Thunderbird Club

[TBird1958]

putting this here just because Veronica (aka Tbird) shows just what a Bird sounds like!

That's a old video! We recorded a lot of the audio in my basement, I used my green '76. There's new stuff starting to come together for the band, NYE should be a lot of fun.

 

[wolfkeller]

Looks like a fun band! You look comfortable playing that 'Bird.

It is somewhat awkward feeling but I manage. I way prefer a NR body

 

[kirillstokes]

Though my T Bird bros might dig this. This is what I do

very love this song) when I went to school with the Motley Crue came to Moscow and played at the festival this song) good performance) respect

 

[MCF]

So I have my first practice with a potential new band next Saturday. First time in 10years actually playing in a room with other people. Took my set of rotosounds off my p and put them on the blackbird as I far prefer the thin neck (was tuned down to D standard before) and the E string doesn't seem go be tonally matched to the rest. Any ideas why this is?

Also had anyone tried Ernie Ball Cobalt roundwound strings? I fancy something quite bright and aggressive sounding

If intonation is spot on, maybe try a boil. Othrwise it may just be time to retire it and go with a fresh string?

 

[Off-Beat]

Though my T Bird bros might dig this. This is what I do

Aside from the whole band/song being spot on, your Vince Neil is 100% the real deal.

What I've always wondered watching your pics and now vid. Do you carry (part of) the Nikki Sixx persona into your personal life? Because from your media you seem to be totally into it. (and that's not ment in a bad way - just in case)

 

[hillerup]

putting this here just because Veronica (aka Tbird) shows just what a Bird sounds like!

What an excellent version! Thanks for sharing...

 

[hillerup]

New Bass Day today!

I finally got my short-scale hollowbody that I bought last week...

Haven't had the chance to plug it in yet, so I can't speak for the electronics. But build wise it's pretty well done - Neck straight as an arrow with minimal relief, nice low action, fairly good intonation, beautifully done finish and bindings on both neck and body, and excellent fretwork as far as I can tell/feel with no sharp ends.

Plays nicely acoustically, but I will surely need to re-adjust to the short scale as I keep over-stretching my fingers.

I'm sure this will be a fun bass to play!

 

[Larry V]

New Bass Day today!

I finally got my short-scale hollowbody that I bought last week...

Haven't had the chance to plug it in yet, so I can't speak for the electronics. But build wise it's pretty well done - Neck straight as an arrow with minimal relief, nice low action, fairly good intonation, beautifully done finish and bindings on both neck and body, and excellent fretwork as far as I can tell/feel with no sharp ends.

Plays nicely acoustically, but I will surely need to re-adjust to the short scale as I keep over-stretching my fingers.

I'm sure this will be a fun bass to play!

That's a sweet looking bass! Enjoy!

 

[wolfkeller]

Aside from the whole band/song being spot on, your Vince Neil is 100% the real deal.

What I've always wondered watching your pics and now vid. Do you carry (part of) the Nikki Sixx persona into your personal life? Because from your media you seem to be totally into it. (and that's not ment in a bad way - just in case)

That is an interesting question! I would say the answer would be yes. Considering I've been a huge fan since 1985, I'd imagine certain things rub off, stick, influence. I see things in similar ways I sapose. I have a very rock n roll/punk rock attitude, that F- you thing. Aside from that, being a Tribute, I try to maintain a certain way of doing things with regards to the band. I ask myself, WWSD?

 

[Off-Beat]

That is an interesting question! I would say the answer would be yes. Considering I've been a huge fan since 1985, I'd imagine certain things rub off, stick, influence. I see things in similar ways I sapose. I have a very rock n roll/punk rock attitude, that F- you thing. Aside from that, being a Tribute, I try to maintain a certain way of doing things with regards to the band. I ask myself, WWSD?

Pretty cool.

 

[Nocturnal]

Speaking of Sixx, here is a BlackBird that has been refinished and its a no-reserve auction. If you don't like the finish and you get it cheap enough, do your own thing to it.

Gibson USA Nikki Sixx Blackbird / Thunderbird Bass Custom + Signed Poster + OHSC

 

[hillerup]

Speaking of Sixx, here is a BlackBird that has been refinished and its a no-reserve auction. If you don't like the finish and you get it cheap enough, do your own thing to it.

Gibson USA Nikki Sixx Blackbird / Thunderbird Bass Custom + Signed Poster + OHSC

It's kinda cool, actually...

 

[ThaCoast]

New Bass Day today!

I finally got my short-scale hollowbody that I bought last week...

Haven't had the chance to plug it in yet, so I can't speak for the electronics. But build wise it's pretty well done - Neck straight as an arrow with minimal relief, nice low action, fairly good intonation, beautifully done finish and bindings on both neck and body, and excellent fretwork as far as I can tell/feel with no sharp ends.

Plays nicely acoustically, but I will surely need to re-adjust to the short scale as I keep over-stretching my fingers.

I'm sure this will be a fun bass to play!

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Not crazy about how the controls are laid out but looks pretty nice.

 

[hillerup]

Not crazy about how the controls are laid out but looks pretty nice.

That might change along the way...

I'm pretty sure it will be subject for a few mods when the honeymoon period is over.

 

[Haji]

I find that honeymoon period really short if I'm gonna use a bass with the band.

 

[hillerup]

I find that honeymoon period really short if I'm gonna use a bass with the band.

We (the band) are not currently in rehearsal mode - So it will probably last a while...

Besides, I still have about 9 birds that needs to get their flying colors with the band - So I'm in no hurry!

 

[aceytrixx]

New Bass Day today!

I finally got my short-scale hollowbody that I bought last week...

Haven't had the chance to plug it in yet, so I can't speak for the electronics. But build wise it's pretty well done - Neck straight as an arrow with minimal relief, nice low action, fairly good intonation, beautifully done finish and bindings on both neck and body, and excellent fretwork as far as I can tell/feel with no sharp ends.

Plays nicely acoustically, but I will surely need to re-adjust to the short scale as I keep over-stretching my fingers.

I'm sure this will be a fun bass to play!

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This has long been a potential bass of mine. Really love it but the nut width puts me off

 

[nismaniac]

Another Epi Pro 5 chrome upgrade question- can you guys confirm if the full size Hipshot ultralight clovers dropped straight into the Gibson Studio 5 without touching but the Epi Pro 5 will require the 7/8 size clovers in order not to touch?

 

[Bent77]

That's a old video! We recorded a lot of the audio in my basement, I used my green '76. There's new stuff starting to come together for the band, NYE should be a lot of fun.

Do we get more videos after NYE? The Nasty Habits are kinda one of my secret dirty habits

That is an interesting question! I would say the answer would be yes. Considering I've been a huge fan since 1985, I'd imagine certain things rub off, stick, influence. I see things in similar ways I sapose. I have a very rock n roll/punk rock attitude, that F- you thing. Aside from that, being a Tribute, I try to maintain a certain way of doing things with regards to the band. I ask myself, WWSD?

He would grace us with more Wrecking Crue videos.



Please!

 

[ThaCoast]

So i tried the steam method & so far, this fretboard ain't bugging. So i think i'll try a more drastic approach to it & see what that gives. It'll probably be damn right faster (& painless), but all is in good hands. the fretboard should be off by next week cause i still got lots to do for other people & some band issues to deal with as well.