Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

I don't recall ever having the same strings on both VPs at the same time to know for sure, but I believe the burst VP is slightly more tame than the white. PUs are as close to the same height as I can get, but something makes is a tad softer in some ways. The white is just aggressive (if/when desired).

I haven't adjusted the pickups yet. That is a basement task for today. Then run it through the wireless without bass or treble cut and see what that sounds like. Upright eq is absolutely not Thunderbird eq.

 

[Gaolee]

When I got the '06 Gibson I started playing more than normal with a pick to bring out a little definition which that bass needs. I now play about 75% of the time with a pick on every bass. Used to be about 70% or so with fingers, but I'm liking and using a pick more and more. I think this is called pick fluidity maybe! I do think that Thunderbirds were almost made for pick playing.

I still play with a pick only rarely. It doesn't feel right to me, although that is just practice. I am lazy!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

A terrible salesman. If the customer has made up their mind, just give it to them and take the money! Trying to change a customer's mind after a decision has been made is foolish - you will cement in the customer's mind (correctly) that you are an idiot and you may lose the sale.

A salesman's job is simple - find out what the customer wants and give it to them.

Alas, too often that is not their job description (or perception).

 

[PillO]

I tested a Thunderbird a couple weeks ago and loved it a lot, funny how versatile the thunderbird is

Shhhhhhh! Don't tell anyone. And if they ask, say that the headstock went flying off and nearly killed someone. We don't want a run on Thunderbirds!

 

[Carlos Azevedo]

Shhhhhhh! Don't tell anyone. And if they ask, say that the headstock went flying off and nearly killed someone. We don't want a run on Thunderbirds!

I was not expecting all those tones/sounds and how great it played, I will definitely get a 2nd one for some thick rounds (this one will have some fancy flats), so I better not spread those words, we dont want them out of stock, thanks

 

[PillO]

I was not expecting all those tones/sounds and how great it played, I will definitely get a 2nd one for some thick rounds (this one will have some fancy flats), so I better not spread those words, we dont want them out of stock, thanks

Just stick to the talking points:
One trick pony
Only good for hair metal
Headstock came off
Heavy
Neck dive

 

[MCF]

I braved the GP today. It was like driving by an accident.
Mesa D800 rattles off cabinet to oblivion

 

[MCF]

I was not expecting all those tones/sounds and how great it played, I will definitely get a 2nd one for some thick rounds (this one will have some fancy flats), so I better not spread those words, we dont want them out of stock, thanks

You catch on quick my friend. It's only the beginning.

 

[consectaneus]

I'm still interested in the non-reverse that was announced--Pelham blue or Emerald green.

 

[MCF]

Doing some matte black stickers and thought I’d add a bird to my MIJ Burns NR shaped object. The upper bout has that selector switch in the way.
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Turned out great!

 

[TBird1958]

I'm still interested in the non-reverse that was announced--Pelham blue or Emerald green.

AFAIK it's due in about a month, possibly la little less. Mine shall be Inverness Green.

 

[MCF]

I'm still interested in the non-reverse that was announced--Pelham blue or Emerald green.

Only a few weeks now. I got an email from Sweetwater on Wednesday with my order number saying mid to late July.

 

[dieselman]

Pretty unusual for us in the PNW..........

Cliff Mass Weather Blog: A One-Hundred Year Heat Wave Event Comes Into Focus


Time to stay inside and enjoy....... Happily my home is part of the 30% that has air conditioning.

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We went up to Monroe Yesterday to look at a New to us 5th Wheel. Damn Seattle Traffic. Haven't been that far North for a long time. It was 104 in the shade along the River up there and Beautiful Country though. Another trip up there soon and hopefully a bit cooler.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

bring it on…

 

[dagrev]

Just stick to the talking points:
One trick pony
Only good for hair metal
Headstock came off
Heavy
Neck dive
Uncomfortable to play standing or sitting

There.

 

[dagrev]

I braved the GP today. It was like driving by an accident.
Mesa D800 rattles off cabinet to oblivion

Stay safe, stay here!

 

[dagrev]

bring it on…
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Beautiful bass and beautiful drums--that seem to match or at least go well together!

 

[JIO]

Thanks for the love regarding my bass, friends!

just got back to the hotel after the gig and wanted to report that I think SIT Power Flats are kinda awesome. Punchy, even tone from string to string and a nice growl when you dig in. Between these and SIT Power Steels I’m quickly becoming a fan of SIT

Tre cool - thing is, we all gravitate to certain strings for a number of reasons. Hard to 'experiment' when you got something you like/rely/count on. I'm the same way about bicycle/motorcycle tires - Michelin all the way...

 

[JIO]

bring it on…
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I see a visual theme...

 

[JIO]

Doing some matte black stickers and thought I’d add a bird to my MIJ Burns NR shaped object. The upper bout has that selector switch in the way.
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I saw your/this bass on a Pinterest page... many tb pics end up there -