Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

finally tuned it up and plugged it in….if it’s the factory setup, bravo!…..had forgotten how articulate Arteks can sound if properly eq’d…..MASSIVE low end…..unlike on my IV the tuners keep good tune and are pretty smooth….wants a wider strap if the (mild) neckdive would be an issue….never really bothered me…
heck of a lot bass for the money….
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It's a good day to get a new bass that exceeds expectations.

 

[RedVee]

I have hands and feet like a CroMagnon. A bit of relief is good.

you play with your feet ?

 

[MCF]

We would see/hear Nels regularly in SF. He would play often here and this is what we were hearing - we knew then how special/unique he was. He is hands down my favorite living guitarist - full stop. There are other recordings older and newer - but this one always kicks serious avant-jazz/rock ass.

Same here re my feelings about Nels. I’ve explored his other material and enjoy it. But somehow, I always return to his solo in this:

 

[MCF]

That looks great to me except for that control plate. It looks like an afterthought on almost every instrument it’s put on.

I thought so too.

 

[MCF]

I always forget about that band until they pop up randomly. I remember them getting a lot of airplay on the alternative stations way back when.

I still listen to them. Somehow, they developed a cult following in Norway. This was one of my favorites from them:

 

[MCF]

And, vive la différence!!!
I like em all except for the V shape.
My hand could not get comfortable with it.
And yet, playing an upright seems so natural to me.

Wait. You play upright too?

 

[MCF]

Sidewinder and "TB PRO" (mudbucker?). Interesting.

Epiphone Newport Bass Cherry | PMT Online

They are going to sell thousands of them. Affordable, almost at a what have you got to lose price. I’ll get a blue one for sure!

 

[PhR75]

I forgot that bassist/vocalists name but he used a Gibson EB (EB-1).

James Dewar. He mostly played a Precision 'though.

 

[PaleAngel_90]

So this Thunderbird talk has me thinking of dipping my toe in the water.

Any opinion on these joints? ...

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Thanks

Look good, sounds good, cheaper alternative to a 60's epiphone thunderbird, don't like the design...

 

[PaleAngel_90]

Does anyone in this most knowledgeable club have any experience with Gamma Custom Bass Guitars out of Monmouth county NJ?

There is a Thunderbird opportunity in my neighborhood.

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You can get a used Epiphone for less, and go for a sure purchase and product.

 

[PaleAngel_90]

My latest project finished today - an on-board tuner.

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That's Brilliant! How did you do it?

 

[dagrev]

Do we have a TB glitch here?
TB says you're quoting a post of mine.

That's odd. I was replying to Miles' new pedal.

But your pedals look great too, Jeff!

 

[PaleAngel_90]

I have always thought a good exercise would be to set all the knobs on your amp to zero at the end of each rehearsal. That way, every time you return to your practice space, you have to find your tone. Even better if you bring a noticeably different sounding bass each time.

Or set the tone to a flat EQ.

 

[dagrev]

Too much cake for me (especially with the exchange), but oh my:
For Sale - Mod Shop Gibson Non-Reverse Thunderbird Ebony Satin

Does look awfully good. There's a novel idea. A black Thunderbird. Who knew they looked so good! (But I would prefer the gloss over the matte finish.)

 

[dagrev]

Someone say cake?

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That kid sure can put some cake away.

 

[dagrev]

I might be digging in a bit here:
DJB surviving the upgrade Jan19-23.mp3

Sure sounded good to me!

 

[dagrev]

3 Dog Night were the 2nd band I saw live as a teen in the late '60s. "One" was the current Top40 hit. You may not like their LA 'showbiz' sound - but they were incredibly talented performers as displayed in this vid. "White Soul", similar to the 'Vanilla Fudge' of the same period (east coast compared to west coast) and they both put on a powerhouse show.

watch on YouTube...

Agree! There is some fantastic bass playing on some of their songs.

 

[GonePlaid]

I might be digging in a bit here:
DJB surviving the upgrade Jan19-23.mp3

 

[dagrev]

BG teaser from a recent night at The Baltic Kiss in Point Richmond -

Cool!

 

[PaleAngel_90]

Do I have you on the club roster? I ran down this list quick and didn't see you, happy to add you!

We're not Pokemon, V.