Thunderbird Club

[Warpeg]

I'm still loving the 2015 T-bird that I received yesterday, but I can't help but wonder what it would look like with chrome or nickel pickup covers. Since the 2015 model has the unique EB exposed-pole humbuckers - does anyone know if Thunderbird chrome or nickel covers will fit the humbuckers?

 

[dukeorock]

Prolly one of the sets you bought.

It’s those advanced problem solving skills that keep me coming back

 

[heatheroo1]

Picking up my ‘77 T-bird this evening. Its been in the shop since January. I hope she still recognizes me…..

 

[Larry V]

I found one more ad on Bemo's Facebook page just now and there you are!

Posted 2 weeks ago.

 

[GonePlaid]

Ooh! Chrome! Yeah!

One day, back in the early 90's, while laying over at the TA(?)in South Atlanta, I turned on the CB to see if there was anything interesting. Some guy was selling parts off a company Mack before he quit the job. He had a 1/2 windshield he was trying to unload. Some other voice came on and asked "Is it chrome?"
I could just picture everybody on the channel busting out laughing.

 

[MCF]

I know GBassNorth swears by the Fenders, so much so he's convinced me enough that they will be in a future string purchase. I'm a GHS Boomer fan on many things and Thunderbirds are one of them. Big, fat and punchy. When you try the Fender's--I'm interested in your take on them.

I run 7250s on my Fender PJ. They're fine for it. I mostly play that bass as my P with rounds with the J pickup off.

 

[MCF]

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I found one more ad on Bemo's Facebook page just now and there you are!

Posted 2 weeks ago.

Looks like Jeff's drummer buddy is getting an early start.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Yes they do!! I bought the burst one to refinish in Lake Placid Blue. After Mrs Gator saw the finish work on the Bird she said "No way"...and she was right.

I was planning to redo the burst in red, but same thing when Sharon saw it. But the plain TB pales in comparison, so it will get refinned. Some day.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Picking up my ‘77 T-bird this evening. Its been in the shop since January. I hope she still recognizes me…..

What? Why so long?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

One day, back in the early 90's, while laying over at the TA(?)in South Atlanta, I turned on the CB to see if there was anything interesting. Some guy was selling parts off a company Mack before he quit the job. He had a 1/2 windshield he was trying to unload. Some other voice came on and asked "Is it chrome?"
I could just picture everybody on the channel busting out laughing.

Would a chrome windshield go for more or less money?

 

[MCF]

I was planning to redo the burst in red, but same thing when Sharon saw it. But the plain TB pales in comparison, so it will get refinned. Some day.

Same with my Ebony that was going to be Pelham Blue. It was in way better shape than expected. Once cleaned up and with new knobs it looks new.

 

[MCF]

TT!

 

[TBird1958]

I'm still loving the 2015 T-bird that I received yesterday, but I can't help but wonder what it would look like with chrome or nickel pickup covers. Since the 2015 model has the unique EB exposed-pole humbuckers - does anyone know if Thunderbird chrome or nickel covers will fit the humbuckers?

I would not do that to this specific Thunderbird, much as I love chrome pickups you'd likely lose something by doing it to those specifically. It just means you'll have to own another = perhaps sometime soon.

 

[Butcherboy]

TT…..

….TT

 

[dukeorock]

Looks like Jeff's drummer buddy is getting an early start.

All day, everyday with our drummer and road manager

 

[JJR58]

Looks like Jeff's drummer buddy is getting an early start.

Uh oh.

 

[dukeorock]

Put on the Fender 7250’s for soundcheck. I get the appeal. More ‘polite’ than a lot of rounds I normally, but that ain’t always a bad thing. Would be great to tame a bass that’s maybe too grindy/growly for certain gigs. Super even and clear sounding though. I kinda like em so far, but the gig will be the real test

 

[GonePlaid]

Would a chrome windshield go for more or less money?

I would think so.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

what year is that IV?

 

[MCF]

I'm still loving the 2015 T-bird that I received yesterday, but I can't help but wonder what it would look like with chrome or nickel pickup covers. Since the 2015 model has the unique EB exposed-pole humbuckers - does anyone know if Thunderbird chrome or nickel covers will fit the humbuckers?

I would not do that to this specific Thunderbird, much as I love chrome pickups you'd likely lose something by doing it to those specifically. It just means you'll have to own another = perhaps sometime soon.

If you want chrome, consider putting in your order for one of these:

It would be a perfect compliment to your '15.

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