Thunderbird Club

[Venom of God]

Got my Seymour Duncan Custom Shop pickups in today and a quick setup done.

I did look at some of the more "boutique" options, but after converting to AUD and shipping here this was the most economical method by a long shot and I've had three other sets of regular Duncan's and been happy with all of them.

I have never played any Tbird apart from my own which had the standard 2009 pickups in it since I bought it new, so it was perhaps silly to spec something different from stock, but I figured if I was going Custom Shop I was going to get custom, so I asked for "Bright, vintage wind on the neck while bridge to be hotter and more gnarly - but not to the point that they don’t work in tandem as a set."

Standard DC resistance according to the website is 12.3k, 12.5k while these are marked as 7.89k, 9.49k and wound by MJ. I don't really know what that means or how they differ from stock, but they sound great through my Ampeg. For the first time ever I am rolling between bridge and neck and messing with the blend and tone pot, just like I do on my (also SD loaded - Pearly Gates) Les Paul.

Still the honeymoon phase but really, really happy so far.

 

[KaraQ]

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Only issue I've noticed after tuning it up is that the E tuner is a little loose, so it rattles on an open string. Would have called it up in the shop but it only became apparent when I got it home and tuned it. Is this something I can ask the luthier to tighten up, or should take it back to the shop? Not sure if it requires a new tuner or if it can be fixed

Depending on how it's loose, should be easy to tighten up. I've never had one of mine (or any tuner of that style) be loose, but should just be a matter of tightening the main screen in the back a bit. More than that, it could be a damaged/worn part, but had to tell via internet


Any partially competent tech should be able to easily evaluate the tuner and let you know.

 

[zoracle451]

Depending on how it's loose, should be easy to tighten up. I've never had one of mine (or any tuner of that style) be loose, but should just be a matter of tightening the main screen in the back a bit. More than that, it could be a damaged/worn part, but had to tell via internet


Any partially competent tech should be able to easily evaluate the tuner and let you know.

Thanks for the advice. It seems to be the clover key itself that's loose, as if the hole is very slightly too big for the screw, but I'll ask the luthier to assess it. Hopefully just a case of tightening something up rather than needing a replacement t-bird.

 

[RedVee]

Yo

You could pull that off. Or go down under with an Akubra.

you rang?

 

[RedVee]

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"Mr Bass player... could you please just stand alittle further back.....alittle further please.... alittle further please.. keep going...you’re almost there....ok perfect...alright everyone, say cheese."

Status Quo did it right. Bass player in the highest corner. Mind you, the late Alan Lancaster was a short arse and needed the boost.

 

[Stealth57]

you rang?

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When I get back home it’s going to be ABF. Akubra Bird Friday.

 

[PillO]

The contract mail carrier I last drove for had them governed @55(!)when I started there. Eventually bumped up to ~62.

 

[PillO]

How do find this stuff? Did I say we missed you…

It is easy if you know that it exists. Knowing it exists is the trick.

 

[PillO]

Clean at noon?
I like!

Yeah, but a drunken mess by mid afternoon.

 

[PillO]

Hmmm, I wonder if there's a subconscious desire to have at least one amp/cab per bass?

If you have thought about it, it isn't subconscious... Just need to convert that thought into a plan and a series of actions.

 

[PillO]

So apparently, need to either buy more amps & cabs, or sell off a few basses........

I keep hearing people discuss this concept, but I am unfamiliar with it. Is it one of those things that people talk about in theory but can't actually occur - like using a cell phone for a phone call?

 

[PaleAngel_90]

nice amps too…. the bottom orange head killed it with a Squire J…..
so much stuff we never see back home……prices are just plain ridiculous……don’t know how these stores stay in biz…

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It IS a mystery, right out of the Twilight zone. I see that here in Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain) A LOT. Overpricing is a favorite thing to do here in music stores. It's so bad that it's cheaper for me to buy from Thomann (music store from Germany) and have it imported here. It's insanity.

 

[Stealth57]

I keep hearing people discuss this concept, but I am unfamiliar with it. Is it one of those things that people talk about in theory but can't actually occur - like using a cell phone for a phone call?

Or using a cell phone to take a photo. We all know who I’m talking about

 

[PaleAngel_90]

I would have told him to F*** Off.

Same here.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I can’t keep track of the globetrotting Chucky.

Evita….Grace was better looking…

 

[PaleAngel_90]

Hey, I only have 5 basses; 3 Birds, a Dano, and a National. I can only play one at a time, so 2 rigs seems adequate. Of course, the term play is used with great latitude.

Could you post a picture of the National bass?

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

First time to see that Schecter with that pickup config. They actually had 2 Gibson basses in stock?? That is more than most stores near me have.

apparently custom built for a local player…..beautiful multi laminate construction (wish I had taken a pic of the back)……did not notice the non EB Gibson
blame it on jet lag or maybe too much Malbec?…..prolly both…

 

[Formula73]

Got my Seymour Duncan Custom Shop pickups in today and a quick setup done.

I did look at some of the more "boutique" options, but after converting to AUD and shipping here this was the most economical method by a long shot and I've had three other sets of regular Duncan's and been happy with all of them.

I have never played any Tbird apart from my own which had the standard 2009 pickups in it since I bought it new, so it was perhaps silly to spec something different from stock, but I figured if I was going Custom Shop I was going to get custom, so I asked for "Bright, vintage wind on the neck while bridge to be hotter and more gnarly - but not to the point that they don’t work in tandem as a set."

Standard DC resistance according to the website is 12.3k, 12.5k while these are marked as 7.89k, 9.49k and wound by MJ. I don't really know what that means or how they differ from stock, but they sound great through my Ampeg. For the first time ever I am rolling between bridge and neck and messing with the blend and tone pot, just like I do on my (also SD loaded - Pearly Gates) Les Paul.

Still the honeymoon phase but really, really happy so far.

MJ=Maricella Juarez. She's the "magic extra special sauce" winder. That adds at least $50 to your resale value to cork sniffers.

 

[RedVee]

Saw an oddity tonight. A banjo with a guitar neck and strung with 6 strings and guitar tuning. An “Electar” I think.
It was donated to the local Vinnies to sell through their Op Shop. It needs some repairs so I’ll keep an eye out and if it is cheap enough when fixed… or extremely cheap and requiring some work I may pick it up.

 

[Stealth57]

Could you post a picture of the National bass?

not mine or @WillyW ’s foot.