Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

Did something similar with my Silver Goth a few months back. Used a DiMarzo One pickup in the Mudbucker position. It’s not the same as using an EB clone pickup, a bit more range on the DiMarzio. And I used an Aguilar OBP-2 preamp with an added Dingwall four way selector switch to maximize tonal options. Sounds great!
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The pic was taken prior to adding the four way knob.

Here’s a couple sound clips…
Mudbucker solo - bass neutral, treb max
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Center and Bridge mix - bass neutral, treb max
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All pickups on - bass neutral, treb neutral
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I like all. Well done!

 

[Stealth57]

Anyone have an Epi Les Paul? I see a 2008 for $200. Looks like TB+ pickups?

 

[Nocturnal]

Anyone have an Epi Les Paul? I see a 2008 for $200. Looks like TB+ pickups?

Humbucker sized pickups or soapbar?

 

[Stealth57]

Humbucker sized pickups or soapbar?

They look big.

UPDATE: The spec says 442R Alnico Humbucker pickups.

 

[Nocturnal]

I remember the model, but I don't remember much about it. Think it was called LP Jr? $200 seems like a good price if its in good condition, which it looks like it is.

 

[Gaolee]

They usually balance well with a decent strap. Some do place the strap over the bout. I don’t. They were $749 new. Not a great price for a used one when you can get a new Epi ‘64 for $849. Many prefer the pickups in the ‘Epi ‘64. They’re different than what came in the original VP and the 60’s. A bit more on the bottom end. Also, GC is famous for mixing up models. Confirm what it is by getting the serial number and running it. Good luck!

It looks the part, although with the rapid name changes it is hard to know which generation it is.

 

[Stealth57]

I remember the model, but I don't remember much about it. Think it was called LP Jr? $200 seems like a good price if its in good condition, which it looks like it is.

LP Special

 

[Gaolee]

I have HPF’s immediately after my tuner on all my boards (1 at each rehearsal space, one at home, one for live).

I recently had this made by Sine Effect:

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Always on HPF/LPF with adjustable gain setting inside, 18db/octave (his standard ones are set at 24db, and the commons ones, such as Broughton are at 12db). Pre-set for 3db makeup gain. I have yet to experiment with it, but the plan is to use it on my live board, just to dial out the sub 35hz and over 5-6khz. The HPF currently on my live board is his H24, also modified to work at 18db instead of 24. His standard ones have switches, but I really do nor need the switch.

That sounds like it is a great tool. I use a Broughton hi/lo pass filter and it has worked well for me so far. Yours would work even better, most likely.

The wireless experiment worked well. Maybe it is the update to the system that made both the upright and Thunderbird sound great tonight during rehearsal. 10 db boost for the upright means it is now a little louder than the Flamingo. I lowered the Flamingo's pickups a bit a while ago for reasons. I knew why at the time. Now I do not remember. Time to raise them again. I am pretty happy with how it is all working at the moment. Playing through a 360 stack helps. It is absurd overkill as a practice amp, but I am not complaining a bit.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

That sounds like it is a great tool. I use a Broughton hi/lo pass filter and it has worked well for me so far. Yours would work even better, most likely.

The wireless experiment worked well. Maybe it is the update to the system that made both the upright and Thunderbird sound great tonight during rehearsal. 10 db boost for the upright means it is now a little louder than the Flamingo. I lowered the Flamingo's pickups a bit a while ago for reasons. I knew why at the time. Now I do not remember. Time to raise them again. I am pretty happy with how it is all working at the moment. Playing through a 360 stack helps. It is absurd overkill as a practice amp, but I am not complaining a bit.

Tone for dayyyssss

 

[Gaolee]

Ready to go on! I love Sunday dinner.
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I put away the Big Green Egg this afternoon. No more outdoor cooking until next spring unless I get a wild hair up sometime

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

LP Special

you gonna get it? great looking bass...

 

[Stealth57]

you gonna get it? great looking bass...

Considering it. Mostly curious about the pickups. They look like they could fit a 5 or 6 string bass. Spec says 4” wide. Would they give me anything I don’t already have?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I put away the Big Green Egg this afternoon. No more outdoor cooking until next spring unless I get a wild hair up sometime

???

 

[Stealth57]

???

He’s afraid to grill in the rain and snow.

 

[RedVee]

He’s afraid to grill in the rain and snow.

Me too

 

[RedVee]

RIP Rick Davies (Supertramp).
81yo from cancer.

 

[dagrev]

They look big.

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UPDATE: The spec says 442R Alnico Humbucker pickups.

Wonder how likely the same pups went into 5ers. Or 6ers, or....

 

[dagrev]

???

Yeah, putting a wild hair on a grill didn't sound like a good idea to me either.

 

[Instagator]

I put away the Big Green Egg this afternoon. No more outdoor cooking until next spring unless I get a wild hair up sometime

I never put mine away..Football chili.

 

[bylar13]

Considering it. Mostly curious about the pickups. They look like they could fit a 5 or 6 string bass. Spec says 4” wide. Would they give me anything I don’t already have?

No.