fusdepilee Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Hey all, I have recently come into possession of a rather gorgeous Epi Thunderbird Pro - unfortunately it appears to be suffering from the dreaded T-Bird neck dive. I had the older model T-Bird and that was easy enough to move the front strap holder to the joint between neck and body as there was a small flat area there. Problem is, the new T-Bird Pro is a neck-through and has a smooth, curved area (much like a Ken doll) so I'm not sure its going to be possible to move the strap holder under the neck? Has anyone done this or have any advice? Cheers all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I drilled a pilot hole and screwed the strap button in,also moved the rear button up a bit as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Yep, moving the rear button changes the centre of gravity on the bass quite nicely. Only needs to be moved an inch or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusdepilee Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1406490592' post='2511930'] Yep, moving the rear button changes the centre of gravity on the bass quite nicely. Only needs to be moved an inch or so. [/quote] So can you just change the rear button or do you still need to do both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 If you Google the T-Bird Pro V, the strap button on that is at the back, where the neck plate would be if it had one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusdepilee Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1406549878' post='2512304'] If you Google the T-Bird Pro V, the strap button on that is at the back, where the neck plate would be if it had one... [/quote] Great stuff, so looks like the fix is just sticking the button on the back - should make things a little easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Remember to drill pilot hole first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 [quote name='jeweytheroux' timestamp='1406547114' post='2512263'] So can you just change the rear button or do you still need to do both? [/quote] Doing both is probably best but moving the rear button is probably easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 A good grippy suede leather on the inside of the strap helps as well. It,s worth it cause a t-bird sounds great and a lovely neck to play-yes it,s long but it looks cool,sounds like a grand piano with serious bottom end and ringing highs and mids galore-like a fat Rick. Guess I like marmite basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weststarx Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) I had an Epi Thunderbird and sold it for this very reason. Unfortunately you don't stand up in music shops when you try out a new guitar. I think its awfully designed, who wants an unbalanced instrument? and why when they built it did they think its good enough? Nobody should have to be drilling holes in their guitars!!! Really fustrating because they are so cool. Edited July 30, 2014 by Weststarx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 [quote name='jeweytheroux' timestamp='1406558485' post='2512414'] Great stuff, so looks like the fix is just sticking the button on the back - should make things a little easier! [/quote] Sticking the strap button on the back might cure the neck dive but will also cause the bass to hang forwards away from the player which can bring a whole new set of problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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