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Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
« on: March 29, 2010, 11:56:52 AM »

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Anyone have the following dimensions for a Gibson Thunderbird bass nut?

Width =
Height =
Thickness =

Also, what type of material is it typically?

THANKS!

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Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2010, 01:48:43 PM »


 Year preference Curt?

I can check '70s and newer
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Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2010, 02:00:11 PM »
Quote from: TBird1958 on March 29, 2010, 01:48:43 PM
Year preference Curt?
I can check '70s and newer

Thanks!
...it's actually for an Epiphone Elitist Thunderbird.
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Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2010, 02:16:28 PM »


 How about an Orville? Probably it's closest cousin, unless someone else (maybe Uwe) has an Epi.
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Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2010, 03:01:40 PM »
This is from my 'custom shop' black epi t-bird neck (which is still for sale) ;)

1 21/32 w
3/16 thick
5/16 h

hope that helps!
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Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2010, 03:02:08 PM »
Oh and it appears to be made of some black plastic..
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Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2010, 03:49:23 PM »
Epi tbird necks are much wider than Gibsons and Elite Epis.
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Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2010, 04:20:22 PM »
Quote from: exiledarchangel on March 29, 2010, 03:49:23 PM
Epi tbird necks are much wider than Gibsons and Elite Epis.

You are correct...


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Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2010, 10:29:02 AM »
When it comes to nut dimensions ... :o :o :o :o :o

look no further, ye mortal!!!!


Width = 35 mm*
Height = 8 mm
Thickness = 5 mm

*still have my inch ruler misplaced, sorry

PS: Epi Elitist measurement that is.
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Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2010, 10:43:07 AM »
Quote from: uwe on March 30, 2010, 10:29:02 AM
When it comes to nut dimensions ... :o :o :o :o :o

look no further, ye mortal!!!!


Width = 35 mm*
Height = 8 mm
Thickness = 5 mm

*still have my inch ruler misplaced, sorry

PS: Epi Elitist measurement that is.


Awesome... thank you!
...and I was looking for "mm" as well so stop looking for that ruler.
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Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2010, 10:57:37 AM »
I can get you 60's measurements sort of looks like 1/4 round molding
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