Thunderbird Club

[Miles_ONeal]

I’m quite certain there’s something wrong with the mic, obviously. The other two sounded pretty darn cool. I thought the Uni-Ron was especially nice sounding. And they look cool as all get out

It is a very nice mic. I still want to try the other two Stagers before commuting to buying one. A somewhat ‘darker’ RCA style like the R84 really stacks up nicely in a denser mix. Ribbons take eq better than any other mic, IMO.
I totally agree with the earlier poster that for audio books or podcasts, a mic with too much low end gets fatiguing fast. But a simple high pass fixes that on the R84. Bit for voiceover stuff I’d use either the 330 or more likely the RE20 because of the tight cardiode pattern.

I think I liked #6 front side best (I did hear a difference between front and back). But I wish I knew your voice already; do you have a calibrated recording to compare it to? 8^)
#1 sounded like an FM radio DJ. #2 sounded like NPR.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I’d be tempted to leave the outside as is, but it probably smells too much like smoke.

My exact thought.

 

[dukeorock]

I think I liked #6 front side best (I did hear a difference between front and back). But I wish I knew your voice already; do you have a calibrated recording to compare it to? 8^)
#1 sounded like an FM radio DJ. #2 sounded like NPR.

Calibrated? Naw! You could certainly ‘play the averages’ to determine a baseline sound. Nasally, with lots of “umm..” that’s me
I did think, contrary to specs, that the front of the Stager sounded slightly different than the back, but nothing drastic. Could’ve been a slightly different mic placement, or maybe I was a half inch closer to the mic? I’m honestly not sure. Oddly, your idea of the tone of #1 and #2 make perfect sense to me! Slightly more ‘grit’ on #1 and slightly smoother on #2

 

[dukeorock]

Umm, the super fan, just bought me another bass...
The fan is born and raised in Houston, Texas. He wanted me to have a bass made in Houston. Dave Wintz, from Robin Guitars is based in Houston. Very popular in the 80’s and 90’s. Dave made very few basses and most Robin basses were made in Japan. This is one of a small handful of basses made personally by Dave Wintz himself...

 

[Count Bassie]

Umm, the super fan, just bought me another bass...
The fan is born and raised in Houston, Texas. He wanted me to have a bass made in Houston. Dave Wintz, from Robin Guitars is based in Houston. Very popular in the 80’s and 90’s. Dave made very few basses and most Robin basses were made in Japan. This is one of a small handful of basses made personally by Dave Wintz himself...
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You scared man?...

 

[Engle]

Awhile back I did a recording of like 8 of my basses and thought the ‘71 EB3L sounded terrific, but knew it wouldn’t have enough low end for live use...took it to a rehearsal tonight to try anyway
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I gotta say, the way it is now, this bass kinda sucks. Plays great, but sounds terrible in pretty much every way. Some of it (weak E and G string) could be a simple setup issue. Also the switch is dirty, so maybe a tech visit could help, but I doubt it would help enough. Worst sustain of any bass I own and I don’t really care about tons of sustain, but this one dies out unusually fast. At a bit of a loss with this one, honestly. I brought a back up bass, just in case
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Now we’re talking! With Mike Lynch’s band we prefer a grindier bass sound, but even with Cobalt flats, this was a huge step up from the EB3L in every possible way. You guys probably don’t know this, but a good T Bird is tough to beat

Strange about the EB3. I have a 67 EBO and its all low end! I thought the 71s had the same mudbucker (sidewinder).
What strings do you have on it?

 

[dukeorock]

You scared man?...

A little

 

[dukeorock]

Strange about the EB3. I have a 67 EBO and its all low end! I thought the 71s had the same mudbucker (sidewinder).
What strings do you have on it?

Well, unchoked, the Mudbucker has tons of low end, but sounds awful. Choked sounds ‘better’ but doesn’t have enough low end. I love it on some recordings, but live I just can’t coax anything I like out of it

 

[GonePlaid]

Awhile back I did a recording of like 8 of my basses and thought the ‘71 EB3L sounded terrific, but knew it wouldn’t have enough low end for live use...took it to a rehearsal tonight to try anyway
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I gotta say, the way it is now, this bass kinda sucks. Plays great, but sounds terrible in pretty much every way. Some of it (weak E and G string) could be a simple setup issue. Also the switch is dirty, so maybe a tech visit could help, but I doubt it would help enough. Worst sustain of any bass I own and I don’t really care about tons of sustain, but this one dies out unusually fast. At a bit of a loss with this one, honestly. I brought a back up bass, just in case
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Now we’re talking! With Mike Lynch’s band we prefer a grindier bass sound, but even with Cobalt flats, this was a huge step up from the EB3L in every possible way. You guys probably don’t know this, but a good T Bird is tough to beat

I think I see the problem with the EB-3L. Yer headstock has holes in it.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I think I see the problem with the EB-3L. Yer headstock has holes in it.

Lets the tone sneak out up there! Never mind sustain.

 

[dukeorock]

I think I see the problem with the EB-3L. Yer headstock has holes in it.

WHAT?!

Actually, I love the look of the slotted headstock

 

[GonePlaid]

WHAT?!

Actually, I love the look of the slotted headstock

Yeah, I do too, but Miles and I may have diagnosed the problem.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Yeah, I do too, but Miles and I may have diagnosed the problem.

Form or function?
Form or function?

 

[Gaolee]

He has priced the bass so you can factor in the cost of a new jack. Even if you took it to a pro to replace the jack, this is still a great deal!!

I forgot what a jack costs. It takes no more than ten minutes to install one, and that includes drinking a cup of coffee and talking about it here.

 

[GBassNorth]

I just dropped the cash on that Musician’s Friend deal, it was too good to pass up.

Cool! That's a heck of a deal. Once it arrives be sure to post a pic and join the club here, lots of great TBird info and pro level experience shared in this thread.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Yikes. Where is that?

up in Marin county which is the first county north of the GG bridge. It's where Petaluma is, home of Mesa and GK. beautiful little city.

 

[RedVee]

Well, unchoked, the Mudbucker has tons of low end, but sounds awful. Choked sounds ‘better’ but doesn’t have enough low end. I love it on some recordings, but live I just can’t coax anything I like out of it

So, record with the EB but use the Tbird live ?

 

[RedVee]

up in Marin county which is the first county north of the GG bridge. It's where Petaluma is, home of Mesa and GK. beautiful little city.

Down this way Petaluma is a winery. They make a pretty good Sparkling amongst other things.

 

[Nocturnal]

I forgot what a jack costs. It takes no more than ten minutes to install one, and that includes drinking a cup of coffee and talking about it here.

From $6 to $20 on Amazon depending on the name of the manufacturer. Pretty damn cheap.

 

[bylar13]

Seems like a ‘fair’ price, but I’d be way more interested in a Reeves 400. But to be honest, for what I like to hear, the Reeves just ain’t worth the asking price to me. I’d still love to try a 400 though

Well, since you asked and since we are spending your pretend money....

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