Samashton12 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hi Guys, I'd just like to thank the user SlapbassSteve for reaching out to me after my Thunderbird nearly met its end. After the incident and exchange of PM's, we met up & he repaired it. It went from this: http://imgur.com/a/hZVeU to this: http://imgur.com/a/zWwRC I'm honestly incredibly happy with the result. It may be rough but at least it vaguely resembles a Thunderbird again! Thanks, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hooray! An instant relic job. Just fill in the bare bits with a permanent marker - It'll be fine... Seriously though, mad props to SS. Basschat FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Another BC accomplishment and victory! I'm so proud of myself now! Oh.... wait! Another SlapbassSteve accomplishment and victory! Kudos to SlapbassSteve! Congrats, Sam. Does it play OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1400621319' post='2455637'] Another BC accomplishment and victory! I'm so proud of myself now! Oh.... wait! Another SlapbassSteve accomplishment and victory! Kudos to SlapbassSteve! Congrats, Sam. Does it play OK? [/quote] Plays exactly like it used to, It's good to have it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Wow! Hadn't expected that. Still made to last then, eh? I suspect that in time you'll fill in the rough bits with wood "splinters" and colour them black. Just always play on dark stages, and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 One of the Warwick strap locks I got with it failed at practice whilst I wasn't playing and it hit the floor from about waist height.. Must've hit a weak spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengreen49 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Well done Slapbassteve. I bet your face was a picture when that happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 [quote name='Samashton12' timestamp='1400623000' post='2455652'] One of the Warwick strap locks I got with it failed at practice whilst I wasn't playing and it hit the floor from about waist height.. Must've hit a weak spot. [/quote] Oh man I'm glad it's fixed but that is one heck of a drop to cause that Was this a properly installed locking strap lock? If so, it takes the point out of it. Maybe contact the manufacturer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1400626059' post='2455687'] Yes, that's what I was driving at. Unless the bass has had some really bizarre mod, I wouldn't expect that to happen unless it was swung like an axe at a tree! I don't think the manufacturer would be particularly impressed, but I guess it depends whether you bought it from new as to whether they would be prepared to do anything about it. I just wondered if they were after market strap locks and the screws were substantially longer than originally fitted. If they weren't drilled out longer to fit, that may have been the start of the problem (if indeed it fractured at the strap lock hole). [/quote] Strap locks were installed fine and it cracked higher up in the body. It's also a used bass. Overall I'm happy, it plays like it used to and now has a little more character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Personally I wouldn't cover the split. Its part of the basses story,real relicing going on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1400662467' post='2455821'] Personally I wouldn't cover the split. Its part of the basses story,real relicing going on there [/quote] Yes, it's true 'mojo'. You can't buy that effect. Well actually you can, but you know what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 I'm not gonna cover the crack up, it looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 [quote name='Samashton12' timestamp='1400665635' post='2455851'] I'm not gonna cover the crack up, it looks cool [/quote] I don't blame you - it's a bit too hot for pants, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1400665827' post='2455855'] I don't blame you - it's a bit too hot for pants, anyway. [/quote] .. Edited May 21, 2014 by Samashton12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 [quote name='Samashton12' timestamp='1400667419' post='2455875'] [/quote] Haha yes, a bum joke. [size=4] Moving swiftly on...[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I like the broken look lol It's lighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Reunited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 [quote name='Samashton12' timestamp='1400668815' post='2455895'] Reunited! [/quote] Hmm... they look a bit mismatched now. I think you'll have to break the white one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 [quote name='tonyquipment' timestamp='1400668731' post='2455892'] I like the broken look lol It's lighter [/quote] Funnily enough a few people have said the to me.. Mostly metalheads.. "Oh, leave it smashed! It looks cool!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1400668887' post='2455896'] Hmm... they look a bit mismatched now. I think you'll have to break the white one as well. [/quote] ..Dont.. Edited May 21, 2014 by Samashton12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 [quote name='Samashton12' timestamp='1400668925' post='2455899'] ..Dont.. [/quote] I'm sure it'll be fine. I prefer the white one. Did I mention I like white basses..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1400670915' post='2455936'] I'm sure it'll be fine. I prefer the white one. Did I mention I like white basses..? [/quote] Somewhere.. Yes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlapbassSteve Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Cheers Sam, and thanks guys, glad to have been able to help! I'm in the process of setting up a bass/guitar setup/repair business at the moment, so it was extremely valuable experience as I'd never done anything like this before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 [quote name='Samashton12' timestamp='1400668903' post='2455897'] Funnily enough a few people have said the to me.. Mostly metalheads.. "Oh, leave it smashed! It looks cool!" [/quote] ... and from hence forth your nickname shall be "Smashed'n" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1400673735' post='2455964'] ... and from hence forth your nickname shall be "Smashed'n" [/quote] An extension of Discreet calling me "Smashy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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