1013? That Gibson 335 is a real vintage piece
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1013? That Gibson 335 is a real vintage piece
Call it Æthelred the Unready.
I think the strings on that are made out of people's vocal chords.
- Mar 8, 2011
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That’s where I always wind up
“My rig destroys that stuff.” Very helpful
The context can be pretty funny...
“Best amp I’ve ever tried”
*only ever played a couple practice amps
“My rig has been bombproof for 3 years”
*has played 4 gigs in 3 years
I got a new bridge and tuners for one of my Gibson’s. As soon as I decide which pickups, I’ll probably post all my black Gibson parts for sale
Nailed it.“My rig destroys that stuff.” Very helpful
The context can be pretty funny...
“Best amp I’ve ever tried”
*only ever played a couple practice amps
“My rig has been bombproof for 3 years”
*has played 4 gigs in 3 years
Self-awareness is a dying art.
I'm not a good candidate for vintage gear. Not only am I not able to afford it... I also love it too much. I'm always afraid I'm gonna hurt it. I always feel like I'm abusing it when all I'm doing is using it. It's just a huge psych-out for me. They just wind up sitting in their cases, not getting used... and that's the ultimate sin IMO. I'm far more at home on re-issues and new instruments built the old way. Plus... that 2013 335 has dual guitar size humbuckers instead of the mudbucker
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Never ask me about dates. My calendar only goes from 1970 to 1989. Not much better with names I'm afraid...
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My guess would be Kat gut.
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Regarding the pickups I have to respond carefully due to Talkbass' CUP and my being an endorsing artist for Mike Lull as well as being a moderator here.
When starting his Thunderbird project back in 2007 there were no readily available accurate Thunderbird pickups on the market, an original 1963 Gibson that had a great set of pickups was "loaned" to Mike. The pickups were carefully deconstructed and found to have a 8K neck and 9K bridge output, initially TV Jones made the pickups for Mike, covers are from the same manufacturer that Gibson used for the originals, so they're very accurate. Interestingly Mike approached Jason Lollar to do the work first but he declined, as at the time he did not think there would be enough of a market to support the effort. As time went on TV Jones was unable to keep up with demand so Mike subcontracted Seymour Duncan to augment production. Pretty early on, before I'd actually taken delivery of my T-4, I spoke with Mike about buying extra pickups for my '89 as I wanted it to have "that tone" that '60s Birds have in a bass I wouldn't hesitate to take out to shows. At the time I don't think Mike had even considered selling them as separate parts. Having used them in several of my basses over the past 10 years I can say that I really like them a lot, they're warm, and growly but clear and not distorted, my being an endorsing artist with Mike is a privilege, but at my request I don't receive any discount on purchases, it's an association that I'm quite proud of.
When starting his Thunderbird project back in 2007 there were no readily available accurate Thunderbird pickups on the market, an original 1963 Gibson that had a great set of pickups was "loaned" to Mike. The pickups were carefully deconstructed and found to have a 8K neck and 9K bridge output, initially TV Jones made the pickups for Mike, covers are from the same manufacturer that Gibson used for the originals, so they're very accurate. Interestingly Mike approached Jason Lollar to do the work first but he declined, as at the time he did not think there would be enough of a market to support the effort. As time went on TV Jones was unable to keep up with demand so Mike subcontracted Seymour Duncan to augment production. Pretty early on, before I'd actually taken delivery of my T-4, I spoke with Mike about buying extra pickups for my '89 as I wanted it to have "that tone" that '60s Birds have in a bass I wouldn't hesitate to take out to shows. At the time I don't think Mike had even considered selling them as separate parts. Having used them in several of my basses over the past 10 years I can say that I really like them a lot, they're warm, and growly but clear and not distorted, my being an endorsing artist with Mike is a privilege, but at my request I don't receive any discount on purchases, it's an association that I'm quite proud of.
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THAT was very helpful, thank you!
You must be tired. I fixed it for ya
Lady... YOU are all class
You must be tired. I fixed it for ya
I'm actually shattered as it happens. Managed about 3 hours sleep. Brain wouldn't switch off after Weller.
I knew there was a good reason
If you wanna hold off until tomorrow for the whole "wailing & gnashing" thing... we'll understand
- Mar 8, 2011
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I knew there was a good reason
If you wanna hold off until tomorrow for the whole "wailing & gnashing" thing... we'll understand
Blood thirsty vengeance requires at least a quality nap
Oh, at least! A well rounded breakfast is also a good idea
Death death death death LUNCH death death death death AFTERNOON TEA death death death.....
I'm not a good candidate for vintage gear. Not only am I not able to afford it... I also love it too much. I'm always afraid I'm gonna hurt it. I always feel like I'm abusing it when all I'm doing is using it. It's just a huge psych-out for me. They just wind up sitting in their cases, not getting used... and that's the ultimate sin IMO. I'm far more at home on re-issues and new instruments built the old way. Plus... that 2013 335 has dual guitar size humbuckers instead of the mudbucker
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Never ask me about dates. My calendar only goes from 1970 to 1989. Not much better with names I'm afraid...
I’m with you Mike. I just couldn’t let 1013 pass.
My cousin and her partner were there also. Enjoyed it.
Yes... it seemed much more efficient to just eat the entrails of the infidels. Since they started making' strings out of 'em... well nothing's been quite the same...
