Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

So if I'm not mistaken, the strap pin on the Eagle was moved from the back of the upper horn to the top. thoughts on how this would change things?

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The way someone altered it is a conventional location. The way it was designed was a move toward a rear facing peg, which is not conventional but has been done just the same. Both work, but having it on the back necessitates reversing the strap if you use the Dunlop Strap-Lok system.

 

[BklynKen]

The strap pins on my Warlock are both on the backside, it is very comfortable and balanced really well

Thanks. I figure it's because of the pointy nature of the horn on the Warlock. In this case, it's really not much of a difference with respect to the distance from the 12th fret, just basically 45˚ around the horn.

 

[GonePlaid]

Ah, but wouldn't that cost to much in the long run? as far as the finish options.

Probably. But probably also what it would cost to have it stripped(ahem?)and refinished.

 

[Count Bassie]

I know the feeling. There's a reason Steve gets so much time out front!

Well it's pretty much his band... writes most of the tunes I think.

 

[BklynKen]

The way someone altered it is a conventional location. The way it was designed was a move toward a rear facing peg, which is not conventional but has been done just the same. Both work, but having it on the back necessitates reversing the strap system if you use the Dunlop Strap-Lok system.

Yeah, it was a little weird in the beginning with the Thunderbird's location at the neck heel, but it's just different. I'm curious if it changes the stability of how it hangs (I'll just ahem myself).

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

The way someone altered it is a conventional location. The way it was designed was a move toward a rear facing peg, which is not conventional but has been done just the same. Both work, but having it on the back necessitates reversing the strap system if you use the Dunlop Strap-Lok system.

Which would be fine if he’s using the same strap as he uses on a thunderbird

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

Thanks. I figure it's because of the pointy nature of the horn on the Warlock. In this case, it's really not much of a different with respect to the distance from the 12th fret, just basically 45˚ around the horn.

Well my Jackson Randy Rhodes (6 string) has the bottom pin on the bottom of the... point... instead of the back. But much prefer the warlock strap pins.
Ya it’s weird that it’s on the bevel. Instead of the back.

 

[BklynKen]

Well my Jackson Randy Rhodes (6 string) has the bottom pin on the bottom of the... point... instead of the back. But much prefer the warlock strap pins.
Ya it’s weird that it’s on the bevel. Instead of the back.

Yeah, who knows what they were thinking in 1976. Or what whoever used to own it was thinking when they moved it to the top of the horn and left what I assume was the original location looking like a cauterized wound.

 

[JIO]

Well my Jackson Randy Rhodes (6 string) has the bottom pin on the bottom of the... point... instead of the back. But much prefer the warlock strap pins.
Ya it’s weird that it’s on the bevel. Instead of the back.

From a design point-of-view, I like the top peg on the back of the upper horn and the lower peg off-center toward the E-string on the side. This utilizes the strap in an optimal fashion and makes for the bass resting against your body nicely. But like I said, the conventional way also works so it's more of an individual preference.

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

From a design point-of-view, I like the top peg on the back of the upper horn and the lower peg off-center toward the E-string on the side. This utilizes the strap in an optimal fashion and makes for the bass resting against your body nicely. But like I said, the conventional way also works so it's more of an individual preference.

I’ll try to get a representative picture of the back of my warlock

 

[dagrev]

It's bizarre that the bass GP seems to think Birds are niche instruments. They seem capable of most anything. (Even flight, as demonstrated elsewhere.)

They are very much all purpose. They can our P and P (and I do love them) and out J a J. They do everything but super modern or thin and wimpy. But then again, why would you want any of that in the first place?

 

[Count Bassie]

It's bizarre that the bass GP seems to think Birds are niche instruments. They seem capable of most anything. (Even flight, as demonstrated elsewhere.)

Roots dub/reggae, crunchy 80s rock. 'Nuff said.

P.s. I'll start posting sounds from live gigs when I can, as I'm getting my amp dialed in, and would like to know myself how I'm doing at it. Using other people's ears is a great way of finding out!

 

[Gaolee]

Yeah, it was a little weird in the beginning with the Thunderbird's location at the neck heel, but it's just different. I'm curious if it changes the stability of how it hangs (I'll just ahem myself).

My take on it is that whoever moved it preferred a more static and horizontal neck. Like a 7ender or Ric. If you like to move the neck around and have it more vertical some or all the time, having the pin on the back allows the rotation necessary for that. I am a pin on the back person. Take that with the usual disclaimers.

 

[dagrev]

No celebrity’s death ever saddened me as much as his.

I felt the same way about Gregg Allman. Just wish there was an ABB song played with a Thunderbird. Possibly the only improvement that could be made.

 

[MCF]

The ‘15 and Goth posed for a pic today. Last one before the new Epi Pelham Blue arrives. Hope everyone had a nice Thunderbird weekend!

 

[Count Bassie]

The ‘15 and Goth posed for a pic today. Last one before the new Epi Pelham Blue arrives. Hope everyone had a nice Thunderbird weekend!

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Lol, that's a little scary!...

 

[Gaolee]

The ‘15 and Goth posed for a pic today. Last one before the new Epi Pelham Blue arrives. Hope everyone had a nice Thunderbird weekend!

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Is that your back yard? Not too shabby if it is.

 

[MCF]

I felt the same way about Gregg Allman. Just wish there was an ABB song played with a Thunderbird. Possibly the only improvement that could be made.

Eat A Peach was a High School favorite. One on the albums my friends and I all agreed on. Soundtrack to many good times.

 

[JIO]

Which would be fine if he’s using the same strap as he uses on a thunderbird

exactly THUNDERBIRD

 

[MCF]

Is that your back yard? Not too shabby if it is.

Thanks. Had this house a long time. Where we are, pool is a necessary evil. I’ll be enjoying it this evening after dinner with a cold one.