Thunderbird Club

[dukeorock]

Someone in gp is doing a huge photo essay on this years NAMM show. Very kind of them to go through so much trouble to photograph all that stuff and post it online for others. Sadly, at least 95% of it is wasted on me. I’ve never been the target demographic for the fancy wood wizard basses. And after all these years, still the majority of basses are a ripoff of a P or J. On one end of the spectrum, they’re ‘improved’ versions of Fender's that cost way more. On the other end, they’re ‘just as good, but cheaper’ versions. I can’t judge. My only ‘P bass’ is a Gamma, since I recently sold off my ‘76 Fender. Don’t miss that particular bass at all, but it’s weird after all these years not to have one single Fender in the music room.
To me, my Cataldo NR41 with the TB ‘63 scratches the P bass itch. It has similar qualities.

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

Right. But it has zero effect on the play-abiltiy of the bass. From the point of view of a collector, it has meaning or if you just don't like them on your bass, which is fine as well.

To my eye a bass that is is perfect, has not been used enough. No stories, no experience or "mojo" if you will. I like a visual history and to me, scratches dents and stickers are a part of that. I also see basses as "use items". I take care of them and don't abuse them but understand that if you are doing it "right" (my definition of right) things were out.

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Stickers are just not my thing. Just like sunburst, a lot of people like it, but not my thing.

 

[Larry V]

Maybe a little of "that" and a sticker on a bass won't seem like such a big thing....

Depends on the strain.

Stickers are awesome!

That sticker's out to get me.

I'll rethink the sticker thing after a nap.

 

[Larry V]

My only ‘P bass’ is a Gamma, since I recently sold off my ‘76 Fender. Don’t miss that particular bass at all, but it’s weird after all these years not to have one single Fender in the music room.

I've read that sit-in studio work is largely dependent on bass players having 7enders that studio engineers demand.

Do you do any of that around town?

 

[hillerup]

BY THE WAY

Is this an American thing? Perfect strangers coming up to you and talking about your 'tone' after a set -- without so much as an introduction?

I've had a few people offer me drugs, or a couple of rounds of horizontal folk dancing, or simply say 'you were great', but other than that you know we keep ourselves to ourselves.

I once had a someone go home after our show to pick up her Epi Goth, and bringing it to the venue for me to sign it!

Never had that happen to me before...

 

[Dadagoboi]

...scratches the P bass itch. It has similar qualities.

Aha, you figured it out. To quote Baz Cooper (describing the original reverse Gibson Thunderbird II) "Best Precision ever!"

 

[hillerup]

I'm remembering how it was to pee my pants.

Maybe not so long ago then..?

We usually end up like we started in this world: Bald and wearing diapers...

 

[JJR58]

Maybe not so long ago then..?

We usually end up like we started in this world: Bald and wearing diapers...

I don't mind the bald. If it comes to diapers, I'm jumping off a bridge.

 

[hillerup]

It's certainly happened, for me, it would be preferable to a lot of the post show offers I get. I.E. "you're sure cute, coulda used you in the penitentiary".

Ouch!!!

 

[dukeorock]

I've read that sit-in studio work is largely dependent on bass players having 7enders that studio engineers demand.

Do you do any of that around town?

I do a fair amount of session work, but most of the folks who hire me already know and like what I do. That makes it easier for me to bring whatever I like into the studio, but honestly, I always bring a P bass of some sort. Depends on the artist, but you should have a P bass, preferably a Fender if you want to get into the studio thing

 

[dukeorock]

Aha, you figured it out. To quote Baz Cooper (describing the original reverse Gibson Thunderbird II) "Best Precision ever!"

That was my first thought when I plugged in my NR41. Reminded me of a P bass, but better

 

[hillerup]

I'm ready to remove this gigantic bridge from my '18 Gibson. Thought I'd let you guys/gals know. Not sure what I'd want for it but I DO know I need a excellent condition black 3 pt for the Gibson. A couple other things I'm needing; a black hipshot A style (maybe B), Schaller roller bridge and DiMarzio model PJ pickups. This is definitely an awesome (and rediculous expensive) bridge but I just don't like how it looks. So, any interest let me know before I just sell it for alot of $

Didn't Gaolee offer to trade you with a Gibson 3-point a while back?

 

[StraffordMike]

Someone in gp is doing a huge photo essay on this years NAMM show. Very kind of them to go through so much trouble to photograph all that stuff and post it online for others. Sadly, at least 95% of it is wasted on me. I’ve never been the target demographic for the fancy wood wizard basses. And after all these years, still the majority of basses are a ripoff of a P or J. On one end of the spectrum, they’re ‘improved’ versions of Fender's that cost way more. On the other end, they’re ‘just as good, but cheaper’ versions. I can’t judge. My only ‘P bass’ is a Gamma, since I recently sold off my ‘76 Fender. Don’t miss that particular bass at all, but it’s weird after all these years not to have one single Fender in the music room.
To me, my Cataldo NR41 with the TB ‘63 scratches the P bass itch. It has similar qualities.

Yeah, me too. He took pics at the Maruszyck booth, didn't they just release a Bird? Not a single pic. One Bird in the whole thing, yeah it's a Dingwall so there's that, but isnt the Epi VP the most talked about new release in the whole world? No? Just here on the Thunderbird forum? It must be Russian collusion!

 

[StraffordMike]

Didn't Gaolee offer to trade you with a Gibson 3-point a while back?

I can help you with that. My Classic Pro is willing to donate a kidney, or bridge for that matter.

 

[hillerup]

Sheesh, not gonna escape the criticism tonight. See the double Hercules Stand?

I saw it...

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

I can help you with that. My Classic Pro is willing to donate a kidney, or bridge for that matter.

The threads on the post bolts are different. So both parties will still need to source the proper bolts.

 

[StraffordMike]

Great video!

For some reason I was under the impression he was a bit of a flashy douche, but that video changed that - He seems to be a quite cool outspoken dude, who knows his gear and doesn't mind sharing his "secrets".

He repeatedly responds on his FB page too.

 

[dukeorock]

Quite the busy day today. About to get a haircut, then drop a new cab off to a customer. After that, loaning an upright flightcase to a buddy, then headed to an early soundcheck. 7pm show with Derek Hoke, pack up and haul a$$ across town for a 10-2 show with the Eskimo Brothers. The 2014 Gibson with Black Beauty’s has been working great with both bands, but I really want to take the Cataldo out for a test drive...decisions :/

 

[bylar13]

Stickers are just not my thing. Just like sunburst, a lot of people like it, but not my thing.

I am with you on the sunburst! Let's get some stickers made saying we don't like sunburst.....

 

[dieselman]

Kinda like: Get up Get out of Bed- Drag a comb across your head---- You get the idea .