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Thunderbird Club
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Here's a hack I did with my hanging basses a couple of years ago...
Basically it's just guitar (not bass) gig bags. The shorter bag size allows the (Thunderbird or other) headstock to protrude so it can remain on the wall hanger. They have adequate padding to keep the (Thunderbird or other) basses from getting damaged when hitting the wall or each other during an earthquake. Also note the Hercules hangers all have the neck retainer lock so the (Thunderbird or other) basses can't fall off the hanger.
The system worked perfect last year when we had our fair size rumbler down here in SoCal.
Maybe sort of a cohort to the consort just to hold down the Thunderbird fort.
Many moons ago, when I was Ric curious (and before I had a Thunderbird) I contacted the Ric club here on TB to ask which model would give me the deep dark lows and heavy bottom end I desire. IIRC the general consensus was the Laredo or Cheyenne model. Never found one to try in a store, but I did find a Thunderbird - the rest is history.
Just the bottoms here, with a Thunderbird logo on the cheek. Don't we all?
Never ever use my feedback on picks to make a decision on what to do, I'm a total hack with a pick. But of all the ones I've tried I kinda like a leather pick best. Lots of flex but still enough increased attack to draw a distinction between pick and finger playing. The thing is, I love the sound of the thunderbird with a pick - when someone else plays it. I've just about decided I need to get pick lessons, learning on my own isn't really making any progress.
Note: this post contains 8 mentions of Thunderbirds and approximately 17 lines of text. That's nearly a 50% thunderbird saturation level on a line by line basis. As cohort to the consort I approve this message.
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@PillO , strap-shot (ahem). It's a Levy's made from an actual motorcycle tire tread.
When my younger was six, one day she was in the music store with me where I taught bass lessons. They had this strap hanging in the display, and she said, "Dad you have to get this strap." And there you have it. That was about thirteen years ago. It remains my favorite, even with some of the tread worn off...
When my younger was six, one day she was in the music store with me where I taught bass lessons. They had this strap hanging in the display, and she said, "Dad you have to get this strap." And there you have it. That was about thirteen years ago. It remains my favorite, even with some of the tread worn off...
- Jun 30, 2010
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- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
Here's a hack I did with my hanging basses a couple of years ago...
View attachment 3748315
Basically it's just guitar (not bass) gig bags. The shorter bag size allows the (Thunderbird or other) headstock to protrude so it can remain on the wall hanger. They have adequate padding to keep the (Thunderbird or other) basses from getting damaged when hitting the wall or each other during an earthquake. Also note the Hercules hangers all have the neck retainer lock so the (Thunderbird or other) basses can't fall off the hanger.
The system worked perfect last year when we had our fair size rumbler down here in SoCal.
Maybe sort of a cohort to the consort just to hold down the Thunderbird fort.
Many moons ago, when I was Ric curious (and before I had a Thunderbird) I contacted the Ric club here on TB to ask which model would give me the deep dark lows and heavy bottom end I desire. IIRC the general consensus was the Laredo or Cheyenne model. Never found one to try in a store, but I did find a Thunderbird - the rest is history.
Just the bottoms here, with a Thunderbird logo on the cheek. Don't we all?
Never ever use my feedback on picks to make a decision on what to do, I'm a total hack with a pick. But of all the ones I've tried I kinda like a leather pick best. Lots of flex but still enough increased attack to draw a distinction between pick and finger playing. The thing is, I love the sound of the thunderbird with a pick - when someone else plays it. I've just about decided I need to get pick lessons, learning on my own isn't really making any progress.
Note: this post contains 8 mentions of Thunderbirds and approximately 17 lines of text. That's nearly a 50% thunderbird saturation level on a line by line basis. As cohort to the consort I approve this message.
fixed it for clarity
Here's a hack I did with my hanging basses a couple of years ago...
View attachment 3748315
Basically it's just guitar (not bass) gig bags. The shorter bag size allows the (Thunderbird or other) headstock to protrude so it can remain on the wall hanger. They have adequate padding to keep the (Thunderbird or other) basses from getting damaged when hitting the wall or each other during an earthquake. Also note the Hercules hangers all have the neck retainer lock so the (Thunderbird or other) basses can't fall off the hanger.
The system worked perfect last year when we had our fair size rumbler down here in SoCal.
Maybe sort of a cohort to the consort just to hold down the Thunderbird fort.
Many moons ago, when I was Ric curious (and before I had a Thunderbird) I contacted the Ric club here on TB to ask which model would give me the deep dark lows and heavy bottom end I desire. IIRC the general consensus was the Laredo or Cheyenne model. Never found one to try in a store, but I did find a Thunderbird - the rest is history.
Just the bottoms here, with a Thunderbird logo on the cheek. Don't we all?
Never ever use my feedback on picks to make a decision on what to do, I'm a total hack with a pick. But of all the ones I've tried I kinda like a leather pick best. Lots of flex but still enough increased attack to draw a distinction between pick and finger playing. The thing is, I love the sound of the thunderbird with a pick - when someone else plays it. I've just about decided I need to get pick lessons, learning on my own isn't really making any progress.
Note: this post contains 8 mentions of Thunderbirds and approximately 17 lines of text. That's nearly a 50% thunderbird saturation level on a line by line basis. As cohort to the consort I approve this message.
There are so many reasons to love THUNDERBIRD club. This is several.
It's been a while since I played an FSO with a pick, but from what I recall, I get a lot more out of a THUNDERBIRD with a pick. I probably ought to compare some time. Maybe swipe CJ's bass and see; he's all about the 7ender.
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I didn't realize that it is a real (used?) tire. It is very cool - I would totally rock that (showing my 80s, gag me with a spoon).
It is a THUNDERBIRD strap. It belongs.
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A Pbass with flats played with a pick has a really cool sound. Thing is a VP can do almost the same sound... and more!
So can this. Just sayin...
Not particularly TBird related.
I accept full responsibility for this post.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
Proof that Fender does not hold up in the presence of a Thunderbird. Those are well chewed.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
Sure it is. There is that Thunderbird bridge pickup right there for all to see.
I'm just a very disturbed bass player.
Where did you get your very disturbed bass?
- Jun 30, 2010
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I'm sorry the correct answer is Hawkbucker pickup (whispers to judge... ) - judge has ruled that a Hawk is a bird so we'll give you that for the win! Ding-Ding-Ding
