Non reverse Thunderbird Pick guards on the way

OldManC · November 10, 2009, 11:01:52 AM

I'll take mine with thumb rest holes. Not sure what to do about the regular screw holes. Scott, did you find there was a big difference between hole locations on the Bach p/g as compared to the original Gibsons?

godofthunder · November 10, 2009, 01:22:24 PM

The Bach guard is slightly smaller so the holes do not line up with the Gibson holes. most guys have used the Gibson hole pattern mounting my repro guards with success. When I fitted the new guard to my Bach I used the Bach screw pattern on the Gibson repro guard. In retrospect I would have used the Gibson hole pattern and not worried about putting holes in the Bach. It was a PITA to line up the holes on the body to the new guard.

Chris P. · November 12, 2009, 01:49:05 AM

Am I too late with this?

uwe · November 12, 2009, 03:01:23 AM

Yes. Ever since you turned star you've forgotten all about us.

godofthunder · November 12, 2009, 04:49:46 AM

Chris I think I have enough to get one to you. I need to know what type of pickup cut out to make for each order. These should be ready next week.

drbassman · November 12, 2009, 05:32:47 AM

Hey Scott, I'll take mine with a pup cutout if you can do that.

OldManC · November 12, 2009, 10:04:36 AM

I'll add my specs for both here. Scott, if you'd rather have them in an email or PM, let me know...

"With"

Standard size/shape Gibson NR pickup route

Thumb rest holes

Screw holes - this is the one I wonder about. I'd like the Gibson pattern (I don't mind an extra set of tiny holes under the PG), but I seem to remember someone having an issue with the rear most hole. Then again Scott, you have both kinds of birds right there so I'll trust your judgment!

uwe · November 12, 2009, 10:41:11 AM

With.

No thumb rest holes.

Original Gibson surround screw pattern.

Pup routing for the original sixties pups.

uwe · November 12, 2009, 10:42:56 AM

Herr Carlston divulged: "but I seem to remember someone having an issue with the rear most hole ..."

Don't we all. A recurring topic here.

OldManC · November 12, 2009, 12:49:11 PM

See, I knew that wouldn't go without comment!

Highlander · November 12, 2009, 02:12:47 PM

What was that Frank Zappa song...?

drbassman · November 16, 2009, 09:05:25 AM

Hey Scott, I just decided to be lazy and ask for pickup and screw holes in my 2 guards. NO THUMBREST HOLES PLEASE.

godofthunder · November 16, 2009, 01:50:11 PM

noted.

drbassman · November 17, 2009, 05:37:22 AM

Thanks!

godofthunder · November 29, 2009, 09:57:56 AM

I should be able to pick up the pickguards this week and start preparing them for individual orders. The price is 65.00 plus $7.00 Shipping in the lower 48 states. For those in Europe I will ship then you can paypal me the actual shipping total. Please make paypal payment at tbird66@rochester.rr.com Thanks so much for your orders ! If you would rather not use paypal checks are fine. Scott Dasson 456 List ave Rochester NY 14617 USA