Thunderbird Club

[Miles_ONeal]

I have two issues currently. 1) the hum above a volume of 2 and 2) the power tubes running too hot (blue glow). The bias adjustment pot isn’t making much difference and the bias voltage isn’t correct.

- Chucky’s kōhai

Blue glow isn't a problem. The problem is if the plates or screens start glowing orange to red.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Remember, I’m still holding your bird.

AHEM

 

[Engle]

Did you ever disclose what bass it was? I want to see how far off I was.

It was my Jolana Discobass. Strings are old Chromes. The pickups look like humbuckers, but they pick up noise like single coils:

 

[dagrev]

Btw here's me and Nikki after a show in 2015!

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Oh no! It's a good thing you're far enough away from MCF! He's not going to like his girlfriend snuggling that close to you. Looks like she's enjoying the experience. Well done and welcome!

 

[Stealth57]

Blue glow isn't a problem. The problem is if the plates or screens start glowing orange to red.

 

[BklynKen]

AHEM

Should I mention the bush?

 

[Mvf]

The strap lock "misfired" and down it went. With a bang. Can I use some swear words? I did when it happened.
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We'll see what my insurance company says.
Thankfully the VP is still available. Doh.

Oh no..I know the feeling, happened to me once too, my Rick dropped and the headstock fell off… grrr

 

[DarthAmol]

Oh no! It's a good thing you're far enough away from MCF! He's not going to like his girlfriend snuggling that close to you. Looks like she's enjoying the experience. Well done and welcome!

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Hahaha. Looks like I'm the one holding on to his bird

Thank you! Those are beautiful btw! Really love that cream Gibson

 

[bobyoung53]

It was my Jolana Discobass. Strings are old Chromes. The pickups look like humbuckers, but they pick up noise like single coils:
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Jolana Discobass! I call foul! I've never even heard of one. Sounded pretty good though, and nice playing.

 

[Stealth57]

Should I mention the bush?

 

[bobyoung53]

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Nothing wrong with that, looks normal to me. See that rectangular metal box outside the filament? If that starts glowing it's pulling too much current. That blue is normal.

 

[Stealth57]

Hahaha. Looks like I'm the one holding on to his bird

Thank you! Those are beautiful btw! Really love that cream Gibson

Other bird

 

[Syd Rayne]

Should I mention the bush?

Tina Turner grew up in Nutbush. Always thought that would be difficult to say out loud without becoming Beavis or Butthead.

 

[bobyoung53]

Tina Turner grew up in Nutbush. Always thought that would be difficult to say out loud without becoming Beavis or Butthead.

Nutbush City Limits I believe?

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Nothing wrong with that, looks normal to me. See that rectangular metal box outside the filament? If that starts glowing it's pulling too much current. That blue is normal.

without a signal?.....hmmm yeah I think there's a problem...

 

[MCF]

It was my Jolana Discobass. Strings are old Chromes. The pickups look like humbuckers, but they pick up noise like single coils:
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It sounded like a Casady through my iPad. But dead chromes and who knows what settings fit the song. And as always, great playing Irv.

 

[bobyoung53]

without a signal?.....hmmm yeah I think there's a problem...

He took the picture too close, it's hard to judge but I don't see anything wrong, it does look a little hot but they all do to me . Did he ever get a voltage on the bias?

 

[Stealth57]

He took the picture too close, it's hard to judge but I don't see anything wrong, it does look a little hot but they all do to me . Did he ever get a voltage on the bias?

Range of pot was 0.78-0.81v dc. That was one end of travel to the other.

 

[Syd Rayne]

Nutbush City Limits I believe?

In and around. But that doesn't help things any.

 

[GBassNorth]

Guess the bass:
djb pie 0517.23.mp3

I was thinking it was your Casady. I thought wrong. The Jolana sounds great.

Don't forget the extra cost to convert it to left-handed for when it's my turn, then back to right-handed for the next person.

LOL - After being shipped once a week for 20 years, I suspect the shipping charges will easily exceed the cost of the bass by orders of magnitude.

Thank you! Yes, "natural oil" was the name of the finish. From what I understand, these don't pop up too often so I'm lucky I was able to find one that was local. I'd love a club number, thanks!

Love the grain and finish on that bird. As one Colorado boy to another, welcome to the club! I lived in Denver, Lafayette, Boulder, and between Ward/Jamestown up in the mountains, went to school in Nederland among other places. Still have lots of family there. Beautiful state.

The strap lock "misfired" and down it went. With a bang. Can I use some swear words? I did when it happened.
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We'll see what my insurance company says.
Thankfully the VP is still available. Doh.

You don’t need to use any swear words, I just said them for you! Hope all comes out ok on the repair or replacement.

Schaller. Most likely nobody's fault but mine as I hadn't checked them properly. Stupid accident.
Luckily it wasn't the '76 I used to own or somebody else's 'Bird.

I have all the bits and it is probably fixable.

Note to self, check all strap locks tomorrow.

I'll be happy to buy it from you for what you paid for it. Wouldn't want you to lose money!

I’ll see your $250 bid and raise you $50! But that’s my best and final offer, that’s as much as I paid for my Goth and the headstock was intact, plus it was much newer and all original.