Thunderbird Club

[gidbass]

Right on! Getting the nut slots right makes a significant difference if they were too high. It's well worth the time and effort
The way I was taught, you press down the string between the first and second fret, then tap the string onto the first fret. It should just barely move before it hits. If it's too high, it takes too much effort to tap it down. If it's too low, it will be touching the first fret.
I know this sounds hard to quantify, but try it as you are working with the gauges and check your other basses this way. You'll get the idea.

That is exactly what I read and how I understand it so you explained it perfectly.

 

[dagrev]

If memory serves, @Miles_ONeal knows/knows of/is local to these guys. I am quite impressed with Brown Sabbath's funk versions of Black Sabbath. They occupy a number of spots in my "Interesting Remakes" play list. I love an interesting take on a song.

That horn section has some well used gear. Just look at that rusty trombone!

Speaking of funk. Been listening to these guys lately...and hoping to see a Thunderbird soon.

 

[GonePlaid]

Awesome! Glad it worked out for you! With regards to the Babicz, I have one on my 2014 T-Bird and when I installed it, I used the included bridge shim.

After seeing other T-Birds that had Babiczs I noticed none had the shim plate. I emailed Babicz and they told me that it is not necessary. I was told it was included for other, older Gibson 3-point bridge replacements that required the extra height. If yours has it installed, it can be removed to bring the bridge lower. FYI.

I believe the shim plate is used to bring the bridge up to a level perfect for windmilling.

 

[Dadagoboi]

Right on! Getting the nut slots right makes a significant difference if they were too high. It's well worth the time and effort
The way I was taught, you press down the string between the first and second fret, then tap the string onto the first fret. It should just barely move before it hits. If it's too high, it takes too much effort to tap it down. If it's too low, it will be touching the first fret.
I know this sounds hard to quantify, but try it as you are working with the gauges and check your other basses this way. You'll get the idea.

If the slots are too high your intonation will be sharp on frets 1 to 5 when spot on at the 12th. That's even more important than how much pressure it takes to push down on a fret.

I start with the bottom of the slots the same height as the top of the frets and work down from there. I use a piece of .020 aluminum for a gauge and pencil a line on the front of the nut with a .03mm mechanical pencil. Usually the slots end up being lower than the tops of the frets.

 

[dagrev]

found it!...E-mu Systems company picnic 1995...ripped it raw from the CD and slapped some L1 limit...
the transition from "Starship Trooper" into "South Side" happens at 5:58...the one from "South Side" into "All Good People" happens at 9:11...

That was really, really good. No, great. A good or better than many popular acts these days. Love the Squireesh bass. I'd gladly pay to see you all as opposed to many I wasted money in seeing "professional" acts.
Well done.

 

[dagrev]

Not sure what song on our set would call for the devil’s horns, but it was a good party!

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Likely the bottle "talking."

 

[GonePlaid]

Likely the bottle "talking."

Or something.

 

[GBassNorth]

and time to address the nut as I find it high...This is going to take a while but i see white residue so something is coming off...

LOL - that's the same "tool" I use to file nuts. I got the idea after installing a set of Cobalt Rounds. After tuning and just a few minutes of playing I noticed a pile of brass filings behind the nut. Turns out the Cobalt Rounds are exceptionally aggressive. So I quickly pulled them off before they did any fret damage and Now use them as nut files.

View attachment 3533107 Something from last night, really solid show with my Lull.

Once again, the Queen Lulls them into submission.
Still damn nice legs!

 

[Gaolee]

Three Thunderbirds (and interloper).

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And...?

 

[Gaolee]

Couldn’t have been Mama Mia - every woman there was dancing

And that's what gets you invited back.

 

[MCF]

I believe the shim plate is used to bring the bridge up to a level perfect for windmilling.

Dude. Low blow. I like be the Babicz on the ‘15.

 

[Gaolee]

Dude. Low blow. I like be the Babicz on the ‘15.

And the wounds are pure rock and roll. I have bled on basses, but nothing like that.

 

[Count Bassie]

found it!...E-mu Systems company picnic 1995...ripped it raw from the CD and slapped some L1 limit...
the transition from "Starship Trooper" into "South Side" happens at 5:58...the one from "South Side" into "All Good People" happens at 9:11...

Well played!! Fun listen, thanks for sharing that. Cool band to pull that off. And some fancy bass playing.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

That was really, really good. No, great. A good or better than many popular acts these days. Love the Squireesh bass. I'd gladly pay to see you all as opposed to many I wasted money in seeing "professional" acts.
Well done.

Well played!! Fun listen, thanks for sharing that. Cool band to pull that off. And some fancy bass playing.

Thank you Gents!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

This is awesome! Yes with hints of Jethro Tull, Rush, and Fairport Convention. I'm with those who would pay to come hear this.

 

[Engle]

And that's what gets you invited back.

It was year #4

 

[Engle]

Yeah baby yeah....

 

[Miles_ONeal]

found it!...E-mu Systems company picnic 1995...ripped it raw from the CD and slapped some L1 limit...
the transition from "Starship Trooper" into "South Side" happens at 5:58...the one from "South Side" into "All Good People" happens at 9:11...

So where are these peeps now?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Yeah baby yeah....
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Whoa. THUNDERBIRD! I remember their hits!

 

[fasterpussycat]

And...?

NTM blue CelloBird case.