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Gibson Basses / Re: The new limited edition of The Gibson Bass Book is here
« on: May 09, 2020, 11:06:54 AM »
Just ordered a copy!
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Gibson Basses / Re: The new limited edition of The Gibson Bass Book is here
« on: May 09, 2020, 11:02:08 AM »
Sign me up! 
I totally understand that. For me, the left-handed Gibson Thunderbird in 2013 was a dream come true. I'd always loved them and wanted one, occasionally considering finding a Tokai, but never followed thorough. Then 2013 hit and I grabbed one and it's pretty much all I've played since.
I totally understand that. For me, the left-handed Gibson Thunderbird in 2013 was a dream come true. I'd always loved them and wanted one, occasionally considering finding a Tokai, but never followed thorough. Then 2013 hit and I grabbed one and it's pretty much all I've played since.
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Gibson Basses / Re: The new limited edition of The Gibson Bass Book is here
« on: May 09, 2020, 10:43:31 AM »
Nice, Rob! I'm not on Facebook, so this is the first I've heard. Are left-handed models considered unique enough to be featured in the book?
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Gibson Basses / Re: Music videos that feature Thunderbirds
« on: May 01, 2020, 10:02:45 PM »One of my favorite Bill Wyman parts done fingerstyle on a TBird. Don't know who the player is, and his YT channel is only about a month old. This is the fifth video he's done with the TBird.I wonder what strings he's using. I would've thought RS66, looking at the headstock, but then saw the same silk color at the bridge. RS66 hasn't had that at the bridge in a long time.
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Gibson Basses / Re: Bicentennial Thunderbird ?? on the 'verb
« on: April 28, 2020, 07:44:46 PM »
That poor Thunderbird. Meanwhile, for $500 more:
https://reverb.com/item/3377471-gibson-thunderbird-bicentennial-bass-1976-tobacco-burst
https://reverb.com/item/3377471-gibson-thunderbird-bicentennial-bass-1976-tobacco-burst
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Gibson Basses / Re: Gibson Les Paul Bass Comparison
« on: April 20, 2020, 06:31:53 AM »
Cool video. I love what sounds like inherent overdrive in the 2000. I'd never seen the double-cut, but I really like it. And is it an optical illusion or is the 2013's body a lot bigger than the others?
Les Paul is my favorite guitar ever, but for some reason it looks kinda weird to me as a bass.
Les Paul is my favorite guitar ever, but for some reason it looks kinda weird to me as a bass.
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Gibson Basses / Re: New Doublecut Junior Tribute Bass update
« on: April 20, 2020, 06:19:48 AM »CME on Reverb still has its special run (white, w/chrome cover pickup) at $749. Three in stock.What pickups does that hoodie have?
I see that a Reverb store called Manchester Music Mill has a couple in stock at full price but you get a free Gibson hoodie. What a deal!
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Gibson Basses / Re: Music videos featuring Fat-Bottom Girls (Rippers, Victories, etc)
« on: March 25, 2020, 11:18:06 AM »
Sorry if this has been posted, but Ripper. And bagpipes.
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Gibson Basses / Re: 3-point bridge: how best to adjust the posts?
« on: March 15, 2020, 09:08:11 AM »The saddles (the rotating part) can be pushed sideways a bit. But as I mentioned, the travel is limited.Ah, thanks. But it's a want thing, not need. On my Hipshot I narrowed the spacing as much as it would go because I like that.
Not that you'd really need to, because the bridge is made as a drop-in replacement for the 3 point which has a non adjustable string spacing.
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Gibson Basses / Re: 3-point bridge: how best to adjust the posts?
« on: March 15, 2020, 08:56:59 AM »I think the Hipshot Supertone looks clumsy on a Tbird. Because it is wider than the raised middle section of the body.How can the Babicz be adjusted for string spacing? That's the biggest reason I got the Hipshot, plus the Babicz didn't exist yet.
I'd prefer the Babicz three point replacement, which is an excellent bridge that can be adjusted for intonation, saddle height and string spacing. (the latter a bit limited)
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Gibson Basses / Re: 3-point bridge: how best to adjust the posts?
« on: March 13, 2020, 08:28:09 PM »Or you could get a Hipshot Supertone and live happily ever after.Yeah, love it on my Thunderbird.
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Gibson Basses / Re: 2013 Thunderbird truss rod cover screw size?
« on: March 12, 2020, 08:14:04 PM »
I don't traditionally go for truss rod covers, but this one is HOT.
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Gibson Basses / Re: 2013 Thunderbird truss rod cover screw size?
« on: March 12, 2020, 11:13:19 AM »
Hah, I have to adjust my TRC at least a couple of times a year. I don't think my wife would be too happy, especially if I call her Sharon.
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Gibson Basses / 2013 Thunderbird truss rod cover screw size?
« on: March 12, 2020, 07:59:18 AM »
Anyone know the screw size for these? It's the black flat-headed ones for my TRC cover. One's gone missing. I guess I'll need another round of toothpicks in there. Amazing how quickly the screws won't tighten down anymore.
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Gibson Basses / Re: Music videos that feature Thunderbirds
« on: March 09, 2020, 10:49:50 AM »I know what you mean!
Uwe - he'll be here all week! Tip your bartenders!