Thunderbird Club

[Engle]

But that looks like it might work if you moved the claw back about an inch or just took it off. Of course that would leave exposed screw holes which isn't really desirable. Is there proper room for intonation if one were to use the two point on a VP?

Edit - just noticed, the string spacing on the G and E strings of the Hipshot looks to be quite a bit less than the spacing on the slots of the VP claw. Interesting.

It doesn’t actually give you any more travel on the saddles. It is meant for an EBO, which has tighter string spacing

 

[Thumper]

It doesn’t actually give you any more travel on the saddles. It is meant for an EBO, which has tighter string spacing

So, exactly what model is that one?

 

[FlyingPigSound]

Just lost out on bidding on a mint classic pro in fleabay. Oh well.

Which finish are you looking for?

 

[dagrev]

My lead guitar player plays a Firebird...sexy guitar!

what finish are you looking for?

It was a burst. I'm currently working on a Gibson from the classifieds if we can come to terms. His shipping numbers seem really high. Like $120 and more from AZ to KY. Did you have another Classic Pro to get rid of?

 

[Toptube]

The vintage Coronados are nice but I liked the sound (and the price) of the Modern Player Coronado better. I almost bought one until I played it against the Starcaster modern player. The Coronado did sound more woody and hollow body than the Starcaster, but the Starcaster had a lot more balls in the deep end was a better match to my Telecaster Modern Player in sound. If I were going to use Tapewound strings and shoot for more of an upright sound I'd definitely buy the Coronado modern player.

Yeah I meant the Modern Player Coronado. Those pickups seem pretty great. Likewise, the cabronita P seems to sound great, too.

However, I have never actually played them. Only watched youtube videos. The Starcaster sounds very bland to me in videos. But its likely different live, with an amp!

 

[Toptube]

It was a burst. I'm currently working on a Gibson from the classifieds if we can come to terms. His shipping numbers seem really high. Like $120 and more from AZ to KY. Did you have another Classic Pro to get rid of?

I keep seeing contrarian comments on shipping pricing. But in my experience, its like $115 minimum, to ship a whole bass nowadays.

 

[MCF]

It was a burst. I'm currently working on a Gibson from the classifieds if we can come to terms. His shipping numbers seem really high. Like $120 and more from AZ to KY. Did you have another Classic Pro to get rid of?

Charges have become horrendously crazy. Add packing material and insurance and that price is probably ballpark. That’s about what it cost to get my NR from Texas to SoCal.

 

[redstrand]

It was a burst. I'm currently working on a Gibson from the classifieds if we can come to terms. His shipping numbers seem really high. Like $120 and more from AZ to KY. Did you have another Classic Pro to get rid of?

That’s unfortunately the standard now, glad I’m done selling basses, the last couple were costly.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

If your recollection is correct, then the 0.75" D style bridge is a drop in fit.

Yes. I had mentioned that earlier. But it appears to have a more limited intonation range.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Charges have become horrendously crazy. Add packing material and insurance and that price is probably ballpark. That’s about what it cost to get my NR from Texas to SoCal.

That's weird. I don't recall where I shipped to (I think it was midwest near Canada) but when I sold the Pro V a few monts ago, shipping was just a little over $50 (I had the box and packing material).

 

[MCF]

That's weird. I don't recall where I shipped to (I think it was midwest near Canada) but when I sold the Pro V a few monts ago, shipping was just a little over $50 (I had the box and packing material).

Tbird cases are big and heavy. That’s likely the difference.

 

[Toptube]

That's weird. I don't recall where I shipped to (I think it was midwest near Canada) but when I sold the Pro V a few monts ago, shipping was just a little over $50 (I had the box and packing material).

I sold a Dano 63 shortscale last year and had to take the neck off to get it around $50 (with my own box and packing). I don't usually like to do that, but the seller requested it. So I did it. That bass requires neck removal for the truss rod adjustment anyway. But I had never needed to, with that one.

 

[Toptube]

So what are the lightweight tuner options for a VP? Anything which drops right in?

I assume the Hipshots with the small mechanism but still the big leaf tuners, probably require some drilling?

 

[Toptube]

This is the bridge I found which looks nearly identical to the VP bridge. Save for the front of the intonation screws.

Thunderbird Bass Bridge and Tailpiece Set - 1963-1969 - Nickel | Philadelphia Luthier Tools & Supplies | Reverb

This looks so close, I hesitate to believe the "made in USA" claim. But its for sale in a few places. Is this the one Lull used?

 

[Nocturnal]

It was a burst. I'm currently working on a Gibson from the classifieds if we can come to terms. His shipping numbers seem really high. Like $120 and more from AZ to KY. Did you have another Classic Pro to get rid of?

If it has a case then the shipping price is probably fairly accurate. I shipped a bass in a gig bag to TX about 6 weeks back and it cost me $90.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Tbird cases are big and heavy. That’s likely the difference.

This was a TBird 5 string in a case. I'll see if I can find where I shipped it to.

 

[GonePlaid]

This was a TBird 5 string in a case. I'll see if I can find where I shipped it to.

I shipped one of those(EpiBird), FL-AZ. Even through Reverb it was $90+.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

This was a TBird 5 string in a case. I'll see if I can find where I shipped it to.

It went to Winter Park, FL. So not quite as far as CA. A bit under 2/3 the distance. I guess shipping costs have gone up with demand.

 

[GonePlaid]

It went to Winter Park, FL. So not quite as far as CA. A bit under 2/3 the distance. I guess shipping costs have gone up with demand.

You sure it didn't go to @JimmyM ? That's pretty close to his location.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

You sure it didn't go to @JimmyM ? That's pretty close to his location.

Does his last name actually begin with an L? And it was a Winter Park address.