Thunderbird Club

[PillO]

I gave up on wanting a Ric after getting to play several when the SoCal GCs we’re stocking them. Just didn’t suit me. It’ll be primarily Thunderbirds for me the rest of my journey.

I did the same (at L&M) - a Ric just doesn't feel right. I like the Thunderbird neck (which is very similar to Ibanez necks). I also like the chunkier neck on my Midtown and JC - not as wide as a P but wider than a Thunderbird by about 0.15". It feels good on my arthritic left thumb - it reminds me that the thumb is for indexing only, not squeezing.

 

[PillO]

Speaking of pick-ups.

I thought you might be heading for "all the bars are closed"

 

[PillO]

If it is wearing a tux, even better. Unless it's a Bond girl, and then it has to be wearing a bikini under a flight suit.

I thought everyone always wore a bikini under their clothes. No? Just me?

 

[PillO]

reversed entry tr

and 2 screws

Ahem!

 

[JIO]

I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. That's perfect for Bond music. It's the right age and national origin. If it is wearing a tux, even better. Unless it's a Bond girl, and then it has to be wearing a bikini under a flight suit.

... shaken, not stirred. Project thread here: Project Vista Sonic (rut row, JIO's at it again!)

 

[JJR58]

I thought you might be heading for "all the bars are closed"

Soon they will be, doesn't help my cause any.

 

[JIO]

Ahem!

context

 

[JJR58]

I thought everyone always wore a bikini under their clothes. No? Just me?

Not sure i should comment. Oh, that was a comment.

 

[jpmcbride]

Just got my TBird back from minor inpatient surgery. I normally do all my own work, but this one need to see a real doctor. The rear strap button snapped off leaving not enough screw to get a tool on to twist it out. It ended up having to be drilled out. The shop (a very good one with real luthiers) said it was the hardest one they've ever had to deal with.They said someone put much too long of a screw in it, and glued it in with epoxy or something similar. They had to drill it and apply heat to get it to release. Took them 2 hours. Luckily they had quoted me $40 and honored that price. They're good people and I've used them 2 or 3 times when a job was more than I could handle. Here's a pic of the broken screw. Haven't had time to take a pic of the fix yet. In any case, its good to have her back!

 

[PillO]

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Meaningless!

 

[fasterpussycat]

I did the same (at L&M) - a Ric just doesn't feel right. I like the Thunderbird neck (which is very similar to Ibanez necks). I also like the chunkier neck on my Midtown and JC - not as wide as a P but wider than a Thunderbird by about 0.15". It feels good on my arthritic left thumb - it reminds me that the thumb is for indexing only, not squeezing.

There's some homework -- compare the JC neck to the J necks on the swamp basses and the Orville neck. The JC is marginally wider but not so as I actually notice.

 

[PillO]

Just got my TBird back from minor inpatient surgery. I normally do all my own work, but this one need to see a real doctor. The rear strap button snapped off leaving not enough screw to get a tool on to twist it out. It ended up having to be drilled out. The shop (a very good one with real luthiers) said it was the hardest one they've ever had to deal with.They said someone put much too long of a screw in it, and glued it in with epoxy or something similar. They had to drill it and apply heat to get it to release. Took them 2 hours. Luckily they had quoted me $40 and honored that price. They're good people and I've used them 2 or 3 times when a job was more than I could handle. Here's a pic of the broken screw. Haven't had time to take a pic of the fix yet. In any case, its good to have her back!

Yikes! I was thinking the one at the bride end. I was going to say, make sure it is flush and won't catch anything then put in a new one. But the neck heel is a problem spot. Glad you got it fixed repaired.

 

[JIO]

Just got my TBird back from minor inpatient surgery. I normally do all my own work, but this one need to see a real doctor. The rear strap button snapped off leaving not enough screw to get a tool on to twist it out. It ended up having to be drilled out. The shop (a very good one with real luthiers) said it was the hardest one they've ever had to deal with.They said someone put much too long of a screw in it, and glued it in with epoxy or something similar. They had to drill it and apply heat to get it to release. Took them 2 hours. Luckily they had quoted me $40 and honored that price. They're good people and I've used them 2 or 3 times when a job was more than I could handle. Here's a pic of the broken screw. Haven't had time to take a pic of the fix yet. In any case, its good to have her back!

Another case of uneducated DIY. At one point in time this was more understandable. (pre-internet) Now that every possible 'fix'/solution has a tutorial by a number of real pro's and amateurs (so you still need to choose) - no excuses.

 

[JJR58]

There's some homework -- compare the JC neck to the J necks on the swamp basses and the Orville neck. The JC is marginally wider but not so as I actually notice.

I'm guessing that the neck on your Orville is wider then later made Gibson TBirds. Or at least compared to my Epi Birds. Those necks get real thin at the nut.

 

[jpmcbride]

Yikes! ... Glad you got it fixed repaired.

Ya, its got a 3/8" dowel in it now! But a felt pad and new strap button and you'll never be able to tell. Could be worse.

 

[GonePlaid]

There's some homework -- compare the JC neck to the J necks on the swamp basses and the Orville neck. The JC is marginally wider but not so as I actually notice.

I've been looking-longingly-at a 2013 NR THUNDERBIRD. It's about 1/8" wider at the nut. I'm fairly certain my short, fat hands would be able to deal with it.

 

[PillO]

Where are people on picks (with their THUNDERBIRDS)? Here is where I am and am wondering if there are further picking experiments I need to do.

Perhaps part of the difficulty I had with picks was that I was trying to use 1.0mm picks. I got a few to try out from my local L&M - a couple of 0.45mm and 0.5mm. Being thinner, they are easier to grip; a little pressure and they flex and fit just right. They also snap nicely over the strings. They make Ace of Spades pretty easy to play.

What thicknesses are others using, and what do you like/dislike about that thickness vs. thicker/thinner?

 

[jpmcbride]

Now that every possible 'fix'/solution has a tutorial by a number of real pro's and amateurs (so you still need to choose) - no excuses.

Sometimes that's a problem. Too many people posting their "fixes" and some have no idea what they're doing. You have to be careful and do your research to make sure you're getting good info.

 

[fasterpussycat]

Where are people on picks (with their THUNDERBIRDS)? Here is where I am and am wondering if there are further picking experiments I need to do.

Perhaps part of the difficulty I had with picks was that I was trying to use 1.0mm picks. I got a few to try out from my local L&M - a couple of 0.45mm and 0.5mm. Being thinner, they are easier to grip; a little pressure and they flex and fit just right. They also snap nicely over the strings. They make Ace of Spades pretty easy to play.

What thicknesses are others using, and what do you like/dislike about that thickness vs. thicker/thinner?

1.14mm -- extra heavy

I like that they are:
cellulose
black
extra heavy
say 'Gibson'

 

[JJR58]

Where are people on picks (with their THUNDERBIRDS)? Here is where I am and am wondering if there are further picking experiments I need to do.

Perhaps part of the difficulty I had with picks was that I was trying to use 1.0mm picks. I got a few to try out from my local L&M - a couple of 0.45mm and 0.5mm. Being thinner, they are easier to grip; a little pressure and they flex and fit just right. They also snap nicely over the strings. They make Ace of Spades pretty easy to play.

What thicknesses are others using, and what do you like/dislike about that thickness vs. thicker/thinner?

If i can just get myself to start using one. I might get the hang of it. Because i love the tone when i hear people play with a pick. When i attempt it, i just love the tone. Not to sure i love my playing though with it.