Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

What are you thinking of replacing them with? I ask cause i know of what you speak.
The CB's are cool for what they are, but they are what they are, nothing more, nothing less.

Lollars or Thunderbuckers.

 

[PillO]

patent pending....

That's what Wallace says.

 

[fasterpussycat]

Lollars (in my opinion) have quite a bit more clarity and top end.



I meant (thought I said so) REPLACEMENT pickups. I would think many would be happy with stock pickups. They sound really cool. I happen to prefer Lollars and TB’s. On a shallow note, I also prefer chrome

Thunderbuckers are the shizz. I was so enamoured of the first one -- stock in the NR41 -- I immediately ordered another of the same type (66S), which is now in the Orville. Cooler heads may have opted for a different model, but even with the same strings and same pickup, the NR41 and Orville have completely different tonal character.

The JAEbird has a 66N, which is a much politer ball of wire and magnets. The superfluous 66B is on the shelf and I may yet try it in place of the 66N.

I'm sure Lollars and Mojos and what have you sound pretty good, just I have no motivation to go there. No GAS.

 

[fasterpussycat]

I still am mulling what to do with the electronics in the Pro-V.

Throw them in a pond. If they float, BURN them.

 

[GBassNorth]

Throw them in a pond. If they float, BURN them.

....do it quick! Before it turns you into a newt!
Don't worry, you'll get better.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

But I'm familiar with 12A?7s... And the goal isn't simple, the goal is stupid with huge redundancy and stupid. And the transformer is integral to the 'tubey' sound.

But feel free to forward that suggestion to Ampeg and Traynor. You never know and there could be a nice consulting fee in it for you.

There are plenty of tubey sounds that don’t care about a power transformer. The goal was to integrate it into the case at a price point that would attract buyers who otherwise couldn’t afford an electric guitar and amp- hardly stupid. They weren’t after people who could afford a Les Paul or Strat, a big amp, etc.

 

[dagrev]

Which makes me think maybe I should do a trial of RS77s on the 'bird (ahem).

Yes you should. I really liked them on my VP. A little rough for flats (compared the GHS, LaBella and Fender). Lower in volume, but hey, amps have little protrusions you can turn to fix that.

 

[dukeorock]

Did I post this? Been a long day! About to play a gig on a barge in Indiana...yep.
The superfan is having a custom bass made for me by Robin Guitars in Houston. I got to pick nut width and colors, the rest is the only way he’ll do it. He’s also the owner of Rio Grande pickups, so that’s what’s going in. He said “if you like T Bird pickups, you’ll love these.” I’ll be the judge of that! Worst case, I’ll swap the pickups.

 

[JJR58]

Man, if had had the dough i'd so get this right now. (no affiliation)

For Sale - Epiphone EB-3, Dark Star Pickups, Bad Ass Bridge.

 

[JJR58]

Did I post this? Been a long day! About to play a gig on a barge in Indiana...yep.
The superfan is having a custom bass made for me by Robin Guitars in Houston. I got to pick nut width and colors, the rest is the only way he’ll do it. He’s also the owner of Rio Grande pickups, so that’s what’s going in. He said “if you like T Bird pickups, you’ll love these.” I’ll be the judge of that! Worst case, I’ll swap the pickups.

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Whoa!!!

Think you're gonna like The Rio Grande's.

 

[dukeorock]

Man, if had had the dough i'd so get this right now. (no affiliation)

For Sale - Epiphone EB-3, Dark Star Pickups, Bad Ass Bridge.

I have a pal with that exact setup and it’s awesome!

 

[MCF]

Did I post this? Been a long day! About to play a gig on a barge in Indiana...yep.
The superfan is having a custom bass made for me by Robin Guitars in Houston. I got to pick nut width and colors, the rest is the only way he’ll do it. He’s also the owner of Rio Grande pickups, so that’s what’s going in. He said “if you like T Bird pickups, you’ll love these.” I’ll be the judge of that! Worst case, I’ll swap the pickups.

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Very cool!

 

[Inky13]

couldn't get past the distortion.....

Yeah, not to be disrespectful to anyone, but that’s not bass to me. Plus, play something.

That's not weird, this is.

No, wait. Not weird. Really useful/practical.

Still looking for a special purpose for my

Did I post this? Been a long day! About to play a gig on a barge in Indiana...yep.
The superfan is having a custom bass made for me by Robin Guitars in Houston. I got to pick nut width and colors, the rest is the only way he’ll do it. He’s also the owner of Rio Grande pickups, so that’s what’s going in. He said “if you like T Bird pickups, you’ll love these.” I’ll be the judge of that! Worst case, I’ll swap the pickups.

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Weren’t you just gigging far away? Do you....Do you have transporter technology?

 

[Inky13]

Yeah, not to be disrespectful to anyone, but that’s not bass to me. Plus, play something.

Still looking for a special purpose for my G5.

Weren’t you just gigging far away? Do you....Do you have transporter technology?

 

[Inky13]

Was just out in the garage. I turned around and there was a large red fox sitting there looking at me. I felt that I was being judged and did not measure up to his standards.
Well whatever Mr. Fox, I have opposable thumbs and have mastered fire and a TV remote.

 

[PillO]

There are plenty of tubey sounds that don’t care about a power transformer. The goal was to integrate it into the case at a price point that would attract buyers who otherwise couldn’t afford an electric guitar and amp- hardly stupid. They weren’t after people who could afford a Les Paul or Strat, a big amp, etc.

My thought was to make an amp for me (unrelated to the amp in case from whence it all started) based on a stupidly large redundant big array of 12AU7s as power amp.

 

[PillO]

Was just out in the garage. I turned around and there was a large red fox sitting there looking at me. I felt that I was being judged and did not measure up to his standards.
Well whatever Mr. Fox, I have opposable thumbs and have mastered fire and a TV remote.

Did he call you a big dummy?

 

[dagrev]

Did I post this? Been a long day! About to play a gig on a barge in Indiana...yep.
The superfan is having a custom bass made for me by Robin Guitars in Houston. I got to pick nut width and colors, the rest is the only way he’ll do it. He’s also the owner of Rio Grande pickups, so that’s what’s going in. He said “if you like T Bird pickups, you’ll love these.” I’ll be the judge of that! Worst case, I’ll swap the pickups.

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I think Rod at Regenerate Guitar Works has switched to Rio Grande for his basses. I have a Regenerate and but it has Nordys in it. Heard nothing but good things about the Rio Grandes. I bet it will sound fantastic.

 

[Toptube]

Did I post this? Been a long day! About to play a gig on a barge in Indiana...yep.
The superfan is having a custom bass made for me by Robin Guitars in Houston. I got to pick nut width and colors, the rest is the only way he’ll do it. He’s also the owner of Rio Grande pickups, so that’s what’s going in. He said “if you like T Bird pickups, you’ll love these.” I’ll be the judge of that! Worst case, I’ll swap the pickups.

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I like the roundness of that body

 

[Gaolee]

Man, if had had the dough i'd so get this right now. (no affiliation)

For Sale - Epiphone EB-3, Dark Star Pickups, Bad Ass Bridge.

That is the definition of beeswing mahogany right there. It is beautiful. Never mind whether it is even playable.