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#265,663
So has anyone here made a move with p'ups concerning the Classic Pro? I've got the T-Bucker+ flavor come before me, and although I like the pretty hefty push of lowish mids I'm hearing in the rowdy, out of control punk trio I've been jamming with, I'm wondering if something a with little broader palette is available that would still give me that muscle I've been hearing.
This is in part because I've just let go of a Fender/mutt P-Bass yesterday, and I have the CP and the Heckinhecker left.
The 'Hecker is essentially a Rickie, sound-wise, and that's the end of that.
The 'Bird is just a little dark sounding overall, though it definitely can reach into the brighter range. But that's not its character really.
I do tend to like clean, punchy, not excessively bright sounds. Gibson's humbucker sound is definitely characteristic, and I dig it. But I'm missing my old clean, powerful punch.
Just leaving this here for throwing around...
I am shopping for strings, so yeah there's that. Trying that before I make a move I might regret.
 
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Count Bassie said:
So has anyone here made a move with p'ups concerning the Classic Pro? I've got the T-Bucker+ flavor come before me, and although I like the pretty hefty push of lowish mids I'm hearing in the rowdy, out of control punk trio I've been jamming with, I'm wondering if something a with little broader palette is available that would still give me that muscle I've been hearing.
This is in part because I've just let go of a Fender/mutt P-Bass yesterday, and I have the CP and the Heckinhecker left.
The 'Hecker is essentially a Rickie, sound-wise, and that's the end of that.
The 'Bird is just a little dark sounding overall, though it definitely can reach into the brighter range. But that's not its character really.
I do tend to like clean, punchy, not excessively bright sounds. Gibson's humbucker sound is definitely characteristic, and I dig it. But I'm missing my old clean, powerful punch.
Just leaving this here for throwing around...
I am shopping for strings, so yeah there's that. Trying that before I make a move I might regret.
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A pm will be coming your way
 
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GonePlaid said:
TBH, if I needed that kind of 'oomph', I'd just as soon have a Kasino 254(400W>4x15). I already have the left part; just need the(powered)module on the right. And, no pesky[expensive]tubes to "mess" with. Built-in tilt-back casters.

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And would keep houses secured and grounded in Fl during Hurricanes.
 
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Miles_ONeal said:
I got a deal on a half dozen NIB 1964 'birds, one in each primary and secondary color - only $15K each. Unfortunately while setting them up, each one took its first chance to run to the edge of the bench and dive head first onto the giant pillow I keep there, snapping its neck and peppering me with wooden shrapnel. So now I'm out $90K for the 'birds and $5k in medical bills. On the plus side, I've sworn off bass and taken percussion back up, which is cheaper and mostly less dangerous. Mostly. Occasional stagedivers use djembes as trampolines, and as they inevitably break their necks (peppering me with bone shrapnel), my 'bird PTSD kicks in.

Really glad you're better, man!
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So, common type stuff.

Thanks, Miles!
 
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GonePlaid said:
That's why mine is my 'practice amp'-I can't lift/grunt/strain/move the damn thing-anymore.:(
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I really need to get at least one ultra-light cabinet, the two 115lb cabs aren't fun...

I do have some ampeg pf cabs and the sv210 and they work well with the PF-50T,

but I need something for my Genz-Benz 9.2 shuttle, the head is only 7lbs.. the Yorkville xc808 is awesome with it, but way too heavy.

and I need to get over my phobia of speakers larger than 10" the 8x8 has me spoiled for sound...
 
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WillyW said:
I really need to get at least one ultra-light cabinet, the two 115lb cabs aren't fun...

I do have some ampeg pf cabs and the sv210 and they work well with the PF-50T,

but I need something for my Genz-Benz 9.2 shuttle, the head is only 7lbs.. the Yorkville xc808 is awesome with it, but way too heavy.

and I need to get over my phobia of speakers larger than 10" the 8x8 has me spoiled for sound...
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A properly tuned 18 can be a mind opener.
 
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Count Bassie said:
Refrigerator dolly, w/strap and stair climbers?
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Well, lessee... I have a refrigerator dolly(long story);I don't have stairs, at home or any place we play; getting it into the gigmobile-if it'll fit(?)-by myself would prolly kill me; most of the places we play, I can use my 22# Rumble 100(some places my 18# R40); so, no.
 
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Count Bassie said:
So has anyone here made a move with p'ups concerning the Classic Pro? I've got the T-Bucker+ flavor come before me, and although I like the pretty hefty push of lowish mids I'm hearing in the rowdy, out of control punk trio I've been jamming with, I'm wondering if something a with little broader palette is available that would still give me that muscle I've been hearing.
This is in part because I've just let go of a Fender/mutt P-Bass yesterday, and I have the CP and the Heckinhecker left.
The 'Hecker is essentially a Rickie, sound-wise, and that's the end of that.
The 'Bird is just a little dark sounding overall, though it definitely can reach into the brighter range. But that's not its character really.
I do tend to like clean, punchy, not excessively bright sounds. Gibson's humbucker sound is definitely characteristic, and I dig it. But I'm missing my old clean, powerful punch.
Just leaving this here for throwing around...
I am shopping for strings, so yeah there's that. Trying that before I make a move I might regret.
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There are so many choices. It really depends on what you want your tone to be. And we all hear things a little differently.

Here’s a draft list of pickup options I’m working on that will eventually be posted as a Wiki that everyone can add other options to and their comments about what they have tried.


Pickups Options

Stonewall Store


Avedissian T Bird bass Soapbar


Bartolini 4-String Vintage Gibson - T4CBC - Bartolini Pickups & Electronics


Seymour Duncan Thunderbird Bass


Lull (not available separately).


Thunderbucker Ranch (no longer in production).


Lollar Thunderbird Bass Pickups


Mojo Thunderbird Bass | Mojo Pickups


Montreux Guitars http: www.montreuxguitars.com/us/datalist/selectGoods.php?code=8763


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Gibson Modern (Tbird+) [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]


EY PU-21212-Thunderbird Bass Pickup Vintage Style for Gibson,Ch

and PU-21294-Thunderbird Bass for Original Epiphone,With Gibson

and PU-21250-Eric Custom Thundbird Bass Pickup,Bridge,for Gibson
and PU-21265-Eric Custom Alnico 5 Rod,Thundbird Bass Pickup,Neck

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Gemini Degenerate thunderbird bass pickup, dual tones, hot jazz and humbucker

and https://www.geminipickups.co.uk/dominator-tb

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


Rio Grande

Bridge Thunderbass Bridge


Neck Thunderbass Neck


Curtis Novak Thunderbird


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TV Jones ThunderMag https://tvjones.com/thundermag/ and


TV Jones ThunderTron Thunder'Tron Bridge Pickup - Universal Mount


Aguilar G3 model Soapbar Pickups
 
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