Thunderbird Club

[JJR58]

And in the world of humbuckers, also forgot to mention The SD HawkBucker.
Also one of my top favs.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

The older you get the less responsive your brain signals are for thirst. Straight from my cardiologist. Force yourself to drink!

Also, the less tolerant the body is toward dehydration. That combo means I have to be extremely mindful of drinking on bike rides - especially in the Texas summer.
Around the house, I find I tend not to drink enough plain water so I drink (half decaf) coffee, decaf/Splenda tea, and the occasional diet soda.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

did anybunny ever bother to count them?

Duh

 

[Nocturnal]

The aftermarket pickup rabbit hole can get pretty deep. There are actually quite a lot of options once you start looking.. Note: we need to get a wiki going re them…

For example, I’ve wondered about these that he’ll do in two hole Gibson mount or three hole Epi mount:
Thunderbass Neck

I don't think I have seen these before (Or at least don't remember them). Thanks for posting!!

There are also these, which are still an unknown as to the quality. But I am seriously considering buying the Degenerate or Devastator to test it. They also offer 5 string versions.

Devastator Thunderbird bass pickup, 4 or 5 string, alnico 8, modern tone

Wellll... the site says 2 or 3 hole mount.

AHEM!!!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

For those of us with OCD - yes, first thing I did when I looked at the picture. And there are 20 mules hitched to the lead wagon and maybe a couple of spares in tow behind the water tank wagon.
For those that don’t know, this is in the Death Valley area. Very neat place to visit in the winter when the temperature is bearable. Bring your golf clubs and you can officially play the lowest round of your life there (it’s below sea level). The geology and rock formations and bad water basin area are breathtaking. Parts of it are literally like a moonscape.
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I’ve always wanted to ride a motorcycle through there in July or August. I think a bicycle ride through in more bearable weather would be awesome, too.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

He does. That’s is something no one has ever said I have.

Marshall has class.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Nor of me. Let's just say we're not classless.

Donnie’s got class AND turkeys!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Most of the difference, in my experience. Incredible how minimal the difference was between the Thunderbuckers and TB+ on my usual GK-based rig. Much more significant difference through the B-15.

Yeah, the rig makes a huge difference.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

@Basvarken was this one of the current chrome covered Gibson pickup or the black TB+?




No but they are pretty tempting at that price!!

Aren’t those what comes in the basic Epi IV?

 

[MCF]

Yeah, the rig makes a huge difference.

I have come to like two different amp colorings given my mood and where I am.

 

[TBird1958]

There's also a THOR at Georgetown Music in Seattle. Georgetown MusicGibson Thor Bass Tube Combo – Vintage 1960s

That's a funky little shop, it's in Burien, WA. very near my fave dive bar, Fireside.
We can visit during GTG

 

[Engle]

I'm listing some "seconds" starting with this black VP pickguard:
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/epi-vp-60’s-tbird-pickguard-“second”.1625048/

 

[Engle]

Aren’t those what comes in the basic Epi IV?

The EY versions apparently have magnets/coils similar to Gibsons. We are assuming TB+ because the description says ceramic magnets.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

..
ORIGINAL 1960s USA GIBSON Bass Guitar handrest Bridge PU COVER EB RIPPER T-BIRD | eBay

 

[JJR58]

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ORIGINAL 1960s USA GIBSON Bass Guitar handrest Bridge PU COVER EB RIPPER T-BIRD | eBay

What a deal!!!!

 

[TBird1958]

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ORIGINAL 1960s USA GIBSON Bass Guitar handrest Bridge PU COVER EB RIPPER T-BIRD | eBay

Indispensable......if you're me. Last time I had to buy one it was $35.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Indispensable......if you're me. Last time I had to buy one it was $35.

..more than most Eppis!… scary..

 

[TBird1958]

..more than most Eppis!… scary..

IIRC the last time I was looking for one I needed it for the '89. Invalid Link Removed had one in a display case jammed with a bunch of other crap....... It was a deal, I had paid more for the two other original Gibson pieces I found on ebay, but those were for my two '76s.

 

[GBassNorth]

@GBassNorth George, I found a combo for you.
Unfortunately it’s in Nashville.
But I’ve never seen an Ampeg portaflex like this one before.
In the classifieds here.

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Or this interesting beast.

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Never seen an Ampeg like that one before! I suspect with the reverb and tremelo features it might be a guitar rig vs a bass rig, which potentially means a whole lot of farting and and maybe torn speakers down the road.
That Thor sure looks cool though. Thx.

There's also a THOR at Georgetown Music in Seattle. Georgetown MusicGibson Thor Bass Tube Combo – Vintage 1960s

Never played through one of these. I’ll keep my eye on it.

 

[Bassmike62]

Geddy will have a bunch of stories. Having been much straighter than other rock stars on all those tours, he probably remembers!

Just like Keef....