Thunderbird Club Pt 5

[azzyrazzy]

Originally Posted by nubs

NOPE, its never bad to want a TBird for anyreason.

Haha, well I know I'm "speaking to the choir" here

[TBird1958]

Originally Posted by azzyrazzy

Is it bad to want a Thunderbird bass because I love the basstone on one song that was played with an old one?

Which song?
Us inquiring minds want to know

[darren1970]

Well...... I'm a happy guy.

My Christmas present was a lovely Nikki Sixx T-bird.



I love the flamed maple wings and the ebony board. Slightly heavier than my regular Gibson t-bird, but balances really well. A slightly tighter, punchier tone too. Real nice bass ( the oil finished neck is a pleasure to play ).



Darren

[TBird1958]

Congratulaions Darren!

Mine used to look like that too, I agree on the tone vs. the standard 'Bird plus, it's a little darker.
Merry Christmas to you!

[azzyrazzy]

Originally Posted by TBird1958

Which song?
Us inquiring minds want to know

It's Shandi by Kiss from the Unmasked album. Apparently the guitar tech played bass on that song in the studio using his very old Thunderbird. The warm, deep and articulate sound is amazing.

[Wolfpack]

I just received this from Sweetwater.
Lovin this beast so far.

[Andii Syckz]

Just thought i'd share this picture of nikki sixx in the mid 90's when the crue was going under...thunderbird fitted with a make shift opti-grab at the bridge. As for my goth, since i havent spoken about it in a while. It's getting fixed and rewired this friday. Can't wait to play it once again.

[stiles72]

Originally Posted by darren1970

Well...... I'm a happy guy.

My Christmas present was a lovely Nikki Sixx T-bird.

I love the flamed maple wings and the ebony board. Slightly heavier than my regular Gibson t-bird, but balances really well. A slightly tighter, punchier tone too. Real nice bass ( the oil finished neck is a pleasure to play ).

Darren

Love the Sixx-bird! Definitely on my wish list! For you or Mark, how does the satin finish compare to the other "worn/faded" finishes like Gibson has on the SG bass? Also- are the graphics hot stamped on the pickguard, or are they etched through the chrome on the backside, letting the finish show through?

[stiles72]

Since we're sharing XXmas Sixxbirds, I thought I'd post this. My rock project played Saturday night, and one of our "fans" made this artwork for me and gave it to me for Christmas. She spelled my name wrong, bit she did a great job on the bass even though I don't have one. Bless her heart!

[Tender Prey]

Originally Posted by Andii Syckz

Just thought i'd share this picture of nikki sixx in the mid 90's when the crue was going under...thunderbird fitted with a make shift opti-grab at the bridge. As for my goth, since i havent spoken about it in a while. It's getting fixed and rewired this friday. Can't wait to play it once again.

For some reason that pic reminds me of my avatar

[TBird1958]

Originally Posted by stiles72

Love the Sixx-bird! Definitely on my wish list! For you or Mark, how does the satin finish compare to the other "worn/faded" finishes like Gibson has on the SG bass? Also- are the graphics hot stamped on the pickguard, or are they etched through the chrome on the backside, letting the finish show through?

Hot stamped on mine, had to dig it out of the closet ( the one not filled with model trains) and have a look at again!
I got mine in late 2009 the finish is showing wear, the back of the neck ( where the monmey frets are) is shiney brown not red. The top rear of the upper bout has wore thru to show a bit of the maple top and inbetween the pickups I've wore away a big patch, right down to bare wood - Honest wear, and I bought it to play, not to keep as a trophy

Very cool that your fans would paint a 'Bird for you Clint!

This is an old shot......

[nubs]

i love the finish on this, dont care much for the pick guard though, thats an easy fix! congrats looks awesomely amazing! this opens up a can of GASin for onefor sure!

[TBird1958]

Originally Posted by Wolfpack

I just received this from Sweetwater.
Lovin this beast so far.

Beautiful! And congratulations.

Would you like a club # sir?

[Basssssist]

Has anyone taken delivery of the new Non-Reverse Thunderbird yet? I have just ordered one with my Christmas money and bank savings (I am expecting delivery on the 10th January), and I was wondering what your opinions are.

[portaflexer]

Flip back to pages 8 & 10. At least two members on this thread (Jirishman & godofthunder59) have them.

[Wolfpack]

Originally Posted by TBird1958

Beautiful! And congratulations.

Would you like a club # sir?

Thanks

Sure, why not
What benefits come with membership ?

I'll try to get some pics, but I don't have a Subi to go with it.
Is my VW Westy Syncro ok ?

[lfbassguy]

Received my ebony TB from Sweetwater. Very impressed. Bass came perfectly set up. The first time I have received a bass and didn't have to get the tools out. First time ordering from them and I'm sold!! The bass is more than I hoped for, feels great, neck is great, balance is perfect, (no neck dive at all) and actually for me, the body is very comfortable to me. I'm happier than a pig in mud!!

[Basssssist]

Originally Posted by portaflexer

Flip back to pages 8 & 10. At least two members on this thread (Jirishman & godofthunder59) have them.

Ok, thanks

[TBird1958]

Originally Posted by Wolfpack

Thanks

Sure, why not
What benefits come with membership ?

I'll try to get some pics, but I don't have a Subi to go with it.
Is my VW Westy Syncro ok ?

Of course!
The VW is great

Can't say their are lots of tangible benifits from membership, just the knowledge that you're hangin' out with us cool (Thunderbird playin') kids
A big Welcome and # 323 for you Sir!

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[lfbassguy]

This is probably a silly question, but does anybody know what brand and gauge of strings come on a Gibson Thunderbird IV from the factory?

Thanks