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Thunderbird Club Pt.IV

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#81
nubs said:
nice JAEBird! Cataldo bass....Carlo does nice work doesnt he?
what'd you think of it, give us the review!
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For me, Carlo does first class work. My bass was spot on in every aspect. Fit, rounded edges, paint, playability, setup. And the molded case is awesome. Hung well (what bass isn't), was easy to play. I got it on a Thursday and went out with it on Friday. He sanded the All Parts finish off the back of the neck for me as well.

My TB NR '67 was darker sounding than the JAE. Both had very same bottom and mid voices to my ear. By darker I don't mean less treble. The JAE top end more open.

I used a Kern pre into an ampeg svt III for power pushing an ampeg 610. Like the Streamliner 600 the Kern has 3 pre tubes which I love so I can get crunchy at lower levels.

I really love my JAE. Carlo, time to kick it up a notch and make the "Black" JAE Custom Special.
 
#83
Well, I just finished filling unwanted holes in my precious bird. Coloured them in with black sharpie since my bird is flat black. Looks great with less tape on the body. Now must find 60-70 studs/spikes to do a crescendo around the body. Spikes on the bass side, studs on the treble side. Almost done with this beauty, soon the headstock will be red inside with the flat black binding.
 
#84
cmassa said:
For me, Carlo does first class work. My bass was spot on in every aspect. Fit, rounded edges, paint, playability, setup. And the molded case is awesome. Hung well (what bass isn't), was easy to play.

I really love my JAE.
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my sentiments exactly, i love my JAE as well, Carlo does outstanding work, i have another Cataldo coming, and knowing what i already know about his workmanship, i am counting on this one being an out of the park "basses" loaded GRAND SLAM! i cant wait to share it with ya'll!!!
 
#85
Here's a picture from the bday gig we had last month

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Afterwards a woman came to congratulate us and told me I had a very pretty guitar hahaha :D
 
#86
Hey guys, I've got a silverburst 4 string thunderbird that I've been modding. I recently switched to light gauge strings, and now my action is way too low at the nut. The first 4 frets are pretty much unplayable without extreme buzzing. Is there anyone who sells a taller replacement nut, or am I better off just shimming the one I've got?

Thanks!
 
#88
primussucks9126 said:
Hey guys, I've got a silverburst 4 string thunderbird that I've been modding. I recently switched to light gauge strings, and now my action is way too low at the nut. The first 4 frets are pretty much unplayable without extreme buzzing. Is there anyone who sells a taller replacement nut, or am I better off just shimming the one I've got?

Thanks!
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Sounds like you need a truss rod adjustment.
 
#89
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this is what Carlo has been putting together for me.
raised center section
alder body
21 fret rosewood fretboard
neck finished in nitro lacquer
ThunderBucker EX5 pickups
transparent jade nitro finish
Hipshot Ultralite tuners

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#94
i'm looking for a thunderbird bass bridge cover (aftermarket perhaps) .
is there somewhere were i can buy those.

or can somebody make me a blueprint with all the sizes?

i mean one like this

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thanxs casper
 
#95
i'm looking for a thunderbird bass bridge cover (aftermarket perhaps) .
is there somewhere were i can buy those.

or can somebody make me a blueprint with all the sizes?

i mean one like this


MrGreco005.jpg

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thanxs casper:D
 
#99
Hey sorry, this may not be the best place to ask this, but figured would get some feedback from some Thunderbird enthusiasts. I'm planning to pick up bass (been playing guitar for several years) and was planning on an Epi Thunderbird Pro IV, but I have several people trying to talk me out of it saying it can't play slap bass and doesn't fit sonically with my musical tastes (which were bass is concerned is mostly stoner rock like Kyuss and funk music a la Bootsy). Also they are saying even on the Pro IV that has the strap button on back the neck dive is horrendous. Are these people being honest or just hating on Epi or TBirds? I know a little about bass - from what translates from guitar, but if the TBird can't play slap bass, what exactly about the TBird makes it a bad fit for slap bass?
 
#100
katalyzt13 said:
Hey sorry, this may not be the best place to ask this, but figured would get some feedback from some Thunderbird enthusiasts. I'm planning to pick up bass (been playing guitar for several years) and was planning on an Epi Thunderbird Pro IV, but I have several people trying to talk me out of it saying it can't play slap bass and doesn't fit sonically with my musical tastes (which were bass is concerned is mostly stoner rock like Kyuss and funk music a la Bootsy). Also they are saying even on the Pro IV that has the strap button on back the neck dive is horrendous. Are these people being honest or just hating on Epi or TBirds? I know a little about bass - from what translates from guitar, but if the TBird can't play slap bass, what exactly about the TBird makes it a bad fit for slap bass?
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FWIW, my 2011 Epi IV is pretty versatile and balances just fine. I kick myself for not picking one up sooner. Much of what I had read about them turned out to be wrong. Maybe it has to do with the way I'm built, or where I wear it on the strap, but the Thunderbird is comfortable for me. As far as I'm concerned, the ergonomics are fine. With the button on the back of the neck, or in my case on the back of the neckplate, balance should be okay. If you like the look and the sound, then you owe it to yourself to try one. T-birds are a "love it or hate it" kind of bass. If you find that you love it, then you'll be glad that you gave it a chance.

As for the genres you mentioned, I don't see why a Thunderbird wouldn't fit. Especially the Pro, considering the fact that it's active and has a few other contemporary touches. The way I see it, the Thunderbird design is classic, like a P or a J, and fits well with many styles of music. Another cool thing about them is that they have an almost J-like versatility of two pickups, but without the hum.

That said, what works for the next guy won't necessarily work for you. Get out there and play a few different models, including the Thunderbird, and see for yourself. In lieu of that, if the only way for you to get your hands on one is to order it, then place the order and send it back if you don't like it.
 
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