Thunderbird Club

[MCF]

Speaking of strings, put on a new set of my SIT Power Steels. I had help. Got over four months on the last set.

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They’re quality strings at fair prices. I’m liking them on the NR and my old Ibenez Ergodyne that I’m inclined to pick up more often now that it sounds better.

 

[MCF]

Anyone familiar with these?

I don’t have one, but that ‘13 EB has the same “tone tapped” Dicola humbuckers as the ‘15 Tbird. I played one in the store when they came out and remember liking it. It should be controlled with push/pull vol pots. Versatile tone monster. They’ve been undervalued on the used market, but recent prices have gone up; there’s a 4 string on Reverb for $750 and $75 shipping. A lot of bass for the money. JMO, but I think they’re nice basses.
Edit: I don’t remember the five string, but I would think there aren’t a whole lot of those out there.

 

[BklynKen]

They’re quality strings at fair prices. I’m liking them on the NR and my old Ibenez Ergodyne that I’m inclined to pick up more often now that it sounds better.

And we're using the same pickups with them. So glad you're enjoying them.

 

[MCF]

Happy Thunderbird Thursday!
Here’s another of the many pics Mike took of the shortie as he was packing it for the journey.

Can’t wait for Monday!

 

[TBird1958]

Vintage Donnervogel Donnerstag.

 

[tom_t]

I don’t have one, but that ‘13 EB has the same “tone tapped” Dicola humbuckers as the ‘15 Tbird. I played one in the store when they came out and remember liking it. It should be controlled with push/pull vol pots. Versatile tone monster. They’ve been undervalued on the used market, but recent prices have gone up; there’s a 4 string on Reverb for $750 and $75 shipping. A lot of bass for the money. JMO, but I think they’re nice basses.
Edit: I don’t remember the five string, but I would think there aren’t a whole lot of those out there.

good to know. Guy się asking 900$

 

[Larry V]

Happy Thunderbird Thursday!
Here’s another of the many pics Mike took of the shortie as he was packing it for the journey.

Can’t wait for Monday!

Here's what I'm seeing.

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[MCF]

Here's what I'm seeing.

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No pic...

Thanks Larry. Hopefully fixed now.

 

[LetItGrowTone]

Got a lot o' good lookin' Tbirds in this club. I enjoy TThursdays.

 

[rtslinger]

Off today

 

[BklynKen]

RIP Bob Moses. I used to go see Kustomized when I lived around Boston in the mid-'90s.

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[Chucky Stiletti]

Got a lot o' good lookin' Tbirds in this club. I enjoy TThursdays.

three more for ya.....

 

[PillO]

It’s the simple silly things that drive you nuts.

Pretty sure there is a joke in there about ex-girlfriends...

 

[GBassNorth]

Anyone familiar with these?

I have a 4 string.Pretty cool bass.I don't take it out of the case much but I dig it when do.

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I don’t have one, but that ‘13 EB has the same “tone tapped” Dicola humbuckers as the ‘15 Tbird. I played one in the store when they came out and remember liking it. It should be controlled with push/pull vol pots. Versatile tone monster. They’ve been undervalued on the used market, but recent prices have gone up; there’s a 4 string on Reverb for $750 and $75 shipping. A lot of bass for the money. JMO, but I think they’re nice basses.
Edit: I don’t remember the five string, but I would think there aren’t a whole lot of those out there.

I have the 2013 EB5 and really enjoy it. Same pups and basically the same controls as my 2015 TBird, but honestly I think the EB sounds and plays better. Very versatile voicing on this beast and the low B is exceptionally nice. I still like most of my Thunderbirds a bit more, but when you need that Fender look and Gibson sound this is the bass. I think I paid about $500 for my used one several years ago. Because it's Thunderbird Thursday here's a pic of the EB along side my Anniversary Bird and a couple of SG Supremes...

I think Gibson only made this model EB for a couple of years so not a ton of 5 strings out there. If you can find a 5 string in mint condition for around $800 give or take a hundred its a solid buy.

 

[MCF]

I have the 2013 EB5 and really enjoy it. Same pups and basically the same controls as my 2015 TBird, but honestly I think the EB sounds and plays better. Very versatile voicing on this beast and the low B is exceptionally nice. I still like most of my Thunderbirds a bit more, but when you need that Fender look and Gibson sound this is the bass. I think I paid about $500 for my used one several years ago. Because it's Thunderbird Thursday here's a pic of the EB along side my Anniversary Bird and a couple of SG Supremes...
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I think Gibson only made this model EB for a couple of years so not a ton of 5 strings out there. If you can find a 5 string in mint condition for around $800 give or take a hundred its a solid buy.

Well there you have it! I forgot you had that, GB.

 

[Count Bassie]

Vintage Donnervogel Donnerstag.

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There's a bird.

 

[dagrev]

I'v

I’ve been using Stanley’s on my Thunderbird..they are a little bit aggressive in the 32T style..guess I’m ready to join the Princess Fingers Club. View attachment 4092396View attachment 4092397

We have three members now! Welcome!

The secret gang sign we flash.

 

[Instagator]

We have three members now! Welcome!

The secrete gang sigh we flash.
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I appreciate the addition to this honorable group.

Lord Stanley of Straightcut.

 

[FlyingPigSound]

Oops...I did it again!

Not wanting to take my ‘78 RD Artist out gigging (whenever that happens), I jumped back into the T-Bird pool...

 

[BklynKen]

TT, snow storm edition.