Thunderbird Club

[fasterpussycat]

Hi all. I’m searching through the posts (there is alot) but cant see anything in relation to straps. Is there a good wide strap that anyone can suggest to help with the neck dive. Thanks

My straps are all from DSL (2.5" Padded Garment Black/Black – DSL Straps). If they were good enough for Lemmy they are good enough for me. Getting extra long and suede backing helps with any balance problems.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

What strings do you guys use on the Tbird?

these..

 

[dagrev]

What strings do you guys use on the Tbird?

Currently:
'64- TI Infeld's (This will likely never change)
'64 Embassy- (same PUs as Thunderbird) TI Jazz Rounds (this will not change)
'76- TI Flats or Fender Flats
VP- Fender Flats
VP- GHS Pressurewounds
GHS Round Core Boomers sound fantastic on these as well as a few other lesser known strings. (GHS Progressives, Dean Markley Blue Steels and String Joy round core nickles all sound really good.) Just depends on what you are shooting for.
Oh, Roto Flats sound great as well.

Yes, flats sound great on Thunderbirds!

 

[fasterpussycat]

What strings do you guys use on the Tbird?

90 Orville - Ken Smith Bass Burners 45-105
11 JAEbird - Ken Smith Bass Burners 45-105
17 NR41 - Ken Smith Bass Burners 45-105

And they all sound different from one another.

 

[FlyingPigSound]

Dangerously close to sealing a deal on a Gibson RD Artist. Stay tuned...

 

[gidbass]

What strings do you guys use on the Tbird?

Good Luck!

 

[RedVee]

My straps are all from DSL (2.5" Padded Garment Black/Black – DSL Straps). If they were good enough for Lemmy they are good enough for me. Getting extra long and suede backing helps with any balance problems.

they look good. Have you tried Colonial ?

Leather Guitar Straps Archives - Colonial Leather

 

[Butcherboy]

What strings do you guys use on the Tbird?

.... for studio use ....

 

[RedVee]

What strings do you guys use on the Tbird?

I’ve been using DR Hi-Beams so far. I like them but may change things up at some point.

 

[PillO]

Explained by Carlin...

George Carlin was a genius. He had a great understanding of language and psychology. Although we all laughed at his routines, they were grounded in the quirks of human language and cognition.

 

[PillO]

Hipshot Bass Extender for Birdie last night, the gig-trip is finally in pretty good order. And the homespun pedalboard. Not glossy, but simple and solid.
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I am a fan of the ghetto pedal board. And in fact the whole ghetto chic fashion.

 

[PillO]

That is one of us, going undercover. The 7ender is a clever disguise. Nobody would recognise PillO when he is on a secret mission in that disguise.

I always wear a melon helmet. That way, for a disguise I need only remove it.

 

[PillO]

Ernie Ball Cobalt flats, 45-105.

I hate cobalt flats.

Carry on.

 

[PillO]

I’ll be joining the club soon. Just looking for the right Bird

Didn't we go through this with @JJR58 ?

 

[FlyingPigSound]

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

The Classic Pro has the thorough neck and Gibson pickups...lots of sustain and growl! IMHO it’s the next best thing to the much more expensive Gibson

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

....
Gibson Thunderbird IV non reverse 1967 Sunburst

 

[Gaolee]

Didn't we go through this with @JJR58 ?

I do not remember. No matter. It is the 'Bird that chooses the player anyway.

 

[JIO]

What strings do you guys use on the Tbird?

rounds: D'Addario (nickel) EXLBT, NY/XL and XT - flats: LaBella DTF's & GHS Precision flats

 

[Gaolee]

I’ll be joining the club soon. Just looking for the right Bird

The right Thunderbird will find you. That is how it works. If you are a Thunderbird player, the bass will know and tell you. If not, it will misbehave and move along. You will know when you are chosen.

 

[Gaolee]

Give me.

Poetry comes in all forms.