Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

I really liked Black Beauties on the bolt-on 'Bird that converted me into being a Thunderbird player a while ago.

 

[ThaCoast]

I've just received the Deep Sixx pickups! Brand new in the box never been played, in November i'll be revamping my thunderbird for good giving it the tweaks it needs & a fresh new look aesthetic wise. It'll look great along with the tigerbird.

Will be giving my verdict in tone sometime in January the time to complete all the mods i need to do on the bird!

 

[Christine]

Some more advice, I'll be wanting some chrome tuners for my Epi Classic any ideas what fits? These two look the likeliest:

HB6 - 1/2'' Ultralite Tuner > Store > Hipshot Products.

HB6 - 1/2 Licensed Ultralite Tuner > Store > Hipshot Products.

 

[godofthunder59]

Some more advice, I'll be wanting some chrome tuners for my Epi Classic any ideas what fits? These two look the likeliest:

HB6 - 1/2'' Ultralite Tuner > Store > Hipshot Products.

HB6 - 1/2 Licensed Ultralite Tuner > Store > Hipshot Products.

I am going for several sets of the licensed tuners, they are on ebay for something like $62 a set.

 

[Christine]

I am going for several sets of the licensed tuners, they are on ebay for something like $62 a set.

I think I'm looking at the very same ones now, 4 right hand bass side?

 

[godofthunder59]

I think I'm looking at the very same ones now, 4 right hand bass side?

Sounds right!

 

[Christine]

Sounds right!

Cheers, I'd hate to get it wrong, it's not cost effective to return transatlantic

 

[godofthunder59]

Cheers, I'd hate to get it wrong, it's not cost effective to return transatlantic

I think they are HB6 3/8 not 1/2" . Hey guys can someone confirm that we need the 3/8" dia. tuners.

 

[Christine]

I think they are HB6 3/8 not 1/2" . Hey guys can someone confirm that we need the 3/8" dia. tuners.

Just took mine apart, yes your right

 

[godofthunder59]

Just took mine apart, yes your right

Phew hope you didn’t order yet.

 

[Christine]

Phew hope you didn’t order yet.

I did, but sent them a message to change, they're the same price so shouldn't be a problem. Too used to working in metric these days

 

[godofthunder59]

I did, but sent them a message to change, they're the same price so shouldn't be a problem. Too used to working in metric these days

Sorry about that!

 

[Christine]

Sorry about that!

Not your fault, it only took 2 minutes to go and get a spanner and whip one off, I should have done it first, silly thing is I knew it was the smaller one I wanted, I'm just mertricified these days

 

[Christine]

They got back to me promptly and we're sorted (thank God ). Did you know there was a street named after me here in the UK:

 

[Rocker47]

Well I played my Blackbird last night with a pick, copping a little Bobby Vega vibe. If you haven't tried a nice set of flats on a bird with a pick, well who am I... but I think yer missing out on a good gag.

Have one strung with Roto 77's. It's pretty awesome!

 

[kat888]

Too used to working in metric these days

You say that as if it's a bad thing... There are only three countries that don't work in metric, Liberia, Burma and another can't quite remember it's name right now.

 

[Dadagoboi]

I prefer stainless nickle flat rounds.

stainless nickle? that's a new one for me.

Well, none of the auto parts stores had what I needed either. So I tried ammonia/water combo. No change. Tried Brasso. Really polished up the side touching the gasket that doesn't have oxidization. Tried Bar Keepers Friend. No change. So now I guess I'll order up some of the Tripoli Rouge, and barring that, I'll probably just opt for new hardware. This is some impressive tarnish/oxidization.

You have to use tripoli with a buffing wheel but it will definitely work when used properly.

 

[D.M.N.]

stainless nickle? that's a new one for me.


You have to use tripoli with a buffing wheel but it will definitely work when used properly.

Yeah, I've got some on order to try out that should be here next week. Didn't end up needing the DeOxit either, just moving the pots worked wonders.

 

[Count Bassie]

I suspect most of us are on the "more mature" side here, lot to be said for it

My finger was worse that Tony Iommi's it took a long time for the pain to die down enough to even think about playing again

There's a pick here if you're interested but it is graphic, you have been warned Just cut my fingers pretty bad...

Agreed about the maturity content. I stand as exempt but it's a thoughtful observation, for the most part.

I cut off the top of my thumb once. Wasn't quite as horrible looking as that, but might have been at least as shocking... clean as a whistle, thumb stops being there just before the tip, suddenly flat as glass. A real surprise to the sensibilities.

Sorry for your loss there... seriously it sucks to have an accident that leaves a deep mark like that, my inappropriate sense of humor aside.

Did she like her new kitchen?

 

[Mosstone]

I would say the Cobalts are brighter and sound more like rounds that the Sadowskys. I have an old set of Sadowskys on a Precision, and they are dark as midnight by now. I wouldn't call them dead or muted, just dark. I'm not sure how the Cobalts are going to sound as they age. They are on the '91, so I'll find out eventually.

I've only had the Cobalts on my Jaguar for about a month, and they're still pretty lively, but I don't play the Jag full time. Just on stuff that calls for flats (but that list is getting longer). The cool thing about the Cobalts is; I can go from "What's Goin' On" or "Something" to "Red Barchetta" and it all sounds right and natural.