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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: godofthunder on October 31, 2008, 04:21:58 AM

Title: Nonreverse Thunderbird Pickguards on the way
Post by: godofthunder on October 31, 2008, 04:21:58 AM

 I got the material (Thanks for the tip Dave) delivered Mon. I should have some guards done by late next week.

Title: Re: Nonreverse Thunderbird Pickguards on the way
Post by: Barklessdog on October 31, 2008, 04:41:59 AM

and then the lord Of Thunder said "let there be light" and there was light

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Fenderbird/misc/09.jpg)

Title: Re: Nonreverse Thunderbird Pickguards on the way
Post by: godofthunder on November 05, 2008, 04:33:23 AM

 I should have pictures up today !

Title: Re: Nonreverse Thunderbird Pickguards on the way
Post by: chromium on November 05, 2008, 08:53:25 AM

Using my acute powers of perception, I predict a sudden surge in orders of repro NR pickguards...

(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/0chromium0/forums/smilies/rub-hands.gif)

Title: Re: Nonreverse Thunderbird Pickguards on the way
Post by: godofthunder on November 05, 2008, 05:19:08 PM

 Well I have the blanks cut to shape and beveled. Next I have to cut the hole for the pickup.If you want to see the "finished" pickguard pm me. I also have reverse guards coming.(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/godofthunder59/headstockandpickguards005.jpg)

Title: Re: Nonreverse Thunderbird Pickguards on the way
Post by: godofthunder on November 05, 2008, 05:20:50 PM

 The reverse guard (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/godofthunder59/headstockandpickguards007.jpg)

Title: Re: Nonreverse Thunderbird Pickguards on the way
Post by: godofthunder on November 05, 2008, 05:31:28 PM

Don't know why my pictures are fuzzy, new camera must have pushed something I shouldn't have.  ???

Title: Re: Nonreverse Thunderbird Pickguards on the way
Post by: Bionic-Joe on November 05, 2008, 07:25:42 PM

INCREDIBLE!!!! This Guy is...INCREDIBLE!!!! Not only does he makes cool custom basses, BADBIRD BRIDGES ...He makes the best pickguards!!!!! Awesome Scott!!!!

Title: Re: Nonreverse Thunderbird Pickguards on the way
Post by: uwe on November 06, 2008, 06:59:11 AM

I do like the yellow post-it on the non-rev one I must say. Gives it that special incognito touch. Thunderwho????  8) :-X

Title: Re: Nonreverse Thunderbird Pickguards on the way
Post by: godofthunder on November 06, 2008, 09:09:42 AM

  Shot me a email (tbird66@rochester.rr.com) if you would like a picture of the finished guard.  8)

Title: Re: Nonreverse Thunderbird Pickguards on the way
Post by: gearHed289 on November 06, 2008, 01:10:27 PM

Well I didn't make the cut for the first 50 Bachbirds, so I'll be holding off on my pickguard order. They look great though!

I may contact them and try to get a "bare bones" model. I've got late model pickups, NOS chrome covers and rings, and a truss rod cover ready for a home.