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Re: Badbird for post '88 Thunderbirds any interest?
« Reply #15 on: March 10, 2014, 03:26:04 PM »
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Re: Badbird for post '88 Thunderbirds any interest?
« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2014, 04:52:04 AM »
My Badbird studs fit 60's and "76-79" Thunderbirds. I was a little perplexed they don't seem to fit my 2001 Tbird. I am going to take the bass apart and give it another go today and also check the thread.
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Re: Badbird for post '88 Thunderbirds any interest?
« Reply #17 on: March 11, 2014, 06:27:10 AM »
Quote from: godofthunder on March 11, 2014, 04:52:04 AM
My Badbird studs fit 60's and "76-79" Thunderbirds. I was a little perplexed they don't seem to fit my 2001 Tbird. I am going to take the bass apart and give it another go today and also check the thread.

It's VERY possible Gibson is using import bridges.  In that case the studs/anchors are M8 thread.
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Re: Badbird for post '88 Thunderbirds any interest?
« Reply #18 on: March 11, 2014, 06:32:51 AM »
 I'm guessing your right.
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Re: Badbird for post '88 Thunderbirds any interest?
« Reply #19 on: March 20, 2014, 09:18:53 AM »
  Got my M8 thread studs yesterday and they fit, so Carlo you are right they are using import/metric stuff on USA build.  I have the Butcherbird all set up and man does it play and sound great. It really does feel like your playing a 60's bird. Working with my supplier hope to have product soon.
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Re: Badbird for post '88 Thunderbirds any interest?
« Reply #20 on: March 20, 2014, 09:34:27 AM »
Quote from: godofthunder on March 20, 2014, 09:18:53 AM
  Got my M8 thread studs yesterday and they fit, so Carlo you are right they are using import/metric stuff on USA build.  I have the Butcherbird all set up and man does it play and sound great. It really does feel like your playing a 60's bird. Working with my supplier hope to have product soon.

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Re: Badbird for post '88 Thunderbirds any interest?
« Reply #21 on: March 20, 2014, 09:49:56 AM »
Quote from: godofthunder on March 20, 2014, 09:18:53 AM
  Got my M8 thread studs yesterday and they fit, so Carlo you are right they are using import/metric stuff on USA build.  I have the Butcherbird all set up and man does it play and sound great. It really does feel like your playing a 60's bird. Working with my supplier hope to have product soon.


 I'm thinking it's going to look great on my N.S. Mk.II!
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Re: Badbird for post '88 Thunderbirds any interest?
« Reply #22 on: March 20, 2014, 09:51:35 AM »
  The Badbird has a much thinner profile than a three point. I always felt the threepoint on new Birds stuck out like a oil rig on the ocean, the profile was way to high for my liking. Action is super low.
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Re: Badbird for post '88 Thunderbirds any interest?
« Reply #23 on: March 20, 2014, 10:58:04 AM »

 I don't have any issues with the action on my 3 Points, but I think it will look great and I'll see if it can be used on my Greco as well. 
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Re: Badbird for post '88 Thunderbirds any interest?
« Reply #24 on: March 20, 2014, 02:26:49 PM »
 
Won't it tend to tip the studs forward due to the string pressure, like on old Les Paul Juniors?  Seems the extended front portion of the bridge will act as a lever to put undue force on the studs/anchors.
 
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Re: Badbird for post '88 Thunderbirds any interest?
« Reply #25 on: March 20, 2014, 04:15:04 PM »
Naw, the Dasson Laboratories product is tilt free, Scott is a stud that holds.
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Re: Badbird for post '88 Thunderbirds any interest?
« Reply #26 on: March 20, 2014, 05:47:46 PM »
  It was a concern but there is no tilt. ;D
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Re: Badbird for post '88 Thunderbirds any interest?
« Reply #27 on: March 20, 2014, 11:36:14 PM »
Quote from: TBird1958 on March 20, 2014, 10:58:04 AM
I don't have any issues with the action on my 3 Points, but I think it will look great and I'll see if it can be used on my Greco as well.

I've had a standard Badbird on my Greco for a couple years. I'll definitely make the upgrade when the new one is available. 
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Re: Badbird for post '88 Thunderbirds any interest?
« Reply #28 on: March 21, 2014, 06:58:04 PM »
Quote from: OldManC on March 20, 2014, 11:36:14 PM
I've had a standard Badbird on my Greco for a couple years. I'll definitely make the upgrade when the new one is available. 

 Yep! Mine's  gonna get some work done on it, tonally it's a killer bass - visually it's meh.
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