Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

eBay claims it has shipped! Due approximately 7/23...

I'm really looking forward to finding out what you think of it and what it is all about. I have been intrigued by Suzi Quatro Thunderbirds ever since I first saw one for sale. With your name, it's only fitting you would be the person to have one.

 

[Engle]

…good question, will need some mahogany …

Or make a bigger pickguard.

 

[Engle]

Rare and interesting ESP Thunderbird on ebay

ESP Thunderbird Type Used | eBay

Interesting. That looks like the bridge on my Eagle.

 

[JJR58]

Rare and interesting ESP Thunderbird on ebay

ESP Thunderbird Type Used | eBay

Oh geeze, i really like that.

 

[JJR58]

4 of the 10 TalkBass users with the most likes for their posts are active TC members: @Gaolee , @JJR58 , @GonePlaid , and @JIO . Gaolee's even above @JimmyM ! Of course, Jimmy owns the number of posts lists.

And what's all this about trophy points?
I know it has nothing to do with trophy wives, cause i've never been married.

 

[Butcherboy]

I got a mahogany dowel at a local woodworking supplies shop.

…thanks, but I have some of mahogany at home…

 

[Butcherboy]

Or make a bigger pickguard.

… original pickguard is a keeper, unique shape ...

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Well, gosh. I'm flattered but confused. How do you figure that stuff out?

Go to the Members tab up top. Then click on "Most Likes". The software developers had the back end figure it out. I just reported on the results.

 

[KaraQ]

Well, as it turns out, all that shielding made an exactly 100% difference.
However, I was wrong about the pre-amp being the main culprit. I grounded the shielding in stages, and there was no change at all, until I grounded the pickup cavities

 

[Miles_ONeal]

And what's all this about trophy points?
I know it has nothing to do with trophy wives, cause i've never been married.

They get awarded for various milestones (X number posts, X number likes, etc.) Some forums do things with them (for instance, you might have to hit a certain number of points before you edit/delete posts, or post in certain groups). Rumor has it that with TB, if you collect 4 million points, you get a free 1964 Thunderbird II while supplies last, but otherwise, they're pretty useless.

 

[GBassNorth]

Well, as it turns out, all that shielding made an exactly 100% difference.
However, I was wrong about the pre-amp being the main culprit. I grounded the shielding in stages, and there was no change at all, until I grounded the pickup cavities
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Very interesting tidbit there!
Note to self - shield pup cavities first in the future. It's easier and may be enough to solve the interference problem. Learn something new here all the time, thanks for keeping us updated Kara.

Still pretty excited to see that Greco SQ bass when you get it. Don't know if it holds true across the entire line up, but my Greco sounds and plays as good (maybe even better) than any of my Gibson or Eppi TBirds.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Well, as it turns out, all that shielding made an exactly 100% difference.
However, I was wrong about the pre-amp being the main culprit. I grounded the shielding in stages, and there was no change at all, until I grounded the pickup cavities
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Ah. Those must be the infamous hum-buckling pickups.

Nice work!

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Well, as it turns out, all that shielding made an exactly 100% difference.
However, I was wrong about the pre-amp being the main culprit. I grounded the shielding in stages, and there was no change at all, until I grounded the pickup cavities
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Very nice! Do you have formal training? Your work and methodology is impeccable...

 

[PillO]

…good question, will need some mahogany …

Just add another pickup? Routing will take care of those holes...

 

[BklynKen]

They get awarded for various milestones (X number posts, X number likes, etc.) Some forums do things with them (for instance, you might have to hit a certain number of points before you edit/delete posts, or post in certain groups). Rumor has it that with TB, if you collect 4 million points, you get a free 1964 Thunderbird II while supplies last, but otherwise, they're pretty useless.

You'd think it was a competition for the most likes or something.

 

[JJR58]

You'd think it was a competition for the last likes or something.

Does seem that way sometimes.

 

[PillO]

Well, as it turns out, all that shielding made an exactly 100% difference.
However, I was wrong about the pre-amp being the main culprit. I grounded the shielding in stages, and there was no change at all, until I grounded the pickup cavities
View attachment 3903722
View attachment 3903724

Very interesting tidbit there!
Note to self - shield pup cavities first in the future. It's easier and may be enough to solve the interference problem. Learn something new here all the time, thanks for keeping us updated Kara.

Still pretty excited to see that Greco SQ bass when you get it. Don't know if it holds true across the entire line up, but my Greco sounds and plays as good (maybe even better) than any of my Gibson or Eppi TBirds.

Yep, that may be an interim step for me now...

 

[PillO]

You'd think it was a competition for the last likes or something.

I'm still liking all your posts. Just trying to help you catch up.

 

[KaraQ]

Very nice! Do you have formal training? Your work and methodology is impeccable...

Don't know that I'd go so far as to say impeccable

But I do have an Associate degree in electronics (from almost 30 years ago, though). A long time ago I also used to do repairs on computers, TVs, and radios part-time while going to school.
Later I got roped into doing automotive wiring/electronics/computer diagnostics & repair for a bit

So, I know enough to know which end of the soldering iron is the hot end, but not so good as to not burn myself with it occasionally

 

[MCF]

put differently....if JimmyM liked Thunderbirds....

I’ve baited him plenty. He says he’ll never do it. But he likes us and thinks we’re entertaining.