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Thunderbird Club
- Thread starter TBird1958
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- Mar 13, 2008
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Yes, it was fun, as always, you spend more time masking than you do painting - I enjoy painting, masking, not so much.
I do think it looks much better than the stock.
Agreed!Yes, it was fun, as always, you spend more time masking than you do painting - I enjoy painting, masking, not so much.
I do think it looks much better than the stock.
This just came on the radio. It’s been a long time since I listened to it. It would be cool to hear you guys do it.First pic's of our recording session -
Paul & I on "Not MI6" - I'm playing over the fb for that growly 'double-bass/upright' fretless sound...
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Phil - heavy burden being mic'd in the open space (can't d.i. drums) so he couldn't f-up... (...well.., we did a few takes of each of the four songs)
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Kirstin 'isolated' in the control room with Robert - on one song, "Sunday Suit" we're going to send her keys in post productions through the Marshall amp behind her in this pic for some gritty Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels dirt.
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Where'd the young dude go?
Had a regular Dr visit and blood work this morning. Dr walked and greeted as always. Asked how I was doing. I told him I'm older, dumber and uglier. Other than that I'm great. He cracked up--and made no offered to address any of the three.
When hairdressers or barbers have pictures of famous people up as examples of available hairstyles. When they asked me what I wanted I would say I wanted them to “make me look like George Clooney”.
They never did.
Three pickups on a Tbird looks cool for sure, but I know I would just find the sound that worked. And then I'd be thinking about using one of the pickups on another bass.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
They all sound good. I probably like the '15 best in this comparison. You know the '15 has stupid strong magnets, and it's a balance to get the pickups in the right place. The pickups in the CP might be a little low. I was surprised by how much quieter it was. I usually like TB+ pickups a lot, and that's what it has unless you changed something. Pretty nice comparison video overall.
The CP is 2mm from top of PU to bottom of strings. The 15 is 4mm. Some of the volume differences could be my lack of control on how hard I was plucking the strings.
I tried to read this while on a phone call, typing an email, eating a snack, and practicing for Saturday's gig but I kept getting lost.
Yes it does.Yes, it was fun, as always, you spend more time masking than you do painting - I enjoy painting, masking, not so much.
I do think it looks much better than the stock.
Your Trace Chuck was working on?
Poor tipper it seems.
When hairdressers or barbers have pictures of famous people up as examples of available hairstyles. When they asked me what I wanted I would say I wanted them to “make me look like George Clooney”.
They never did.
Poor tipper it seems.
Is “nil” small?
After listening and going back a forth. I think the Willy Bird and VP sound amazingly close to your Hondo.
I loved how each sounded comparing neck only. The CP and the '15 were noticeably more modern sounding. I don't think I was hearing things with my eyes. I like those the least, for my tastes. Not that they sounded bad, just preferred the others much better. I'm sure what you heard in person was different than the recorded sound, but I liked all. Thanks for posting.
And lo, the market for removable fake stick-on pickups and knobs is born.
"JC Whitney, please pick up the white courtesy phone."
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- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,896
- 142,217
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Yes, it's still there in Hollister which is fine as I'm using the Ashdown for all of our shows at this point. I'll make a trip to California (you should too!) and pick it up at some point
Ahhh............ Thursday.
Different cultures @Stealth57
So, no tipping down under? Similar in Spain with maybe leaving the change if paying in cash.
Butcherboy
Supporting Member
Thursday?
…on the left my first Thunderbird….Epi NR….used for Recording 25 years ago….
…on the left my first Thunderbird….Epi NR….used for Recording 25 years ago….
St. Paddy's Day bass.Yes, it's still there in Hollister which is fine as I'm using the Ashdown for all of our shows at this point. I'll make a trip to California (you should too!) and pick it up at some point
Ahhh............ Thursday.
