The new TBird fits perfectly, welcome to the club! I've seen some of your videos on YouTube - You guys ROCK! Post a clip when you get a chance and let us know if your band tours this side of the Atlantic.
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Thunderbird Club
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- Jun 30, 2010
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- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
I think a trip to Portugal would work for me, I've always wanted to visit.
Well, I am officially retired TODAY as of 11:30 AM. Now I have the time to write more songs, play more bass, get decent on guitar, go to the gym 3 times a week, learn Spanish, then Italian, see more of the kids and girlfriend, and still have some leftover time to drool over the Thunderbirds posted here!
From one Glenn to another..Congratulations and Cheers!
Thank you @GBassNorth! Maybe someday we'll be big enough to think about an US gig, right now it's difficult, but who knows.
If you guys come to Portugal we should definitely do a Thunderbird Club hangout.
If you guys come to Portugal we should definitely do a Thunderbird Club hangout.
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I thought someone would call me on that!
To extrapolate: no need to use the left hand to support the neck while playing.
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Hey all I am looking for some pro leve repair feedback on this thread I started:
1973 Jazz Bass Neck Repair
It has been to two local repair guys who opted not to take it on. If anyone can give some insight/feedback on a solution, I would appreciate it.
Also I have been playing my THUNDERBIRD instead of the bass in the thread...
1973 Jazz Bass Neck Repair
It has been to two local repair guys who opted not to take it on. If anyone can give some insight/feedback on a solution, I would appreciate it.
Also I have been playing my THUNDERBIRD instead of the bass in the thread...
What strings do you guys use on the Tbird?
SIT Power Steel 50-105.
TI jazz flats
Gaolee
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Lots of different strings are good. I have been happy with DR Black Beauties and EB Cobalt Flats. Several people here touted Ken Smith Bass Burners, so I tried them. The set I got was a little heavier than the string I usually use. I do not remember exactly, but something like 50 or 55 to 110. They feel good but did not sound quite right at first. After a few hour of playing time, they seem to have broken in nicely and sound great. Tapes sounded very good on a Thunderbird as well. I don't think you can go wrong by much, but you may have to do a bit of experimenting to find the right sound for what you do and how you do it. Not a bad problem to have!
And then there is the sound color thing.
Ernie Ball Cobalt flats, 45-105.
The VP i recently bought came with Rotosound 66s, which after I got used to them are my favorite rounds- but I am likely switching to the flats.
The black beautys will look good on a black TBird
Ive been looking through the local listings. Is the Epiphone T-Bird Classic Pro a big step up from a Epiphone T-Bird. I’m just a beginner and wont be gigging. Thanks
Gaolee
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Gaolee
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Yes and no. It is a big step up in lots of ways, but in others, it is just different. I have several other Thunderbirds, but I still keep a bottom of the line bolt-on because I like it for what it is.
I’ll be joining the club soon. Just looking for the right Bird
