Thunderbird Club

[GBassNorth]

Yeah, that is nice. I suppose the 5 string does make it different. I’d prob use it as a P5 and ignore the J.

If you've never played a five string precision you're in for a treat. Low B on a split P pup with Cobalt Flats is earth moving. Besides, you get a really cool full scale Thumb rest to boot.

If I didn't already have a 5 string custom made P/MM equipped bass I'd be all over that Eppi NR.

 

[Count Bassie]

Jump on it.

Just blew my cache at GC! Scored though...

I answered this one twice... it Talkbass' fault...

 

[Count Bassie]

Yeah, TB is wonky tonight.

 

[Count Bassie]

Last one...

Opportunity is rutheless.

 

[Count Bassie]

So my 2018 'Bird is in. It's gorgeous, sounds great, setup could be better but that's an easy fix. I'm reluctant to get too excited on my first day with it, but so far so good.

Oh get excited. I am, and mine's got dings in it! But it's a sleek creature...

 

[GonePlaid]

Just walked out of GC with a Thunderbird, may have been a steal. Not sure what it is...

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Can anyone tell me about this? Feels nicer than your entry level, bolt-on Bird. Lightweight, nice player. Sounds good not plugged in- lol, I haven't even plugged it in!

Nah, ya gotta get it home and plug into one of yer monstrosities.

 

[GonePlaid]

Clearing cache, etc., hasn't helped much. They need to do something server-side I think.

I just hit 'refresh' a few times and it seems to have cleared up. Still a little slow though.

 

[GonePlaid]

Strange. I’ve had absolutely no issues with the new server today.

That's 'cos you tipped her.

 

[GonePlaid]

Yeah, that is nice. I suppose the 5 string does make it different. I’d prob use it as a P5 and ignore the J.

That's what I do with mine. The J(or superfluous)pup might as well not be there.[it's sort of a 5 string EpiBird II-to me]

 

[GonePlaid]

Last one...
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Opportunity is rutheless.

Where the hell is Ruth, anyway?

 

[Haji]

Rad show last night. The 5 Spot is a cool place to play. I had a tough time because I spent as much time sniffling as I did breathing. Turns out just over 30 minutes was just about my limit. Still, I had a blast and my bandmates are amazing.

Thank you guys for your well wishes and stuff!

 

[Count Bassie]

TB says I've got "16 Alerts" but they don't show up on my dumb phone.

I really dig my new bass.

 

[Count Bassie]

Rad show last night. The 5 Spot is a cool place to play. I had a tough time because I spent as much time sniffling as I did breathing. Turns out just over 30 minutes was just about my limit. Still, I had a blast and my bandmates are amazing.

Thank you guys for your well wishes and stuff!

Nice. Feel better man, but nice!

 

[RedVee]

Ok I'm at the local GC, found this. Neck-thru, made in Indonesia.

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Selling price is $249. The pickups and neck-thru thing, and the headstock detail looks like a better-than-base model. Feels pretty good too. I'm about to walk out with it.

What was made in Indonesia? This is a curiosity... the squarish cut at the heel of the neck transition, the carved/relief at the face of the headstock... can't get pix posted, a little frustrating, but I'm buying it. Seems a nice deal I just blundered into.

I'll figure it out later, and if it turns out to be a dog I've got 30 days to deal...

Just walked out of GC with a Thunderbird, may have been a steal. Not sure what it is...

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Can anyone tell me about this? Feels nicer than your entry level, bolt-on Bird. Lightweight, nice player. Sounds good not plugged in- lol, I haven't even plugged it in!

Classic Pro. Score!

Just got the Classic Pro, don't know if I can handle two birds in one fell stroke... also I'm now close to busted!

Yep, I’m on delay. I hadn’t seen the Classic Pro discovery when I posted that earlier.

If you've never played a five string precision you're in for a treat. Low B on a split P pup with Cobalt Flats is earth moving. Besides, you get a really cool full scale Thumb rest to boot.

If I didn't already have a 5 string custom made P/MM equipped bass I'd be all over that Eppi NR.
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I’ll file this concept into the back of my brain for another time. Not going to deal with international post for this.

I don’t think I noticed that these were reverse P previously.

 

[fasterpussycat]

Guitarist out of town until late April, no singer auditions until then ... nothing to do but write and record demos and talk bollox about basses (and ribbon mics).

 

[Count Bassie]

Not to keep going on about it, I realize there are other people, all with their own meaningful concerns and desires, other important parts of life, it's a big boat we're all in. But I just want to say THAT I REALLY LOVE MY NEW THUNDERBIRD!!! Excellent player, very comfortable to play standing up and strapped on (Ahem), and it looks just cool.
Ok, I guess that's it for now. Gonna get it through my own amp today... more later, I'm sure.
Now I'm looking for a case or a gig bag...

 

[fasterpussycat]

Not to keep going on about it, I realize there are other people, all with their own meaningful concerns and desires, other important parts of life, it's a big boat we're all in. But I just want to say THAT I REALLY LOVE MY NEW THUNDERBIRD!!! Excellent player, very comfortable to play standing up and strapped on (Ahem), and it looks just cool.
Ok, I guess that's it for now. Gonna get it through my own amp today... more later, I'm sure.
Now I'm looking for a case or a gig bag...

Swan necks cry out for hard shell cases.

 

[Count Bassie]

Swan necks cry out for hard shell cases.

Point taken.

 

[Haji]

Cases are where we as Birdists get ripped off. They are almost never on any meaningful discounted sale and the build quality just isn't equal to the price. I found mine on some no name website that had been damaged in shipping and was $45 after shipping. After getting it and seeing how relatively flimsy these Chinese made cases are, I thought they should all be $45.

 

[fasterpussycat]

Point taken.

I'm perfectly happy carrying my J and P (soon to be J) necked basses in the gig bag if required. The other one is always left in its case or on a stand. Doesn't even have to be your own carelessness -- it could be someone else who accidentally breaks your heart.