Thunderbird Club

[PillO]

In comedy news, supermarkets here are being unkind to people suffering 'panic-buyers remorse'.

All those people with 50000 rolls of toilet paper and a couple of tonnes of pasta shells are being told no returns and no refunds.

I was planning on stocking up on Thunderbirds. Maybe I shouldn't?

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I was planning on stocking up on Thunderbirds. Maybe I shouldn't?

yeah was wondering if the price of music gear will take a dive...

 

[LetItGrowTone]

I was planning on stocking up on Thunderbirds. Maybe I shouldn't?

On a related note, I'm glad my Embassy came before the end of the world.

 

[Count Bassie]

It's a Seymour Duncan "Hawkbucker" - installed in '86. They are still available today - Jeff installed one in his P-bass.

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So, can you guys say a few words about this p'up? Just curious, but I know you guys are connesiures (I don't know how to spell that word) of pickups, and the sounds they make.

Is the sound hot, über clean, big and woofy, wiry... how do you describe it?

 

[Gaolee]

I was planning on stocking up on Thunderbirds. Maybe I shouldn't?

Oh, you should. You don't need to return them, and they don't expire.

 

[Gaolee]

yeah was wondering if the price of music gear will take a dive...

I have been surprised by the ongoing strength of the economy for the last couple years, but the run may be over now. It was going to take some kind of shock to knock it over, but it seems like this virus may be that shock. If so, I may be thinking about a vintage 'Bird. Provided there's any money to use to buy it. Probably not. That's how recessions work.

 

[Nocturnal]

In comedy news, supermarkets here are being unkind to people suffering 'panic-buyers remorse'.

All those people with 50000 rolls of toilet paper and a couple of tonnes of pasta shells are being told no returns and no refunds.

Good!!!!

We were informed yesterday that the company was "strongly recommending" that we work from home for about 3 weeks or until this situation has settled down. Not a problem for me. I will get some extra sleep and be able to mess around on a bass a little each day during work.

 

[PillO]

So, can you guys say a few words about this p'up? Just curious, but I know you guys are connesiures (I don't know how to spell that word) of pickups, and the sounds they make.

Is the sound hot, über clean, big and woofy, wiry... how do you describe it?

If you can't spell connosoer, conassewer, conasseur, aficionado, then you aren't one.

 

[JIO]

So, can you guys say a few words about this p'up? Just curious, but I know you guys are connesiures (I don't know how to spell that word) of pickups, and the sounds they make.

Is the sound hot, über clean, big and woofy, wiry... how do you describe it?

I'll play it some and focus on it and get back with you. I never really though much about it since I installed it 34 yrs ago - it just did what I wanted then which was to give my II more variety and as all bridge pu's, some clarity.

 

[MCF]

 

[StephnG]

Obviously a beginner. Doesn't even know how to hold a guitar. From the looks of it he must be coming from bagpipes.

Filled with "Blue Wind"

 

[GonePlaid]

I'm getting really concerned that the April tour will get canceled. Hopefully, if so, we'll at least keep some of the relatively local shows.

Hope so for your sake.

 

[JIO]

So, can you guys say a few words about this p'up? Just curious, but I know you guys are connesiures (I don't know how to spell that word) of pickups, and the sounds they make.

Is the sound hot, über clean, big and woofy, wiry... how do you describe it?

I just did a quick run-through and here's what I can tell you; first off, I totally agree with those who prefer the neck pu only. It sounds amazing - big, dark, beefy and clear. This is what a T-bird is known for - no other bass sounds like this. Then, I rolled it off and full on bridge pu (the Hawkbucker) - a similar sort of purity of tone. Not as deep/bassy but still dark, a bit less beefy and more defined in the clarity dept. Very even in output and tone - just different in relation to its location. Together (both full volume) the tone was less defined, thicker and less focused. Frankly I never use this setting - one or the other is backed off a bit so the full volume pu is dominant with 'thickening' or 'sharpening' from the other one. If I want big fat bass - the neck dominates, if I need sharper focus (for chords or fast staccato runs) - the bridge pu is on full, and the tone control is up there. Likewise I usually don't use one or the other (only) - it sounds good at home (like it did just now) but I always use both pu's live and dial them to the room. At volume, the neck pu alone gets boomy which is a reason why I added the bridge pu in the first place. At that point ('70s/'80s) I had a 2X15 Accoustic cab/SS head which was pretty bassy. Also - as you all recall, the '80s started to get 'bass-centric'/'bass-up-front' and that meant more treble. With the additional bridge pu and a generally dark sounding bass - you have the best of both worlds. Another thing that sets T-birds apart; articulate but still a bass.

As Jeff is a recent user of this pu, he'll be able to give a fresher opinion/assessment. Hope this helps.

 

[GonePlaid]

They have changed a little over 50 years. Not all for the better...

From what I've seen, croudeder, with less amenities and crappier attitudes.

 

[dagrev]

I thought that the first couple of years I heard them, but then I started reading Rolling Stone back when it was worth reading. (Has it recovered? I gave up looking eons ago.)

No. Ignorant people pretending to be intelligent and cool. Used to be somewhat interesting. I'm certain it's a good way to lower IQ now.

 

[dagrev]

That's a cool thing to say Chuck.

It's true. Need you post Johnny Winter vids. If you don't it's a desert.

 

[JIO]

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performance art piece, or real - you make the call...

 

[dagrev]

So far, rehearsal is on tonight for the church I play at this Sunday, and AFAIK, for rehearsal for my home church for Sunday. Most are huggers, and I'll just avoid handshakes and face-licking.

One thing the news media and health organizations don't seem to be saying (at least here) is to remember to keep your immune system as healthy as you can. Exercise, eat well, and take reasonable vitamins and supplements. This can help keep you healthy in case of marginal contact, and reduce the symptoms if you do get sick.
And of course, it lets you play your THUNDERBIRDS mo betta mo longa! At least that's what I hoid on the grapevine while running through the jungle down in the bayou...

Thunderbirds are great for keeping people at a healthy distance.

 

[JIO]

No. Ignorant people pretending to be intelligent and cool. Used to be somewhat interesting. I'm certain it's a good way to lower IQ now.

MOJO is worth reading ... and BASSPLAYER mag is now owned/run by a similar Brit organization, and is like a condensed bass-centric version of MOJO.

 

[JIO]

From what I've seen, croudeder, with less amenities and crappier attitudes.