Thunderbird Club

[Miles_ONeal]

It's 44 1/2" from the claw to the G post* in my 67 NR. Using the EB method I wound up with~1 1/2 wraps on the post (plus the length in the post). No discernible slippage.

*also 44 1/2" from G post to claw

That's amazing that it's the same both ways! Wish I had thought to measure from post to claw.

44 1/2" claw to post center on my VP. I have the half wind with loop back through, plus about 1 1/8 winds. I cut 2-3" off. But like I said, that is from a 5 string set. I play pretty aggressively a lot of the time, and haven't had any issues. If that changes, I'll certainly let y'all know.

 

[FlyingPigSound]

TT. New indoor shot(T'storms happening)
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Digging the floor mat!

 

[TBird1958]

Are there any decent sound clips of the chinabuckers out there somewhere?

China Buckers in my Orville.

 

[Engle]

I don't recall seeing any VPs with Gibson truss rod covers, as far as I recall anyway. I must admit when I got my first VP early on I considered it. Briefly. Anyone who knows anything about the bass is going to know it's an Epi with the Gibson trust rod cover on, it so what's the point. I'm not trying to impress anybody. I could care less about that. The more I played the instrument the more I liked it the way it was and felt no shame whatsoever about Epiphone. It's a well-made, fantastic instrument and well worth the money. More actually. Nothing at all to be ashamed of as far as I'm concerned. Epi deserves the name recognition. They've earned it.

People love my VP and my JC. Made in the China/Indonesia/Korea/wherever? Nobody cares! Where was the device you are reading this on made?

 

[JJR58]

China Buckers in my Orville.

This is great!, very accurate representation of the CB's.
Maybe i'll keep mine in and not replace them.

Side question, is that an old Advent speaker there on the bottom right?

 

[Engle]

I had a four string set of Cobalt flats on mine a while back. The uncut G string just fit with about one full wrap using the normal string wrap method vs the EB recommended half post wrap method. Like I said, not a big deal for home use, but if I were a performing artist on stage or in a studio I'd want at least two full wraps around the post. Only having one wrap or less runs the chance of the string slipping and going flat under hard use.

I’ve run Cobalt Flats, Fender flats and RS66s on mine.

 

[Engle]

TT. New indoor shot(T'storms happening)
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If you have a “Go Away” mat inside, what do you have outside?

 

[Toptube]

China Buckers in my Orville.

They sound worth it!

 

[TBird1958]

This is great!, very accurate representation of the CB's.
Maybe i'll keep mine in and not replace them.

Side question, is that an old Advent speaker there on the bottom right?

That's from the '70s, was my older brother's, he gave them to me way back, why? I have some newer ones downstairs.

 

[MCF]

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Welcome!

 

[JJR58]

That's from the '70s, was my older brother's, he gave them to me way back, why? I have some newer ones downstairs.

I had a pair of those back when i was living in PDX, i thought they sounded really great.
For speakers of that time.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

China Buckers in my Orville.

CARS!!!

 

[MCF]

Question for you Thunderbird players...
Why is it that you see so many Epiphone Thunderbirds with Gibson truss rod covers?
Shame?
Stigma?
Ego?
I have and love my Epi T-Bird Classic Pro and Jack Casady...and just ordered a T-Bird Vintage Pro in ebony...and never thought to change the TRC.

I guess I haven’t noticed that many, but I don’t get out much. I’m as proud of my three Epi Bolt-ons as I am of my two Gibsons. And the TR covers on Epis are nicer than the chintzy thin Gibson ones.

 

[BklynKen]

TT. New indoor shot(T'storms happening)
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I like how you're telling yourself to go away.

 

[MCF]

A combination of the three?

I think that many think of Epiphone being a "lesser" brand, as Squier is to 7ender. So, the same psychology that removes the Skwar waterslide and replaces it with a 7ender one, changes the TRC on an Epiphone.

Having said that, Chuck Garrick is proudly playing an Epiphone VP and Sheryl Crow's bass player (who's name escapes me right now) rocks a gold top JC.

I’ll put any one of my Epis up against a vaunted Classic Vibe or any other Squier. It wouldn’t be close to a fair fight.

 

[MCF]

Completely happy with both of mine as is. They sound fantastic and keeps me from always having to take the '64 if I want to throw down some Thunderbird sonic love thunder.

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(Intonation is fixed on the burst.)

Did I miss how you fixed it?

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Question for you Thunderbird players...
Why is it that you see so many Epiphone Thunderbirds with Gibson truss rod covers?
Shame?
Stigma?
Ego?
I have and love my Epi T-Bird Classic Pro and Jack Casady...and just ordered a T-Bird Vintage Pro in ebony...and never thought to change the TRC.

same reason people put Fender stickers on Squires?

 

[Nocturnal]

Just a reminder to anyone that sells or buys on Bandcamp. Tomorrow they are waiving the revenue share so the artists can make more money. I have been waiting to purchase music from @bylar13 until tomorrow. Anyone else involved with Bandcamp?

A few Fridays ago, we waived our revenue share to help musicians impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Bandcamp community (very possibly including you!) went above and beyond, paying $4.3 million to artists and labels in just 24 hours. It was an inspiring day, and we heard many requests to do it again, so we’re going to do exactly that.


This Friday, May 1, we’re once again waiving our revenue share for all sales on Bandcamp, from midnight to midnight PDT.


If you’re fortunate enough to be in a position to spare some funds, please join us in providing some much-needed support to the many amazing artists on Bandcamp.

 

[JJR58]

I like how you're telling yourself to go away.

, Ok, i thought it was.

 

[GonePlaid]

Digging the floor mat!

I keep it inside the front door, otherwise it might.