Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

Today is the day. In about 3 hours I will be having my left shoulder repaired!

Right shoulder repair is likely to wait until late summer to allow full recovery of the left.

Just getting to your 6AM post, but hope all goes well and you have a thorough recovery. Just don't do anything stupid with watermelons until clearly by the psychiatrist I mean surgeon.

 

[dagrev]

The search function is probably disabled when you arrive here anyway. If not, it should be.

That's one of the many reasons I love this thread. I just wish you cats would lighten up a bit and not be so serious all the time....

 

[Beginner Craig]

You got a VP for your first bass? Sweet!
Roundwounds usually have lower tension, so they are easier on beginner hands.
What bands/bassist would you want to sound like?

I’m a big Motley Crue fan. Along that sort of thing

 

[Beginner Craig]

I think you mentioned that you have an Eppi VP. That's a fine bass and unlike many basses it takes to many different types of strings quite nicely. I'd recommend staying with a standard gauge unless you go Tapewound, in which case you can go with a light gauge so you don't have to refile the nut.

Of the standard gauge strings on the VP I've had very good luck with Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats, Fender 7150 rounds and DR Silver Star or Black Beauties. La Bella Black Tapewounds are an interesting treat and offer an ultra smooth easy to play feel. They might be one of the best strings for a beginner because they are so forgiving on improper left hand technique. Stainless steel rounds will be the least forgiving string but will force you to improve your fretting technique to get some very nice sounds. I personally like the Fender 7150 rounds and Cobalt flats best on the VP.


You and me both. I wonder if those that have experienced otherwise got a defective set.

thanks for the reply. I’m waiting for delivery of a Epi Blackbird. I was going to pit fresh strings on it, hence asking about strings. I ordered medium ones below and some tools to do proper set-up if needed.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

thanks for the reply. I’m waiting for delivery of a Epi Blackbird. I was going to pit fresh strings on it, hence asking about strings. I ordered medium ones below and some tools to do proper set-up if needed. View attachment 3702631
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I think he uses steel rounds....these seem pricey...Rotosound RS66s should fit the bill...
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[Chucky Stiletti]

Whoa!...
Gibson Thunderbird bass guitar pickups PAIR Black original vintage USA

 

[JJR58]

Think it's time i post this again. Can't get enough..........

 

[BklynKen]

Whoa!...
Gibson Thunderbird bass guitar pickups PAIR Black original vintage USA

I don't think the seller understands what 'vintage' means.

 

[Nocturnal]

I think he uses steel rounds....these seem pricey...Rotosound RS66s should fit the bill...
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I'm not sure those are still available, which might explain the high prices. I had a set once and liked them well enough that I would buy them again at the right price.

I use both DR Black Beauties or HighBeams and Ken Smith Burners or Rock Masters. I think I prefer the Burners over the Rock Masters, but that can always change. I can usually find the DR's in stock at Guitar Center, but the Smith strings I have to order online.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I don't think the seller understands what 'vintage' means.

was the price that blew me away....can’t be right..
Gibson Thunderbird Pickup 1966 - 1969 | DSS Guitars

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

@PillO is back! Hope it all went well?

 

[MCF]

The PB NR is home! The very pleasant seller shipped it by Fed Ex. Took almost exactly 72 hours to get from Austin to Cali. He packed the as new case in the original Gibson shipping box. He included the TR tool, the little owner’s manual, the product card and an extra set of new strings. I’m having no issues with the bird. It’s in very good condition, everything works, and if the 7th fret is loose (can’t really tell), I’ll deal with it. The FB is nice and dark. The neck is straight. Action is low and it sounds great. It has a Corian nut; a first for me. It is noticeably heavier than my ‘15, but not overly so. I’m happy to have it.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

thanks for the reply. I’m waiting for delivery of a Epi Blackbird. I was going to pit fresh strings on it, hence asking about strings. I ordered medium ones below and some tools to do proper set-up if needed. View attachment 3702631
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Did anyone try the Nikki Sixx strings? Looks like the whole Helix line was discontinued. Anyone got the skinny on that?

 

[Glenn Johnson]

And no one has noticed that I had it backwards. 10cm is smaller than 10".

I noticed but took the high ground.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

The PB NR is home! The very pleasant seller shipped it by Fed Ex. Took almost exactly 72 hours to get from Austin to Cali. He packed the as new case in the original Gibson shipping box. He included the TR tool, the little owner’s manual, the product card and an extra set of new strings. I’m having no issues with the bird. It’s in very good condition, everything works, and if the 7th fret is loose (can’t really tell), I’ll deal with it. The FB is nice and dark. The neck is straight. Action is low and it sounds great. It has a Corian nut; a first for me. It is noticeably heavier than my ‘15, but not overly so. I’m happy to have it.
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Congrats again!! The Gibson NR contingency grows!!

 

[Glenn Johnson]

The PB NR is home! The very pleasant seller shipped it by Fed Ex. Took almost exactly 72 hours to get from Austin to Cali. He packed the as new case in the original Gibson shipping box. He included the TR tool, the little owner’s manual, the product card and an extra set of new strings. I’m having no issues with the bird. It’s in very good condition, everything works, and if the 7th fret is loose (can’t really tell), I’ll deal with it. The FB is nice and dark. The neck is straight. Action is low and it sounds great. It has a Corian nut; a first for me. It is noticeably heavier than my ‘15, but not overly so. I’m happy to have it.
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Congrats! She's a real looker.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Think it's time i post this again. Can't get enough..........

Never enough listening to the Breeders!

 

[Glenn Johnson]

great white you say ?
Great white shark is spotted in Narrabeen LAGOON metres from homes | Daily Mail Online

No where near me but still

I've seen fire and I've seen rain.
I've seen Great White Sharks that
I thought would never end. . .

 

[MCF]

Never enough listening to the Breeders!

That’s a rabbit hole I’m happy to get into whenever JJR decides to send us there.

 

[PillO]

Thank you everyone for the well wishes. I have spent the day snoozing and having bizarre narcotic fueled dreams. So of course now I can't sleep. I head home in the morning.

I won't be able to play for at least 6 weeks. So I will have to find something else to do. Current contenders are transcribing songs I want to learn and development of other fruit related garments.