Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

Damned Canadians.

Exactly.

 

[dagrev]

Hosers.

Good one. That's going back a bit!

 

[dagrev]

I would try DR Highbeams or something along that line. Those have a way of waking up a bass, at least that has been my experience.

Thank you. I appreciate the string direction much. Will definitely be on the list if I get through what I have with little help. After the TI Jazz Rounds I have, I just bought a set of DR Pure Blues to give a go.

 

[BklynKen]

Pedalboard Patch Cable Sale!
Looking at the available flat right angle cables, it cane down to MXR, EBS, or Rockboard (appears to be the same as Kat's beloved Warwicks). The EBS Gold are very low profile, and I found them on sale at American Musical Supply the same price or cheaper than the deluxe cables anywhere else. Free shipping.
Perfect for your THUNDERBIRD pedalboard. May work with other instruments. Tax and title not included. Some restrictions may apply. Price may not apply in all areas of the world.

I like the EBS ones a lot.

 

[Toptube]

It sounds like there could be a wiring issue and it wouldn't take long to test if its a phase issue or something else.
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Roto report on the Gibson. More punch but still pretty bland, even with the Rotos. Hard to figure. When I set my Ampeg on mid #3 (800 Hz) I cranked it to 8.5 to 9 (out of 10) to get some mid punch and bite! I've never had mids set anywhere near that high before. Sounds crazy with Rotos on. Still sounded somewhat scooped (big lows and highs) even at that really so with both PUs on full. Most of the time I just used the neck or the neck with the bridge rolled off 1/4 or so. I know you can get a scooped tone to some extent with both fully on, but it kind of disappears in the mix when playing with fingers. The PUs are up about as far as they can go, and going down I would think would take the edge it does have off a little. I'm really perplexed and want this wonderful bass to have some punch. Stupid question: Could the bridge PU be in backwards and out of phase? I'm ignorant here. One reason I ask is that I find the lows really go away with both PUs, and I'm wanting to add bass to get that big sound back. Kind of shocked since the modern PUs are supposed to be a little heavy in the lows and low mids.

Next string try might be TI Jazz Rounds. Tiny strings, but huge thick tone.

 

[dagrev]

I like the EBS ones a lot.

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I'm well fixed on patch cables, but if I were not these would be the trick. I had Bayou Cables (TB member) make some up years ago and they are still working just find.

 

[dagrev]

It sounds like there could be a wiring issue and it wouldn't take long to test if its a phase issue or something else.
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Good option. But over my head, and I don't know a reliable guy here in town. Haven't needed one for years. I can change pots and PUs, but that's about it as far as the electronics go.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Good option. But over my head, and I don't know a reliable guy here in town. Haven't needed one for years. I can change pots and PUs, but that's about it as far as the electronics go.

Just swap the hot and shield on ONE of the pickups, either one.

 

[dagrev]

Just swap the hot and shield on ONE of the pickups, either one.

Thanks Chuck. Shield, being the other wire?

 

[dagrev]

Thank you my good friend. I’ll keep you all apprised. Didn’t really need the case, but I’ll compare it to what I have and may offer one up here.

As for your new bird, you and I have different ears. Mine have been through hundreds of concerts, including something like 30 Neil Yong & Crazy Horse shows. So...I am not reliable at all. But to me, my NR with the modern PUPs does not sound too scooped. It still has the Slinkys that the seller put on it when he shipped it to me. I eq the amp to get what to me sounds “round” with a bit of dirt. But that’s just me.

I'm so curious about your take on the tone of the VPs after you've had time with it.

It may just be me being picky. Which I know I can be. But even the drummer commented today that this bass just didn't sound as good as the other Thunderbirds and lacked something.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Thanks Chuck. Shield, being the other wire?

yes, the other connection..

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

the folks at Hipshot rule....needed studs for a bridge and sent them a note to purchase a pair.
Their response;

 

[PillO]

the folks at Hipshot rule....needed studs for a bridge and sent them a note to purchase a pair.
Their response;
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Yeah, those guys rock!

 

[bylar13]

Got this text from my friend, 5 States away, who I had asked for help in buying something near him:

"Target Acquired"

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Got this text from my friend, 5 States away, who I had asked for help in buying something near him:

"Target Acquired"

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Congrats!! What a beauty!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I like the EBS ones a lot.

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Don’t tell, but I used the search function because I remembered the discussion, and your EBS post was one that caught my attention!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I'm well fixed on patch cables, but if I were not these would be the trick. I had Bayou Cables (TB member) make some up years ago and they are still working just find.

I have generally made my own cables, but I just don’t feel like it this time.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Thanks Chuck. Shield, being the other wire?

The outer one that wraps around the inner one.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

the folks at Hipshot rule....needed studs for a bridge and sent them a note to purchase a pair.
Their response;
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Yes! They sent me different length saddle adjustment screws when I asked to buy some. They’re amazing.

 

[BklynKen]

Wow, in all this craziness I just learned that Bob Kulick died on the 29th. What an amazing talent.