Thunder I rebuild
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Oh yeah! If zebras are now an option, I'm wif these guyz.corsair wrote:IanO wrote: For what it's worth...........black surrounds and zebra bobbins . Am loving the finish
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Zebra's it is then Barry... with black surrounds. Just waiting for some GFS's to arrive
Re: Thunder I rebuild
Excellent!
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Due to Barry's prompting and popular opinion.
These arrived today. Quick delivery as always from GFS. Ordered on the 13th, arrived on the 24th. Not bad from the US.
Things are coming together
These arrived today. Quick delivery as always from GFS. Ordered on the 13th, arrived on the 24th. Not bad from the US.
Things are coming together
Re: Thunder I rebuild
Damian
That is going to be one kick ass Thunder!!
Hoax
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Ohhh...getting goose bumples!
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Would have thought the VEH was a strange combination with a classic II, but I am sure I will be shown otherwise soon enough
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
yum,yum,yum,yum,yum,yum,yum..........................................................
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
beavis wrote:Would have thought the VEH was a strange combination with a classic II, but I am sure I will be shown otherwise soon enough
What makes you think that beavis?
Re: Thunder I rebuild
Westbone wrote:beavis wrote:Would have thought the VEH was a strange combination with a classic II, but I am sure I will be shown otherwise soon enough
What makes you think that beavis?
Well, I remembered reading somewhere (thought it was the gfs site but apparently not) that the VEH's output was low and required boosting the level on the amp, which would have meant that combining it with anything but VEH would turn out tricky. But this was a while ago and the more I read about the two PU you've chosen, the better your choice looks. The fat and crunchy pats might have been too heavy with a classic II.
Just thinking out loud though as the only GFS I have tried are the power rails (muddy in neck position) and crunchy rails (excellent in bridge, as long as you crank up the level).
Can't wait to hear them!
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
VEH's are on the hot side, coming in at 11.5 thereabouts. MMK 45's are around 10.5-11.00 on average.
And I just like the sound of alnico II magnets, as in the classic II. They read approx. 7.5 , nice PAF tone.
And I just like the sound of alnico II magnets, as in the classic II. They read approx. 7.5 , nice PAF tone.
Re: Thunder I rebuild
Definitely, I think it's nice to have extra oomph in the bridge. With guitars that have "pairs" of similar pups I am always expecting more power when I switch from neck to bridge (though I can't complain about the MMK 45, they are so darn sexy).
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Stuck it altogether.
It's not perfect as this old wide grained ash 'breathes' and even after all these years still has air in the grain.
Painted with nitro-cellulose.
Still have to wire it up.
1 volume, 2 pull/push tones with phase reverse, series/parallel.
Looks a little smarter than an old Thunder.
It's not perfect as this old wide grained ash 'breathes' and even after all these years still has air in the grain.
Painted with nitro-cellulose.
Still have to wire it up.
1 volume, 2 pull/push tones with phase reverse, series/parallel.
Looks a little smarter than an old Thunder.
Re: Thunder I rebuild
*king gorgeous!
Great job Damian
Great job Damian
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
That burst came out very nice - perfect amount of dark - well done eh
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
That's an attractive colour, I have to say; nice, bro!
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Top job Damian!!
Is it black on the back or dark stain?
The zebras look great!
Graham
Is it black on the back or dark stain?
The zebras look great!
Graham
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Westbone wrote:VEH's are on the hot side, coming in at 11.5 thereabouts. MMK 45's are around 10.5-11.00 on average.
And I just like the sound of alnico II magnets, as in the classic II. They read approx. 7.5 , nice PAF tone.
As the Borg say - resistance is futile. I have one pickup that clocks in at 23K, and it's the weakest pickup I've heard in a long time.Impedance is only part of what makes a pickup.
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
midhilis wrote:Westbone wrote:VEH's are on the hot side, coming in at 11.5 thereabouts. MMK 45's are around 10.5-11.00 on average.
And I just like the sound of alnico II magnets, as in the classic II. They read approx. 7.5 , nice PAF tone.
As the Borg say - resistance is futile. I have one pickup that clocks in at 23K, and it's the weakest pickup I've heard in a long time.Impedance is only part of what makes a pickup.
I agree wholeheartedly with that statement.
I have had Entwhistles at 16k Ohms which sound more like Pafs and at the other end of the spectrum, miserable little Gibson Melody Maker pickups that would tear your head off at around 4 or 5 k Ohms. It is the Henries that do the damage in my view.
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
well that has to be the finest thunder I ever did see! just love the rosewood complimenting the body colour! great job!
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Yeah, especially the "Eighth". He was a real piece of work, eh?hoax wrote:...It is the Henries that do the damage in my view.
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Barry wrote:Yeah, especially the "Eighth". He was a real piece of work, eh?hoax wrote:...It is the Henries that do the damage in my view.
Thank you for the favourable comments guys, have to get it wired up and try out me Henries.
Talking of which, nothing to do with type and strength of magnets?
Re: Thunder I rebuild
Gosh, this looks at least as good as the original, if not better. Classy job, really! Wish I had those skills.
beavis- Senior Member
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Beautiful job, man. I have to admit to not being a big Thunder fan in the past. I think I'll pay more attention now. ;-)
About how many hours do you think you have in it?
About how many hours do you think you have in it?
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Beautiful job, man. I have to admit to not being a big Thunder fan in the past. I think I'll pay more attention now. ;-)
About how many hours do you think you have in it?
About how many hours do you think you have in it?
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Damian, your Thunder looks absolutely fabulous !!!
Congratulations! I'm impressed by the stunning results and envy your skills.
What a beauty you've turned it into !
Thanks for sharing this exciting wonderful project !
Brings in mind this post almost exactly a year ago. Must have inspired you I reckon.
http://forum.westoneguitars.net/t2334-westone-thunder-1a
How cool!
jim
Congratulations! I'm impressed by the stunning results and envy your skills.
What a beauty you've turned it into !
Thanks for sharing this exciting wonderful project !
Brings in mind this post almost exactly a year ago. Must have inspired you I reckon.
http://forum.westoneguitars.net/t2334-westone-thunder-1a
How cool!
jim
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Well thank you jim
I've always been meaning to do it. Just finding the time and yes that post did kick start the seed again.
It's all wired up now.
1 volume, 2 tone with pull/push series/parallel on each.
Haven't had a good play on it as yet. Needs setting up, particularly the brass nut as the frets have been redone.
Initial sounds are good. The bridge pup has a load of Henries:lol: and drives the preamp valves into oblivion.
Neck sounds sweet.
Will set it up properly and give it a good try out.
Dancing knobs
I've always been meaning to do it. Just finding the time and yes that post did kick start the seed again.
It's all wired up now.
1 volume, 2 tone with pull/push series/parallel on each.
Haven't had a good play on it as yet. Needs setting up, particularly the brass nut as the frets have been redone.
Initial sounds are good. The bridge pup has a load of Henries:lol: and drives the preamp valves into oblivion.
Neck sounds sweet.
Will set it up properly and give it a good try out.
Dancing knobs
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
I 'd rather have my Henries than Professor Grogg's (made up) Faradays.
That boy is so deluded that he is making a cage to keep his Faradays in!!
Wonder what he feeds them? Does he talk to them?
Hoax
That boy is so deluded that he is making a cage to keep his Faradays in!!
Wonder what he feeds them? Does he talk to them?
Hoax
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
A Farady in a cage is worth 2 in the bush (or something)
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
I'm so glad we finally got this little guy right here...
Anyway, to the amazing Damian, all I can say is WOW:shock: , WELL DONE!
That is the sexiest and sleekest Thunder I've ever seen. Even though it's not red.
Those Zebras worked a treat, the burst is just right, the grain looks elegant, and the finish looks nice and smooth. Seems to fit together from top to tail.
Have you considered gold tuning pegs?
Anyway, to the amazing Damian, all I can say is WOW:shock: , WELL DONE!
That is the sexiest and sleekest Thunder I've ever seen. Even though it's not red.
Those Zebras worked a treat, the burst is just right, the grain looks elegant, and the finish looks nice and smooth. Seems to fit together from top to tail.
Have you considered gold tuning pegs?
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
The Chad wrote:Have you considered gold tuning pegs?
I was thinking similar thoughts, only in brass. I've been looking for a set of 6 inline brass tuning pegs/machines.....anyone know if and where these are available?
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Never seen brass tuners.
There's a bronzed type going about but have a darker tarnished look.
I was thinking of changing the tuners but didn't fancy throwing another £30 odd at it.
There's plenty of cheap gold tuners but not any cheapies like these.
There's a bronzed type going about but have a darker tarnished look.
I was thinking of changing the tuners but didn't fancy throwing another £30 odd at it.
There's plenty of cheap gold tuners but not any cheapies like these.
Re: Thunder I rebuild
hipshot tuners look really good, with a price to match. but they have what you want one piece at a time. so if you need 3 x 3, or 4 x 2, or 6 x 1, on either side, you can get all of what you need, and none of what you don't.
tuners
gold
or choose some different buttons...
pick
tuners
gold
or choose some different buttons...
pick
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Ah just bite the bullet and finish her off with some nice gold tuners. You can always tarnish them a little to better match the brass. And you could even glue little birdies on there!
Sure would finish her off well...
Sure would finish her off well...
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
hoax wrote:I 'd rather have my Henries than Professor Grogg's (made up) Faradays.
That boy is so deluded that he is making a cage to keep his Faradays in!!
Wonder what he feeds them? Does he talk to them?
Hoax
Hey easy tiger, or Ill have to flux you with Lorentz force.
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Mmmm, sounds naughty.grogg wrote:...Hey easy tiger, or Ill have to flux you with Lorentz force.
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
I used these Wilkinson Rotomatic copies on my Thunder I, didn't need to re-drill anything either.
DAN.
DAN.
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Splashed out and bought some gold tuners £8.00 that hurt.
Will post a pic. when they arrive.
Will post a pic. when they arrive.
Re: Thunder I rebuild
Westbone wrote:Splashed out and bought some gold tuners £8.00 that hurt.
Will post a pic. when they arrive.
Alright! Ya cheapie.
Now about those gold birdies...
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Swine Imageshack!
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
All imageshack photos are gone.
This is the only one I saved...
Finished guitar.
This is the only one I saved...
Finished guitar.
Re: Thunder I rebuild
To get you photos back, can you sign up for the basic account, re-save your photos elsewhere and then cancel your account again....
Just supposing...
Nice guitar btw!
Just supposing...
Nice guitar btw!
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
That's exactly what i've done.
See what happens as they'd lost a good few about a year ago.
See what happens as they'd lost a good few about a year ago.
Re: Thunder I rebuild
This is the result after paying a subscription, what a bunch of C****s.
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It is with great displeasure and regret that I have to inform you that we were unable to restore your missing images. We did all that we could to restore the images, but unfortunately with no success. At ImageShack we understand the importance and sentimental value an image can hold. We are truly sorry for our mistake and your loss.
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
You've cancelled
We just hate to say good-bye!Well, we guess this means farewell. We will dearly miss you. If you change your mind, and we hope you will, we will welcome you back with open arms.
Thank you for the time we did spend together.
Best of luck,
The Imageshack Team
Bunch of fooking jokers.
Re: Thunder I rebuild
What an absolute shower of sh*te!
Rubbing salt in the wound, I know, but it shows the importance of keeping a backup whenever you can - all this 'cloud-based' malarkey is ripe for disaster in this old Luddite's mind...
Rubbing salt in the wound, I know, but it shows the importance of keeping a backup whenever you can - all this 'cloud-based' malarkey is ripe for disaster in this old Luddite's mind...
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
Absolutely right!punkyjam67 wrote:What an absolute shower of sh*te!
... all this 'cloud-based' malarkey is ripe for disaster in this old Luddite's mind...
Cloud computing...I don't trust it for a minute.
Back in the bad old days we used have something called Client-Server configuration. The "Client" (you) was a euphemism for "slave".
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Re: Thunder I rebuild
That's appalling.... you've gotta think that Imageshack will go under in this day and age with that sort of attitude; too many people connected by the web to piss about with that f****d-up worldview!
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