Blackbird Singing in the Dead of Night

[uwe]

I'm down to only two Gibson Thunderbirds. That's how many I joined that other place all those years ago! Of course I also have two Bach birds, a Greco II and my old Ibanez (which I also had when I met some of yous guys).

Well, someday I'll find a way to purchase a few more birds. Yeah, I'm talking to you, Uwe! 

I have no recollection of any agreement we ever had whatsoever! 

I know  , that single pup one, it's only leased ...

[Highlander]

999 years...? or 666... (add sulphurous reek here...)

[bassvirtuoso]

I'm down to only two Gibson Thunderbirds. That's how many I joined that other place all those years ago!

Hmmm, and now I'm up to two Gibson Thunderbirds. I had zero when I had joined that other place so long ago, but look what you guys have done! I think I see a reversal in roles here, as I gain in the Thunderbird ratio, George is declining...such is life.

[bassvirtuoso]

Slight problem with the Blackbird that George and I can't figure out. The Blackbird has rusted pickup screws, guess this is common place on some Blackbirds, and the bridge screws have been stripped.

So, what size screws do I need for the TB Plus pickups on the Blackbird? I want to replace all four right away so I don't need to fight with them anymore.

Any ideas? Uwe?

[Nocturnal]

My 2001 Bird has rusty pickup screws as well. Must have been a common trait back then. I always think about replacing them but never have gotten around to it (lazy  ). I'd be interested to know the size also so someday I can replace them.

[godofthunder]

It's that low quality black hardware. 

[uwe]

I'm not even ignoring such inane comments by the usual chrome suspects!

I'll take a look at the screws in my Blackbird and how long they are. But I'm in a two day arbitration hearing so I won't be able to do this before Sat. Remind me if I forget!

[bassvirtuoso]

It is the low quality non-chrome hardware, but since this is a "kollector's" piece, I won't be chroming it so soon...

Thanks Uwe, I appreciate it. I'll send you a reminder PM Saturday in case you forget.

[TBird1958]

I can check my N.S. Mk II as well, I'd think they'd be the same.

[bassvirtuoso]

Thanks Mark!

[drbassman]

Thank you for saving me.  I was considering it, but I've got to have some self-control once in awhile!   

[bassvirtuoso]

Thank you for saving me. 

You know Bill, I think you owe me, maybe sell me back my chrome pickups? 

[TBird1958]

I get 1 3/8"ths on mine.............

[bassvirtuoso]

PAGING HERR MODERATOR!

Do you agree with the Fraulein?

[Hornisse]

I get 1 3/8"ths on mine.............

Is that due to the cold weather up there in Seattle?