Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

Join the party.
I really like my Ebony VP, but for some odd reason it just rarely gets played.

It's heavy(ish) and requires the ape arm extension to tune it?

 

[Stealth57]

Your point?

The top of my head

 

[dagrev]

Y'all need to be getting in on some NR action.

 

[Nocturnal]

They all are great for different reasons. The one with the Thunderbuckers (2001) is heavy and got bottom. The one with the Gibson reissues (both “lead”) (1997) is clean and clear, while the one with the Gibson reissues from the 2021 NR (one “lead” one “rhythm”) (2014) has more bass to it. The one with the Gemini UK’s (1999) is hot with some grit. The ones with the Lollar's (1995) and the Novak’s (2003) kinda sound the same, just good.

None of them sound like TB+’s. You’d think I’d keep one with those but I’m just not a fan of the way they sound and it wouldn’t get played much.

Which Gemini pickups did you go with? The Devastator?

 

[Ringhammer]

Which Gemini pickups did you go with? The Devastator?

Yes, a set of Devastators. Also have a set in my 2011 SS ‘bird.

 

[GonePlaid]

There's Larry Lashbrook in Ft Lauderdale, if he's still there.

I'll check-when I can afford to do something-but that's ~120 miles from me.

 

[GonePlaid]

Same. The fact that it is a NR means I get to save my money.

If I had the money, I'd look into it while the 67 was being fixed, although I'm not crazy 'bout purple(except for silks).
If...

 

[GonePlaid]

Anyone looking for an original VP?

https://reverb.com/item/92832661-20...c-iv-bass-guitar-vintage-sunburst-1709230xxxx

If it was an NR.

 

[GonePlaid]

Local fruit moon shine instead?

Parrot Bay 90 proof rum.

 

[GonePlaid]

Sooo gorgeous! I was seriously considering making an offer on its sibling when deals on 196[45] reverses started raining around me.

That said, if anyone wants to get me a late birthday present... https://reverb.com/item/92425034-gibson-thunderbird-custom-shop-91-cardinal-red

In my best Ozzy voice: "Sha-ron!".

 

[GonePlaid]

Well, yeah. No body in their right mind drinks that peanut butter flav.... Um, never mind.

Just FYI, it doesn't really taste like P.B., but it is 99 proof.

 

[GonePlaid]

I have an early Ebony ‘17 VP in new condition. Never gets played. I’d love to find a buyer who would give me $500 for it plus shipping. I realize that’ll never happen.

Ya never know...

 

[GonePlaid]

Does your guitarist know anyone?

Hmm. Never asked. I can't really afford to anything ATM, but if thing$ improve...

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Mine's at Lull's having a bit work done four at least four weeks so I'll be needing a '64, will you send that one up please, the Queen's in need!

Meantime I made Creemate of the month, Happy Thunderbird Thursday!

For some reason I thought you had two 64s.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I got my white 2017 VP and it was/is a really good bass, seems like something special. I liked it so much I went and got a black 2022(?) new (on sale) at GC. It never came close to being what the white one is. Sold it.

My VP has never been best in most (any?) categories, but with the Thunderbuckers in it and EBCFs on it, it’s probably my best overall. Well, it was until I got the G64.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Y'all need to be getting in on some NR action.
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Nah, bruh. It’s lovely but all yours.

 

[JIO]

Bass as foundation to the song - and yes, it's a Jazz bass. No apologies to Fender haters - deal with it.

 

[JIO]

FTR - related to being a long term member this thread, (#63) I have owned and have actively played a vintage ('63) T-bird since 1974 and semi-professionally played a '64 II since '78. Currently I'm part of two (amateur) bands - and have only brought out my '64 II on rare occasions with one of them. I admit w/o apology that I don't favor my '64 II in in either band. It just isn't that versatile regardless of what anyone sez'. Point being, I l am a longer term T-bird advocate than anyone on this thread (other than Carlo...) so I have more experience playing a vintage T-bird than anyone here. (again, 'since '74) Love my '64 T-bird II, love all those who love T-birds - but it's only one bass in our world. Go with whatever works best for you regardless of brand/model.

 

[ThaCoast]

The bike is m GF’s “MIYATA” she bought it sometime in the last century (funny we can say that now and it has weight).




They all are great for different reasons. The one with the Thunderbuckers (2001) is heavy and got bottom. The one with the Gibson reissues (both “lead”) (1997) is clean and clear, while the one with the Gibson reissues from the 2021 NR (one “lead” one “rhythm”) (2014) has more bass to it. The one with the Gemini UK’s (1999) is hot with some grit. The ones with the Lollar's (1995) and the Novak’s (2003) kinda sound the same, just good.

None of them sound like TB+’s. You’d think I’d keep one with those but I’m just not a fan of the way they sound and it wouldn’t get played much.

I think my 60's RI are also both "lead", & i can attest they are clean & clear. Having now wired them in series, there's just a bit more thunder fullness in the fold, but retained the clarity & clean nature of them. I've contemplated getting a set of TB+ (maybe not Gibson branded, but the Eric Custom stuff found on EY parts or the likes). but those are quite dark in nature, & while i might like em in some applications, i don't think they'll work in the long run as a main rotation sound. I'd rather have something bright I can darken up, it'd be quite difficult to brighten something that's inherently Dark sounding. at least IMO.

If i had a couple of Tbirds more, i'd get a fully white one, & an epi Pro active. But that may be later on, if i still have an itch for one or both of those variants after mine is newly built next year.

 

[godofthunder59]

Anyone looking for an original VP?

https://reverb.com/item/92832661-20...c-iv-bass-guitar-vintage-sunburst-1709230xxxx

That's a steal! If I hadn't blown my wad I'd have hit buy already.