Thunderbird Club

[Shannon]

Thanks man!!! I'm absolutely thrilled!!!
What about me. I'm in Michigan. Surrounded by water on 3 sides... anything there?

Meh, I'm in Oregon, 9 months outta the year I got water 360... we should see what happens when these are used inside away from the rain. For Science!

 

[dukeorock]

Why do I still forget you gotta factor an extra couple hours just to get through Atlanta?!

The question is, are you driving there in an overloaded poultry truck?

I wish!

Strings are one reason I'd be scared to change pickups at this point. I've done all my testing on the TB+ and am at a really happy point. Not sure if with different pickups I'd almost have to start over.

Probably true!

 

[Shannon]

BTW - did I mention I have a business major from Kellog (came inside the cereal box) and 30 years of experience where I was out standing in my field (got a bit cold in the winter).

A business degree from Kellog? I must admit, that sounds (puts on ) ...flaky.

 

[Axstar]

Is that super young Roger Waters?

Yup! Pink Floyd in Rome, 1968:



The visuals get a bit psychedelic in the middle, but you get a glimpse of Roger Waters at the start and end. I like the bit at the start where he makes that little clicking sound with his bass, randomly adjusts some controls, makes the same clicking sound, adjusts some controls... all deadly serious stuff. the band all look like awkward wee boys really.

 

[TwyreZ]

Ok I bit the bullet and orderd these for the 7ender Blacktop pick up swap:

Thunderbird Bass Pickups with Rings - Nickel | eBay

I will report back. I know the Lolllar T-Bird pickups have "spoiled" me but we will see how these stack up.

I await your opinion on these pickups !

 

[Shannon]

I just hope i don't have to stand in the corner, and be sent to bed without any supper.

"If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!"

 

[JJR58]

"If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!"

, Low hanging fruit, once again for the taking.

 

[Shannon]

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To it, you beat me. One point then to you, I give.

 

[Shannon]

View attachment 2933777 Neck arrived today for the t-bird build. It feels really good, although the heel is a little wider than the t-bird neck. I'll have to shave it down just a bit. I'll pull the pups & controls this weekend. A little sanding, then off to paint. And I don't know why the picture is like this. On my PC it's not upside down, it's horizontal....

Maybe it's rightside up for the Auzzie members?

 

[hillerup]

Some of you may remember that I'd received a Music Man StingRay for Christmas, and that I had some issues with it. Well... I'd sent it back, where (much like with car problems) it didn't exhibit the issues I'd experienced. It was set back up to within the shop's specifications, and shipped back to me. Upon re-arrival, I opened the case & found a bass with a back bow that caused every string to buzz like an electric razor on every fret. In my frustration and disappointment... I decided it was cursed, and sent it back to the store, uncertain of what was going to happen next. While in transit, something showed up on the store's website that filled a desire I'd carried with me for years. Back when I was playing guitar... I'd always loved a big orange Gretsch hollowbody electric, but the stars just never aligned.

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The neck specs don't line up with what I always look for. I'd never touched a short scaled bass, don't like floating bridges, and to my knowledge, have never heard a Filter Tron pickup in my life... but I needed to do something to conclude this transaction, and a refund was not an option. Dollars and sense, plus my affinity for Gretsch, put this G6119BO "Broadkaster" as the best available option. I am giddy to be able to announce that I am beyond thrilled with this thang!!! It is absolutely SPECTACULAR!!! I could fill pages with commentary about the tones it produces! Absolutely incredible!!! I don't know if it's due to the shorter scale, or the way it hangs, or a combination of elements... but even with a less than tree trunk neck... I can (and have) played this thing for hours without the usual hand and wrist issues that make me stop after only 2 or 3 minutes. The action is effortless!!! @GBassNorth being a short scale guy... I must urge you to do yourself a big favor & check one of these out!

Congrats on a really nice bass!

 

[theFixer]

That is a beauty. I have a thing for hollow/semi-hollow bodies as evidenced by my love of my Gibson Midtown and Epiphone Jack Casady.

Thanks man! I love this thing! I can't recommend 'em strongly enough... especially to someone with an affinity for hollowbodies!

 

[Larry V]

"If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!"

“I’m still waiting!”

 

[TBird1958]

That i can do. it least a have a few that look the part. Or i can always go the Neo route.

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Are you just back from a bank heist, perpetrated to pay for that Rick?






Seriously sharp Jeff, it brings back memories of my black '73 4001 - I still miss that bass

 

[Shannon]

“I’m still waiting!”

Don't tell me... you're the laddie behind the bikesheds?

 

[JJR58]

Are you just back from a bank heist, perpetrated to pay for that Rick?






Seriously sharp Jeff, it brings back memories of my black '73 4001 - I still miss that bass

That's the only other bass i can see you playing aside from a Bird as well. You had a '73?. Nice!!!
EDIT, Besides other Gibson basses.

 

[Larry V]

Don't tell me... you're the laddie behind the bikesheds?

Not hip to the reference.

 

[theFixer]

Congrats on a really nice bass!

Thanks man!

 

[dukeorock]

Thanks man! I love this thing! I can't recommend 'em strongly enough... especially to someone with an affinity for hollowbodies!

I’ve heard Gretsch hollowbodies with TV Jones pickups are nice

 

[kat888]

At the very least, a button up shirt, with only half the buttons done up...

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Edit: Sorry that's not a button up shirt Geddy is wearing... short lounge robe maybe?

Only one of those is cool.

 

[Larry V]

Thanks man!
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Jeez... I didn’t get beers.