Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

OT: I'm told that when I visit the US I must ask for 'Canadian Bacon' as it is what I as an Aussie expects to receive as bacon. And that the US bacon is somehow different.

OT? Is there such a thing around here?

 

[veebass]

Bit of a discussion out in the general pop about Ibanez Flying V Basses, some of you might find interesting.
I have posted some info and pics.

Did Ibanez manufacture Flying V bass guitars a long long time ago?

 

[CharlyG]

Just came from there and emailed the pic to my buddy who has a Korina V.

 

[TBird1958]

The White Greco for sale in Bangkok (or wherever) is awesome!

 

[Korladis]

Bit of a discussion out in the general pop about Ibanez Flying V Basses, some of you might find interesting.
I have posted some info and pics.

Did Ibanez manufacture Flying V bass guitars a long long time ago?

Damn, that bass is just too cool for words.

 

[Korladis]

So, I'm thinking about my options as far as replacing the tuners on my Epiphone Classic IV.

Initially I was thinking possibly Grover Imperials, but it seems they don't make that style for bass. Suggestions?

 

[veebass]

The White Greco for sale in Bangkok (or wherever) is awesome!

Very, very cool!
My brother is over there at present....... no mustn't.

 

[TBird1958]

Were I you, I'd have it in heartbeat.

 

[veebass]

Were I you, I'd have it in heartbeat.

You are so naughty.

 

[TBird1958]

Bit of a discussion out in the general pop about Ibanez Flying V Basses, some of you might find interesting.
I have posted some info and pics.

Did Ibanez manufacture Flying V bass guitars a long long time ago?

You are so naughty.

Yup!

On the other hand, that white single pup is F&^%$*@ COOL!
First one I've ever seen.

 

[Mosstone]

So, I'm thinking about my options as far as replacing the tuners on my Epiphone Classic IV.

Initially I was thinking possibly Grover Imperials, but it seems they don't make that style for bass. Suggestions?

I ordered a set of Hipshot Ultralights with mini clover keys for my Classic IV. These are specifically made for T-Birds and they don't list them on the website for some reason, so you have to call them to place an order.

If you do order them, make sure you talk to Jason first. I initially emailed them to ask about availability/price and Jason quoted me a price of $100 for the set, but when I called to place the order, Oscar tried to charge me $35 per tuner. I'm sure it was honest mistake, (I had to wait another day to order while Oscar verified the $100 price with Jason) but you never know.

 

[Klondike]

I paid $35 per. Totally worth it. Hipshot will be seen in my house more in the future.

 

[Mosstone]

I paid $35 per. Totally worth it. Hipshot will be seen in my house more in the future.

Yeah, Hipshot makes good stuff, but I thought even $100 was a little spendy for a set of tuners - though it is a specialty item... I also got the Supertone bridge, but I bought that on ebay for $40 less than what Hipshot charges.

 

[ThaCoast]

oh man, this V talk makes me want a V bass...again!!

i used to want one because they looked cool, unique & because of Murdoc niccals from the animated band Gorillaz (seen in feel good inc video). But after never being able to find one (other than the dean metalman series - which i don't like), eventually i stopped wanting one. I'd even thought of epiphone, but: i dislike gold hardware. I may or may not build one (but i know i'd rather have a v guitar)

 

[Korladis]

I ordered a set of Hipshot Ultralights with mini clover keys for my Classic IV. These are specifically made for T-Birds and they don't list them on the website for some reason, so you have to call them to place an order.

If you do order them, make sure you talk to Jason first. I initially emailed them to ask about availability/price and Jason quoted me a price of $100 for the set, but when I called to place the order, Oscar tried to charge me $35 per tuner. I'm sure it was honest mistake, (I had to wait another day to order while Oscar verified the $100 price with Jason) but you never know.

What do they look like?

 

[Mosstone]

What do they look like?

They look just like regular clover-key tuners, only a little smaller to accommodate the T-Bird spacing. I'm still waiting for them to arrive, but when I'll post some pics after I install them.

 

[Korladis]

They look just like regular clover-key tuners, only a little smaller to accommodate the T-Bird spacing. I'm still waiting for them to arrive, but when I'll post some pics after I install them.

Ah, okay. I'm looking for some more unusual looking ones. Hence why I was initially interested in the Grover Imperial style, and disappointed that they apparently aren't available for bass.

 

[veebass]

Yup!

On the other hand, that white single pup is F&^%$*@ COOL!
First one I've ever seen.

I keep telling myself it is probably a really rough refin.........................

 

[Korladis]

Here's a crappy phone picture of my Epiphone:

 

[tomshepp]

I ordered a set of Hipshot Ultralights with mini clover keys for my Classic IV. These are specifically made for T-Birds and they don't list them on the website for some reason, so you have to call them to place an order.

If you do order them, make sure you talk to Jason first. I initially emailed them to ask about availability/price and Jason quoted me a price of $100 for the set, but when I called to place the order, Oscar tried to charge me $35 per tuner. I'm sure it was honest mistake, (I had to wait another day to order while Oscar verified the $100 price with Jason) but you never know.

My experience exactly, when I upgraded to mini-clovers.