Thunderbird Club

[BklynKen]

Thunderbirds were part of the stable for nineties alternative bands. here's a couple.









This one is a bit of an oddball because the original bass line was recorded using a Musicman stingray in the very capable hands of Josephine Wiggs who wasn't even in the band when this performance was done. But hearing that epic bass line being done on a vintage sixties Thunderbird played upside down is still cool.

Looks like the Whale guy's Thunderbird has been thoroughly violated.

 

[Blazer]

Looks like the Whale guy's Thunderbird has been thoroughly violated.

Yes, it has a stratocaster output but we don't know why it was put there, perhaps the original output got busted and cracked some wood off?

 

[BklynKen]

Yes, it has a stratocaster output but we don't know why it was put there, perhaps the original output got busted and cracked some wood off?

I mean by the way he's "making love" to it.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I've been listening to/learning this, I hadn't ever watched the video until very recently, I'd swear there's a shot in Pt. Angeles, WA near the beginning - More likely it's Vancouver Island with perhaps a scene shot at The Buchart Gardens @Engle maybe you can shed some light on this for me?

Great song, still more than relevant.

First time I've watched the video, but I've always love the song. From the first note, it's powerful- musically and lyrically. Now I'll have to work on learning it, too. Thanks! (And yes to relevance.)

 

[GBassNorth]

I've been listening to/learning this, I hadn't ever watched the video until very recently, I'd swear there's a shot in Pt. Angeles, WA near the beginning - More likely it's Vancouver Island with perhaps a scene shot at The Buchart Gardens @Engle maybe you can shed some light on this for me?

Great song, still more than relevant.

That sent me down a Costello rabbit hole on YouTube where I ran across this...

Never really paid much attention to EC but that's some pretty solid bass playing, not to mention maybe the most tastefully done bass slap I've come across to date. I might have to pay more attention to his music in the future. Thx.

 

[JIO]

Thunderbirds were part of the stable for nineties alternative bands. here's a couple.



As he was a giant - a T-bird looks right for his size!







Interesting 'technique' playing with both hands covered in a sweater...

This one is a bit of an oddball because the original bass line was recorded using a Musicman stingray in the very capable hands of Josephine Wiggs who wasn't even in the band when this performance was done. But hearing that epic bass line being done on a vintage sixties Thunderbird played upside down is still cool.

Cool his using a gen1 T-bird - usually the oldest you see being played is a '70s version or newer.

 

[TBird1958]

That sent me down a Costello rabbit hole on YouTube where I ran across this...

Never really paid much attention to EC but that's some pretty solid bass playing, not to mention maybe the most tastefully done bass slap I've come across to date. I might have to pay more attention to his music in the future. Thx.

Here's the one I need to re-learn, some pretty sharp playing.

 

[Engle]

The Babicz three point comes with a 1/8 plate to add height if needed. They’re in place on the ‘15 and NR. Not sure if it effects the sound at all. Some day I might experiment.

I think the Babicz is so solid, adding a plate would make much difference. The bridge on my Burns was pretty crappy.

 

[BklynKen]

I think the Babicz is so solid, adding a plate would make much difference. The bridge on my Burns was pretty crappy.

I'd think the key here is the full contact of the bridge.

 

[Engle]

I've been listening to/learning this, I hadn't ever watched the video until very recently, I'd swear there's a shot in Pt. Angeles, WA near the beginning - More likely it's Vancouver Island with perhaps a scene shot at The Buchart Gardens @Engle maybe you can shed some light on this for me?

Great song, still more than relevant.

One of my favourite songs! Never seen the video.
It sure looks like Vancouver. The beach is probably Spanish Banks, the tropical plants scene is likely in the Conservatory at Little Mountain - kind of a biodome, which would explain why they didn’t bring in the keyboard or drums. The totem poles are at Stanley Park .
Since they were hitting landmarks, the club scene might be the Commodore.

 

[TBird1958]

One of my favourite songs! Never seen the video.
It sure looks like Vancouver. The beach is probably Spanish Banks, the tropical plants scene is likely in the Conservatory at Little Mountain - kind of a biodome, which would explain why they didn’t bring in the keyboard or drums. The totem poles are at Stanley Park .
Since they were hitting landmarks, the club scene might be the Commodore.

Stanley Park, of course! This just points up the fact that I need to come visit Vancouver when the time is right, it's been far too long!

 

[Engle]

Stanley Park, of course! This just points up the fact that I need to come visit Vancouver when the time is right, it's been far too long!

For sure!

 

[Bassmike62]

Thanks man, it's probably also the reason why you own a Thunderbird, those are MASSIVE basses.

Unfortunately, I don't own TBirds anymore, but I did have a Gibson 2008 sunburst until this fall and a white Epi Classic Pro IV a few years ago.
Since an operation late last year, some instruments became uncomfortable to play, including the TBird, unfortunately. God I miss that bass... I still come around here once in a while though.

 

[TBird1958]

Unfortunately, I don't own TBirds anymore, but I did have a Gibson 2008 sunburst until this fall and a white Epi Classic Pro IV a few years ago.
Since an operation late last year, some instruments became uncomfortable to play, including the TBird, unfortunately. God I miss that bass... I still come around here once in a while though.

You're always welcome here!

 

[Bassmike62]

You're always welcome here!

Thx .

 

[Nocturnal]

I didn't know Schaller made a Gibson branded 3D style bridge! It's sort of a cross between a 3D and a BA. In a related note - Schaller makes proprietary riser plates for their 3D bridges.

The Schaller bridge on the Victory and (I think) the Explorer were HUGE!!!

 

[JIO]

There Schaller bridge on the Victory and (I think) the Explorer were HUGE!!!

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That's pretty cool - is the piece on the top of each saddle for adjusting the height of the saddle? A standard 3D has 2 conventional height-adjustment screws.

 

[PillO]

One of my favourite songs! Never seen the video.
It sure looks like Vancouver. The beach is probably Spanish Banks, the tropical plants scene is likely in the Conservatory at Little Mountain - kind of a biodome, which would explain why they didn’t bring in the keyboard or drums. The totem poles are at Stanley Park .
Since they were hitting landmarks, the club scene might be the Commodore.

Makes sense as he is married to Diana Krall who, if memory serves, is a BC native (and perhaps a Vancouverite?).

 

[JIO]

Here's the one I need to re-learn, some pretty sharp playing.

Great song, bassline, look, and dawn of MTV vid.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Here's the one I need to re-learn, some pretty sharp playing.

I remember when Pump it Up was everywhere. I loved it. Still do.