Thunderbird Club

[PillO]

And that's before tax and shipping. It's gonna run north of $400 all said and done. That's more than the cost of a nice Epi to put it in.

But the cost of the epi and the pickups is still less than a Gibson `bird. If it is the sound that you are looking for, then it may be worth it.

 

[ubernator]

But the cost of the epi and the pickups is still less than a Gibson `bird. If it is the sound that you are looking for, then it may be worth it.

A classic pro comes with Gibson pickups for $549

 

[JJR58]

A classic pro comes with Gibson pickups for $549

I think what PillO is getting at is if you want something in there other then TB+'s.
But I'm sure you already know that.

 

[Haji]

Staff Member! Cool! Congrats!

Having been involved in moderating and administrating for near 20 years, it's a matter of perspective as to whether it's congratulations or condolences.

 

[JJR58]

A classic pro comes with Gibson pickups for $549

So happy I got the deal I did on mine. In the shop now. Waiting for an estimate on one or two simple mods.

 

[theFixer]

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The face of "Arduous Task", the hero in my upcoming Norse epic. I'll start just as soon as I can land a gig.

Don't forget his brother, "Menial"...

 

[theFixer]

Just my opinion and 1/2 a cent. But most custom made Bird p/up's cost. It's all just personal preference and matter of choice. I would only gripe myself if something didn't sound good, there's a lot of price points. Long as you feel you are getting what you paid for.....

Oh, I understand that... but if I have 400bux in my pocket, lookin' to buy T-bird pups, and have a choice of going to a company that does a good job on a bunch of different pups, or a company is passionate about Thunderbirds and specializes in Thunderbird pickups exclusively (as well as being favorably reviewed by everyone I know that uses them)... well... the choice seems obvious

 

[theFixer]

Another avatar, did you change your ........... nevermind.

Granted... "Powerage" deserves a lengthier time in service... but MAN... I'm just can't get enough Cactus lately! Tim Bogert is my new hero!!!

 

[BklynKen]

Am I the only one who actually really likes the stock TB+ pickups?

 

[Count Bassie]

Why did the band disband? Did you only do outdoor gigs?

(Edited)
Didn't disband so much, but our commitment to a gig is over. It's a relaxed scene, and there's another guy or two who can play the gig. It's understood that if we're not gigging I can take up other work. It's bread, is how we see it.

 

[Count Bassie]

Am I the only one who actually really likes the stock TB+ pickups?

..*chirrrp...chirrrp...chirrrp*...

 

[PillO]

Am I the only one who actually really likes the stock TB+ pickups?

I like the stock TB+ on the four string. I am looking to makes changes on the Pro-V. Something in it ain't right and I waffle between it being the pickups and the preamp. This week, I am thinking that perhaps changing out/eliminating the preamp is all I need to do. I have also thought about changing out both pickups and preamp (but then I would never know what the weak spot is). Still thinking; at some point a course of action will become obvious.

 

[Count Bassie]

Ignore this space... had a fit of temporary insanity, selling my TE head. It's been in the classifieds too, but I think I'm going to hit the brakes.

I'm in general modality of moving a little more methodically these days. Yesterday I fell across an oddly-configured passageway in the building I work in as a carpenter/painter, went headlong, sprawling across the opening. No injury, just an annoying abrasion on my shin. I laid there a minute, laughing quietly, the 14" pull-saw, having fallen dead-flat on its side (thankfully) laying harmlessly near my right hand... a tour of the building (they do tours 3 days a week) had passed by not minutes before I came motoring through to my hapless, awkward disposition on the hardwoods.

So I'm really trying to cool my little old jets. Pulling my amp off the block. And my head.

drool

 

[BklynKen]

..*chirrrp...chirrrp...chirrrp*...

What don’t you like about them?

 

[Count Bassie]

What don’t you like about them?

I don't actually have any experience with them! I was just copping the opportunity to do that... sorry.

It seems to me they're actually a well-liked pickup. But we humans are always looking to improve something, it's hard for us to not do that, I think.

I'm a pretty fun dude at gatherings...

 

[Count Bassie]

Oh yeah, someone had been asking about those Nickel Rotosound strings I got from Brother BklynKen, don't remember who it was. I'm playing a duo gig tonight, and I've played them at one rehearsal. Another outing or three and I'll come throw something down on them. Eh, not ON them!... I mean about them. I'd never do that.

 

[BklynKen]

I don't actually have any experience with them! I was just copping the opportunity to do that... sorry.

It seems to me they're actually a well-liked pickup. But we humans are always looking to improve something, it's hard for us to not do that, I think.

I'm a pretty fun dude at gatherings...

Oh, ok. I thought that meant that you didn’t like them. Yeah, not referring to anyone here, but a lot of people get caught up with upgrading and modifying without really experiencing what they already have.

 

[Count Bassie]

Oh, ok. I thought that meant that you didn’t like them. Yeah, not referring to anyone here, but a lot of people get caught up with upgrading and modifying without really experiencing what they already have.

The only T-Bird pickups that I've actually played much have been the stock set and pre on the Pro-IV, and the Deep Sixx set I have now. The Sixxes have been pretty good, but I don't think they sound much like what I understand of the stock TBs.

 

[Gaolee]

Is it just me who giggles when seeing the Queen - Staff Member?


My inner 14 year old spends way to much time in charge.

Nope. You are not the only 14 year old around here. It makes me laugh too.

 

[Gaolee]

Am I the only one who actually really likes the stock TB+ pickups?

No, you aren't the only one. The '01 is all stock, which means something like TB+ pickups, and it is the magic pixie dust bass.