Thunderbird Club

[RikiP]

It's maybe only my Thunderbird, but i feel like the G string is extremely bright compared to other strings!?
I changed from Elixir to Ken Smith Burners but the problem is same (45 gauge).
What can i do to don't make it's sound stand out so much? Except don't use the G string.

 

[JJR58]

Nice Andy!

I cut the carbs to just about nil, its tough to do. I still find myself craving them, almost like nicotine. The shopping cart looks strange with no bread, crackers, taters, milk etc.

For about 2 month's now, i've cut out all carbs, no pasta, rice, potatoes, no pizza.
No fried foods, pretty much veggies, fish, very little red meat, no bacon, pork...................

And i'm skinny 6' 2" guy anyway, and i've got a metabolism that just seems to burn stuff away like crazy to begin with.
But i do feel a whole lot better from it and not as weighted down feeling as i use to.

But, when i was in Scotland back in 2010, i did try haggis, (and after all that i heard about it before hand), i really liked it.

I'm getting extra slimmed up for when i get a Thunderbird.

 

[Klondike]

You guy do realise veggies have carbs too, right?

 

[Larry V]

You guy do realise veggies have carbs too, right?

Good carbs that don't jack you're insulin response like refined sugars.

 

[JJR58]

You guy do realise veggies have carbs too, right?

Yes sir i do, but, it's eating the right ones that matter.
I think they are "better" carbs as at least they offer nutritional value compared to pasta, breads and the likes of.
I also guzzle tons of water at work to help flush things out.

I do need to go a lighter on the sugar though.
Meaning how much goes in the morning coffee.
Not a sweet eater at all, so i'm good there.

 

[GBassNorth]

It's maybe only my Thunderbird, but i feel like the G string is extremely bright compared to other strings!?
I changed from Elixir to Ken Smith Burners but the problem is same (45 gauge).
What can i do to don't make it's sound stand out so much? Except don't use the G string.

Interesting. Mine does the same and I just assumed it was the string selection. It's like the other three strings are perfectly balanced and then - "bing" on the G string. In my case the strings on this bass came with it and look to be chrome rounds except the G string which is a different brand. I just assumed it was the way it was strung from the previous owner and it would go away when I put the gold Optimas on it. It will be interesting to hear others observations. If it makes a difference I have the gold 2013 Anniversary edition.

 

[Dadagoboi]

I don't understand the 'No Carbs' thing at all. The Asian people I know consume rice three times a day. In fact the phrase for eating translates to, "Eat rice"...and all third world skinny people have basically a high carb/low protein diet. It's the carb processing in packaged food that does the damage IMO.

Sugar, though, in all its form is pretty much the same. It kills when ingested in the huge amounts the average Westerner does.

I'll stick to my horse diet. Oats, pasta, bread,beans, vege, fruit, onions, olive oil, nuts, and garlic. With a small amount of cheese and fish plus plenty of water.

 

[JJR58]

Now, with all this talk about diet, i'm really craving some good tone.

And this is the tone i want out of a Bird, regardless who makes it.
Not into the distortion in the first part of the vid, but all the clean tones, Yeah, that's the kinda weight i wanna put on.

 

[JJR58]

I don't understand the 'No Carbs' thing at all. The Asian people I know consume rice three times a day. In fact the phrase for eating translates to, "Eat rice"...and all third world skinny people have basically a high carb/low protein diet. It's the carb processing in packaged food that does the damage IMO.

Sugar, though, in all its form is pretty much the same. It kills when ingested in the huge amounts the average Westerner does.

I'll stick to my horse diet. Oats, pasta, bread,beans, vege, fruit, onions, olive oil, nuts, and garlic. With a small amount of cheese and fish plus plenty of water.

I'd say there is a lot of truth in what you say for sure.

 

[TBird1958]

You guy do realise veggies have carbs too, right?

They do, some a lot more than others, the amount of dietary fiber in them is the key. As a general rule things that grow above ground are good for you, i.e. cauliflower, green beans, brussels sprouts. Limiting consumption of certain ones i.e. carrots, (to measured amounts) which have carbs is important, as is portion control. That, and exercise are becoming more of the focus for me as I try to make better eating and care of myself a normal, daily thing. I'll be 59 this year and it's probably time for me to at least quit eating like I'm 17, it's tough, but when I put my mind to something ( like quitting ciggies, I mastered them cold turkey) I know I can do it, so better health and control of my weight will happen, it'll be a process that takes time - I'm ok with that.

BTW, I really wanted that shot of whiskey that I mentioned yesterday, by the time I got home the discipline kicked in and I passed on it.

 

[Mathilda]

Now, with all this talk about diet, i'm really craving some good tone.

And this is the tone i want out of a Bird, regardless who makes it.
Not into the distortion in the first part of the vid, but all the clean tones, Yeah, that's the kinda weight i wanna put on.

It's soooooo pretty in whiteeeee!!!!!!

 

[TBird1958]

I don't understand the 'No Carbs' thing at all. The Asian people I know consume rice three times a day. In fact the phrase for eating translates to, "Eat rice"...and all third world skinny people have basically a high carb/low protein diet. It's the carb processing in packaged food that does the damage IMO.

Sugar, though, in all its form is pretty much the same. It kills when ingested in the huge amounts the average Westerner does.

I'll stick to my horse diet. Oats, pasta, bread,beans, vege, fruit, onions, olive oil, nuts, and garlic. With a small amount of cheese and fish plus plenty of water.

I agree with you Carlo, the deal for me is realizing that metabolism can vary quite a bit person to person and for some too many carbs and especially the processed stuff are not so good. At a point in the future, carbs will come back into my daily diet, for now I watch them very closely.

 

[GBassNorth]

I think I must have been a cannibal in a previous life. I have to have meat with every meal, don't feel right unless it's on the plate, and the more the merrier. Beef, pork, chicken, fish and all their variations are welcome here, haven't found a meat yet that I don't like and I've tried just about everything (ok, I won't eat rat, cat, dog or horse on principle but just about everything else is on the menu). Love all cheeses too but really try to limit those. Never developed a taste for most dairy products so that helps. Love all fruits and veggies. Bread grains and pastas are about all I'm going light on and it's making a difference.
One thing I do notice, when the wife and I go out for dinner I gain a pound or two and it takes a week or so to loose it. I think a lot of restaurants must use tons of butter, salt and sugars in their cooking along with incredibly large serving sizes.

 

[JJR58]

They do, some a lot more than others, the amount of dietary fiber in them is the key. As a general rule things that grow above ground are good for you, i.e. cauliflower, green beans, brussels sprouts. Limiting consumption of certain ones i.e. carrots, (to measured amounts) which have carbs is important, as is portion control. That, and exercise are becoming more of the focus for me as I try to make better eating and care of myself a normal, daily thing. I'll be 59 this year and it's probably time for me to at least quit eating like I'm 17, it's tough, but when I put my mind to something ( like quitting ciggies, I mastered them cold turkey) I know I can do it, so better health and control of my weight will happen, it'll be a process that takes time - I'm ok with that.

BTW, I really wanted that shot of whiskey that I mentioned yesterday, by the time I got home the discipline kicked in and I passed on it.

I admire your will power.

Wish i could do that with the smokes, really need to quit.

 

[Larry V]

I quit smoking 16 years ago cold turkey while waiting for the birth of my first born.

Now back to basses for a moment... look at this deal! Thank me later.

Epiphone Thunderbird Pro-V Electric 5 String Bass Guitar 711106322391 | eBay

 

[JJR58]

Not a 5 string player, pretty sweet though.

Still holding out to see bout the new Epi Bird coming.

 

[TBird1958]

I admire your will power.

Wish i could do that with the smokes, really need to quit.

Family members and close friends dying of cancer tends to motivate one.

 

[JJR58]

Family members and close friends dying of cancer tends to motivate one.

Don't remind me, lost my mom to it.

 

[Klondike]

Good carbs that don't jack you're insulin response like refined sugars.

Some veggies do jack your sugars. Corn specifically and peas arent far behind.

As our queen said if they are grown anove ground they are ussually better for rhe himan body( yes corn is anove ground). Consider the fact that potatoes, sweet potatoes(even more carbs), carrots, beets all are grown in the ground and all have more carbs. Because I have diabetes I have do e a to. Of reading on this, no I dont have a BS, MBA or a PHD on the topic but having any of those only means you have passed certains tests on the aubject and proven your knowledge to a particular board. Does mot mean one doesnt know what they speak of. Although I jave done a ton of reading on what foods do what I do not claim to know anything other than what I am finding works for my body and what seems to not work for my body.

 

[EdO.]

Now back to basses for a moment... look at this deal! Thank me later.

Epiphone Thunderbird Pro-V Electric 5 String Bass Guitar 711106322391 | eBay

Not a bad price for that one. I'd be all over it if I didn't already have one, though mine is burst. Gave a bit more for mine but got the case with it too.