Thunderbird Club

[JJR58]

Short scale Thunderbird alert:

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Seattle area - I'm sure one of us could do a bit of leg work if anybody is still interested. I have forgotten who was looking.

@kringle77. But me thinks he's quite satisfied with his DingWall. He needs a third.

 

[kringle77]

That was me! I would have loved it but, ended up getting a dingwall d-bird and couldn't be happier. I've already rewired it to get regular t-bird pickup selection.

 

[JJR58]

 

[dagrev]

I played a J yesterday. It didn't sound that great to me.

That's because it was a Jazz!

I have a couple, but I never get them to sound good like some (not all) do. But I like playing them from time to time.

 

[dagrev]

My buddy just got his car sealed to preserve the look:
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MOPAR love!!!

 

[Count Bassie]

I believe that track was recorded with his P bass..

Fine... lol.

 

[dagrev]

'Like' your post; don't like the "roadworn" look on cars-either.

I'm with you on that. It's somebody else's cool, not mine.

 

[Count Bassie]

JPJ. Just sayin.

I'm a diehard disciple.

 

[dagrev]

string update:

I used the Cobalt flats for a few gigs. I like them, but for what I’m playing lately, I think my P does the flat thing differently, and I’ve grown to want that sound.

Back on went the stainless rounds from Dunlop. A couple more gigs done on those, and I think I’m pegging this TBird as a stainless round bass. Just enough definition with the pups still sounding really fat across all strings.

So I’ll be experimenting with different stainless suggestions from the club that I’ve received.

I used the VP this weekend with Cobalts. Sounded good, but just good. I'm looking for magic. (Because I'm that OCD about tone.) Threw some Dean Markley Blue Steels on. Forgot I had any SSs. Sound cool at home. Might use it next weekend. If I like it I will be shocked. GHS Precision flats are next if the magic doesn't show up.

 

[Count Bassie]

These are on my list and I’ll definitely try on a set. Looks like “Just Strings” and “Strings and Beyond” carry them for ~$22-24. Not on Amazon, though.

I've got a set... used, but you can try them.

 

[GonePlaid]

This would work.

And I have one o' those in the garage!

 

[GonePlaid]

I've been in situations where that worked great. But with drums plus five (or occasionally six) other instruments and 2-4 vocalists, that's not usually what we all want.

We're Bass, 1 or 2 guitars and drums; playing for a 50 y/o + crowd. We ain't loud.

 

[Gaolee]

@kringle77. But me thinks he's quite satisfied with his DingWall. He needs a third.

I thought there were a couple people looking for a short scale Bird. We can always conjure up Link Removed and explain his true calling as a Thunderbird player. He didn't like the length. Problem solved!

 

[Gaolee]

PinkBird update. It is Burgundy Mist. It has clear coat. It is curing and will be polished next week. So far, nothing has come apart. Maybe there will be pictures in August sometime.

 

[GonePlaid]

PinkBird update. It is Burgundy Mist. It has clear coat. It is curing and will be polished next week. So far, nothing has come apart. Maybe there will be pictures in August sometime.

What year? J/K, hope it turns out as expected.

 

[Engle]

Is that all natural wear or manually distressed.
I love 60s cars.

That's all natural. Back then they built cars with steel.

 

[Engle]

'Like' your post; don't like the "roadworn" look on cars-either.

it's honest wear at least!

 

[Engle]

That’s definitely on my radar. Ive not heard it myself, but I’ve read about it. Thanks for that reminder. Now I have another project.

I’ve also pondered the potential usefulness of a single blend vs the two V pots.

I have a blend on mine and I like it better than two V pots.

 

[Engle]

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I'm a diehard disciple.

Me, too, but I much prefer the originals. I loathe most "remasters" because they are usually bastard remixes..