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04-14-2009, 01:16 PM
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What would happen if I took an Epiphone Thunderbird and tuned it B-E-A-D.
Obviously I would fit the right gauge strings and a new nut. Would it sound wrong because its not as long a scale as 5 string basses? 
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04-14-2009, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by kyral210  Hi
What would happen if I took an Epiphone Thunderbird and tuned it B-E-A-D.
Obviously I would fit the right gauge strings and a new nut. Would it sound wrong because its not as long a scale as 5 string basses? | The scale length would be the same as a 5 string bass (except the 35" scale basses) , however my experience is that some basses sound better tuned BEAD than others so keep the old nut if you do tune the bass BEAD |
04-14-2009, 01:34 PM
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04-14-2009, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Darkstrike It would be awesome, thats what would happen! | ^^^^ This.
My Thunderbird is tuned to drop B (B-F#-B-E) and it sounds great.
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04-14-2009, 02:35 PM
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04-14-2009, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by kyral210 Doesn't the shorter scale make a difference? | A lot of fivers are 34" scale, its fine, I have a Jazz in BEAD, works a treat, a Thunderbird should be no different.
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04-14-2009, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by kyral210 Doesn't the shorter scale make a difference? | Think the new T-bird pro 5 stringer is a 34"
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04-14-2009, 05:33 PM
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04-14-2009, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by kyral210 So I can just go for it! Hmm, where can I get a white Thunderbird. Its just a shame the new Thunderbird Pro's are clear coat, I think they look so ugly! If they just released a solid white Epiphone Thunderbird pro I would buy it now! Even a solid black would do! | The normal epi Thunderbirds are supposed to be very nice for the money , ive owned a few epis (unfortunately not a Thunderbird though) and they make some very nice basses for not much money |
04-14-2009, 07:15 PM
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although, you're tuning baritone, not drop B.
tim C tunes his american J's to BEAD these days.. so im sure you'll be fine if its set up properly.
you might experience a little slack in the strings due to the shorter scale, at least, i believe thats the agreed upon logic, but with thick enough strings, you should be fine.
doesnt shavo micalickahy whatever his name is from SoaD tune pretty low on a T-bird?
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04-15-2009, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by kyral210 Hi
What would happen if I took an Epiphone Thunderbird and tuned it B-E-A-D.
Obviously I would fit the right gauge strings and a new nut. Would it sound wrong because its not as long a scale as 5 string basses? | As said, the scale lenght isn't a problem. Just get a .135 B and it shouldn't be too sloppy feeling.
The intonation however.. Quote:
Originally Posted by Metal Matt My Thunderbird is tuned to drop B (B-F#-B-E) and it sounds great. | I do know that the Epi QC is sometimes a bit, well..., bad, but I' had a hell of a time intonating even the 110 E because of the lack of adjustment on the saddle. How did You manage to intonate the much larger string with the "oil rig"?
I'd try to intonate and setup a B-string first to find out if a bridge re-location is in order. Something I had to do with my BEAD Ibby SR.
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04-15-2009, 07:49 AM
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I'd try to intonate and setup a B-string first to find out if a bridge re-location is in order. Something I had to do with my BEAD Ibby SR.
| Yeah, I was thinking this. The E string on my thunderbird is currently right back as far as it will go, so I am thinking I would need to move the bridge backwards about 10mm.
Has anyone done this before? Its it easy? Should I be scared? I am a designer and quite conifdent with woodwork, but I would want advice before I do anything like this!
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04-15-2009, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by sonic assassin sounds.. thunderous
although, you're tuning baritone, not drop B.
tim C tunes his american J's to BEAD these days.. so im sure you'll be fine if its set up properly.
you might experience a little slack in the strings due to the shorter scale, at least, i believe thats the agreed upon logic, but with thick enough strings, you should be fine.
doesnt shavo micalickahy whatever his name is from SoaD tune pretty low on a T-bird? | Shavo ODADJIAN tunes his basses mainly CGCF
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04-15-2009, 12:20 PM
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04-15-2009, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by kyral210 So I can just go for it! Hmm, where can I get a white Thunderbird. Its just a shame the new Thunderbird Pro's are clear coat, I think they look so ugly! If they just released a solid white Epiphone Thunderbird pro I would buy it now! Even a solid black would do! | Look for a Dillion Thunderbird, they come in solid black and white, they are set-neck built in Korea, priced just a little more than an Epiphone. Great bass. 
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04-15-2009, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rapturebass Shavo ODADJIAN tunes his basses mainly CGCF | right. that guy. i can never remember any of their last names.. armenian isnt a catchy language for a square ass white guy from the sticks.
but yea.. he gets down there, im sure the OP will be fine.
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04-15-2009, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rapturebass Shavo ODADJIAN tunes his basses mainly CGCF | The biggest advantage of that tuning is that nobody will ever want to play your bass.
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04-16-2009, 06:07 AM
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The biggest advantage of that tuning is that nobody will ever want to play your bass
| People look at my 5 string and get scared!
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