EMG 35 is similar in size, but not the same. Also, Thunderbird pickups have rounded corners whereas the EMG 35 have very square corners.
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Probably an unintentional advantage to the rounded corners and edges of the TB+ is that they make an excellent thumb rest. Very comfortable.
Some are germaphobes and see anything like that as potential cooties. These people often immediately change strings on a new bass for the same reason. There are degrees to the anxiety it causes, from won't touch it to wanting to wash hands afterwards. I can understand; I didn't pursue medicine because I don't want to touch any gooky stuff that comes out of people.
LOL - file me in the been there done that category.
Good, bad or indifferent, I’ve given up on the whole germ concern thing. I figure, what doesn’t kill me makes me stronger. Besides, I’m sure I’ve been exposed to worse; did I mention my ex-wife was a real piece of work - she played with more guys than the only bass player on an open mic night.
So a very special thanks to @Miles_ONeal and @KaraQ they are extra special TBers and truly awesome FireBird bassists!
The Greco now has non crunchy saddles and an epomophoam 3 point, and tunas that won’t move a whole step by breathing on them.
changed the knobses too..
A chunk came off near the “E” when pushing the bushings out. (Superglued and will polish some other time). It looks like the black part of the headstock is a plastic veneer on top of what looks like maple.
I’ll probably fill the holes from the old tunas with bamboo skewers at some point.
I do have some pyramid flats on the way, I just can’t do the roundworms thing…
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The Greco now has non crunchy saddles and an epomophoam 3 point, and tunas that won’t move a whole step by breathing on them.
changed the knobses too..
A chunk came off near the “E” when pushing the bushings out. (Superglued and will polish some other time). It looks like the black part of the headstock is a plastic veneer on top of what looks like maple.
I’ll probably fill the holes from the old tunas with bamboo skewers at some point.
I do have some pyramid flats on the way, I just can’t do the roundworms thing…
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After
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Dude! You need to confer with @Chucky Stiletti about what colours of nail polish go with what colours of Thunderbirds...
I keep thinking when I'm in Nashville I'll take a tour of the factory but have yet to do it. No plans for the near or even distant future yet.
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Two observations and one question.
Question: Are the frets still intact on the Greco?
Observation: I see you didn't get any shoes for Christmas (or haven't bothered to unwrap them yet).
Observation: It looks great. The bass, not the flippers.
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Congrats Border! You will love her.
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If you acquire it - cleaning it up is pretty straight forward due to the "wings" being isolated from the whole body. Tape off the center section and sand the whole upper wing until the discoloration is gone. Use a sanding block and grit sufficient to remove the staining and old finish and sand in the direction of the grain. Once done, you can seal it in a few ways; hand-wiped oil, hand-wiped poly (satin) or you can spray it with clear satin lacquer. All will achieve the same end which is to seal the wood and give a sheen to match the rest of the body. Testing is best before doing it, but as long as you keep it minimal it will come out good. With the oil or poly, saturate one cotton rag w/whatever you use, wipe it into the wood, and use another cotton rag/cloth to wipe off the excess. You just want it to soak in - not sit on top. Once cured (overnight) - light sand and apply coat #2 the same way. Let cure, repeat the next day w/coat #3 and once cured you're ready to play. Doing it outside is best as it will create fumes. If indoor - good ventilation and a fan is best.
Gaolee
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You meant amen, correct?
Gaolee
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That looks straight forward to refinish. That one has an oil finish to start with, so sanding and reoiling is straight forward. Or just play it and enjoy that it has history.
I took the choke out of the circuit, it lets the low mids come through better especially on the second octave and up. It's right under the bridge encased in wax. Takes two seconds to do, the switch does nothing after and you can't get the baritone sound but it really opens them up.
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I like the Gibson logo. It’s a little bolder and organic looking. Doesn’t stop me from enjoying my VP with its Epi logo.
Thanks guys for all informations and tips.
Another one appeared, refinished in White, built in July/2013, the value reasonably lower than the Pro Oil Natural finish.
Another one appeared, refinished in White, built in July/2013, the value reasonably lower than the Pro Oil Natural finish.
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Gaolee
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My EB-2 didn't have a mud button from the factory. It was one of the few. It is a bit of an enigma, but it sure sounds good.
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