One of their album covers had their 'Birds showing. Wonder if Gibson had a deal with them.
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Thunderbird Club
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probably, the amps in the video are Gibson as well
Bingo. A little fuzzy to my eyes but I thunk that's what they was. Haven't seen any in years.
Saw a Gibby PA(like a Vocalmaster)at the music store where I got the Epi EB-0. Don't need it(hell, I don't need the PA[stuff]I have), but it was kinda cool in a nostalgia/nausea way.
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No doubt. A lot of their recordings pre-date the Thunderbird and Firebird.
Very helpful information, THANKS!
On my Thunderbird equipped with Cobalt Flats I find myself frequently forcing a D string note selection vs an easier G string note due to the brighter less mellow G string. Not a huge issue for a lot of songs but a PITA on some and just not practical on others. I'll give the 50's a try.
That's exactly what my 1977 Greco TBird II sounds like with the ancient Roto Flats it has on it. Classic P bass on steroids thump.
It's all fun and games until the headstock goes flying across the stage and blinds the guitar player. Then it's a sport.
I have the same bass. I really like playing it.
For me, the D and G just have more substance, in both feel and tone.
On one level i agree, but on another i respectfully disagree.
A proper bass will provide that on all strings.
As much as i love my 7ender.....
Sure, but on that argument, why do they produce so many different string gauges?
The difference is subtle but-even with my questionable hearing-noticeable. A bit more than I expected. That's a good thing.
Very good point. And not sure i can give a good clear explanation for that.
But here it goes. Grab your popcorn. Certain strings are gonna be good for certain basses?
Not being sarcastic. For real.
Idk man.
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Deep, real deep.
I swear V, not tryin to stir the pot. Ok, just a little.
Where's the stinkin heart emoji?
Yes, I enjoy mine. It’s a keeper.
Fact.
I don't have Cobalt flat concerns on my P bass. And to be honest it's not a show stopper on the TBird, it's really much more of a preference thing.
The offending Bird in hand is the Eppi Goth. Recall it has some very heavy wound pups (IIRC about twice the resistance of normal bird pups) and a relatively dark palette even for a TBird. To further confuse the issue, recall that I flipped the stock tone cap out for one that didn't choke the volume and tone as much. So what I now have is a beast of a bird on the low end and mids with more detail than stock but at the same time a bit more detail on the top end than a typical Goth as well. The E, A and D strings are very linear and balanced, but there's a slight bright jump on the G that I'd like to bring into better balance without messing with all my amp settings.
I'm thinking a 50 on the G string might bring it into better balance. In fact I will probably start with only a G string replacement to see how well it fits in with the rest of the set.
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That's certainly true, but when something like the SIT Power Steel comes in 40-95, 45-100, 45-105, 50-105, and 50-110....
Those are strings i have not tried.
And my guess is, the first 2 gauges would work well for me.
But as @GBassNorth said. It really is all subjective.
What works best for the individual player.
Plus, i haven't gigged, or recorded in ages.
I'm way outta touch in that department.
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