REPRO THUNDERBIRD COVERS

dadagoboi · June 06, 2012, 04:39:05 PM

Just got the first prototype of the pickup cover from Steve. The plan is to do both covers, based on the 60s parts but with the bridge cover tall enough so it will fit a three point without spacers. The bridge cover pictured is the $20 repro currently on the market.

We'll go ahead if there's enough interest. We intend is to initially make them in nickel silver but if there's enough interest chrome is a possibility. Price to be determined but I'm thinking around $100 for the pair with screws, delivered USA for LBOers.

iamthatguy32 · June 07, 2012, 04:54:03 AM

You know we all want these. Please make them, I know I'm not the only one dying for them.

Offer them in gold and consider me owing you a lifetime of gratitude

the mojo hobo · June 07, 2012, 05:09:54 PM

Quote from: dadagoboi on June 06, 2012, 04:39:05 PM
Just got the first prototype of the pickup cover from Steve. The plan is to do both covers, based on the 60s parts but with the bridge cover tall enough so it will fit a three point without spacers

I'd be interested in a set for my Bach, but I wouldn't want a height mismatch between the two covers. If the bridge cover was a pickguard's height taller than the other that'd be cool.

dadagoboi · June 07, 2012, 07:18:56 PM

Quote from: the mojo hobo on June 07, 2012, 05:09:54 PM
I'd be interested in a set for my Bach, but I wouldn't want a height mismatch between the two covers. If the bridge cover was a pickguard's height taller than the other that'd be cool.

Actually both the 60's and 70's bridge covers are taller than the pup covers, by about 1/8". The Chinese ones are short but most of them are.

So the bridge and pup covers will be different heights- the correct height for each including a short leg on the treble (pickguard) side of the pup cover, same as the originals. We're gonna keep this as simple as possible and as close as Gibson would...oh wait, that probably wouldn't be very close.

sniper · June 08, 2012, 05:30:07 PM

glad to see you and Steve doing these. i have had my hands full these last few months but i hope that stuff is coming to a close. literally. it is closing fast now. looking good on the big cover, i hope you have an original to use as a template for the bridge cover. i don't have a T-Bird to use any on but i have an LP i would pop one on in a heartbeat.

dadagoboi · June 08, 2012, 06:02:11 PM

Good to hear you're getting better, Bill. Had a customer request for covers so it was time to give it a shot.

dadagoboi · June 24, 2012, 02:23:13 PM

Second prototypes, correct radius on bends, ears currently getting a makeover. Original Reverse covers supplied by Baz.

Basvarken · June 24, 2012, 02:32:33 PM

Awesome!

clankenstein · June 24, 2012, 02:36:11 PM

nice work.

iamthatguy32 · June 24, 2012, 05:54:28 PM

Can't wait to buy these and have them gold plated.

lowend1 · June 26, 2012, 05:42:44 AM

Quote from: iamthatguy32 on June 24, 2012, 05:54:28 PM
Can't wait to buy these and have them gold plated.

There are some factions here who can't wait to buy them and have them black anodized

dadagoboi · June 26, 2012, 06:09:26 AM

Quote from: lowend1 on June 26, 2012, 05:42:44 AM
There are some factions here who can't wait to buy them and have them black anodized

Available in any finish you want as long as it's nickel silver.

dadagoboi · July 21, 2012, 03:25:03 PM

Final prototypes came in from Steve the other day. Sized to fit 60's Thunderbirds and Embassies; Reverse, NRs and BaCHs. Also available for Bicentennials and Epi Pros. Screws included. The bend radius is the same as used on the 60s covers. Solid nickel silver.

They'll be available from ThunderBuckerRanch.com

dadagoboi · July 21, 2012, 06:57:52 PM

Here's an Epi Pro IV with the full treatment: pickups, rings,spacers, bridge, tailpiece and pickguard.

jumbodbassman · July 23, 2012, 03:41:45 PM

i am sure i need a pair for something.... might want an extra bridge cover for my ripper project.