Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

RS 66. Steel and Thunderbird go together like gin and tonic.

There we go.

 

[dagrev]

Ice blue metallic*

 

[PillO]

I like Hi-Beams

Ahem.

 

[PillO]

I'm too. Those names and I'll add Magma, National Health, Hatfield & The North, Jethro Tull...

Jethro Tull is a metal band according to the Grammys in 1989...

 

[dagrev]

You missed the development of a cult around SIT strings here...

It's not a cult. It's a way of life, as said by Ken, our Dear Leader.

 

[dagrev]

Used the '64 Pbass yesterday, but this makes for a better pic.

 

[dagrev]

Jethro Tull is a metal band according to the Grammys in 1989...

Well, yeah, everybody knew that. Before the interwebs were in full force, Network TV was the source of everything true. Now they duke it out with the interwebs winning, but not by much.

 

[dagrev]

Wed I worked on getting the NR to sound better (more in the direction of the gold standard next to it). I jacked the neck pickup up as far as possible and used the HPF (on the Genzler) to partially cut back on the lows. It kind of helped, but made the upper strings sound a little thin. Trying some La Bella flats for rehearsal in hopes of thickening while not thinning. The La Bella Olinto strings were also recommended. I don't recall anyone here trying those. La Bella also has a Gold Flat and the E is tapered. According to La Bella, they are a little brighter but have more mids. Another option. The Black Nylons got my '06 sounding good, but I'm not really wanting black strings on the NR. But if that's what it takes, that's what it takes.

I think one issue I'm having is the E can sound boomy and the rest of the strings less beefy. Get those right and the E is boomy. Get the E right and the other are get thin. I have liked exposed cores for Es because that seems to tighten it up. I'm not out of options yet.

 

[JJR58]

Used the '64 Pbass yesterday, but this makes for a better pic.
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One of several Precisions I really miss.
Young and dumb for also letting that go.
Was a light weight ‘67-‘69.

 

[MCF]

Wed I worked on getting the NR to sound better (more in the direction of the gold standard next to it). I jacked the neck pickup up as far as possible and used the HPF (on the Genzler) to partially cut back on the lows. It kind of helped, but made the upper strings sound a little thin. Trying some La Bella flats for rehearsal in hopes of thickening while not thinning. The La Bella Olinto strings were also recommended. I don't recall anyone here trying those. La Bella also has a Gold Flat and the E is tapered. According to La Bella, they are a little brighter but have more mids. Another option. The Black Nylons got my '06 sounding good, but I'm not really wanting black strings on the NR. But if that's what it takes, that's what it takes.

I think one issue I'm having is the E can sound boomy and the rest of the strings less beefy. Get those right and the E is boomy. Get the E right and the other are get thin. I have liked exposed cores for Es because that seems to tighten it up. I'm not out of options yet.

You and I have different tone objectives so take this for what it’s worth. I tried the gold flats about eight years ago. The were awful IMO. And brittle. The A string broke at the post. Only time that has ever happened to me.

 

[dagrev]

One of several Precisions I really miss.
Young and dumb for also letting that go.
Was a light weight ‘67-‘69.

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Cool pic!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Jethro Tull is a metal band according to the Grammys in 1989...

We’re talking about earlier Tull (but not earlier Tull, which was clearly a Motown sound, a la Supremes).

 

[dagrev]

You and I have different tone objectives so take this for what it’s worth. I tried the gold flats about eight years ago. The were awful IMO. And brittle. The A string broke at the post. Only time that has ever happened to me.

Thanks. That's good to know. Brittle doesn't sound like my cup of tea at all. I like big, warm and punchy. Saddly the NR nearly always sounds great at home. One thing I may try is taking my little Ashdown head. It's not as naturally big sounding, and might be said to be tighter in the lows. That may be a good and easy option I've pondered as well.

 

[JJR58]

Strings?
Many thanks @Ringhammer

 

[DJ Bebop]

We’re talking about earlier Tull (but not earlier Tull, which was clearly a Motown sound, a la Supremes).

 

[Miles_ONeal]

You and I have different tone objectives so take this for what it’s worth. I tried the gold flats about eight years ago. The were awful IMO. And brittle. The A string broke at the post. Only time that has ever happened to me.

They work for @WillyW and were very close for me. Maybe you have to play barefoot or in fuzzy slippers.

 

[Stealth57]

Translucent Mary Kay white (not many of those in the club) or Butterscotch blonde. Both those colors would allow the grain to show thru. Then there’s trans red or Fender three tone sunburst.

Getting lots of great ideas. So, where do you buy these finishes?

 

[TBird1958]

How I spent some of my weekend................

 

[ectoflanger]

Anyone know where I can pick up some plutonium? I think this would work well with one of my amps and let me pick up a new Gibson 1963 Thunderbird.

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Wonder if they have a tweed or silver-faced version?

 

[JIO]

Translucent Mary Kay white (not many of those in the club) or Butterscotch blonde. Both those colors would allow the grain to show thru. Then there’s trans red or Fender three tone sunburst.

This is a relatively easy finish to do. It takes using white stain over bare wood, allowing it to soak in evenly before wiping excess off. If you want it more opaque but still translucent, you can do a second application once the first coat cures/drys. If the first coat looks the way you want it and after fully curing - you have a few clear-coat options.