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Thunderbird Club
- Thread starter TBird1958
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So, like, every 2-3 years.
Same shop had a black one with a headstock repair that was its mate.
1995 Gibson Thunderbird IV Limited Edition Neck Through Electric Bass Ebony w/ Case | Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar | Reverb
It is currently on the way to me and I may start gracing this thread with my presence more often.
I may or may not turn it into a 5 string with a whammy bridge.
- Mar 13, 2008
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Congratulations on that bass, it looks quite nice - don't think it would make a fiver though, neck is way too narrow for that.
- Jun 30, 2010
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Ha! I used to use a full interior sized 3" thick piece of foam when I used the OHSC for my '63 & '64 birds. What were they thinking making it so deep?
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That's bizarre - it has a crack (apparently repaired?) very similar to the other one. What's the chance of that?
brown-burst one I posted:
The mate: I trust Mike & Mikes as they are a reputable shop. Also, the price is more in line with reality.
That's just the Gibson sweet spot isn't it? The "quick-release headstock" I've heard it called. Seen it deployed on the Les Paul just out of frame in my picture above, too.
- Mar 13, 2008
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Don't get me wrong I love Ricks, but they're way wider at the nut than a re-issue Thunderbird.
How about a Flying V clothes pin raindeer?..I made a bunch of these out of refrigerator magnets
That is a very cool Ric. A Tbird will compliment it nicely. Congrats!
yeah, such a stupid case...to boot the lid is bigger than the compartment...why?...it may be repurposed from some other kind of instrument....mine’s in excellent shape..
Does it fit in the ‘13 case?
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I've seen them selling on eBay/Reverb for many hundreds of dollars. The (exterior) binding thread on mine is rotting away but otherwise it's also in good shape. I've considered selling it but it goes with the '64 II, which will only "go" after I "go".
I still have the case that came with my 67 NR. Unfortunately, one end is busted out(long story)and I haven't the slightest idea who-not me-could fix it. And, of course, newer TBird cases are about 1.5" too short. I s'pose I could cut off part of the HS.I've seen them selling on eBay/Reverb for many hundreds of dollars. The (exterior) binding thread on mine is rotting away but otherwise it's also in good shape. I've considered selling it but it goes with the '64 II, which will only "go" after I "go".
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In the late '90s I bought one of the brown exterior/fuchsia interior w/funeral sheet/cover new for $50 from Guitar Center SF. (!) Even then I thought the salesperson didn't know what he was selling. I gladly paid him - it is a far better, more protective HSC for my beloved T-bird.
I wish there was a case like the one for my Les Paul 5er that would fit the 67NR. Oh, well, I have my Coffin Case(tm).
