Right. I was hoping for new.
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Thunderbird Club
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Right. I was hoping for new.
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It did come up briefly in the movie - apparently they all gave Roger a rough time about it. Cool old footage of car races -
Got a question...how come you see a lot of Fenderbirds but you never see a Thundercision or Thunderjazz? Won't their necks fit on Fender bodies? Or is it just because John Entwistle never had one?
So, Gibson-ish question?
I'm picking up two used basses tomorrow, one is that 2013 Gibson TB, and the other is a 1976 Guild JSB2 (sort of a morphed SG bass shape and short-scale). I love the fact that I'm picking up a bass with my birth year and the other is my son's. But we'll see if they are keepers over the next few days.
Anyway, my question has to do with the JSB2, as I'm having problems finding much info on the bass (a couple threads on TB, but nothing really substantial), so thought I'd ask my Gibson-loving friends if they've ever managed to play one. Any idea what they actually sound like? The two mudbucker-esque pickups have me thinking that it will sound sort of similar to an EB-3, but I'm not too sure exactly what I'm getting myself into, and bought it simply because I've yet to run into a Guild instrument that I've disliked. Also confusing as apparently the JSB stands for Jetstar Bass, yet actual Jetstars have some weird Gumby body shape, though similar pickups, I think. Someone referenced it sounding like a short-scale jazz, which sounds intriguing, but I guess we'll see.
OK, I'm done with my Guild stuff; please don't hurt me.
I'm picking up two used basses tomorrow, one is that 2013 Gibson TB, and the other is a 1976 Guild JSB2 (sort of a morphed SG bass shape and short-scale). I love the fact that I'm picking up a bass with my birth year and the other is my son's. But we'll see if they are keepers over the next few days.
Anyway, my question has to do with the JSB2, as I'm having problems finding much info on the bass (a couple threads on TB, but nothing really substantial), so thought I'd ask my Gibson-loving friends if they've ever managed to play one. Any idea what they actually sound like? The two mudbucker-esque pickups have me thinking that it will sound sort of similar to an EB-3, but I'm not too sure exactly what I'm getting myself into, and bought it simply because I've yet to run into a Guild instrument that I've disliked. Also confusing as apparently the JSB stands for Jetstar Bass, yet actual Jetstars have some weird Gumby body shape, though similar pickups, I think. Someone referenced it sounding like a short-scale jazz, which sounds intriguing, but I guess we'll see.
OK, I'm done with my Guild stuff; please don't hurt me.
There was a thread awhile back where a woman was asking for recommendations for a SS bass. Guild was mentioned often. I've never tried one, but they look good and unless it's defective, I'm fairly certain you'll get a decent sound out of it. 'Course the feel, going from 'Bird to SS and back, is weird.So, Gibson-ish question?
I'm picking up two used basses tomorrow, one is that 2013 Gibson TB, and the other is a 1976 Guild JSB2 (sort of a morphed SG bass shape and short-scale). I love the fact that I'm picking up a bass with my birth year and the other is my son's. But we'll see if they are keepers over the next few days.
Anyway, my question has to do with the JSB2, as I'm having problems finding much info on the bass (a couple threads on TB, but nothing really substantial), so thought I'd ask my Gibson-loving friends if they've ever managed to play one. Any idea what they actually sound like? The two mudbucker-esque pickups have me thinking that it will sound sort of similar to an EB-3, but I'm not too sure exactly what I'm getting myself into, and bought it simply because I've yet to run into a Guild instrument that I've disliked. Also confusing as apparently the JSB stands for Jetstar Bass, yet actual Jetstars have some weird Gumby body shape, though similar pickups, I think. Someone referenced it sounding like a short-scale jazz, which sounds intriguing, but I guess we'll see.
OK, I'm done with my Guild stuff; please don't hurt me.
Haha, totally! Switching back and forth between my TB and SG bass is already kind of strange, but this should be even more so.
I'm sure it could be done, but the real question would be - why?Got a question...how come you see a lot of Fenderbirds but you never see a Thundercision or Thunderjazz? Won't their necks fit on Fender bodies? Or is it just because John Entwistle never had one?
Seriously, I'd bet someone somewhere has done this. Would be cool to swing a Jazz that sounded like a bird.
Not familiar with anything older than mine I guess. Wasn’t considering epi.
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So, Gibson-ish question?
I'm picking up two used basses tomorrow, one is that 2013 Gibson TB, and the other is a 1976 Guild JSB2 (sort of a morphed SG bass shape and short-scale). I love the fact that I'm picking up a bass with my birth year and the other is my son's. But we'll see if they are keepers over the next few days.
Anyway, my question has to do with the JSB2, as I'm having problems finding much info on the bass (a couple threads on TB, but nothing really substantial), so thought I'd ask my Gibson-loving friends if they've ever managed to play one. Any idea what they actually sound like? The two mudbucker-esque pickups have me thinking that it will sound sort of similar to an EB-3, but I'm not too sure exactly what I'm getting myself into, and bought it simply because I've yet to run into a Guild instrument that I've disliked. Also confusing as apparently the JSB stands for Jetstar Bass, yet actual Jetstars have some weird Gumby body shape, though similar pickups, I think. Someone referenced it sounding like a short-scale jazz, which sounds intriguing, but I guess we'll see.
OK, I'm done with my Guild stuff; please don't hurt me.
My '75 M-85 and '75 B-301 share parts with the JSB-2.
Same pickups, similar electronics, short scale, mahogany.
Same bridge.
Neither sounds like a Jazz to me.
BTW that Schaller 3 point is even worse than Gibson's (there's a tiny screw at the front for tilt adjustment), no radius and no individual string height adjustment. I can't get the action low enough for my liking because the A and D buzz before the G is low enough. It may not affect you depending on how you like your setup.
To me, this is a good candidate for the title of ThunderjazzGot a question...how come you see a lot of Fenderbirds but you never see a Thundercision or Thunderjazz? Won't their necks fit on Fender bodies? Or is it just because John Entwistle never had one?
Cool looking basses! In your opinion, what does that M-75 sound like? A similar Gibson, or its own thing? And while the scale a pickup placement are different, I guess I would have expected that other Guild to sound at least a little like a jazz, though I have no experience with older Guild basses.
Which bridge would you go with for the upgrade? Hipshot?
The 4 string Gibson 'Bird is from '67.
Very nice! I pretty much like all of Carlo’s creations, but wow!
I'm a jinx.
You could become a secret force for Great Justice if you liked lousy strings. You'd be a hero!
Wow can't describe how fine this is. But is this thing hollow? How do you get the the wiring harness?
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with a lot of patience....pretty much the way you would on an unrouted J bass..
