It was. I sold it years ago because it never sounded right. In reality, I love how others can get a Jazz to sound, but I never get them beyond the, "It sounds pretty good" level. Not great or fantastic like the Thunderbird or even a Precision for that matter.
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Thunderbird Club
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My fav G&L is the L2000. A mid 90's one.
I have two G&Ls. Since I have four Thunderbirds and the old Embassy they don't get first call. But they are very nice.
Beautiful Redburst with natural binding. Likely the best looking bass I own. I need to work on a pic that does it justice.
This is BABE Limited edition with K wiring (single coil option). Nice Ebony FB.
I am so happy with my upgraded Epi Classic Pro that I just dont feel the need to get another T-Bird. That is my nature: 1 of each type of bass that I like - a really good example of it. I was never one to collect more than 1 of ANY type of bass - just not my nature. Is there something wrong with me? Lol!
On an unrelated note, I just came back from my local CVS, and the store was only allowing 10 people in at a time. I had to wait on a short line outside standing in a 6 foot spaced, duct taped box outside. It's getting very crazy on Long Island. Is it like that across the US?
On an unrelated note, I just came back from my local CVS, and the store was only allowing 10 people in at a time. I had to wait on a short line outside standing in a 6 foot spaced, duct taped box outside. It's getting very crazy on Long Island. Is it like that across the US?
- Jun 30, 2010
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This is my T2K Mk II - (Tele 2000) Started out as an '06 CIJ '51P RI - bought it new. (in garish mustard colour) Reconfigured it with G&L L-2000 9v pre and MFD pu's, custom '70s style pg, Fender big-plate pops, GHS Progressives, Hipshot string-thru bridge with large barrel ferules (as on the orig '51P), added belly-bevel, brass nut, late '60s Tele bass decal, bound body and 2 colour (trans brown/piano black) finish by Marty Bell /SoCal. It's a bit heavy (ash - 10lbs/2oz) but I plan to do some 'chambering' under the pg to lighten it. May be able to get it in the 9lb/9oz vicinity - it would really help as it is its only drawback. Like all L-2000's - it does it all.
today's job...sounds lush with that Eppi in the back..these things are built like vaults..
Yes, i remember this one. So love this bass!
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As you have repaired many amps - do certain amps have chronic issues that you see from one to the other?
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It's been in storage for awhile and I just retrieved it yesterday for lightening. I used it a lot at one point with a faux country band I was in, and played it for one live Bond Girl outdoor gig. It's active but the passive setting is very good also - there's not a bad setting choice on it. I've got a few active basses and the L-2000 is my favorite onboard pre-amp. I've been favoring passive basses the last few years so they have been getting neglected. It's fun playing it again.
So, I had never bought a new bass and decided I would. Always had a crush on Thunderbirds, from Nikki Sixx to Kim Gordon.
She’s really pretty. I should not have been surprised by the difference in quality from my other two (one is an upgraded, late 80’s BC Rich, and the other is a higher end BC Rich from the late 2000’s), but I was. The Epi Vintage Pro’s reputation was no joke.
I’ve been trying to figure out strings. The stock ones are good, but missing something. I tried Fat Beams and Roto 66’s, but they didn’t do it. Boomers are next on the list, and exposed core are a temptation also.
She’s really pretty. I should not have been surprised by the difference in quality from my other two (one is an upgraded, late 80’s BC Rich, and the other is a higher end BC Rich from the late 2000’s), but I was. The Epi Vintage Pro’s reputation was no joke.
I’ve been trying to figure out strings. The stock ones are good, but missing something. I tried Fat Beams and Roto 66’s, but they didn’t do it. Boomers are next on the list, and exposed core are a temptation also.
Not everywhere.
Funny(?)sighting. Woman at Walmart. Wearing a mask. OK. Stopped to talk to a WM employee. Pulled mask down below her chin to talk. WT7!
Are the tubes under those green wrecked angles?
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
I have a mudbucker, a Model One, and a bolt-on Epi. The experiment will happen eventually. I just don't know when.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
For the most part these days, my best friends are people I have been in bands with.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
A proper bass in front of a proper bass amp. All's well in the world.
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If you ever decide to let it go................. But i know you won't.
I hate owning basses that I don't play - playing it again reminded me of this. For the foreseeable future it is still one that I consider 'my bass' - but the way things are going who knows what tomorrow will bring.
