...or is it a Hard Rockin Wimbish Spector and pedal array backed by a wall of Thunderbird bliss?
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Thunderbird Club
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...so if I did that finish and Tort on a THUNDERBIRD, would it be a PornoBird with Salami?
If I could have gotten a THUNDERBIRD in that finish, it definitely would have been my first bass!
I do wonder how the Orville (1990 Gibson parts MIJ) with a Thunderbucker 66 pup compares to an actual Gibson from the 60s or 70s. It's the lightest of my basses and has a certain 'built for racing' quality about it.
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Not for want of trying.... (from what I've heard)
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- Mar 13, 2008
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Gaolee
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Yes, it would. It might also be a desert topping, but only in some neighborhoods.
Gaolee
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Crashing well has benefits.
Exactly!Gibson did RDs like that....................
This...
But in a NR single pup with high quality Tort.
High Quality Tort?? Is that possible?
- Mar 13, 2008
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Mine's not like a '76, either in construction or pickups. '70s pups are their own animal, as I recall there are at least two variations, and, with Gibson's usual spotty QC, my two are a bit different sounding. I also think they need a big amp and some volume to really "get" the tone. Construction is different as well, '76s are 9 ply, Orville is set neck, when I play my Gibson it's like I'm really playing a "big" bass, the way it hangs, plays, it's just cool - and yes, a little bit historic ( not '60s historic mind you!) My Orville isn't stock but the quality is readily apparent, in some QC aspects it's better than a Gibson, the pickups are "okay" not great, they lack the growl and top end, and no clank. I traded mine out for some China Buckers and like them better, but am still trying different strings out on it. Since it's set neck, I'd think an Orville with a vintage pickup would be closest to Non Reverse in terms of sound.
I like green things...
- Mar 13, 2008
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You didn't recognize Iggy Pop?
Gotta get those. The Talent Simulator needs to be larger than the Blame Shifter for me.
Yeah, I'm hip[sorta]. Just the way the pix came up. There was also a "Bass Solo Eliminator" listed. I need one o' those. (here ya go)
Gaolee
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No.High Quality Tort?? Is that possible?
Sorry, but I can't help there. I suspect Scott @godofthunder59 can likely shed the most light on your question.
Proving that some things should never be done. To a Thunderbird.
