Thunderbird Club

[MCF]

Here’s an old thread with Andy and others contributing that has names of some Tbird builders.
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/thunderbird-style-basses-on-the-market.996068/

 

[Stealth57]

Someone looking for a Ripper?

 

[ectoflanger]

I just think there’s a lot of uber smart people in this group….kinda like a kindred spirit club…..we should have a Pimm’s evening at the GTG…

Well, they are T-Bird lovers after all!

 

[TBird1958]

I just think there’s a lot of uber smart people in this group….kinda like a kindred spirit club…..we should have a Pimm’s evening at the GTG…

I will make it a point to have some on hand, I more than owe you my friend! Do you mix it with anything or straight up?

 

[Engle]

I just think there’s a lot of uber smart people in this group….kinda like a kindred spirit club…..we should have a Pimm’s evening at the GTG…

What is a Pimm’s evening?
Edit: some kind of alcohol

 

[Stealth57]

What is a Pimm’s evening?

Boozin’

 

[Engle]

Boozin’

Figured out right after I typed.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I will make it a point to have some on hand, I more than owe you my friend! Do you mix it with anything or straight up?

lemon juice and club soda please…

 

[Miles_ONeal]

For those concerned rock and guitars are dying…

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Quick question for the string gurus out there - sound wise, what bass string would be the polar opposite to an Ernie Ball Cobalt Flat?

The reason I’m asking is because I’m running a bit of a test here to see just how much different I can make two roughly identical basses sound with just a string change, and conversely, can I EQ the two different string basses to sound roughly the same with just the onboard passive controls or playing technique. In this case, I have two Goth basses I’ll use for the test.

You know me, always experimenting, should be fun. Will try to post the sound results.

RS-66s, maybe? Less bass, zing for days. A rabidly angry piano.

 

[GonePlaid]

Could they at least get the pup cover on it right?

Dang! Didn't notice that B4. Both are bass-ackwards.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

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Your average Kentucky beach

 

[GonePlaid]

Don't you have a bottle of Peanut Butter Wine or something that needs to be emptied?

Currently having a "Night Swim" porter.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

You're going to have a solid week of .73 Tortex picks and various Rounds this Summer, there hasn't been a set of Flats in my house for at least 15 years now.

Don't worry - we'll solve that problem!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Did you run both tubes with the same settings? In that, I agree you can hear the difference, but the lower grain tube will sound the same as the higher grain tube if you just push it a little harder, or push the other a little less.

Nope. Not even close in any amp I've worked on.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

To be further humiliated by the Cool Dude and Mile's the chick magnate? Not to mention all the people who can actually play bass. No...thank...you. I have enough issues already.

It would be great, and I hope to make one at some point. I would love to meet some of my favorite people.

I think you'd enjoy it, for many reasons.

The people are super cool. The only problem is the flock of Thunderbirds that keeps chasing us around.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

We'll do more than merely existing my friend!
So many basses!

SO. MANY. THUNDERBIRDS.

 

[Rickplaysbass]

The people are super cool. The only problem is the flock of Thunderbirds that keeps chasing us around.

Sure beats a flock of seagulls chatting us around.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Four hours. Wow. Just wow.

Don't worry. They take a two minute bio-break in the middle.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

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I've got one of Jeff's cases at my house for that big blue thang.

A double shot of my baby's love!