Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

HEY! Hey! Hey.(I don't have a passport.)

I can't complain. My pics aren't any better. I need to take a class. I don't have a fancy iPhone, but my Samsung isn't that old.

 

[dagrev]

Danged long haired hippie geek musicians.

 

[MCF]

Since I’m going to use my one and only bird for my first set tomorrow I have been playing it exclusively for that band’s rehearsals. I’m really loving my ‘97 Gibson T-Bird, so much so, that it’s in my head that I want another bird. Seems like the Eppi VP is a great bang for your buck option.

I understand it’s a set neck, rather than neck through. What difference might I expect when compared to my neck through ‘97 Gibson.

I feel like all my basses that are neck through, 3 newer Rickenbackers, (1 2017, 2 2019’s) and the T-bird have a solid, full and even tone across the strings that’s noticeable even when played without amplification. Does a set neck have that same solid even full tone?

What other differences might I expect to hear/feel between a VP and my ‘97 Gibson. The ‘97 is slightly modified with a Hipshot bridge and Lollar pickups.

The VP is also neck through. The reach feels longer for some. And the headstock is huge.

 

[GonePlaid]

The VP is also neck through. The reach feels longer for some. And the headstock is huge.

Not as big as my 67(65?) NR.
Full disclosure: I've never put my HS up next to a VP HS.

 

[dagrev]

Since I’m going to use my one and only bird for my first set tomorrow I have been playing it exclusively for that band’s rehearsals. I’m really loving my ‘97 Gibson T-Bird, so much so, that it’s in my head that I want another bird. Seems like the Eppi VP is a great bang for your buck option.

I understand it’s a set neck, rather than neck through. What difference might I expect when compared to my neck through ‘97 Gibson.

I feel like all my basses that are neck through, 3 newer Rickenbackers, (1 2017, 2 2019’s) and the T-bird have a solid, full and even tone across the strings that’s noticeable even when played without amplification. Does a set neck have that same solid even full tone?

What other differences might I expect to hear/feel between a VP and my ‘97 Gibson. The ‘97 is slightly modified with a Hipshot bridge and Lollar pickups.

Miles is spot on. The neck is slightly larger than a Gibson. Not a Pbass neck by any means, but just a little larger. Can't go wrong with that Epi. They hit it out of the park. I have a '64, and like my VP so much I bought a second one. They will likely (or can be), more aggressive, but can do smooth as well as anything. My white one even has flats on it (GHS) and sounds fantastic. It will tend to have a little less lows than the Gibson--but amps have knobs for a reason. But I never adjust my amp when going from VP to Gibson. If I could only have one bass and it couldn't be my '64--it would be a VP.

 

[bobyoung53]

We was waitn' fer ya.

That's what I was wonderin'

 

[MCF]

This one was relisted the other day and got snapped up quickly. Anyone here get it? Jealous here. SOLD - 2006 Gibson Thunderbird - Babicz/Loller/Hipshot

 

[GonePlaid]

Not as big as my 67(65?) NR.

A bit of explanation: Many, MANY mango seasons ago. I asked Gibson what year my serial #(519096) woulda been from. 1965 was one option/guess they came up with. It was represented to me as a '67 when I bought it in '73. Who knew from serial numbers(or setups/strings/other [stuff] back then)?

 

[bobyoung53]

“Pow” from “What’s Up, Tiger Lily?” We had it on the B side of the “Rain on the Roof” single.

Yeah, I looked it up yesterday, I had all the albums and don't remember that being on one. Too bad what happened to that band. I thought Zal Yanovsky was a great guitar player, he could get the most beautiful sounds like the reverb guitar on this.

 

[Ringhammer]

The VP is also neck through. The reach feels longer for some. And the headstock is huge.

Hmm, took me a bit to get used to the reach with my Gibson vs my Fenders, so you say the Eppi is even a bit more?

Also, are the white ones hard to come by? I’d really like white. I think I can get a deal on a brand new black one, but the white ones look so much better to me. I love the tobacco burst on my ‘97, not to mention the genuine relic’ing it has as it was played a lot by previous owners. Even has the mandatory neck repair that all Gibson must have!

 

[Instagator]

Yep. But they’re reasonably priced and have some longevity to them. Money well spent for my favorite tone.

George and I were discussing these strings back and forth on a PM. I put them in a cart for $19.99. After a couple of days I removed them. when I went back in Amazon offered them for $15 and small change. Free shipping.
There are wise people hanging out here.

 

[bobyoung53]

Miles is spot on. The neck is slightly larger than a Gibson. Not a Pbass neck by any means, but just a little larger. Can't go wrong with that Epi. They hit it out of the park. I have a '64, and like my VP so much I bought a second one. They will likely (or can be), more aggressive, but can do smooth as well as anything. My white one even has flats on it (GHS) and sounds fantastic. It will tend to have a little less lows than the Gibson--but amps have knobs for a reason. But I never adjust my amp when going from VP to Gibson. If I could only have one bass and it couldn't be my '64--it would be a VP.

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Do we get to pick one? (I'll pay shipping, expensive to ship to Peru)

 

[MCF]

George and I were discussing these strings back and forth on a PM. I put them in a cart for $19.99. After a couple of days I removed them. when I went back in Amazon offered them for $15 and small change. Free shipping.
There are wise people hanging out here.

And George is one of the wisest. I wish he would stay in SoCal and not move back east as he has talked about. I’ve enjoyed meeting him.

 

[bobyoung53]

'Taz' DiGregorio, the long time piano player for Charlie Daniels was a cousin of a guitarist I've played with forever and grew up in Southbridge Mass, my buddy was doing an album with him when he died. You never know where those long haired country boys really came from.

 

[JJR58]

And George is one of the wisest. I wish he would stay in SoCal and not move back east as he has talked about. I’ve enjoyed meeting him.

If he moves back here I hope he’s close to the tristate area.

 

[Nocturnal]

So, I’m thrashing along on guit and/or uke to a new (to me) band, the Mavericks from around Mr G Plaids neighbourhood.
So far two two chord songs that are a bit of fun. Damned if you Do and Dance the Night Away.

Do you lot know them? Is this a mine I should keep digging?

Is this The Mavericks you are referring to? I saw them at an outdoor show in Austin back when this song was new. They were quite good from what I remember.

 

[BklynKen]

Ken! This has your name on it! Buy it now!

Super cool bass, but the upside down Reverse thing is not my bag.

 

[JJR58]

A little caturday action.
Yes, Billie likes Jazz basses

 

[TBird1958]

Since I’m going to use my one and only bird for my first set tomorrow I have been playing it exclusively for that band’s rehearsals. I’m really loving my ‘97 Gibson T-Bird, so much so, that it’s in my head that I want another bird. Seems like the Eppi VP is a great bang for your buck option.

I understand it’s a set neck, rather than neck through. What difference might I expect when compared to my neck through ‘97 Gibson.

I feel like all my basses that are neck through, 3 newer Rickenbackers, (1 2017, 2 2019’s) and the T-bird have a solid, full and even tone across the strings that’s noticeable even when played without amplification. Does a set neck have that same solid even full tone?

What other differences might I expect to hear/feel between a VP and my ‘97 Gibson. The ‘97 is slightly modified with a Hipshot bridge and Lollar pickups.

The Lollars are going to sound fuller than the VP's 760s, just more going on especially in the lo-mids. The neck on the VP is noticibly bigger than a '90s Gibson as well, not objectionable, but not the same by any stretch.
Looking for another Bird, I'd suggest a Greco II or an Orville.

 

[JJR58]

The Lollars are going to sound fuller than the VP's 760s, just more going on especially in the lo-mids. The neck on the VP is noticibly bigger than a '90s Gibson as well, not objectionable, but not the same by any stretch.
Looking for another Bird, I'd suggest a Greco II or an Orville.

And you are spot on with that assessment.