Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Nut Dimensions

dc10bass · March 29, 2010, 12:56:52 PM

Group...

Anyone have the following dimensions for a Gibson Thunderbird bass nut?

Width =
Height =
Thickness =

Also, what type of material is it typically?

THANKS!

Curt

TBird1958 · March 29, 2010, 02:48:43 PM

Year preference Curt?

I can check '70s and newer

dc10bass · March 29, 2010, 03:00:11 PM

Quote from: TBird1958 on March 29, 2010, 02:48:43 PM
Year preference Curt?
I can check '70s and newer

Thanks!
...it's actually for an Epiphone Elitist Thunderbird.

TBird1958 · March 29, 2010, 03:16:28 PM

How about an Orville? Probably it's closest cousin, unless someone else (maybe Uwe) has an Epi.

birdie · March 29, 2010, 04:01:40 PM

This is from my 'custom shop' black epi t-bird neck (which is still for sale)

1 21/32 w
3/16 thick
5/16 h

hope that helps!

birdie · March 29, 2010, 04:02:08 PM

Oh and it appears to be made of some black plastic..

exiledarchangel · March 29, 2010, 04:49:23 PM

Epi tbird necks are much wider than Gibsons and Elite Epis.

dc10bass · March 29, 2010, 05:20:22 PM

Quote from: exiledarchangel on March 29, 2010, 04:49:23 PM
Epi tbird necks are much wider than Gibsons and Elite Epis.

You are correct...

...Paging Dr. Uwe... Dr. Uwe please!

uwe · March 30, 2010, 11:29:02 AM

When it comes to nut dimensions ...

look no further, ye mortal!!!!

Width = 35 mm*
Height = 8 mm
Thickness = 5 mm

*still have my inch ruler misplaced, sorry

PS: Epi Elitist measurement that is.

dc10bass · March 30, 2010, 11:43:07 AM

Quote from: uwe on March 30, 2010, 11:29:02 AM
When it comes to nut dimensions ...

look no further, ye mortal!!!!

Width = 35 mm*
Height = 8 mm
Thickness = 5 mm

*still have my inch ruler misplaced, sorry

PS: Epi Elitist measurement that is.

Awesome... thank you!
...and I was looking for "mm" as well so stop looking for that ruler.

godofthunder · March 30, 2010, 11:57:37 AM

I can get you 60's measurements sort of looks like 1/4 round molding