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  1. 6feet7
    I found the bridge on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203709875867?var=504146879934 - string spacing is 15mm. The nut is 43mm I tried the Schaller 5 string bridge but the spacing was too wide for the neck, so that ended up on my non-reverse Thunderbird. Hope that helps
  2. 6feet7
    I bought this bass a couple of years ago and had it converted to a 5 string. I absolutely adore it in every way possible, but finances are dire at the moment, so this &/or my Gibson non-reverse thunderbird 5 string conversion have to go It comes with the official Rickenbacker hard case I can fit the original Schaller 3d bridge and the brass nut it came with as well as putting a dowel in the tuner hole and painting this (though the paint wont look like it did from the factory) if you want it converted back to a 4 stringer. I'll be devestated that both of these basses have to go, but needs must.
  3. 6feet7
    No, sorry. Could meet at South Mimms Services at top of M25 (2 1/4 hours for you and 1 3/4 hours for me) for some diesel money.......
  4. 6feet7
    I've had two 5 stringed ones and stupidly sold them both. Loved them (especially the road worn one) Now i want another one buit I'm skint :((((((((
  5. 6feet7
    Sorry no. I sold mine and now have a 4004L converted to a 5 stringer but it doesn’t have a pick guard and I’ve a triangular rickenbacker 5 string pickup in my explorer / Thunderbird homemade hybrid.
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  7. 6feet7
    Sorry.
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  9. 6feet7
    I bought this bass a couple of years ago and had it converted to a 5 string. I absolutely adore it in every way possible, but finances are dire at the moment, so this &/or my Gibson non-reverse thunderbird 5 string conversion have to go It comes with all the case candy, official Rickenbacker hard case etc etc. There's hardly a mark on it except for behind one of the the tuners where I've touched it up. I can fit the original Schaller 3d bridge and the brass nut it came with as well as putting a dowel in the tuner hole and painting this (though the paint wont look like it did from the factory) if you want it converted back to a 4 stringer. I'll be devestated that both of these basses have to go, but needs must. PS. The sticker easily comes off PPS. I might be able to deliver/meet up 1/2 way etc. etc. to save on postage/courier issues
  10. 6feet7
    Convert it to a 5 stringer like I've done with my Rick 4004L. Dead easy to do
  11. 6feet7
    I’ve been looking for one of these for years. Just when I’m broke this one shows up
  12. 6feet7
    That’s my old bass. If I had the readies I’d have it back GLWTS.
  13. 6feet7
    Oh, I wish I had the readies
  14. 6feet7
    Nope
  15. 6feet7
    It’s a 4 stringer converted to a 5. Schaller tuners have been changed to generic ones
  16. 6feet7
    Having just gigged with it, my shoulder just doesn’t like over 9lbs. This cost me about £800 for the parts, so if you’re into ‘different’ then this is a cost effective way of getting there. I'm afraid I've replaced the Schaller tuners with identical looking ones. I've also replaced the pickup with a Thunderbird style one. PS. The stickers all come off. PPS. I was told at the gig that it sounded ‘awesome’ PPS. Trade for Markbass Little Mark 2 or 3 head.
  17. 6feet7
    How much does it weigh?
  18. 6feet7
    Sold to BD.
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  19. 6feet7
    OK. Just weighed it (not 100% accurate as it was balancing on the scales whilst I was on my hands and knees squinting through my cheapo reading glasses trying to differentiate between the little lines, which definitely looked all squigly). About 4 1/2Kg, which is more than I like for a gig (I usually go for 3 - 3 1/2Kg), but is OK for those 'metal' songs, where a metal bass is essential
  20. 6feet7
    Here’s the finished product. Still needs a proper setup but it’s playable. I replaced the lace alumitone pickup with a T'bird styleone. To say it’s ‘different’ is an understatement, but I love it. To restate what’s parts have been used. A custom built Gretschalike billy bo Thunderbird aluminium body, made by molindar in Scotland. A 2002 (Korea) Epiphone Thunderbird neck. An Ibanez AGB2005 tun-o-matic tailpiece/bridge. 2 Gretsch chrome knobs and a Kiogan wiring loom (bought for another project that never materialised). I haven’t weighed it yet but it’s heavier than my Gibson non-reverse Thunderbird and Rickenbacker 4004L basses but lighter than many other basses I’ve owned. Anyway, here’s a few photos.
  21. 6feet7
    Finish has just been completed.
  22. 6feet7
    I absolutely adore the look of the Talbo, and have looked at converting one to a 5 string - I’m sure Simon at GUS Guitars could fashion something up, though I’m going to see how this one goes first.
  23. 6feet7
    Ouch
  24. 6feet7
    When it arrives - though it is mostly hollow, so it might be bearable
  25. 6feet7
    Here are the next few photos. Almost there
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