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Thunderbird Club
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Are we talking airports? If not, I'm even way less up on shorthand than I thought.
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I can think of one current and great player in very famous multi award winning act. Just not rock. This is a recently acquired '64 II that's in great condition, but he has a number of Thunderbirds, Reverse and NR.Fair enough, I've heard of them but never heard his name before. But I do know all about Pantera and Rex Brown - and I still didn't go to buy one, was in the shop to try out a IG NR but it was peculiarly heavy and balanced like a sack of poopy so I tried the Rex bird and it balanced great. Tho also a bit heavy.
So I'm a fan of that band and still wasn't after his bass anyway
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'zackly! Since we always hafta provide PA, we always use our own individual mics.(no "band owned" gear).
OK, that makes sense, but it was in a reply to one of my posts so I was unsure.
Yes, I saw that Donnie.
Umm, no. At least not with my painting "skills".
Nerd Bird express. San Jose to Austin non-stop. Pocket protectors and plaid shirts.
The Thunderbird is "The Thunderbird"(or T-Bird)except here where it's "The 67" or "The NR" or "The 67NR"
The LPB2/5 is "The Les Paul" or "The 5 String"
The Epi EB-0 is "The EB-0"
The Epi Embassy is "The Embassy"
The Ibanez semi-acoustic is "The Ibanez"
Clever, huh?
No noise for me at all when turning the pedals on and off. What power supply are you using and what patch cables?
I prefer hard-click pedal switches. I like the tactile feedback, especially when turning them on and off during a song.
Ah, outside my experience. Would have never made that connection.
But I do have a plaid(ish?) flannel shirt on. No pocket protector.
Let's just go with "practical."The Thunderbird is "The Thunderbird"(or T-Bird)except here where it's "The 67" or "The NR" or "The 67NR"
The LPB2/5 is "The Les Paul" or "The 5 String"
The Epi EB-0 is "The EB-0"
The Epi Embassy is "The Embassy"
The Ibanez semi-acoustic is "The Ibanez"
Clever, huh?
Maybe if I had multiples of any type. Then I could give them names like "The Other TBird", or "The Black Embassy".Let's just go with "practical."
I have used two different PS’s, an iSpot 1700mA with chained connectors, and now a multiple outlet brick style. I have plugged into three different amps. These are all new pedals and patch cables. The patch cable are the Ernie Ball flat ribbon style. This only seems to be an issue at my one rehearsal space.
I like a hard click, but I don't wanna hear it through the amp.
Sorry, I didn't realize it was only at the one location.
I originally posted this on the Les Paul Jr DC Bass thread, but I am hoping a T-Bird owner can help me with pick-up questions. Long story short, I want to know what a T-Bird pup would sound like in the "mudbucker" position, vs the sound of a Mudbucker, since the LP Jr has a single T-Bird pup in the sweet spot, and it may make more sense to have a matching set. Here's the original post:
"I love & miss the lows from the EB-0, so I am considering having either a Mudbucker in the typical EB-0 location or maybe instead the matching Thunderbird neck pup in the same location. I lean towards the Mudbucker, so I would have those vintage tones, but maybe the T-Bird neck pup would make a better match.
Can anyone even guess the differences in tone? I know what the OEM mudbucker sounds like, as well as a Dimarzio Model 1. But I have no experience at all with a T-Bird (still on the wish list) so I don't know if the lows will be as fat. I assume either would add serious lows that I will dial in with a 2nd Volume knob. I also plan to have a Stellartone Tonestyler replacing the stock tone.
I still need to check with my guitar tech/luthier to see if a route there at the end of the fingerboard is even feasible; that neck tenon joint looks a little scary, to be honest.
My last mods will be to try out different replacement pickups for the original pickup, but for the time being, I'm pretty happy with it. I would look for the most P-Bass-sounding one though, as I am a Fender Precision guy looking for a smaller bass to play and do fly dates with. I wasn't as thrilled with the Fender Mustang; it seemed more tubby than the LPDC Jr, which is really punchy in comparison.
That being said, I love this little sucker, and plan on using it a lot for a long time.
"I love & miss the lows from the EB-0, so I am considering having either a Mudbucker in the typical EB-0 location or maybe instead the matching Thunderbird neck pup in the same location. I lean towards the Mudbucker, so I would have those vintage tones, but maybe the T-Bird neck pup would make a better match.
Can anyone even guess the differences in tone? I know what the OEM mudbucker sounds like, as well as a Dimarzio Model 1. But I have no experience at all with a T-Bird (still on the wish list) so I don't know if the lows will be as fat. I assume either would add serious lows that I will dial in with a 2nd Volume knob. I also plan to have a Stellartone Tonestyler replacing the stock tone.
I still need to check with my guitar tech/luthier to see if a route there at the end of the fingerboard is even feasible; that neck tenon joint looks a little scary, to be honest.
My last mods will be to try out different replacement pickups for the original pickup, but for the time being, I'm pretty happy with it. I would look for the most P-Bass-sounding one though, as I am a Fender Precision guy looking for a smaller bass to play and do fly dates with. I wasn't as thrilled with the Fender Mustang; it seemed more tubby than the LPDC Jr, which is really punchy in comparison.
That being said, I love this little sucker, and plan on using it a lot for a long time.
As I understand it, the current Epi(and Gibson?)"Mudbucker" is a TBird pup under a Mudbucker cover. I have an Epi EB-0 that I plan to replace its pup with a 30k wound aftermarket pup-maybe(it's my backup bass).
