Thunderbird Club

[JJR58]

It's difficult times like these that make me glad I have several around to play and thus drown my sorrows

Drown in the real thing.
Take me with you.

 

[JJR58]

not untypical - kinda' like a press leak... it'll eventually happen

The leaks come true, sooner or later.

 

[TBird1958]

The leaks come true, sooner or later.

Gives us all the chance to put a few more dollars away towards the prize - I'm okay with that.

Drown in the real thing.
Take me with you.

There's a Green '76 Bird right next to me, I'll be hitting the 'shed for an hour - to hell with the neighbors

 

[JJR58]

Still, i can wait. if September is more of an actual release, then what ever shipping time afterwards...............
I will have two of them.
Gives me time to sell off the remaining fso.

 

[JJR58]

Gives us all the chance to put a few more dollars away towards the prize - I'm okay with that.



There's a Green '76 Bird right next to me, I'll be hitting the 'shed for an hour - to hell with the neighbors

Rock it baby!

 

[MCF]

Hi guys. Not wanting to derail, but thought I'd ask if anyone has had this happen. I spent several hours in the shed over the last several days. Split time between my Birds and my Precisions. Developed this bruise; doesn't necessarily hurt, but I tracked the cause down to the Ps. The only way to avoid it is to sling them low like Simonon. Not the best position for fretting. I feel like I'm eighteen again. Another reason why I 'm preferring my Birds more and more.

 

[JIO]

The leaks come true, sooner or later.

Time passes quickly and whatever initially was supposed to happen at a certain point, happens eventually. The way things go, with so much to deal with - time goes way fast. September will be the day after tomorrow.

 

[JIO]

View attachment 1175135 Hi guys. Not wanting to derail, but thought I'd ask if anyone has had this happen. I spent several hours in the shed over the last several days. Split time between my Birds and my Precisions. Developed this bruise; doesn't necessarily hurt, but I tracked the cause down to the Ps. The only way to avoid it is to sling them low like Simonon. Not the best position for fretting. I feel like I'm eighteen again. Another reason why I 'm preferring my Birds more and more.

It's really not a matter of the specific bass or how you position it, it's your right hand technique. The way to start addressing it it to look at as many vids as possible of full-time/professional players (as in, those who play a lot) and study their right-hand technique. You'll see a variety of approaches and it's a matter of seeing the approach/style closest to the one you want and emulating it. Right hand technique that causes problems is the issue - not the bass or position.

 

[veebass]

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^ As of today 7/10/2017 my Sweetwater Rep called and let me know that it will be September before they ship the new Thunderbird.
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Thanks for the update.
We should see them by Xmas in the Antipodes.

 

[veebass]

It's really not a matter of the specific bass or how you position it, it's your right hand technique. The way to start addressing it it to look at as many vids as possible of full-time/professional players (as in, those who play a lot) and study their right-hand technique. You'll see a variety of approaches and it's a matter of seeing the approach/style closest to the one you want and emulating it. Right hand technique that causes problems is the issue - not the bass or position.

Of course the Fenders are to blame! Everyone knows they are ergonomically inferior to Gibson basses.
Seriously though, what you said, although bound body Rics will put a nice dent in your forearm.

 

[JIO]

Of course the Fenders are to blame! Everyone knows they are ergonomically inferior to Gibson basses.
Seriously though, what you said, although bound body Rics will put a nice dent in your forearm.

I agree -slab bodies are not conducive to player ergonomics. It can work ok for a guitar, but not a bass (generally).

 

[MCF]

It's really not a matter of the specific bass or how you position it, it's your right hand technique. The way to start addressing it it to look at as many vids as possible of full-time/professional players (as in, those who play a lot) and study their right-hand technique. You'll see a variety of approaches and it's a matter of seeing the approach/style closest to the one you want and emulating it. Right hand technique that causes problems is the issue - not the bass or position.

Thanks for that JIO.

It's weird though. My right hand position on the two Birds, my Ibenez and even my Mustang seems fine, feels perfectly natural and there is no pressure on the arm. I play with a floating thumb and a fairly light touch on most songs. And I can play really fast when called for. I'll take the advice and bone up on right hand technique watching players on YouTube. I'll start with Dunn and go from there...One thing I've started doing differently though is standing all the time when practicing. I used to sit more. Maybe that has something to do with it?

 

[JIO]

Thanks for that JIO.

It's weird though. My right hand position on the two Birds, my Ibenez and even my Mustang seems fine, feels perfectly natural and there is no pressure on the arm. I play with a floating thumb and a fairly light touch on most songs. And I can play really fast when called for. I'll take the advice and bone up on right hand technique watching players on YouTube. I'll start with Dunn and go from there...One thing I've started doing differently though is standing all the time when practicing. I used to sit more. Maybe that has something to do with it?

Developing routine patterns of approach (like only sitting) make changing habits hard. Without dictating how any player "should" play - the main issue is not to play in a way that develops problems. For me, the same position I use sitting I use standing. It's kind of a gold standard. The other point is to watch resting your wrist against the edge of the body. I palm-mute a lot but when I do my whole hand is resting on the body. (another reason for a nice elbow bevel) - Think stress on interface and work to eliminate it.

Personally, I use my (right hand) pinky as a stilt on the body while I articulate - that and my thumb against the (mostly) E string - but ready to it move when needed. (and use it at times) Right hand technique is where the rubber meets the road - hey, Jamerson only used one finger!

 

[TBird1958]

View attachment 1175135 Hi guys. Not wanting to derail, but thought I'd ask if anyone has had this happen. I spent several hours in the shed over the last several days. Split time between my Birds and my Precisions. Developed this bruise; doesn't necessarily hurt, but I tracked the cause down to the Ps. The only way to avoid it is to sling them low like Simonon. Not the best position for fretting. I feel like I'm eighteen again. Another reason why I 'm preferring my Birds more and more.

I've had that happen quite a few times, I'm primarily a pick player live and my forearm just above the wrist is often in contact with the upper 'bout. Wristbands really help this a lot - my technique will likely never improve so that was the next best thing to do.

 

[MCF]

Behold!

Thanks Kat. That Bird sounds awesome, even on my lowly iPad Pro. The looks are incredible. I don't think I've been this much in love since I saw Gidget (a very young Sally Field) in a bikini on TV when I first realized how awesome girls were. Decisions, decisions. Ebony or Alpine White. Too bad no Cherry. Unless one of the early adopters here bursts my bubble, this will be my Christmas present this year.

 

[MCF]

Developing routine patterns of approach (like only sitting) make changing habits hard. Without dictating how any player "should" play - the main issue is not to play in a way that develops problems. For me, the same position I use sitting I use standing. It's kind of a gold standard. The other point is to watch resting your wrist against the edge of the body. I palm-mute a lot but when I do my whole hand is resting on the body. (another reason for a nice elbow bevel) - Think stress on interface and work to eliminate it.

Personally, I use my (right hand) pinky as a stilt on the body while I articulate - that and my thumb against the (mostly) E string - but ready to it move when needed. (and use it at times) Right hand technique is where the rubber meets the road - hey, Jamerson only used one finger!

Interesting. I'm relearning how to use a pick (it has been years since I could really play with one) which necessarily requires palm muting. For me it is a totally different feeling hand position. It is a slow go, but I'm working on it. I didn't think my right hand technique was an issue, but now you have me thinking. Back to the shed with YouTube I go. Thanks for the tips.

 

[JIO]

Interesting. I'm relearning how to use a pick (it has been years since I could really play with one) which necessarily requires palm muting. For me it is a totally different feeling hand position. It is a slow go, but I'm working on it. I didn't think my right hand technique was an issue, but now you have me thinking. Back to the shed with YouTube I go. Thanks for the tips.

I seriously began incorporating pick-playing/palm-muting after joining the Bond related band I play with and since then have gotten really comfortable at this technique. I'm at the point I can cup the pick while I play finger style and then use it during the same song. (without dropping it) It takes a very light, dexterious interface with a pic gained from doing it over the last couple of years.

 

[RedVee]

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^ As of today 7/10/2017 my Sweetwater Rep called and let me know that it will be September before they ship the new Thunderbird.
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No!!!!

 

[RedVee]

Interesting. I'm relearning how to use a pick (it has been years since I could really play with one) which necessarily requires palm muting. For me it is a totally different feeling hand position. It is a slow go, but I'm working on it. I didn't think my right hand technique was an issue, but now you have me thinking. Back to the shed with YouTube I go. Thanks for the tips.

Ok, I'm starting to learn with a pick. I'll keep an eye out.

 

[BadBassDrummer]

Because I have been out of town for a few days I will just leave this very late posting here. I am surprised no one else posted something like this,