NBD '67 Nonreverse Thunderbird

natdaniels · May 13, 2011, 01:29:04 PM

I just knew from research it was between 66 and 69.

godofthunder · May 13, 2011, 01:34:52 PM

One might ask why keep the original headstock? As a restoration/conservationist I like to leave as much original as possible, even bad work and repairs become part of a pieces history. As for the finish for now I would like to keep it in the black metalic refin...........................The bass has a history that might (that s a BIG might) lead it to Jethro Tull. I want to mess with it as little as possible.

godofthunder · May 13, 2011, 01:36:31 PM

Quote from: natdaniels on May 13, 2011, 01:29:04 PM
I just knew from research it was between 66 and 69.

Yep your right! They may have even started coming out in late '65.

Stjofön Big · May 13, 2011, 01:37:09 PM

I'm impressed by the work you're doing, Scott! Right now I'm rebuilding a not-to-big bookshelf, and that takes all my imagination and energy. So I kinda envy people who can do those guitar works. Good luck!

natdaniels · May 13, 2011, 01:38:36 PM

Will the band be doing some Tull now, if not already? Just no snot running down your nose, Thank you.......

godofthunder · May 13, 2011, 01:39:37 PM

I just did some restoration work on a 1770's tilt top birdcage candle stand..............................this is far less nerve wracking.

godofthunder · May 13, 2011, 01:43:02 PM

Quote from: natdaniels on May 13, 2011, 01:38:36 PM
Will the band be doing some Tull now, if not already? Just no snot running down your nose, Thank you.......

I believe we have video of that. I was sick as a dog, sinus infection 101 degree fever. snot running down my nose around the 39 sec mark.

godofthunder · May 13, 2011, 02:46:31 PM

Quote from: uwe on May 13, 2011, 10:40:05 AM
That plate will be a nice match with the one you have in your skull, Scott? Do you still hear Bulgarian shortwave radio snippets at night?

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh that's what that language is thanks for the clarification Uwe.

Highlander · May 13, 2011, 02:48:04 PM

TMI...

4 NR's... so we call you Mr Nearly 1% now...?

I own 2% of PC's work with just the one...

godofthunder · May 13, 2011, 02:49:55 PM

Quote from: Kenny's 51st State on May 13, 2011, 02:48:04 PM
TMI...

4 NR's... so we call you Mr Nearly 1% now...?

I own 2% of PC's work with just the one...

Mr. nearly 1% sounds so..............................small. Almost un American. I'll have to do something about that.

birdie · May 13, 2011, 05:29:24 PM

Man, that is NAsty lookin wound! :oI'm sure you will make it pretty

godofthunder · May 13, 2011, 08:39:13 PM

I may replace the section of fingerboard with the two holes in it, it's bugg'n me.

OldManC · May 13, 2011, 08:49:45 PM

Quote from: godofthunder on May 13, 2011, 08:39:13 PM
I may replace the section of fingerboard with the two holes in it, it's bugg'n me.

Scott, let me check my parts boxes. I used to have a whole fretboard from an NR. If I can find it I'll send it to you. I still need to send that Model G anyway!

Edit: I found it. If you're interested I can take some pics. It's from a 67 I got in pieces a few years ago. It's in pretty good shape and looks like it was removed with care. I still have a project to send in for repair so this stuff could go toward that in trade. Let me know...

godofthunder · May 13, 2011, 10:16:42 PM

George that would be great ! I could really use a section of fingerboard.

Psycho Bass Guy · May 14, 2011, 01:56:26 AM

I wondered what that hump under the trussrod cover was! Never thought about somebody putting a plate in there. Was I just being hypersensitive in regards to the spreading finish cracks on the back of the neck? The case should have fit it but had too much top padding and too low of a cutaway for the neck, placing the stress load of any shock squarely on the tip of the headstock. I'm thinking maybe the metal plate was insurance because of the case.