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How many Thunderbird basses do you own?
- Thread starter Miles_ONeal
- Start date
- Jun 30, 2010
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- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
I own many Thunderbirds by various builders and with various pickup configurations. Not the only style of bass I own, but its my favorite style. Never had an issue playing one from the day I picked up the first one. They felt right at home in my hands, just like lots of other basses do.
I've owned two in the distant past, one Tokai (meh), one Gibson (super cool). Love the look but the lack of fretless 5 options is a disincentive for me. The Ox with a T-Bird is such an iconic image.
Currently own zero, but have had a 2013 Gibson Thunderbird and a 2006(ish) Mike Lull T5.
The Gibson was okay, sounded like a Thunderbird but doesn’t have the vibe and mojo that the 90’s one’s do for my money. Wasn’t too sad to see it go.
The Mike Lull T5 was an amazing bass but it was a case of the neck being so large that it was causing me physical injury to play it. Broke my heart to sell it but I can’t say I regret it.
When I finally have money for another Thunderbird I’m thinking a custom Low End Shop will be the move.
The Gibson was okay, sounded like a Thunderbird but doesn’t have the vibe and mojo that the 90’s one’s do for my money. Wasn’t too sad to see it go.
The Mike Lull T5 was an amazing bass but it was a case of the neck being so large that it was causing me physical injury to play it. Broke my heart to sell it but I can’t say I regret it.
When I finally have money for another Thunderbird I’m thinking a custom Low End Shop will be the move.
- Mar 13, 2008
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Yeah, my Epi PRO 5 neck was killing my left hand. So far the only one I sold.
Not that long ago it was 13. I think your disease is accelerating.If you know, you know..............
Oops! Had to bump it from 5 to 6. Purple sparkle on the way!
Deja vu...If you know, you know..............
As expected, Carrots are in the lead. And that's just fine. More Thunderbirds for me!
Just kidding! I only need 5. One will go after the new one arrives.
Of course, not that long ago, I only needed one. Oops.
Just kidding! I only need 5. One will go after the new one arrives.
Of course, not that long ago, I only needed one. Oops.
Canada Post says my new bass is in transit and is expected to arrive today!
USPS says it's in Los Angeles and inbound to customs (for 24 hours now), due to arrive just north of Austin, Texas, tomorrow.
I suppose Canada Post could be technically correct in that my bass will likely arrive somewhere today, if only on the other side of a counter.
I'm not holding my breath for either date at this point.
So I technically own 6 but still only have 5 in my possession. Still, that means I have 5 Thunderbirds to play!
USPS says it's in Los Angeles and inbound to customs (for 24 hours now), due to arrive just north of Austin, Texas, tomorrow.
I suppose Canada Post could be technically correct in that my bass will likely arrive somewhere today, if only on the other side of a counter.
I'm not holding my breath for either date at this point.
So I technically own 6 but still only have 5 in my possession. Still, that means I have 5 Thunderbirds to play!
Painful unless that beast was on a stand or suspended from the ceiling. 40 pounds or so would strain my back, for sure.
Pro tip: Always check teh weight of something before deciding to try to pick it up.
Pro tip: 500 pounds is not 200 pounds. It is a LOT more.
Pro tip: When you can hear your back muscles tearing, you're in deep doodoo.
