Thunderbird Club

[Stealth57]

@JIO might know.

But the socked toe............

if it was a bunny slipper, I would be concerned.

 

[GonePlaid]

I keep wondering when someone will notice at a rehearsal or gig

That's cold.

 

[RedVee]

Go the Aussie Eagles today

 

[Gaolee]

I’m positive it sounds incredible. So do my ‘15 and my ‘21 NR, particularly through the Mesa rig. And your bass with the Lulls is incredible. I regret not returning to playing until ten years ago and not getting into Thunderbirds sooner. A lot of time wasted on 7enders. Lesson learned.

It just took a little while for a Thunderbird to choose you. That's all.

 

[JIO]

Shirley Bassey... And that pumping bass line. Not getting by that untouched... Reminds me of the Brand New Heavies, which I dig too.

Yah, Cherie brought it in and we've already done one rehearsal playing it. Shirley Bassey looks, moves and sounds brilliant on this song. Love seeing legendary '60s artists still doin' their thing! Nobody has a voice like that. And that vid should have won an award for how well it copped that early 1960's vibe.

 

[JIO]

National in original case. Museum piece. Is it worth much?

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It's very nice. Short-scale, all original parts & chip-board case. Most likely mid-'60s MIJ. The pointy-horns and segregated pg design was riffing off Burns of London and WEM/Watkins, both British brands incorporating such. Basses like this usually sell for $500 - $800 in good condition. They can be adjusted to be playable - always make sure the neck is straight. Even if in good condition, if the neck is bowed or twisted - its main worth is for parts. (much less)

 

[Count Bassie]

what position do you play that ostinato in? not a fan of the first position but it sure seems to “twang” more on that….wonder how it was played in the recording…

I think the Drive was a good bit hotter, the pedal on the board has been in my cable bag...

 

[JIO]

Using it the way I am for bass is getting a very wooly, aggressive, harsh, boxy rasp. You hear it in this vid, but not as dressing or fringe, like here. The pedal doesn't get super bassy, but it's a surprise to the ear, which is fun to lay down at a gig.

I can imagine it sounding pretty cool

 

[Count Bassie]

Yah, Cherie brought it in and we've already done one rehearsal playing it. Shirley Bassey looks, moves and sounds brilliant on this song. Love seeing legendary '60s artists still doin' their thing! Nobody has a voice like that. And that vid should have won an award for how well it copped that early 1960's vibe.

Her voice... I don't know how to describe it... Heavy, viscous, winding down like an expensive toy... and luxurious...

 

[Stealth57]

It's very nice. Short-scale, all original parts & chip-board case. Most likely mid-'60s MIJ. The segregated pg design was riffing off Burns of London and WEM/Watkins, both British brands incorporating such. Basses like this usually sell for $500 - $800 in good condition. They can be adjusted to be playable - always make sure the neck is straight. Even if in good condition, if the neck is bowed or twisted - its main worth is for parts. (much less)

Asking $450 and says not a single flaw anywhere on the finish.

 

[BklynKen]

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I think the Drive was a good bit hotter, the pedal on the board has been in my cable bag...

I love EHX in that they make so much stuff that seems so niche. You wonder how many people can truly make use of some of it.

 

[JIO]

Asking $450 and says not a single flaw anywhere on the finish.

That's a fair price. You need to determine why you'd want it. It won't go up in value dramatically so it's not much of an 'investment' potential. I only get interested these days if something is special. I have a few I'm on the lookout for - but they are ones that are more rare and pricey.

 

[JIO]

Her voice... I don't know how to describe it... Heavy, viscous, winding down like an expensive toy... and luxurious...

It's her exaggerated drawl that is so sexy - "evolving" ... "revolving" ... and her growl "...of history repeating" and her authority - "I've seen it before" - "and I'll see it again". Kicks serious ass!

 

[JIO]

I’m positive it sounds incredible. So do my ‘15 and my ‘21 NR, particularly through the Mesa rig. And your bass with the Lulls is incredible. I regret not returning to playing until ten years ago and not getting into Thunderbirds sooner. A lot of time wasted on 7enders. Lesson learned.

I've never wasted a nano-second rehearsing/playing live/recording my Fender basses. Gibsons, Fenders, _____ - all different colours in the colour box and all appropriate for the task selected/required.

 

[Count Bassie]

I love EHX in that they make so much stuff that seems so niche. You wonder how many people can truly make use of some of it.

Yep, I hear that. Me not being much of a pedal guy, this being given to me presented the opportunity to discover what's in it. It was interesting, and turned out to have a decent palette of sounds, so I started poking at it.
I'm not looking for anything else since starting to use it because, lol, it does something...

 

[Count Bassie]

It's her exaggerated drawl that is so sexy - "evolving" ... "revolving" ... and her growl "...of history repeating" and her authority - "I've seen it before" - "and I'll see it again". Kicks serious ass!

Yep. All that.
She's sexy, arrestingly so.

 

[JIO]

I keep wondering when someone will notice at a rehearsal or gig

Hah! We do such for ourselves and are lucky if anyone ever notices.

Having said this - I saw Richard's band (Bad Lemons) play at Winters' in Pacifica last weekend and his guitarist was wearing a WEM t-shirt. I'd never met Richard and guessed that guy was in the next band so as he passed in front of me I said "Watkins" (WEM= Watkins Electronic Music) and he was 'shocked' - stating "no-one has ever made that connection!" I asked him if he was Richard, and he said no, and went and grabbed Richard to meet me. I met Richard and stayed for their set - he rocked his T-bird to great effect (a trio) and it was a good set. He also played in the 3rd band - but I had to leave before they came on.

 

[GBassNorth]

@dagrev, have you compared the original Embassy pickup locations to the new version? Or to the Vintage Pro T-Bird's?
Does the original Embassy have the mislocated bridge (=too far back) like the originsl T-Bird?

I have one of the original Embassy basses with the poorly located bridge. If you’d like I can measure the distance on it vs my early run VP.

 

[JIO]

Yep. All that.
She's sexy, arrestingly so.

I've always like SB, but when I saw/heard this song - I was blown away!

 

[Count Bassie]

My newest learning curve.
Welcome to ME, O Hipshot Bass Extender...

I've just never quite been comfortable with these, but it's my mission now. It really opens up some doors for new approaches to patterns and melodies, and ways to get them done.
Got one on the Classic Pro too- both of my regular players. Time to master it.