Thunderbird Club

[JJR58]

I remember when there was a pool for when Kat would catch and maim @JJR58

I still have the scars to prove it.

 

[Hondapunk]

https://youtube.com/shorts/zLusZRauQ7U?feature=share not my style of playing but all the you tubes are pop and slap. Kramer's supposed to appeal to metal heads lol

 

[GonePlaid]

Speaking of 8 strings... I'm currently working on an 8-string Gibson-shaped-object bass project. Check it out! 8 string bass project

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Well. That looks like...fun?. Good luck with it.

 

[GonePlaid]

Inspired by my own statement I tried the Lex Strymon with the 12-string bass (featuring T-Bird pickups). Overdrive and EQ:ing from Suncoast HD-1 and TR3b.

 

[GBassNorth]

Speaking of 8 strings... I'm currently working on an 8-string Gibson-shaped-object bass project. Check it out! 8 string bass project

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Looks like an adventure! I'm sub'ed.

 

[Engle]

Well here it is. Made in the same Indonesian facility as my VP Bird. Under $500. Mahogany body , hardened Maple neck, ebony fingerboard, Seymour Duncan smb‑4d pup ,5 bolt neck, 2 vol , 1 Tone configuration . Body style is growing on me. Just need to not get poked in the eye from that top horn!View attachment 4804395 View attachment 4804396 View attachment 4804397 View attachment 4804398 View attachment 4804399

I like it. Weight?

 

[Hondapunk]

I like it. Weight?

Actually only 7 lbs plus. Lighter than my Tele.

 

[Hondapunk]

Anyone here familiar with Ebony fretboards?

 

[Engle]

Anyone here familiar with Ebony fretboards?

I've got them on a Warmoth J neck, my upright and electric upright (well those are fingerboards).

 

[Hondapunk]

I've got them on a Warmoth J neck, my upright and electric upright (well those are fingerboards).

And ?

 

[GBassNorth]

Anyone here familiar with Ebony fretboards?

Yes, very nice fretboard material. All my basses with ebony boards have good crisp notes. You do need to ensure it stays oiled, ebony can crack if it gets too dry.

 

[Count Bassie]

And ?

Ebony tends to be a little growler than Rosewood. Someone may have a better or more computer description

 

[Engle]

And ?

Sorry, thought you had a specific question.
Given a choice I would always pick an ebony fingerboard.
It's significantly harder than rosewood, lemon oil hardly gets absorbed.
I know Warmoth and others say that an ebony board is brighter sounding…I haven't really noticed that. I just like it.

 

[GBassNorth]

Actually only 7 lbs plus. Lighter than my Tele.

So what are your initial thoughts on the control layout and sound of the new bass?
BTW - that new bass would look pretty sharp with some custom hot rod style red and silver pin striping on it.

 

[Engle]

Yes, very nice fretboard material. All my basses with ebony boards have good crisp notes. You do need to ensure it stays oiled, ebony can crack if it gets too dry.

I've never seen ebony crack from getting dry. Mind you, I live in a rainforest…

 

[GBassNorth]

I've never seen ebony crack from getting dry. Mind you, I live in a rainforest…

I've had it happen on one bass and was told by the luthier that fixed it that it happens on ebony every now and then if you don't keep it oiled. I had just started playing bass at the time and wasn't aware I needed to oil the fretboard. In the 3 years I had it before the crack I never oiled it, who knows how long the previous owner(s) had it without treating it. Unlike rosewood, ebony usually doesn't fade much in color when it gets too dry, so it can be hard to tell if treatment is needed. Best bet is to condition the fretboard once or twice a year at minimum.

 

[GBassNorth]

For those of you playing out or just wanting some interesting casual attire here's a place that has some interesting stuff…
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[GBassNorth]

@JIO interesting development with your friends at FedEx…
FedEx Ground delivery network 'on the brink of COLLAPSE' as $54bn conglomerate 'refusing to act' | Daily Mail Online
I wasn't aware they used contract ground delivery services. Might help explain why you got so much runaround on your botched delivery from Pat Wilkins. The article certainly raises a bit of caution in using them for any valuable shipments until they sort things out.

 

[Engle]

I've had it happen on one bass and was told by the luthier that fixed it that it happens on ebony every now and then if you don't keep it oiled. I had just started playing bass at the time and wasn't aware I needed to oil the fretboard. In the 3 years I had it before the crack I never oiled it, who knows how long the previous owner(s) had it without treating it. Unlike rosewood, ebony usually doesn't fade much in color when it gets too dry, so it can be hard to tell if treatment is needed. Best bet is to condition the fretboard once or twice a year at minimum.

I always apply lemon oil when I clean fingerboards. On my ebony boards it doesn't seem to get absorbed, but it can't hurt.
On the upright, my daughter plays with a bow so it gets cleaned and oiled once a month or so.

 

[Hondapunk]

Update : Only 6 lbs 7 Oz. Crazy light huh ?

So what are your initial thoughts on the control layout and sound of the new bass?
BTW - that new bass would look pretty sharp with some custom hot rod style red and silver pin striping on it.

Comes next weekend. I'll letcha know