Thunderbird Club

[TBird1958]

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[MCF]

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Oh my! You bought that Cataldo ! Congratulations! Thunderbuckers! Have Irv do a logo and you’re set.

 

[dagrev]

I know, was just throwing out the SVT thing because I like a TBird through one.

I'd like a Hondo through one!

 

[semiprohooker]

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No clue what that is, but I like it.

I'd like a Hondo through one!

100% firm believer that I can make a bad bass through a good amp sound better than a good bass through a bad amp.

 

[dagrev]

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What?????

That looks great! Congratulations. You know we'll be needing a video review before too long, right?

 

[JJR58]

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Whoa!!!!!

 

[dagrev]

I was afraid when I got the SVT VR (Blue Line reissue; mine is a 2008 from Vietnam) that it wouldn’t be all that great at low volume. But it is outstanding in the basement at the mountain place. And I’ve only taken it past 5 a few times. I usually play it very low volume. I’m not sure what is different circuit wise, if anything, about it and the originals, but I absolutely love it (except for the weight). Anyone who wants a SVT should look at the Asian (Vietnam, South Korea, China) VRs (the first ones from ‘07 are USA, but there is reportedly no difference) as they are coming up more frequently at decent prices. Just be sure you have your proper lifting mechanics in mind when you move them.

There's always the SVT's lil' brother. The 100w V-4BH Classic. Same pre as an SVT but different power tubes (and 2 less). Great when you don't need to make people in the first few rows puke from the volume (as JimmyM would say). This one is a 2005 from and my Blue Line is a '96, both from St. Louis. Both sound great--big and clean and smooth.

 

[MCF]

No clue what that is, but I like it.

1. Hands
2. Strings
3. Amp/pre-amp
4. Bass\
Pickups

100% firm believer that I can make a bad bass through a good amp sound better than a good bass through a bad amp.

 

[dagrev]

[QUOTE="semiprohooker, post: 27827987]100% firm believer that I can make a bad bass through a good amp sound better than a good bass through a bad amp.[/QUOTE]
Agreed.

 

[Count Bassie]

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And likewise. Sweet.

 

[GBassNorth]

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Schweeet!
Always wanted to try one of Carlos creations. You’ll have to let us know what the pickup spacing is on that beast, and of course a short demo clip would be great as well. Happy new bass day!

 

[Nocturnal]

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Congrats!! Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine!

 

[dieselman]

Great Score ! Glad I was able to post the link for your Black one Noct. Beautiful Both.

 

[Nocturnal]

Great Score ! Glad I was able to post the link for your Black one Noct. Beautiful Both.

I am so happy that you posted that link when you did! I can't believe how well it all worked out.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I'd like a Hondo through one!

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[TBird1958]

What is the name of that blue? (The Tbird)

It's Sonic Blue, Geoff.

 

[TBird1958]

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It's got a bridge cover, it can't really be yours

 

[TBird1958]

No clue what that is, but I like it.

It's a Cataldo Fenderbird. Patterned after one of Entwistle's originally made by Peter Cook using parts from basses that had been broken or purchased for the purpose of donating their parts for new builds. This bass was made by Carlo, (Cataldo) and it uses Thunderbucker Ranch pickups, which are Repros of Gibson's '60s.

 

[JIO]

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First there was the Warwick "Thumb Bass"... and then there's the Russian

bass...

 

[GBassNorth]

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Is there a TB rule about calling other people’s basses Butt Ugly?
If so, I’ll just leave it at - well that’s unique.