Thunderbird Club

[ToddOfThunder]

I love The Cult -but- they were never good to any of their bassist', Jamie Stewart in particular. It was always Astbury and Duffy's band so drummers and bass players got the short end.

I left out The Cure which was by far my favorite band of the 80’s for that genre anyway! Simon Gallup is a severely underrated bassist!

 

[Funk With Me]

I have a reverse with the button at the heel, I would think that Gibson put it the way it is for a reason. Most Gibson are at the heel, I have an EB4-L here and when I sit down playing it the strap has passed over the front of the body a few times and it does support the neck better but I use big wide 3" and 4" straps to prevent neck dive.

Would you (or anyone else) happen to have a photo? I am contemplating a button move after rehearsal the other night. I was uncomfortable all night. The bass didn’t sit well on me.

 

[rumblesaust]

 

[bobyoung53]

Would you (or anyone else) happen to have a photo? I am contemplating a button move after rehearsal the other night. I was uncomfortable all night. The bass didn’t sit well on me.

I left them where the factory put them. Both are on the heels. I think the button is on the heel of every Gibson bass I've ever owned or played. Just make sure you get a nice wide strap and get it adjusted just right, you'll get used to it.

 

[Gaolee]

It's just a few rattle cans of Rustoleum pink pearl metallic and I only hope it looks as good as yours does when I'm done.

It already looks great. Pickups with chrome covers and it will be outstanding looking.

 

[Gaolee]

Would you (or anyone else) happen to have a photo? I am contemplating a button move after rehearsal the other night. I was uncomfortable all night. The bass didn’t sit well on me.

Where is the strap button on yours now?

 

[Funk With Me]

I left them where the factory put them. Both are on the heels. I think the button is on the heel of every Gibson bass I've ever owned or played. Just make sure you get a nice wide strap and get it adjusted just right, you'll get used to it.

I have a dozen basses now and others have come and gone. None ever felt this bad. I’m just hesitant to poke a new hole in the beautiful finish of a new instrument.

 

[TBird1958]

Would you (or anyone else) happen to have a photo? I am contemplating a button move after rehearsal the other night. I was uncomfortable all night. The bass didn’t sit well on me.

Our member @Goatrope has added a strap pin at the heel of his new NR, as I recall he really liked the change as it brought the headstock angle up quite a bit.

 

[bobyoung53]

Would you (or anyone else) happen to have a photo? I am contemplating a button move after rehearsal the other night. I was uncomfortable all night. The bass didn’t sit well on me.

Oh, I didn't know you were talking about the non reverse Bird, I haven't even tried mine yet, it's stock, sorry about the confusion, I hadn't even realized the neck strap buttons were on the top cutaway. I was talking about my reverse T-Bird. My non-reverse is the same color as yours, I'm heading to the States in about ten days though and can't wait to try it out.

 

[WillyW]

Would you (or anyone else) happen to have a photo? I am contemplating a button move after rehearsal the other night. I was uncomfortable all night. The bass didn’t sit well on me.

Most of mine have flush mount dunlops..

even my 6 string treble thunderbird…

 

[JJR58]

It already looks great. Pickups with chrome covers and it will be outstanding looking.

Tattoos and chrome.

 

[dagrev]

Tattoos and chrome.
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And apparently some lightening in a bottle as well. As always, nice pic "Mr. Sparky"!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Seriously, she should never sell it. It’s too nice a Thunderbird to let go.

100% agree. It would be the last one I'd sell, and only to feed my family or something.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Kids put that on for family movie night last Saturday. I enjoyed it.

I saw it three times in the theaters!

 

[KaraQ]

New amp-related things.....

 

[Goatrope]

Our member @Goatrope has added a strap pin at the heel of his new NR, as I recall he really liked the change as it brought the headstock angle up quite a bit.

Here ya go, @Funk With Me ….

The original NR hang bugged me, and my Reverse hangs exactly where I like it, with a heel button, so I made the leap.

It was definitely a pucker-moment, drilling a new bass, but the change was transformative. About 20 gigs in, and I’m thrilled.

Hope this helps with your decision.

 

[KaraQ]

Well..........

......it works!

(I put a Thunderbird in the pic so I could be thread-topic relevant. For a change. )




Some of the pots are scratchy as he......ck, but otherwise seems to be functioning as it should

 

[WillyW]

Here ya go, @Funk With Me ….

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The original NR hang bugged me, and my Reverse hangs exactly where I like it, with a heel button, so I made the leap. View attachment 4475153

It was definitely a pucker-moment, drilling a new bass, but the change was transformative. About 20 gigs in, and I’m thrilled.

Hope this helps with your decision.

for me… birds, explorers, V’s and SG’s must have a heel button to sit right..

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Well..........

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......it works!

(I put a Thunderbird in the pic so I could be thread-topic relevant. For a change. )




Some of the pots are scratchy as he......ck, but otherwise seems to be functioning as it should

great news! careful with scratchy pots, seen them stress speakers..

 

[KaraQ]

great news! careful with scratchy pots, seen them stress speakers..

Is this stuff okay to use on amp pots & switches?