Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

I typically use the 45-100 set of EBCF’s on my E standards. I sort of consider a 45-105 set of flats to be equivalent to 50-110 set of rounds, depending on the string brand, with regard to tension.

I have been using 50-110 rounds on pretty much everything lately. Bass Burners have been my go-to for a while.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I told you I was punch drunk.

 

[Thumper]

One bass I’ve never played is a Musicman. Just never particularly grabbed me although there are some notable players such as Bernard Edwards and Gail Ann Dorsey.

Ditto, also G&L. Musicman necks were too narrow and the basses were noticeably heavy, as were every G&L I ever picked up. I never plugged either in.

 

[Gaolee]

The cooler temps are here and the heat goes on soon….so the Bird has been unstrung and parked until May’ish.
I have to soldier on with the Jazz until then.

I understand how dry the air gets when the heat comes on, but I'm curious. Why wouldn't you just adjust for the different conditions? There shouldn't be much adjustment since wood doesn't change dimension much, if at all, along the grain, just across the grain.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I'm with you on GS. I can't help but wonder if Gibson helped or hurt sales by having his name associated with it. A plus for a few, a turn off for more I would guess.

I really don't care either way. I like what I like, although I admit if it contained the name, likeness, or symbol someone I can't stand, I might not like it.

 

[PhR75]

There's a '64 Thunderbird on sale in Turku, Finland.
Gibson Thunderbird II 1964 - Sunburst | Tori

I think I have to pass. My children didn't agree it was a good idea to sell them and my parents apparently still want to live in the house they're are living in...

 

[Miles_ONeal]

They (the Fenders) were anathema on the Warwick Forum when I first joined back in 2009, with at least one member starting that he hated them.

"How could you hate the Warwick's grandaddy?" I asked.

Since then, things have relaxed a bit with even some long time Forum members admitting to owing some-


I had no idea about the G2 when I decided to get a Thunderbird but I love binding and when I saw the G2’s white on black binding it piqued my interest-

It is different in that it has a set neck and a high mass Hipshot Mini Tuners, Hipshot high mass Bass bridge and Ebony fretboard .

This was the video that was the deciding factor in that they showcased a clean melodic side of the T- iBird as opposed to the other 99% that were only overdriven and grungy.



And this was the video that led me to consider a T-Bitd in the first place. A comparison of major bass types in various modes of playing from finger style to slap. I liked the Thunderbird -

That second one was interesting. I'm guessing he just ran all the controls maxed. The Thunderbird definitely sounded more like a bass than the others in this video. I wish he'd played things more consistently, but it was much better than a lot of bass demo/comparison videos.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Cold rainy day today, in what is the rainiest October in recorded Utah history, so plenty of TB/media time. I have been watching a lot of reaction to Rock songs/legends YouTube videos and just read the Dr Cheese post of Janek something who claimed total ignorance of Thunderbirds and played one. It just struck me that in all my 73 years don't recall having ever seen a Thunderbird used live or in concert. How is this even possible? I've been to a lot of concerts since my first (Canned Heat and Buffalo Springfield) in 1968, including some in England (1974-76).

Wild. My first arena concert was Lynyrd Skynyrd opening for the Who in November 1973. Leon and the Ox both spent plenty of time playing Thunderbirds. I already loved Firebirds, so the hook was set for the day I took up bass...

 

[Stealth57]

There's a '64 Thunderbird on sale in Turku, Finland.
Gibson Thunderbird II 1964 - Sunburst | Tori

I think I have to pass. My children didn't agree it was a good idea to sell them and my parents apparently still want to live in the house they're are living in...

Seems a bit high for no covers and an aftermarket bridge.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Now I’m thirsty. I need to pick up the ingredients for my favorite punch.
How to make a Picon punch:
The following recipe uses Torani Amer, a popular substitute for the original liqueur.
Ingredients
2 oz Torani Amer
1/2 oz grenadine
1/2 oz brandy
1 oz club soda
Lemon twist, for garnish
Instructions
Fill an Irish coffee or highball glass with ice.
Add the Torani Amer and grenadine.
Top with club soda and stir gently.
Float the brandy on top of the drink.
Garnish with a lemon twist before serving.

And you never introduced us at a GTG!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

What do you mean it needs new paint? A little cut and buff and it will be fine.

Earl Scheib says $200 will do it. Maaco might be even less.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

There's a '64 Thunderbird on sale in Turku, Finland.
Gibson Thunderbird II 1964 - Sunburst | Tori

I think I have to pass. My children didn't agree it was a good idea to sell them and my parents apparently still want to live in the house they're are living in...

heck, I don't speak Suomi and I think I pressed the wrong button (trying to get to a posted EB-2) and bought it by mistake....

 

[Miles_ONeal]

There's a '64 Thunderbird on sale in Turku, Finland.
Gibson Thunderbird II 1964 - Sunburst | Tori

I think I have to pass. My children didn't agree it was a good idea to sell them and my parents apparently still want to live in the house they're are living in...

Yikes. Pricey.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

heck, I don't speak Suomi and I think I pressed the wrong button (trying to get to a posted EB-2) and bought it by mistake....

It costs more, so clearly it's te better one and you'll keep it. I'll be happy to take your older one off your hands for what you paid for it -- no loss necessary!

 

[PhR75]

Probably one of the few II's around in Finland. There's at least one Non-Reverse II.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Yikes. Pricey.

possibly the only one in Finland...

 

[Thumper]

Wild. My first arena concert was Lynyrd Skynyrd opening for the Who in November 1973. Leon and the Ox both spent plenty of time playing Thunderbirds. I already loved Firebirds, so the hook was set for the day I took up bass...

Sadly never saw either then. I saw The Who after Entwistle. I was Air Force active duty 1972-1976 (Thailand during Vietnam for 8 months, Spain 6 weeks, Italy 8 weeks, England 2 years, toured Europe in a TR6 for 30 days), and no doubt missed many great concerts then. I did see Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd, Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, Steve Miller, Captain Beefheart, and Don McClean in England. Only Pink Floyd had opening bands (Miller and Beefheart).

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Tis That time....

 

[MCF]

Cold rainy day today, in what is the rainiest October in recorded Utah history, so plenty of TB/media time. I have been watching a lot of reaction to Rock songs/legends YouTube videos and just read the Dr Cheese post of Janek something who claimed total ignorance of Thunderbirds and played one. It just struck me that in all my 73 years don't recall having ever seen a Thunderbird used live or in concert. How is this even possible? I've been to a lot of concerts since my first (Canned Heat and Buffalo Springfield) in 1968, including some in England (1974-76).

While I was a Tbird fan from Martin Turner, the first time I saw one played live was seeing Al Stewart. It was either ‘76 or ‘77.

 

[MCF]

I understand how dry the air gets when the heat comes on, but I'm curious. Why wouldn't you just adjust for the different conditions? There shouldn't be much adjustment since wood doesn't change dimension much, if at all, along the grain, just across the grain.

Yeah. It takes a little adjustment on a couple of my Thunderbirds, most notably the ‘13 NR for some reason, when we turn the heat on. We usually try and hold out to Thanksgiving. But it has been colder than usual and it may come on a little early. It was 35 when I got to the mountain this morning, fifty inside. So heat had to come on for a couple hours and I got a fire going. I’m only keeping a few basses up here; the VP, the Epi Blackbird, the Epi Goth and a Precision. They are pretty impervious to the changes.