Thunderbird Club

[PillO]

Off switch is provided by the third lug on the jack, no physical switch needed. Just unplugging the cord from the jack.

That is why I want an off switch. I want to be able to leave my bass in the stand plugged into the amp. I'm kind of lazy that way.

 

[Gaolee]

That's one bonus of going wireless. You turn off the transmitter. Problem solved. Kiinda expensive relative to a switch, though. If you get along with a leash better than I do, the switch is probably the way to go.

Another thing about wireless - the drummer can't trip over the cord between sets and knock everything over. Not that I have seen this happen...

 

[BklynKen]

I bet that Lowlander would look good in black.

 

[Leiria]

Not at all. That said, I moved it to a new location similar to where the new De Gier Lowlander bass has it (De Gier Releases Lowlander Bass), and the whole thing has improved even more. The neck dive aspect is unchanged (i.e. it doesn’t neck dive anymore due to the upper strap button at the heel block), but now the whole thing is shifted “back” as it hangs such that the first fret isn’t such a reach anymore. I did my best to mock it up without drilling into the body to set a new strap button, but ultimately just went for it. I’m glad I did. It plays more like a Jazz/Precision bass to me now, which is definitely my comfort zone.

Does it also fix the body tilt?

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

That's one bonus of going wireless. You turn off the transmitter. Problem solved. Kiinda expensive relative to a switch, though. If you get along with a leash better than I do, the switch is probably the way to go.

Another thing about wireless - the drummer can't trip over the cord between sets and knock everything over. Not that I have seen this happen...

That won't have the same affect as PillO is looking for. He wants active pups, which, when plugged in, the circuit is turns on and drains the battery... found out the hard way a few years ago, I have an Epi Les Paul and put EMG's in it.

 

[silky smoove]

Does it also fix the body tilt?

Assuming you mean the bass tipping away from the player’s body due to the neck bolt upper strap button placement... No, not totally, but on my particular bass it’s not really that big of an issue.

 

[Gaolee]

That won't have the same affect as PillO is looking for. He wants active pups, which, when plugged in, the circuit is turns on and drains the battery... found out the hard way a few years ago, I have an Epi Les Paul and put EMG's in it.

Ah, gotcha. Then he does need an on-off switch to turn off the battery. I missed that. Readin' and ritin' an' stuff. Gosh. I was going to say a tuner pedal would do the same thing as turning off a wireless, but that's not going to do what he needs either.

 

[JJR58]

Just got a call from Sweetwater. My guy was apologizing for the delay on the VP. Says in a couple of weeks it'll be in........

 

[hairypete1138]

Just got a call from Sweetwater. My guy was apologizing for the delay on the VP. Says in a couple of weeks it'll be in........

Over here it’s looking more and more likely to be end of next week. Andertons have changed all the dates on product details pages from December to 15 October. I’m not 100% convinced yet, but if it happens I will be one happy bunny!

 

[heatheroo1]

My '77................

 

[JJR58]

Over here it’s looking more and more likely to be end of next week. Andertons have changed all the dates on product details pages from December to 15 October. I’m not 100% convinced yet, but if it happens I will be one happy bunny!

I'm ok if it doesn't show till Nov. 15th. A payday.

 

[hairypete1138]

I'm ok if it doesn't show till Nov. 15th. A payday.

Mine was fully paid for on order in July!

 

[BklynKen]

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Beautiful.

 

[JJR58]

Mine was fully paid for on order in July!

I held out on the payment. Thought there would be a delay in delivery time and didn't want dollars tied up. But I'm still on the list for the first round. So I'm ok.

 

[Korladis]

That is why I want an off switch. I want to be able to leave my bass in the stand plugged into the amp. I'm kind of lazy that way.

I use my tuner pedal for that. Or the amp's standby switch.

 

[kat888]

Got another question about pickups: What is the relationship betwixt resistance and pickup placement? More specifically, between resistance and tone? Might involve the dark arts of winding coils, magnet types, etc.? How dynamic a thing is this? Am I asking too much for a simple answer?
In as many lay-terms as possible, if you will- I tend to "check out" when I see too many numbers and decimal points. Thanks!

How's this:

The higher the resistance (ohms) the darker the tone and higher the output of a pickup. The closer you get to the bridge the less energy and bass you get from a string.

That's a pretty nice and clear explanation!

The ThunderBucker 66S measures just over 9kΩ which matches the resistance on the pickup EY sell as a 'bridge' pickup (vs the 8k2Ω 'neck' pickup which I never bought). Can't say whether the output on Thunderbucker is exactly the same, but it definitely has a different voice.

 

[kat888]

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You're in the right place. We'll talk about Birds, pickups, strings, cats, furniture and anything else you can think of until donkeys need mobility scooters.

 

[TBird1958]

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Very nice! Shall I add you to the club?

 

[JJR58]

You're in the right place. until donkeys need mobility scooters.

We might be getting close to that.

 

[kat888]

I use my tuner pedal for that. Or the amp's standby switch.

@PillO is wanting to switch off the internal active electronics without unplugging.