Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

I would never try to steal your thunder like that!

There is plenty of thunder to go around.

 

[GonePlaid]

Who said I was gonna put it in the EB3L?! Assuming I keep the EB3L, I’ll be giving Novak a call for sure



I have no plans to put it in the EB3L. Kinda thinking it would sound too muddy so far forward

Nah. It's going in the upright.

 

[GonePlaid]

Hey, playing a Thunderbird at a gig tomorrow. Been in the studio all week prepping for a couple years touring with it.

Running some pedals but got some grounding issues.

Can’t tell if it’s the bass or a few issues going on.
I tried others basses and di’s and still had the problem tried a different power supply.

Assumed it was the studio. Got to the gig venue a day early and the issues still there.

When I touch the strings the buzz gets worse.

If I touch the jack it cleans up a bit. If I touch a pedal it cleans it up.

Taking my p bass in case. But trying to sort it out for the gig and for ideally using the thunderbird for the tours.

Outta my pay grade.

 

[Gaolee]

Hey, playing a Thunderbird at a gig tomorrow. Been in the studio all week prepping for a couple years touring with it.

Running some pedals but got some grounding issues.

Can’t tell if it’s the bass or a few issues going on.
I tried others basses and di’s and still had the problem tried a different power supply.

Assumed it was the studio. Got to the gig venue a day early and the issues still there.

When I touch the strings the buzz gets worse.

If I touch the jack it cleans up a bit. If I touch a pedal it cleans it up.

Taking my p bass in case. But trying to sort it out for the gig and for ideally using the thunderbird for the tours.

I just took the wiring out of a 'Bird a couple months ago, but do not remember how or even if the bridge was grounded. Your hum is not an issue I have dealt with. Does it happen if you are plugged in direct?

 

[dukeorock]

Nah. It's going in the upright.

Who tipped you off?!

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Took the big block out for a spin too! It was 50 here and no clouds either.

Sorry not a Mesa... car stuff.

cool, how's she running?..

 

[fasterpussycat]

I just took the wiring out of a 'Bird a couple months ago, but do not remember how or even if the bridge was grounded. Your hum is not an issue I have dealt with. Does it happen if you are plugged in direct?

The bridge should be grounded ... as well as the pickup covers, strings etc.

You never want to be the path of least resistance between electrickery and the ground...

 

[GBassNorth]

The bridge should be grounded ... as well as the pickup covers, strings etc.

You never want to be the path of least resistance between electrickery and the ground...

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I'll second that...

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

cool, how's she running?..

Just like the day she was parked except for the bias plies were a little square... doesn’t help that the cheater slicks only have 15-20 psi in them. Nothing a trip around the block couldn’t fix.

 

[fasterpussycat]

Just like the day she was parked except for the bias plies were a little square... doesn’t help that the cheater slicks only have 15-20 psi in them. Nothing a trip around the block couldn’t fix.

 

[Count Bassie]

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Lol.

 

[ToddOfThunder]

I don't know what's worse, dealing with the kids out of school at GC, or on the subway. It's like a bunch of wild animals. Now get off of my fire escape!!

I’m kinda surprised they aren’t all running home to play video games or look at their phones!

 

[JJR58]

I’m kinda surprised they aren’t all running home to play video games or look at their phones!

Oh, they do that in route to wherever. On their iphones. Kids..........
Now once again, please get off of my fire escape!!!!

 

[PillO]

I’m kinda surprised they aren’t all running home to play video games or look at their phones!

Maybe they missed a memo - kids don't play guitar/music anymore, the musical instrument business is dying...

 

[PillO]

Oh, they do that in route to wherever. On their iphones. Kids..........

Pssst. You are supposed to add get off my lawn. Now go fix your post before the early bird special.

 

[JJR58]

Pssst. You are supposed to add get off my lawn. Now go fix your post before the early bird special.

I fixed it.

 

[Larry V]

Maybe they missed a memo - kids don't play guitar/music anymore, the musical instrument business is dying...

Ah contraire, mon frère.







A little music room fun for the grandparents.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

There is plenty of thunder to go around.

Scott strikes his mighty bird on the ground and KABOOOMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!

 

[JJR58]

Ah contraire, mon frère.







A little music room fun for the grandparents.

Well dang on that drum solo! Well done!!!

 

[Larry V]

Well dang on that drum solo! Well done!!!

He's the musically gifted of the three and can play all instruments. He just has it in him.