Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

I did the same thing once with this vid and watched Kingfish for a bout two hours. This is worth watching.

Saw/heard him play last year in SF with Buddy Guy, his mentor. One great show by a legendary showman and his protege.

 

[PillO]

I realize the Birds aren't going to win, but this is a pitiful showing...
What Bass Guitar is the G.O.A.T

It's rigged!

I voted Thunderbird. But, as soon as I hit "cast vote" it suddenly switched to Fender P.

I am a little surprised that Rickenbacker is doing as poorly as Thunderbird.

 

[Keith Rawlings]

I voted, but I'm fine with playing a not so common, but incredibly iconic bass.

I voted too. T-Birds rule - no matter what anyone else says.

 

[Old_Noob]

T-Birds rule - no matter what anyone else says.

like San Deamis High School Football.

 

[GonePlaid]

I voted too. T-Birds rule - no matter what anyone else says.

I'm somewhat surprised that "Kool-Aid"tm hasn't put out a "7ender P" flavor.

 

[Instagator]

Thunderbird Thursday again!

 

[Old_Noob]

Does anyone know if the t-bird buckers are wider than a jazz single coil?

I am thinking of putting together a parts bass--either a thunderjag or a thundermeteora. The former would require me to route out the bridge pickup spot on a jag body, which I am fine with, but if the J pickup is wider, I don't know if I want to mess around with having to fill it in.

 

[KaraQ]

Does anyone know if the t-bird buckers are wider than a jazz single coil?

I am thinking of putting together a parts bass--either a thunderjag or a thundermeteora. The former would require me to route out the bridge pickup spot on a jag body, which I am fine with, but if the J pickup is wider, I don't know if I want to mess around with having to fill it in.

Not 100% sure for Fender pickups, but the EMG j-pup I've got looks to be slightly wider

Edit: but if you use the p/u rings, might cover the gap...

 

[Gaolee]

I agree, that move really helped the balance. And both my CP & VP have the button in that location from the factory.

Moving the rear strap-button was mostly for height adjustment. I put it in the same location as some of the Nikki Sixx Thunderbirds I've seen. Most unfortunately, I am a bit tall (like, Floor Jansen tall...), and getting strap length & 'bird height as I wanted was...challenging. Now, it's no problem
And still balances well

I am not quite that tall, but very close, and have simian arms. A long strap is an absolute necessity for a Thunderbird.

 

[Gaolee]

She was wearing a long red dress and playing an acoustic/electric bass.

The $'s a joke. I'm doing it to save the gig for the others. The burgers are cooked the way I like them(medium rare, pepperjack cheese, hold the rabbit food)and the cucumber salad is terrific. Unfortunately, they don't carry a porter/stout.

Oooh! Long red dress...

 

[Gaolee]

It's rigged!

Yep. We need to make sure nobody thinks 'Bird are all that great so there's more for us.

 

[KaraQ]

I am not quite that tall, but very close, and have simian arms. A long strap is an absolute necessity for a Thunderbird.

My arms aren't super long...but I never could really get the positioning right. Moving the rear button up, just over 4", gave better adjustability

Still have to have the long strap though...

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

TT...

 

[Old_Noob]

TT...
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How does the single-pickup sound?

 

[GonePlaid]

TT: Old pic, one 'Bird flew to Arizona.

 

[Nocturnal]

I agree, that move really helped the balance. And both my CP & VP have the button in that location from the factory.

Moving the rear strap-button was mostly for height adjustment. I put it in the same location as some of the Nikki Sixx Thunderbirds I've seen. Most unfortunately, I am a bit tall (like, Floor Jansen tall...), and getting strap length & 'bird height as I wanted was...challenging. Now, it's no problem
And still balances well

After owning my first BlackBird I added a strap button in the "Sixx Spot" on a couple basses. It is nice to have that extra option for adjustability.

 

[MCF]

TT...
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Interesting saddle position on the A.

 

[TBird1958]

I don't remember how I got such clanky tone this day, it was about 95 and really humid in Tacoma, WA.
Happy Thunderbird Thursday!

 

[KaraQ]

I didn't really make a lot of progress on the GBP last night (for reasons... ), so I guess for Thunderbird Thursday, I'll just give some updated pics...

 

[Nocturnal]

****Nevermind. I found the thread and GBassNorth had provided the info.*****I know its off topic but....a while back someone shared their home warranty company they were super happy with. I am blanking on who but I think it may have been Goalee?? Anyhow, if you see this would you please share the name once again? We are thinking of changing companies for the new house. Thanks

Oh yeah, Thunderbird Thursday!! An oldie for the holiday season.