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Thunderbird Club

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GBassNorth said:
That Trujillo crab walk is a lot like the Happy Gilmore Golf swing, in that if I tried either one I'd end up needing physical therapy for the next six weeks. And that was before I broke my foot, which by the way, they apparently have a name for, called a "Jones Fracture". I guess they call it that because after a few days of not being able to get at your THUNDERBIRDS you're Jonesing to play one again.
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As long as you’re not a distance runner, you’ll be fine.
 
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gidbass said:
ok, a bit of time logged in

1. Tone: Wow! That neck pickup with or without any bridge sounds fantastic! The bridge sounds great too, but that neck pickup man o man...
2. Weight: 8.7 lbs, my lightest
3. Action: I got it lowered to where i like it and with a few small truss rod adjustments, it's very easy to play
4. Strap: I'm going to pickup a new strap and see what it feels like lower
5. Neck Dive: None. My Ric wants to dives more. ===> in hindsight, this comment may get me into trouble...;)
6. Position: feels like my spector, no crazy reach to me. I am going to make a plate to relocate the strap out closer to the 12th, like the steinberger strap hook.
7. Asthetics: Effing beautiful! (i realize that's subjective) . The fit and finish seem top notch.
8. Frets: no sprout and no buzzing. I'm not sure if it is as low as I'll eventually get it, but for now it's fine and plays as good as my others.
9. Nut: Feels cut a bit high, but that is to be expected. I'll give it a few days and see what I want to do there.
10. Jack: The input jack is very tight...i wonder if they used a stereo one...

Bottom line, it's a keeper for sure at this point.

Next up tonight: string change, fretboard oil, setup, new wall mount
Tomorrow: new longer strap, home depot run (spanner wrench for the strap plate) and some practice time on it...;)
Eventually: hipshot extender, case (90% sure it'll be the hard one over a gig bag)

Sunday is practice so can't wait to hear it in the mix!

I'm sure i missed some things, but just excited and trying to get dinner cooked and served...;)
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Highly recommend Italia, 4 inch, long. They make really nice straps and they’re from Cali!
 
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MCF said:
Highly recommend Italia, 4 inch, long. They make really nice straps and they’re from Cali!
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YeHhhhesss!!!
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GBassNorth said:
Thx. Should know in early Octotober. If no new bone growth by then it's under the knife and drivin in the pin.:confused:

:)On the bright side, my saint of a wife just offered to go upstairs and bring down my combo amp and a couple a basses so I'll have something to do all day while she's gone. What a doll!:thumbsup:

:rolleyes:I wonder, would I be pushing my luck too far if I told her it was uncomfortable to play my VP while sitting on the sofa, and that a Non Reverse TBird would be much better suited for that.:whistle:
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Let us know how that works out.
 
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gidbass said:
And here it is!

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Unfortunately I didn't do anything other that just play it unplugged for a bit, but I did weigh it. 8.7 lbs making it my lightest bass...;)

I'll get to dig into it tonight after I finish up work.
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Wow, I'm amazed at how little shipping protection is incorporated. (box padding etc) Glad it got there in one piece! :bassist:
 
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