Thunderbird Club

[Mvf]

Gigpics from two recent gigs. And I’m sorry, no Thunderbird, just a Martin and a Greco.

Duo gig 1.11.2025

Band gig 8.11.2025

 

[Stealth57]

Felt like a big one just hit.

Update: only 3.7 but centered just about under my rear end.

 

[BklynKen]

So cool Ken!

That’s a nice pic of a very cool power duo!

Thanks, guys. We even got a try a brand new song we'd never played live before. Not even completely finished with the full band. James has been writing a lot lately (art thrives in tough times), and including two older songs he wants to re-record, we're already about halfway to a new album.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I will say this about them. They fit in the Hercules rack better than reverses do.

interesting use case...

 

[ectoflanger]

three 45s at Brookdale tonight...
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Prolly this...

Thanks you for this Chuck- a good antidote for the seasonal allergies that had me feeling down this morning - inspirational!

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Thanks you for this Chuck- a good antidote for the seasonal allergies that had me feeling down this morning - inspirational!

Thank you Ect! a little Cissy Strut action from last night...,,

 

[BklynKen]

The color matches the panel on a 360 cabinet, more or less.

Straight from the Book of Shallow. I approve.

 

[Basvarken]

A new Thunderbird was born today!

More pics and build process here:

Thread 'Twelve string Thunderbird'

Nov 9, 2025

New Brooks offspring was born today!
It's a twelve string bass and we call it:
TB-12-SF

Specifications:
- Khaya Mahogany body wings
- Nine ply Khaya Mahogany/Walnut neck. Neck through
- Seafoam Green high gloss finish
- Ebony fretboard
- Luminlay side dot inlays
- Jumbo frets
- 34" scale
- Buffalo horn nut
- Three ply black/white/black pickguard
- Custom made twelve string bridge set
- Two spokewheel double action trussrods
- Carbon reinforcement strip in the neck
- Lace Alumitone Bass Bars
- Controls: Volume Volume Tone
- Gotoh GB 350 lightweight bass tuners
- Schaller GrandTune...

• Basvarken

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[RedVee]

Gigpics from two recent gigs. And I’m sorry, no Thunderbird, just a Martin and a Greco.

Duo gig 1.11.2025
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Band gig 8.11.2025
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Croatia?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Last night was the first time playing my Swanky Spider with a drummer. It cut through pretty well considering the nickel Daddarios. Stainless steel will be going on it - I may need to add the tailpiece sooner than later to use 34” strings.
My buddy didn’t play this kit (there are 3 others in the room), but I had to get this shot:View attachment 7364091

Roger that!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

All of my ‘birds only have the ring spacer at the bridge.

The Grecos, VP, and 64 have two rings. The bolt-on IV and CP have none.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

That’s what I need to get for the basement. That blue is so cool!

The whole look is late 50s to mid 60s hot rod. It needs a Thunderbird! (Although that Ric looks amazing with it).

 

[Miles_ONeal]

You do what you gotta do.

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Not everyone does. Way to go!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I will say this about them. They fit in the Hercules rack better than reverses do.

More normally, at any rate.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Tbird tone in all its glory!



Album out 02/26. Tour starts in February. Presale this Tuesday.
Yep. I’m excited! I was hoping for an Austin date and an excuse for a visit to Miles and Sharon. But sadly no.

Tour – Silversun Pickups

silversunpickups.com

Love the song. Hate the lack of Austin date chance to hang out!

Hmm. San Antone …

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Felt like a big one just hit.

Update: only 3.7 but centered just about under my rear end.

Too many beans.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

A new Thunderbird was born today!

More pics and build process here:

Thread 'Twelve string Thunderbird'

Nov 9, 2025

New Brooks offspring was born today!
It's a twelve string bass and we call it:
TB-12-SF

Specifications:
- Khaya Mahogany body wings
- Nine ply Khaya Mahogany/Walnut neck. Neck through
- Seafoam Green high gloss finish
- Ebony fretboard
- Luminlay side dot inlays
- Jumbo frets
- 34" scale
- Buffalo horn nut
- Three ply black/white/black pickguard
- Custom made twelve string bridge set
- Two spokewheel double action trussrods
- Carbon reinforcement strip in the neck
- Lace Alumitone Bass Bars
- Controls: Volume Volume Tone
- Gotoh GB 350 lightweight bass tuners
- Schaller GrandTune...

• Basvarken

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• 

I can barely deal with 4 strings but that’s gorgeous.

 

[Butcherboy]

…just testing for forthcoming gigs, a short testing sound wise only without any reordering through a virtual ashdown rig….all basses are great players….

….the ranking is…

1) Greco TBR90 1988 with Greco pups, no name strings, basswood body, sound’s closest to my 66 NR
2) Cataldo NR4232 2019 with 63 Thunderbuckers, Honduras mahogany body, Roto flats, lightweight
3) Gibson Babybird 2011 with original pups, Babicz bridge, perfect for early 70s covers…
4) BaCH BTH-2 2011 with David Barfuss pups, sound between Mike Lull and 66 Thunderbuckers….
5) Epiphone 64 bass 2024 with GHS low tension flats, pups seem to sound different to the Vintage Pro’s….
6) Greco TB 900 1978 with Bartolini TB pup, no mid and treble, may work well for HM..
7) BaCH FT-2 Fenderbird with (wax potted) EY-buckers a bit weak compared to the others…

…not included are studio use only basses (65, 66NR, 76)



….and basses recently used on stage (BaCH BTH-1 w/ Mike Lull PU, 2017 Epiphone VP)



…one bird is not enough, need at least two (or more) …

 

[Gaolee]

Straight from the Book of Shallow. I approve.

With Marshall's love of that color, I suppose he should have the 360 stack if he also has a drum kit like that. Dedication to shallow like that is admirable.

 

[JJR58]

…just testing for forthcoming gigs, a short testing sound wise only without any reordering through a virtual ashdown rig….all basses are great players….

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….the ranking is…

1) Greco TBR90 1988 with Greco pups, no name strings, basswood body, sound’s closest to my 66 NR
2) Cataldo NR4232 2019 with 63 Thunderbuckers, Honduras mahogany body, Roto flats, lightweight
3) Gibson Babybird 2011 with original pups, Babicz bridge, perfect for early 70s covers…
4) BaCH BTH-2 2011 with David Barfuss pups, sound between Mike Lull and 66 Thunderbuckers….
5) Epiphone 64 bass 2024 with GHS low tension flats, pups seem to sound different to the Vintage Pro’s….
6) Greco TB 900 1978 with Bartolini TB pup, no mid and treble, may work well for HM..
7) BaCH FT-2 Fenderbird with (wax potted) EY-buckers a bit weak compared to the others…

…not included are studio use only basses (65, 66NR, 76)

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….and basses recently used on stage (BaCH BTH-1 w/ Mike Lull PU, 2017 Epiphone VP)

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…one bird is not enough, need at least two (or more) …

Won’t matter which one you rock.
It’s you that’ll make it speak.