My New '77 Thunderbird

[Chris P.]

Wow, just WOW!!

[Pekka]

Am I the only one who thinks that the ashtrays don't do any good to any Thunderbird? The nickel/chrome pickups are desirable and look great so why cover them?

[Barklessdog]

Am I the only one who thinks that the ashtrays don't do any good to any Thunderbird? The nickel/chrome pickups are desirable and look great so why cover them?

Agreed, but is nice to own for value's sake. Really nice bass. love the vintage white / cream.

[the mojo hobo]

Am I the only one who thinks that the ashtrays don't do any good to any Thunderbird? The nickel/chrome pickups are desirable and look great so why cover them?

I like the look, makes it completely vintage.

[TBird1958]

Am I the only one who thinks that the ashtrays don't do any good to any Thunderbird? The nickel/chrome pickups are desirable and look great so why cover them?

I have them on two of my three '76s and really like them alot! The bridge cover makes a great hand rest - and since my hand is down by the bridge the pup cover isn't in the way either.......Plus, it's an opportunity to have more CHROME on a bass   

[dadagoboi]

I put the covers on for the picture, they aren't even screwed down.  When I got my original 'bird in '77 they came off immediately because they got in the way.  I played with a stainless steel pick and both pickups quickly got chewed up.  If it was just going to hang on the wall I'd put back the covers.  I like the visual of the pickup cover, the bridge one doesn't do much for me.

[godofthunder]

 Dying for a white one! That's just beautiful Carlo!

[Dave W]

Just as with Fenders and Ricks, the covers look great, but get in the way of most players' picking or plucking techniques.

[4005]

I just got my '77 back & took them off, nice to have them but my right hand moves all over the place & I need the room,