Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

Sparkler holders!

 

[veebass]

View attachment 924473 View attachment 924474 View attachment 924475 View attachment 924476 View attachment 924477 View attachment 924478 View attachment 924479 View attachment 924480 View attachment 924481 View attachment 924482 View attachment 924484 You guys are way too kind. Well, if you insist here's some more pictures. The only thing not original are the strap locks. They were on it when I got it shipped from Seattle. I've plugged it in a couple of times and that's it. It's been hidden away. In full disclosure, the little marks on the neck aren't dings. I could wipe them off, but I didn't know what to use so as not to mark the paint. Also, the whitish on the opti grab is a wax or something from factory. It wipes off, but I thought it would show how little this has even been handled. Thanks again for the wishes and the positive vibes. I still have my player tbirds so I'm not leaving the club.....EVER!

There's a guy on an Australian Bass forum looking for one- I'll make him aware of yours. Nice bass BTW.

 

[Count Bassie]

Many happy returns Michael H!

 

[Gaolee]

That's an offer I couldn't refuse, a chance to hear the differences between those Birds and have a drink, with a mate

I would even bring a bottle of my favorite single malt. It could end up being a bit epic.

 

[TBird1958]

I would even bring a bottle of my favorite single malt. It could end up being a bit epic.

Scotch & Vine is just down the street - 200 different Single Malts drool


My "Check Liver" light just came on!

 

[Gaolee]

Bah, you don't want to leave any good parts when you go. That includes a functioning liver.

 

[Rocker47]

There's a guy on an Australian Bass forum looking for one- I'll make him aware of yours. Nice bass BTW.

Thanks Veebass, it's appreciated. I can honestly say it's a new bass. I've never even hooked a strap up to it!

 

[veebass]

Thanks Veebass, it's appreciated. I can honestly say it's a new bass. I've never even hooked a strap up to it!

No probs. Hope it works out.

 

[TBird1958]

Quick thread hijack. I'm sure that I've read here that some of you have taken your Epi Pro T-Birds and removed the preamp converting it to passive. My Pro V is going to the luthier Thursday for a bit of work, while it's there I'm considering having him remove the preamp, making it passive and having it set up VVTT. Just wondering if anyone here has any experience with that, wondering if the stock pickups that are in it now which I believe are TB+ can be made passive etc. Don't want to spend a whole bunch of money on it replacing pickups etc but I think I'd be more comfortable with it passive and setup that way. Anyone have any input?

Or you can go VV and a pair of blanking grommets, or fit a couple of sparkler holders...

Just wanted to get back to this........ the EMGs in my Jackson have no distinguishing model # that I can find - They're from '93 and so far as I know stock to the bass. The TB'er that rewired his Pro as passive was less than excited about the result, VVTT is fine but evidently the pups are a bit lacking without the preamp.

 

[EdO.]

The TB'er that rewired his Pro as passive was less than excited about the result, VVTT is fine but evidently the pups are a bit lacking without the preamp.

Good info, thank you. This guy is very experienced, just want to try to gain a bit of info so I can have a semi intelligent discussion with him on the subject (he did ask about the preamp when I made the appointment).

 

[Klondike]

I also am disappointed with my IV PRO and have been cosidering a couple options. It seems that ky options are:
1) change pups & electronics altogether or

2) sell it.

 

[Klondike]

Spent this sunday on a road trip from Copenhagen to Berlin to see Ministry live...

Amazing show: The band gave a full set with encores twice - A complete assault on the senses, and very hard, fast and loud...

The bass player Jason Christopher played a Spector Rex 4.

Here's a link to their show at Wacken Open Air two days earlier:

Note to one self: Remember to remove hearing aid before going to a show... I'm on my second day of tinnitus... :/

First of all I want to say Happy Nirthday Michael

Second, thanks for the tease, it wont opennon my phone

 

[TBird1958]

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I also am disappointed with my IV PRO and have been cosidering a couple options. It seems that ky options are:
1) change pups & electronics altogether or

2) sell it.

Chinabuckers and a VVTT rewire!

 

[Klondike]

I think I just had an idea. What if I put Givson TBird pups in the IV PRO with Gibson TBird electronics and had it wired Series/parallel with a switch in the four hole? What do you guys think about that idea?

 

[howie289]

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Chinabuckers and a VVTT rewire!

If there is something available that you like w/o making any mods, sell the Pro. If not, or if you enjoy the process of modding that Pro, then have at it! Of course your opinion may differ. Keep us updated.

 

[kat888]

I also am disappointed with my IV PRO and have been cosidering a couple options. It seems that ky options are:
1) change pups & electronics altogether or

2) sell it.

But the bass itself feels so nice and has a great neck ... and little resale value. Might as well have yourself a DIY project (and V-V-sparkler-sparkler).

 

[hillerup]

Happy Birthday to our TBird brother Hillerup!!!!!

Happy Birthday Michael!

Happy Birthday Michael! Rock on Thunderbird Brother!

BTW happy birthday Michael!

Many happy returns Michael H!

First of all I want to say Happy Nirthday Michael

Second, thanks for the tease, it wont opennon my phone

Thank you guys!

 

[hillerup]

I think I just had an idea. What if I put Givson TBird pups in the IV PRO with Gibson TBird electronics and had it wired Series/parallel with a switch in the four hole? What do you guys think about that idea?

Sounds like a great idea!

Or you could put Chinabuckers in it, or DeepSIXX pickups in it..

 

[Count Bassie]

Sounds like a great idea!

Or you could put Chinabuckers in it, or DeepSIXX pickups in it..

The Deep Sixx pups in my new-to-me Epi B-Bird are pretty impressive, I think... with that nice bit of lumber there you might have a winner.

Just trying to help Michael complicate your life.

 

[kat888]

Sounds like a great idea!

Or you could put Chinabuckers in it, or DeepSIXX pickups in it..

EY Guitar Parts TBird humbuckers are 'Chinabuckers' - is that right? They come in 8Kohm and 9.2Kohm - would I want one of each?