Thunderbird II project pickup placement

[Dave W]

Yeah. If you're going to design something this far off the (boring) norm, there's no point in settling for other than exactly what YOU want! Go for it!!

That reminds me, Paul, have you gone forward with your custom design project?

[slinkp]

The one from 2004? Err....

Nope. I have neither time nor funds for it.
Also,  the basses I have now are not too shabby.

[999]

Yeah. If you're going to design something this far off the (boring) norm, there's no point in settling for other than exactly what YOU want! Go for it!!

Thanks, I agree - not much point in half measures if doing a full custom!

[Dave W]

The one from 2004? Err....

Nope. I have neither time nor funds for it.
Also,  the basses I have now are not too shabby.

A couple of years ago you asked if anyone knew of a builder who would build a one-off body you designed. I remember giving you a link to a guy who does that.

[slinkp]

Same project!  I revive it every couple of years ... and then shelve it again without making progress

At this rate I may get something built in 2035 or so.
Or maybe I'll be on my deathbed at age 100 in 2070 and my great-grandchildren will hear me mumble my last words:
"Wait wait, I've finally got it. I can see the light! One mudbucker at the neck... one thunderbird pickup in the middle ... one  thundertron at the bridge ... if I can just figure out.... how to blend themmmmm..... and no tonnnnnne controlllluurrrrrghhle...."

[Highlander]

Strewth... someone worse than me...

[Dave W]

 

[Pekka]

Mudbucker (or substitute) butted up against the end of the neck is the best defense against slapping and popping.   

"Oh? Never bothered me."

[999]

Almost done. If all goes right, I hope to have it in hand next week. I'm VERY pleased so far:

[Basvarken]

Sexy curves!
That looks impressive

[999]

Thanks! It is breaking from tradition, I know... 

[Dave W]

Very sharp!

[999]

Done!

[Basvarken]

Congrats! Looks amazing

[999]

Thanks!