Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

not to toot my horn but I can tune down to D on the fly (and be in better tune) than using a Hipshot…it’s just faster than using tuners for me…

Braggert! If I did that on the fly I'd end up F#m!

 

[RedVee]

I have. Oth styles. They both work fine as well as I can tell.
However, I virtually only use the Snark clip on these days. I only use the other if I think “hey I haven’t used this thing for a while, I’ll give it a go again.”

I should add, that if I’m using my zoom pedal for anything, I will also use that to tune to.

 

[Stealth57]

I should add, that if I’m using my zoom pedal for anything, I will also use that to tune to.

Same with my B3n.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I use the BOSS TU-2's which are commonly seen on stages and can be bought used for less. But there are many brand tuners in many different price-ranges.

I personally prefer not to have a clip-on hanging on my bass.

The real reason for neck dive!

 

[GBassNorth]

The real reason for neck dive!

I personally always use a clip on tuner on all my Tbirds, it’s the only thing holding the headstock in place!

 

[PaleAngel_90]

I use the BOSS TU-2's which are commonly seen on stages and can be bought used for less. But there are many brand tuners in many different price-ranges.

I personally prefer not to have a clip-on hanging on my bass.

That's a bit cumbersome to use at home and to take to class...

 

[GBassNorth]

Not exactly a New Bass Day, but for $20 it’ll do….

Now I just need to locate a suitable NR body and I’m all set.

 

[Stealth57]

Any comments on an Epi EB3 compared to a Tbird? Completely different pickups (sidewinder + mini). See one locally with original hardcase and in excellent condition. Been available for awhile so likely could get it under $300.

 

[GBassNorth]

not to toot my horn but I can tune down to D on the fly (and be in better tune) than using a Hipshot…it’s just faster than using tuners for me…

So are you one of the rare gifted individuals with perfect pitch and can name pretty much any note played, or is it more a function of decades of good ear training?

 

[BklynKen]

So are you one of the rare gifted individuals with perfect pitch and can name a pretty much any note played, or is it more a function of decades of good ear training?

It's all in the toes.

 

[BklynKen]

Not exactly a New Bass Day, but for $20 it’ll do….
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Now I just need to locate a suitable NR body and I’m all set.

Nice! What's that thing on the left?

 

[GBassNorth]

Any comments on an Epi EB3 compared to a Tbird? Completely different pickups (sidewinder + mini). See one locally with original hardcase and in excellent condition. Been available for awhile so likely could get it under $300.

Is the Eppi EB3 a 34” full scale, or is it a 32” short scale? The Short scale Gibby SG balances ok, I’ve heard the regular scale EBs are pretty neck heavy.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Any comments on an Epi EB3 compared to a Tbird? Completely different pickups (sidewinder + mini). See one locally with original hardcase and in excellent condition. Been available for awhile so likely could get it under $300.

if you don’t mind a shorter scale…

 

[GBassNorth]

Nice! What's that thing on the left?

Complementary Picks. They come with the thumb rest I guess, along with the skull sticker.

 

[GBassNorth]

It's all in the toes.

So that explains the sandals, his toes gotta be able to hear!

 

[RedVee]

Not exactly a New Bass Day, but for $20 it’ll do….
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Now I just need to locate a suitable NR body and I’m all set.

Yes mine arrived late last week. Now I need to work up the courage to install it.
Q: would screwing it through, or attaching via another method, the pickguard (only) work? or too flimsy a connection?

 

[Stealth57]

Is the Eppi EB3 a 34” full scale, or is it a 32” short scale? The Short scale Gibby SG balances ok, I’ve heard the regular scale EBs are pretty neck heavy.

34”

 

[Stealth57]

if you don’t mind a shorter scale…

I tried a Mikro before the Tbird and just didn’t like the feel.

 

[BklynKen]

Complementary Picks. They come with the thumb rest I guess, along with the skull sticker.

Ah. Hah. I thought it was one piece.

 

[GBassNorth]

Yes mine arrived late last week. Now I need to work up the courage to install it.
Q: would screwing it through, or attaching via another method, the pickguard (only) work? or too flimsy a connection?

If you intend to use it as a tug bar or thumb rest you should screw thru the guard and into wood.

If you think it’ll just be ornamental then you could countersink a couple of holes on the back side of the pickguard, install slightly oversized flat head screws up thru the pickguard and threaded into the tug bar, then cut the flat heads heads off the screws they supplied and glue them into place on the top side of the tug bar. Put some painters tape or scotch tape over the screw heads on the underside of the pickguard to protect the bass body from getting scratched, and install the pickguard back onto the bass. It’ll be plenty sturdy for light use or cosmetic appearances but probably not robust enough for a legit tug bar.

34”

She’ll dive like a Stuka.