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Thunderbird Club
- Thread starter TBird1958
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- Mar 13, 2008
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Thanks for posting this Sergio, my take away from this was that neither of the guys are really into Thunderbirds, and I was surprised at how bad they got both of them to sound - The strings, the overdrive, tone et al was not good to my ears.
Loosely-related, I learned the other day that Elixir strings, which they were using in that video, are made by Gore, as in GORE-TEX.
So well said and without verbosity! (Not to imply others failed, but I sure did.)
You seem surprised. If he can invent the Internet, why can't he make bass strings? Probably leftover parts from the initial Internet invention.
The internet sounds so good because it is a series of tubes.*
* As actually stated by US Senator Ted Stevens. Well not the sounds good part, just the series of tubes part.**
** I wonder if there is also a solid state internet that is just as powerful, but not as loud. And is renown for it's clean headroom.
Of course he wasn't actually talking about physical tubes as in a component of the Internet. As I recall it was something of a poor analogy of the way the Internet works and had more to do with net neutrality conversations at the time, that the context of what he was talking about seems to have been forgotten and taking on a life of their own. But it was still poorly worded.
But more tubes is always better!
Good morning everyone. Hoping for some advice regarding an issue with my Thunderbird. My 2014, which is getting new strings as soon as they arrive has developed quite a buzz. Beg pardon, but it is sort of a yeeeooooww part of the ring or sustain. It is the G string and especially pronounced when down stroking with my thumb. I have started learning the double thumb technique and that has really brought this to light. My teacher first thought it was the nut, then the bridge, then perhaps the string. He admitted Thunderbirds are unique creatures and encouraged me to seek advice from others. She is heading to my favorite tech once the strings arrive. I have tried attaching photos but keep getting an error message, but will wait a few and try again. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I own the VP but not the Gibson. Yes he was blindfolded, but I think buddy knew he was playing the VP as soon as he grabbed a tuner.
The statement lumping all Gibson basses together as dark sounding is ridiculous! I own a 68 EBO and it sounds nothing like a TBird.
I agree. Their setup was terrible. I don't know how they could saturate the sound so easily and so unpleasantly with such professional gear they seemed to be running. I can do way better with my tiny practice amp.
The only Gore that matters in my book:
Ahem!
That bridge saddle under the G string looks quite deep (ahem). I wonder if the saddle order is mixed up*, meaning that you can't get a good set up thus the G string buzzes (ahem).
* the saddles are not interchangeable. They are numbered on the bottom. You can't see the numbers unless you remove the strings and remove the saddle. They are numbered from 1-4.
Here's a big old n00bie n00b question ......
Are T-birds routed under the pickguard? Could one conceivably remove the guard, fill the screwholes (ahem!) , refinish, and have a T-bird logo painted in the proper spot?
I've jonesed strictly for NR's for years but the recent pix of white T-birds with chrome pickups.....................
Are T-birds routed under the pickguard? Could one conceivably remove the guard, fill the screwholes (ahem!) , refinish, and have a T-bird logo painted in the proper spot?
I've jonesed strictly for NR's for years but the recent pix of white T-birds with chrome pickups.....................
PillO may be on to something (as opposed to being on something).
Have you had it with any other set of strings? If other strings have not evidenced this problem, I wouldn't think it would be setup related as it would likely (not positively), evidence itself then as well. If it just started, could be neck related. Possibly it's moving a little and causing fret buzz. But I would think your teacher would notice a fret buzz. If it just started, a string might be going bad as well.
