P-Bird! Turns out neck-thru mahogany works great with a SCPB pickup! Disclaimer: in order to get the standard SCPB pole pieces to line up perfectly with the strings, I did have to slightly trim the base of the pickup on opposite corners (about 1/8") just so I could get the right angle. But I honestly like the idea of having the poles a little closer toward the neck on the lighter gauge strings to fatten up the tone a bit there, relatively speaking. I realize the open bridge cavity, unplugged volume control hole, and showing pickup leads might bother some -- and I did think about making a cover and mounting ring, maybe installing a mini-toggle to select between two different tone caps -- but after taking a step back, I honestly dig it just the way it is.
Don't get me wrong, I've always been a fan of Thunderbird pickups with a nice set of heavy nickel roundwounds, but in my current band the SCPB pickup with flatwounds just fits the bill.
On a sidenote, as a result of this happy metamorphosis, the USA TB Plus pickups from this bass have made their way into the TB classifieds, just in case anybody is looking for a healthy set.
Anyway, hope you guys don't hate me for genetically engineering this bird! I swear it felt no pain
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Well, this looks like a first around here, I like!!!
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
As a person who has driven vans for years and years, I have heard all the free candy jokes. They are all incorrect. My van says "free champagne" on the side. I go for a different demographic. The sign is at least as successful as being a bass player.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
I like it a lot!Here's a fully reversible mod that literally came from a dream I had. The '51 Precision bass was always one of my favorite tones and since it didn't require any cutting on my Epi T-Bird Classic IV Pro, I had to give it a go. Absolutely love it. So now I'm the happy owner of a P-Bird! Turns out neck-thru mahogany works great with a SCPB pickup! Disclaimer: in order to get the standard SCPB pole pieces to line up perfectly with the strings, I did have to slightly trim the base of the pickup on opposite corners (about 1/8") just so I could get the right angle. But I honestly like the idea of having the poles a little closer toward the neck on the lighter gauge strings to fatten up the tone a bit there, relatively speaking. I realize the open bridge cavity, unplugged volume control hole, and showing pickup leads might bother some -- and I did think about making a cover and mounting ring, maybe installing a mini-toggle to select between two different tone caps -- but after taking a step back, I honestly dig it just the way it is.
Don't get me wrong, I've always been a fan of Thunderbird pickups with a nice set of heavy nickel roundwounds, but in my current band the SCPB pickup with flatwounds just fits the bill.
On a sidenote, as a result of this happy metamorphosis, the USA TB Plus pickups from this bass have made their way into the TB classifieds, just in case anybody is looking for a healthy set.
Anyway, hope you guys don't hate me for genetically engineering this bird! I swear it felt no pain
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Maybe "Free CBD"? As J.Geils says, first I look at the purse.
Interesting mod. Ya need a block of mahogany to fill the bridge pup cavity. Or you could mount a Go-Pro in there.
Was honestly debating a second SCPB in the bridge cavity as well, but I feel like the tone is pretty perfect as is. We'll see what future dreams bring though... a go-pro could make for some pretty interesting music-video footage contributions!
Another thought I had was to just put a black p-bass style metal pickup cover over top of the cavity, but I like to slide around the position of my right hand for different tones, so that would probably just get in the way
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Now wouldn't this make an interesting lefty...….
GRECO / Fujigen TB90 Thunderbird Bass Non-Reverse Head MIJ Vintage W/GB FreeShip | eBay
GRECO / Fujigen TB90 Thunderbird Bass Non-Reverse Head MIJ Vintage W/GB FreeShip | eBay
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That's been up b4. You'll forgive me if I have a certain skepticism about "shipping from Japan" and dread of customs fees.
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Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
Or an interesting NR for those who play the right way around.
It's in Japan. I looked at eBay for a short scale, mostly because we have been slacking in our enabling duties. Nearly every Thunderbird on eBay is in Japan, and I didn't bother trying to figure out how many of the listings were duplicates with the exact same pictures. Trying to sift through all that would be way more trouble than it's worth!
That Greco sure looks good, though.
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- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,894
- 142,208
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Here's a fully reversible mod that literally came from a dream I had. The '51 Precision bass was always one of my favorite tones and since it didn't require any cutting on my Epi T-Bird Classic IV Pro, I had to give it a go. Absolutely love it. So now I'm the happy owner of a P-Bird! Turns out neck-thru mahogany works great with a SCPB pickup! Disclaimer: in order to get the standard SCPB pole pieces to line up perfectly with the strings, I did have to slightly trim the base of the pickup on opposite corners (about 1/8") just so I could get the right angle. But I honestly like the idea of having the poles a little closer toward the neck on the lighter gauge strings to fatten up the tone a bit there, relatively speaking. I realize the open bridge cavity, unplugged volume control hole, and showing pickup leads might bother some -- and I did think about making a cover and mounting ring, maybe installing a mini-toggle to select between two different tone caps -- but after taking a step back, I honestly dig it just the way it is.
Don't get me wrong, I've always been a fan of Thunderbird pickups with a nice set of heavy nickel roundwounds, but in my current band the SCPB pickup with flatwounds just fits the bill.
On a sidenote, as a result of this happy metamorphosis, the USA TB Plus pickups from this bass have made their way into the TB classifieds, just in case anybody is looking for a healthy set.
Anyway, hope you guys don't hate me for genetically engineering this bird! I swear it felt no pain
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I used two Seymour Duncan '51 P Bass pickups in this 7enderbird.......It was a fun "beater" bass1
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- Mar 13, 2008
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That's been up b4. You'll forgive me if I have a certain skepticism about "shipping from Japan" and dread of customs fees.
No problems at all shipping from Japan, I've had two Birds flown in, everything was perfect, no fees either.
Here's a fully reversible mod that literally came from a dream I had. The '51 Precision bass was always one of my favorite tones and since it didn't require any cutting on my Epi T-Bird Classic IV Pro, I had to give it a go. Absolutely love it. So now I'm the happy owner of a P-Bird! Turns out neck-thru mahogany works great with a SCPB pickup! Disclaimer: in order to get the standard SCPB pole pieces to line up perfectly with the strings, I did have to slightly trim the base of the pickup on opposite corners (about 1/8") just so I could get the right angle. But I honestly like the idea of having the poles a little closer toward the neck on the lighter gauge strings to fatten up the tone a bit there, relatively speaking. I realize the open bridge cavity, unplugged volume control hole, and showing pickup leads might bother some -- and I did think about making a cover and mounting ring, maybe installing a mini-toggle to select between two different tone caps -- but after taking a step back, I honestly dig it just the way it is.
Don't get me wrong, I've always been a fan of Thunderbird pickups with a nice set of heavy nickel roundwounds, but in my current band the SCPB pickup with flatwounds just fits the bill.
On a sidenote, as a result of this happy metamorphosis, the USA TB Plus pickups from this bass have made their way into the TB classifieds, just in case anybody is looking for a healthy set.
Anyway, hope you guys don't hate me for genetically engineering this bird! I swear it felt no pain
hmmmm.... you just gave me a way to possibly get my PJ-Bird without having to destroy/ route the snot out of it! I think I'm going to grab a used EpiBird from one of the local GC's and start looking for the parts I'll need ...
- Mar 13, 2008
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Donnervogel Donnerstag………..On stage with Ginger Chien.
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Here's a fully reversible mod that literally came from a dream I had. The '51 Precision bass was always one of my favorite tones and since it didn't require any cutting on my Epi T-Bird Classic IV Pro, I had to give it a go. Absolutely love it. So now I'm the happy owner of a P-Bird! Turns out neck-thru mahogany works great with a SCPB pickup! Disclaimer: in order to get the standard SCPB pole pieces to line up perfectly with the strings, I did have to slightly trim the base of the pickup on opposite corners (about 1/8") just so I could get the right angle. But I honestly like the idea of having the poles a little closer toward the neck on the lighter gauge strings to fatten up the tone a bit there, relatively speaking. I realize the open bridge cavity, unplugged volume control hole, and showing pickup leads might bother some -- and I did think about making a cover and mounting ring, maybe installing a mini-toggle to select between two different tone caps -- but after taking a step back, I honestly dig it just the way it is.
Don't get me wrong, I've always been a fan of Thunderbird pickups with a nice set of heavy nickel roundwounds, but in my current band the SCPB pickup with flatwounds just fits the bill.
On a sidenote, as a result of this happy metamorphosis, the USA TB Plus pickups from this bass have made their way into the TB classifieds, just in case anybody is looking for a healthy set.
Anyway, hope you guys don't hate me for genetically engineering this bird! I swear it felt no pain
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perfect - don't change a thing
