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Title: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
Post by: dc10bass on March 29, 2010, 12:56:52 PM

Group...

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

Width =
Height =
Thickness =

Also, what type of material is it typically?

THANKS!

Curt
Title: Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
Post by: TBird1958 on March 29, 2010, 02:48:43 PM


Year preference Curt?

I can check '70s and newer
Title: Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
Post by: dc10bass on March 29, 2010, 03:00:11 PM
Quote from: TBird1958 on March 29, 2010, 02:48:43 PM
Year preference Curt?
I can check '70s and newer

Thanks!
...it's actually for an Epiphone Elitist Thunderbird.
Title: Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
Post by: TBird1958 on March 29, 2010, 03:16:28 PM


How about an Orville? Probably it's closest cousin, unless someone else (maybe Uwe) has an Epi.
Title: Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
Post by: birdie on March 29, 2010, 04:01:40 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!
Title: Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
Post by: birdie on March 29, 2010, 04:02:08 PM
Oh and it appears to be made of some black plastic..
Title: Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
Post by: exiledarchangel on March 29, 2010, 04:49:23 PM
Epi tbird necks are much wider than Gibsons and Elite Epis.
Title: Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
Post by: dc10bass on March 29, 2010, 05:20:22 PM
Quote from: exiledarchangel on March 29, 2010, 04:49:23 PM
Epi tbird necks are much wider than Gibsons and Elite Epis.

You are correct...


...Paging Dr. Uwe... Dr. Uwe please!  ;D
Title: Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
Post by: uwe on March 30, 2010, 11:29:02 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.
Title: Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
Post by: dc10bass on March 30, 2010, 11:43:07 AM
Quote from: uwe on March 30, 2010, 11:29:02 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.
Title: Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions
Post by: godofthunder on March 30, 2010, 11:57:37 AM
I can get you 60's measurements sort of looks like 1/4 round molding