Thunderbird Club

[MCF]

A thing showed today...

That will look pretty cool!

 

[ThaCoast]

As Ken said, it’s hard to compare based on vids. There are too many variables. And individual preferences. Not to mention differences in what each of us hear. You really can’t go wrong which ever way you go so long as it pleases you. And there are a lot of 760 Probuckers starting to show up used. They were hard to find for the first three or so years.

Lucky for me, i may just end up pulling the trigger on those from Reverb.com. at 250$ cad free ship, can't go wrong

 

[dagrev]

all the more reason to come visit you Sir!

Anytime.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Thought that was a Pbass.

 

[MCF]

And yet something else to try. Maybe on a VP. https://www.talkbass.com/threads/du...kel-steel-for-bold-assertive-grooves.1625604/

 

[dagrev]

And yet something else to try. Maybe on a VP. https://www.talkbass.com/threads/du...kel-steel-for-bold-assertive-grooves.1625604/

I think you should buy a set. We trust your judgment.

 

[The EDP]

Why do you want to pot them? Do you have feedback issues?

Not feedback but they're microphonic and extremely sensitive to my fingertips and pick. They sound good and the active circuit (no tone boost/cut) sounds good, just sounds like a clear bass tone, what I expect but even better - except for all the extraneous noise.
I'll get round to the control circuit in the next day or so - already had these pics as they were sent to my shop/Gibson about the microphony. And also because I pointed out the bass was marketed as having pickups specially designed by Rex and DeCola. Which is complete bollox! They haven't responded to that part of my comments.

 

[MCF]

I think you should buy a set. We trust your judgment.

I may next string order. I do like Dunlop strings and other products. And my money stays in California.

 

[MCF]

Not feedback but they're microphonic and extremely sensitive to my fingertips and pick. They sound good and the active circuit (no tone boost/cut) sounds good, just sounds like a clear bass tone, what I expect but even better - except for all the extraneous noise.
I'll get round to the control circuit in the next day or so - already had these pics as they were sent to my shop/Gibson about the microphony. And also because I pointed out the bass was marketed as having pickups specially designed by Rex and DeCola. Which is complete bollox! They haven't responded to that part of my comments.

Ah. Gibson marketing. Why they don’t just say that they are “DeCola’s tried and true wonderful EB pickups with the addition of an active circuit designed with Rex’s input to bring out the best in Thunderbird tone.” I’d buy one based on that description.

 

[Engle]

Not feedback but they're microphonic and extremely sensitive to my fingertips and pick. They sound good and the active circuit (no tone boost/cut) sounds good, just sounds like a clear bass tone, what I expect but even better - except for all the extraneous noise.
I'll get round to the control circuit in the next day or so - already had these pics as they were sent to my shop/Gibson about the microphony. And also because I pointed out the bass was marketed as having pickups specially designed by Rex and DeCola. Which is complete bollox! They haven't responded to that part of my comments.

It's also the same pickup in the Les Paul Tribute. I haven't noticed it being microphonic, but I was surprised it was just loose in the cover. (I put it in a chrome cover).
I guess I'll see how the set I have behave when I install them.

 

[WillyW]

Does it switch in a capacitor when you engage the coil split?

no caps just split, I would assume the outermost coils are the ones left on.

The Dicola pickups, available in a Thunderbird for 2015 only, are what make the ‘15 a desirable addition to any Thunderbird flock.

it’s a great bass it’s just too 7enderish and ergonomic.

 

[ThaCoast]

Lucky for me, i may just end up pulling the trigger on those from Reverb.com. at 250$ cad free ship, can't go wrong

On 2nd thought, i'm gonna hit the backburn on my treebird - Listening to loads of videos & some sound better than others. Kinda starting to fancy the S.Duncans custom shop, but i feel at that point, i'd just save up for the Gibson NRs & call it a day.

 

[dagrev]

I may next string order. I do like Dunlop strings and other products. And my money stays in California.

I have never played a set of Dunlops. I need to do that.

 

[dagrev]

no caps just split, I would assume the outermost coils are the ones left on.



it’s a great bass it’s just too 7enderish and ergonomic.

I'm guessing your feets are always nearby.

 

[BklynKen]

TT

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

We drove to Nashville a few days ago just to get out and eat at "Jack's." (That's how much we like good BBQ!) Killer BBQ--and the sides all worth going there to as as well--and you get a plate full not the typical thimble size sides. Always great food. There are a few other great places there as well, but Jack's is like home.

Dude in the middle must be "wanted" since he didn't look to happy!~

dude in the middle's just miffed cause of the way his girlfriend is looking at Miles....

 

[Stealth57]

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Thanks for the reminder. I need another rack. Two more in cases.

 

[Stealth57]

dude in the middle's just miffed cause of the way his girlfriend is looking at Miles....

Chick magnet strikes again!

 

[semiprohooker]

Somebody asked for pics of the Embassy

 

[WillyW]

I have never played a set of Dunlops. I need to do that.

that’s what’s on the eb4…

(dark) purple silks too