PaulThePlug

@neepheid Any News?..

Have a look in the Classifieds and see what pick ups are listed... I found a DiMarzio Model One and this happened. Thunderbird ya say, i've got the Original Pickups and Pre that came out if ya interested 😉

Some of the thick part of the E string going around the peg...

Stringing my T'bird with Olympia Flats i came across a bit of an issue... The Blurb for the strings clearly states: Ensure your headstock winding peg is further than 38" away from where the ball end sits in the bridge. My T'Bird Pro has a more modern bridge than the old 3 Point Classic. I think shorter, with less of a gap between Ball End Stop and Saddle. Maybe as much as half an inch? Typical! My Epic Epi is measuring up at 37 1/2"... with the Thick part of the string nearly halfway round the peg Skinny Fishtail Peg, might of only been less than a Quarter with a thicker Elephant Ear Peg... Anyone Experience anything similar?

Not as yet... it's on the list. Been sorting my Thunderbird, going to re-visit my Ricken-Thing, also got a Crybaby Wah to look at... Realy doesn't like running with a Fuzz... But would be nice to get working... mate has a Sig Gen and Scope, so gonna pay him a visit. Quite like the 'Washing Machine' look... What of the Aural Enchancer?

No! But i have the Pickups and 2 Band Pre out my Epi Pro IV if ya interested? (Got to take some pics and list em in FS)

Remember, they will have to pay return shipping if you don't want it, then knock some more money off and pay to ship it out to another buyer... I'd be explaining this, and offer to ease their burden and start at £75... would you by it in the shop for £75 - £ or £50 of list or have a new one? Just 'cos it's landed don't feel obliged - need them to offer a decent discount for you to by the damaged one over a new one.

Motötheadache at the Tonbridge Wells Forum with my youngest Son (16) for a bit of nostalgia... Frequent visits to Hammersmith Odeon in the 80's and 90's for Motörhead and Hawkwind.

£€$?... The Tonerider (Alnico) is great, but Smooth 'n Vintage Got one in my Ibby P Entwistle's... I've the PBX on JBX (Ceramic) in my Aria Jazz. Same Price Point but different Bang For Buck... Modern Magnets, and Loads-a-Go... Entwistle PBXN (Neo-Marshmallow) @ £35 ...or you can pay a lot more...

More Go-ey over a vintage?.. Alan Entwistle PBXN https://entwistlepickups.com/alan-entwistle-bass-guitar-pickups/ The same as our standard PBX P-Bass pickup but with more power and punch at the same DCR due to the Neodymium magnet.

The Olympia Flats E... thick part makes it on the peg... 'prolly due to the short Saddle to Stop compared to a 3 Point?.. And the Silks line up, Oh the simple things... Bass Cosh! From this angle the Headstock looks as big as the body!.. 'scuse the thumb print...

After seeing your post, got inspired... Epi T'Bird Pro IV with the guts ripped out, a DiMazio One screwed in up-front and wearing Flats... I like the way the Maple and Walnut of the thru neck run thru the Bridge Cavity between the mahogany wings. I gave the bare wood edges a little Danish Oil to blend it in. From the front and 10' away don't notice... but i know its special needs... Putting the Thunder Back in Thunderbird

Wow... what a wonderful flick-book like journey of a build...

^ Whatever the issue, big, small... Someone has likely been there or might know - and thats 'Basschat'

I'd glue it in... if that fails it's Nail Varnish time..

Just a little tidy up rubber bung for spare no longer used control holes. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285510757363 A=8.5mm

Wired...

Would like to give em a go... but £32! I'm more an Adagio or Olympia Flats Guy at £15... Bang for Buck.

Isoprope or naptha (lighter fluid) on a rag...

Could only get a 6mm Chisel, easy does it, then a little go with a Dremmel sanding drum, bit of Danish oil to seal the wood... that will do for me... String to Pole alignment is not so bad... little cavity gap top and bottom. Wre it up... string it up... oh, and fit the top Strap Button to the neck heel... 3.45Kg What do you think? #PassiveAgressive

...Red 5, Standing By...

Postman has been... again, again Olympia Flats, £15 via the 'bay - Amy and Guy, Advantage Music Pure Tone Multi Contact Jack, two spring tabs on the sleeve, two spring tabs on the tip groove for a real locked in feel - £8 via the 'bay WMGuitars.