Thunderbird Club

[SubHuman]

I went Regina, Saskatchewan for meetings this week. Arrived at 3am on Wednesday and it was -27C (-16F)
Sure was nice to come back to the wet coast!

I live in the Midwest and one of the nicest winters I can remember. A lot of Blue skies and mild temps. 69 and Sunny on Monday!
The bummer is I’m getting my taxes done…Boo!

 

[MCF]

From the website:


The pickup family includes the Fender-ish bright 63, the more agressive sound of the 66 and the 66S (optimized for single pickup application). I also offer a 5 string modification that "stretches" the magnetic field across the wider span of the 5 string, but fits in the same can.
The 63 Series: 63 Neck and 63 Bridge. Replicated from early Gibson samples, these pickups are bright and growly, somewhat Fender-ish in tone. Customers report these shine for recording applications. The bridge pickup is more powerful than the neck pickup to get good balance. Specify pair or single neck or bridge pickup when ordering.
The 66 Series: 66 Neck and 66 Bridge. Replicated from later Gibson samples. These pickups have a nice balance between power and brightness, and have been our consistent best seller. Again, the bridge pickup is more powerful than the neck to maintain a sonic balance. Specify pair or single neck or bridge pickup when ordering.
The 66S Pickup: Optimized for single pickup applications. It has somewhat more power than a 66 Bridge, but maintains a good amount of brightness. I call it “pleasingly plump yet crunchy”.

Our pickups, fully assembled, are 3.65" x 1.59". Vintage Gibsons are approximately 3.63" x 1.56", so measure fit carefully for your application - there may be an interference in the width of the body rout

You are a hero!

 

[Engle]

That's what I'm saying - it seems like some sort of 'parts bass' because of all the inconsistencies.

And there's no description

 

[Rickplaysbass]

All this talk about pickups..... Gives me an idea for a project. And I'm leaning towards Seymour Duncan custom shop. Maybe calling TV Jones...

 

[Rickplaysbass]

You are a hero!

Don't tell my wife.

I just went and used wayback machine.

 

[MCF]

And there's no description

I think it’s a cool Thunderbird. But too pricey for all the questions and condition.

 

[Engle]

I live in the Midwest and one of the nicest winters I can remember. A lot of Blue skies and mild temps. 69 and Sunny on Monday!
The bummer is I’m getting my taxes done…Boo!

Yeah I've heard it's been warmer than usual. I just picked a cold day to arrive. It was much warmer (-7C) when I left.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I bought this about a year and a half ago. It sounds fantastic but I am not sure which model Thunderbucker is installed. I don't think the pickup sounds quite as good as the Lull's, but it is great in its own right.

stunning…

 

[Engle]

I think it’s a cool Thunderbird. But too pricey for all the questions and condition.

With an ebony board, I would guess it's circa 1990.

 

[Engle]

stunning…

Agreed. The green one is....not

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I went Regina, Saskatchewan for meetings this week. Arrived at 3am on Wednesday and it was -27C (-16F)
Sure was nice to come back to the wet coast!

sounds like a pretty cold trip…..

 

[Stealth57]

All this talk about pickups..... Gives me an idea for a project. And I'm leaning towards Seymour Duncan custom shop. Maybe calling TV Jones...

I’m hoping to provide a heads up Probucker 760 vs Seymour Duncan Custom Shop shootout at the GTG.

 

[JJR58]

Your T-Bird is one of my favorites!

Thank you!

 

[MCF]

Don't tell my wife.

I just went and used wayback machine.

I was able to add it to the Wiki. Thanks for finding it Rick.

 

[Engle]

sounds like a pretty cold trip…..

It's actually not so bad as long as you're ready for it. I'm never outside for very long.

 

[JIO]

Sarah is your competition! Here’s her Tiny Desk submission vid.

One of many! I learned another lifetime ago as an active visual artist entering completions that once you submit, you just forget about it until you hear back (or not).

 

[Rickplaysbass]

I’m hoping to provide a heads up Probucker 760 vs Seymour Duncan Custom Shop shootout at the GTG.

What dates are the GTG again? I'm guessing I won't be patient enough to wait. Lol

 

[Gaolee]

But those aren’t sidewinders. Did did they make some with leftover 60’s pickups?

Or maybe the sidewinder were swapped out. That bass is a mystery. It probably has stories if it could talk.

 

[Gaolee]

I remember there being a 63 model for neck and bridge. Also a 66 model for neck & bridge. Seems like there was a 66 version that was wound hotter (66S?) that Carlo recommended for single pickup basses. I need to check the output on mine.

The Flamingo has a 63N and a 66S in it. I may put the 66S up at the neck when I restring it next.

 

[JIO]

Mona is visiting Seattle and you're not?


FWIW the weather here is grim - in a way that only Seattle can be, 35 degrees rain/snow for at least 8 days straight,

I got this trip mixed up with her last one - Beth, Mona & two gf's are at a Mussel Festival on Whidby Island, 30 miles north of Seattle - Beth is in the food biz so it's a fun biz trip. The weather isn't as bad as Seattle there.

Beth is a happy "foodie" (is that still a term?)

Mona wearing her "Service Dog - Do Not Pet!" harness... do not pet Mona??? Impossible!