Thunderbird Club

[KaraQ]

Hmmm, is fender trying to get in the act…
Fender Player Plus Active Meteora Bass Guitar - 3-Tone Sunburst with Maple Fingerboard

It does look like something Gibson would've done in the 60s.....but, imo, it absolutely needs something besides sunburst, especially with a name like "Meteora"




....like this! (if the link works right )

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...s-tequilla-sunrise-with-pau-ferro-fingerboard

 

[dagrev]

My guess is rat snake. If so, they're pretty harmless.

You my be onto something there. Some pics do looks as close as anything I've seen.

 

[dagrev]

I'm sure I'd be absolutely no help whatsoever in id-ing your snake friend, but I'm not sure.......because I see only broken pics

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No pix-again.

Not sure what the deal is with some of my pics of late.

 

[dagrev]

I'm the same with SVT's, started using them about 1975.

Yeah they just sound great. There's a guy here who used to take TWO of them to a somewhat small venue.

Oh, wait... You know him! If I were fortunate enough to that two, I likely would have as well.

 

[dagrev]

Clearly, you're both wrong!

This, is the correct answer

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.....at least for me....since, like, the (late) '80s & stuff

Why must you keep reminding me how dumb I was to sell my Mark head..... I rocked that thing for many years with zero issues. Other than the bass player. He was a goof.

 

[dagrev]

.......and my cat seems slightly confused by the change, per usual

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It was thinking unkind thoughts about humans.

 

[dagrev]

I haven't been able to see any of @dagrev pictures in about a week. Not even the nudes he sent us. He did send those to everyone, didn't he?

You were kidding, right?

Well, yes you have to me or you would still be laughing too hard to type.

 

[dagrev]

I saw them, you're not missing much.

You guys are brutal. Did wearing just a guitar strap make me look that fat?

 

[dagrev]

And you didn't gouge your eyes out...interesting...

Keep messing with me and I'll take one and post it and cause all of you to go blind--before the thread gets shut down.

 

[Adriblues]

Hi folks! Today was first day playing with the band with the NR thunderbird , old dr strings pure blues setting, we played today aint no mountain high enough (bless mr James Jamerson) and the bass just was amazing in the mix with both pickups 100% and 10% tone, I had my head flip off my shoulders when I listen the low freq punch and a warm tone with lot of definition. This bass is amazing and very different, lot of personality.

 

[BklynKen]

You my be onto something there. Some pics do looks as close as anything I've seen.

Leave it alone. It wants nothing to do with you and also takes care of rodents for you.

 

[bobyoung53]

Yah, I agree - I saw it at the Roxy theater when it debuted here in SF and they had a good crowd. It was a bit bass-player centric, but well done for anyone who likes the Stones and loves a good documentary. (as I do) It made me proud to be part of the family of bass-brothers/sisters, and especially because I'm sort of an amateur chronicle-izer of my own band as the bass-player.

I thought it was the most cohesive media I've ever read/seen on the Stone's history, I'm going to watch it again in a few minutes. I was also impressed with how humble Bill seems to be, especially that Ray Charles story.

 

[bobyoung53]

Yeah they just sound great. There's a guy here who used to take TWO of them to a somewhat small venue.

Oh, wait... You know him! If I were fortunate enough to that two, I likely would have as well.

I've heard that guy is a little nutty.

 

[dagrev]

Leave it alone. It wants nothing to do with you and also takes care of rodents for you.

In theory I know this is true. But I can take care of the rodents and live with the few I haven't addressed yet! Snakes...I don't even want to see. We have plenty of moles behind the yard, so they need to stay back there and eat all they want of that endless supply.

 

[dagrev]

I've heard that guy is a little nutty.

I heard he had to leave the States it got so bad.

 

[dagrev]

Used the NR again this week with SS 66s. Sounded as good as the Nickel 66s. Oddly enough there was little noticeable difference. Normally 66s let you know they are on a bass. I even pushed the high button on the Ampeg head. I'm not sure why the bass seems to not produce highs, but I'm going to get the PUPs as close to the strings as I possibly can. Not a complaint really, just a surprising observation. I'm still temped to go flats on this one. But the 66s (either) may be "the" string. Very happy with the sound.

A former drummer said he loved the looks. Thought it was incredible. I agree.

 

[TBird1958]

Quiet Sunday..........I think not! Mr. Way and his white Thunderbird.

 

[TBird1958]

Hi folks! Today was first day playing with the band with the NR thunderbird , old dr strings pure blues setting, we played today aint no mountain high enough (bless mr James Jamerson) and the bass just was amazing in the mix with both pickups 100% and 10% tone, I had my head flip off my shoulders when I listen the low freq punch and a warm tone with lot of definition. This bass is amazing and very different, lot of personality.
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Such a beautiful bass in Burgundy Red!

 

[Engle]

It does look like something Gibson would've done in the 60s.....but, imo, it absolutely needs something besides sunburst, especially with a name like "Meteora"




....like this! (if the link works right )

Fender Player Plus Active Meteora Bass - Tequilla Sunrise with Pau Ferro Fingerboard

Needs more chrome!

 

[simongpaez]

I would strongly suggest having one made custom using your original as a template, no off the shelf version will fit your bass - There's no crossover of PGs one Thunderbirds, even Gibson over the years has changed the shape and screw pattern.
meantime post us a picture of that cool new bass so I can give you a club number and a formal welcome

Here is a bad pic of an amazing bass
I love it, killer tone, need to get used to the shape but loving everything about it

Can I get a number ?