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Thunderbird Club Pt.7

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#481
MoparMonster said:
What's wrong with Flats? lol. I was thinking of throwing some on my bird after a while. Get that vintage '60's sound/vibe
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I was having a bit of a poke at the conventional TB wisdom, playing a Thunderbird will definately get you noticed. Re the Flats, I recall reading an article on Black Crowe's bassist Johnny Colt some years back - he mentioned using flats on a '70s Thunderbird for several recordings, I'm sure that for some players it would be good tone. After reading that I tried some TI flats on my '89 'Bird - I found that I didn't care for them too much, tonally and in the tactile sense. But then I kinda like a lot of clanky mid range, at least with the band.
 
#484
I think Thunderbirds have plenty of bass as an inherent part of their tone, regardless of string choice. Being a pick player, especially live, rounds work for me. My ancient fingers can't play that fast anymore :hmm:
 
#488
I use DR Black Beauties (rounds) on my birds, which work very well with the Mahogany construction, and when I use flats I use GHS Precision Flats (purple windings). They tend to break in quicker and lose their twang right away, and they have a nice tension which isnt too stiff. I do want to try La Bellas down the road at some point.
 
#489
stiles72 said:
I use DR Black Beauties (rounds) on my birds, which work very well with the Mahogany construction, and when I use flats I use GHS Precision Flats (purple windings). They tend to break in quicker and lose their twang right away, and they have a nice tension which isnt too stiff. I do want to try La Bellas down the road at some point.
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Just strung some on my Jazz bass - I've long used the GHS precision flats and like them for what they are. The La Bella's are a bit more slinky feeling and they sound very nice. A toss up other than price - I like them both.
 
#490
jbiscuti said:
I ONLY use flats on my 'bird! The warmth and huge low end is something I have not experienced from any other bass. I need to do some recordings for you guys!
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I have never used flats on my T-bird but can imagine it sounding great! I bet some of the pre-Entwistle T-bird players used flats back then.
 
#492
So the screws that hold down the truss rod cover won't totally tighten down, but will hold it down enough not to come off. I contacted Gibson since I've only had it since Feb. They told me to bring it to an authorized Gibson service center. Is this really worth leaving it for possibly a week? I just want to be able to do truss rod adjustments without having to worry about the cover not staying on after a while because of the screws.
 
#493
pfox14 said:
Count me in as a new member. I have an Epiphone Thubderbird. Great bass for the money.
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I'll kepp #412 for ya, but here on TB we have a friendly saying - Pics = bass.
Congratulations on your new bass, looking forward to seeing it :bassist:
 
#494
BklynKen said:
So the screws that hold down the truss rod cover won't totally tighten down, but will hold it down enough not to come off. I contacted Gibson since I've only had it since Feb. They told me to bring it to an authorized Gibson service center. Is this really worth leaving it for possibly a week? I just want to be able to do truss rod adjustments without having to worry about the cover not staying on after a while because of the screws.
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#496
A bit of nail polish or loctite works pretty well Ken. I have the same issue with a pickup mounting screw on my Orville 'Bird - So far it's working very well.
 
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