Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

Hey, don't let @dagrev off so easy! The least he could do is change strings so that he has fresh, identical strings on each bass, practice something until he can replicate if flawlessly, record it to video, edit the video, and post it hear for you...

Ok, Ok.... Here's my '60's Thunderbird and VP




Note: I am in neither video.

 

[PillO]

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This is the shift I'm talking about and I thought you were talking about. Isn't the bridge overhanging the raised center section more on the E string side than on the G string side?

Theory #1 - It's supposed to be like that...

Just speculating here, but my vote is that it is measured and drilled by a human after making sure the strings properly line up on the neck. They're really only building a few hundred basses, not thousands at a time.

Theory #2 - It was made on a Friday afternoon...

 

[PillO]

There is 0.0(Animal House reference)% chance that there's any strings involved in the bridge post locations being drilled. More than likely, if it's not being CNC'ed then there's a drill template involved. I'm thinking more likely CNC'ed but the body was out of position in the drill jig or off the mark if it was a visual placement.

Theory #3 - they slap the bridge on anywhere and figure out the string position when they cut the nut (ahem).

 

[PillO]

brings up a great question….seems like the three point has been around forever…..for the hardcore Gibson bass aficionados;
- who designed the three point?
- what inspired it's "floating" operation? UB bridges?
- was it cast/machined at Gibson? OR, did Gibson use a metal supplier and if so, who?

wonder who could answer these….

Theory #4 - designed by Trey LaPointe. He did a lot of drugs and typically 'floated' around the design studio.

 

[PillO]

Looked at the pics. If the strings align on the neck correctly you might want to check one other thing before you conclude the bridge was placed off center. Measure the distance from the side of the neck yo the edge of the center block on both the G and E sides. You might find that the bridge location is correct but the neck through block is not symmetrical. That would give you aligned strings but a misaligned bridge (in relation to the center block).

Being all logic-y doesn't help with the Gibson mystique. Try something related to neck dive inducement/abatement.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Ok, Ok.... Here's my '60's Thunderbird and VP




Note: I am in neither video.

Huh….though Hamilton used fingers in the recording….he did live…

 

[PillO]

Yes! Gibson's stock pics of PB and IG don't look a lot different. The pics here look much better.

Somebody in 'creative' did auto-colour balance or has an uncalibrated monitor... Maybe both.

 

[PillO]

Cut it out. This is bordering on @PillO style harassment.

Hey, I'm a meme!

 

[PillO]

No Not yet. He's just yanking my chain.

Fixed

 

[GonePlaid]

Since @GBassNorth asked for the Mazda w/ Bird pics, here are a couple. However, these are just filler until I can take ones in the actual right lighting and from the correct angle. These were taken this morning before work, so the light/angle of the sun wasn't the best. You can see the Bird looking much more true burgundy in these pics versus the more candle apple look of the pics from late yesterday afternoon/evening, which match the car better.

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Obviously you need to repaint the car.

 

[GonePlaid]

Since I could stay under $100, I went with the MXR Phase 95--with some reservations I might add. Was able to play with it for an hour or so tonight. The blue lights are crazy bright, so I put a tiny piece of blue painter's tape on the on/off light. Perfect! Will likely do the same for the 45/90 setting light. Sound wise I think I'm getting pretty close to my old 90, but a live setting will tell as I never used my 90 at home. I like the various settings, time will tell if I use them or not, but it's nice to have them available. I'll give it a go Sunday and see. I figure if I can't get it sounding as I like I can always return it and get the Whirlwind. Last week about half the songs were phaser songs and I sure missed not having one. I appreciate all the great suggestions.

I have an older Fender Princeton 75 amp that has a crazy bright "On" light . Turn around and look at the light at the right angle and you're blinded.

Wow! Right angle? You must have amazing peripheral vision.

 

[GonePlaid]

Ok, Ok.... Here's my '60's Thunderbird and VP




Note: I am in neither video.

Really!

 

[BklynKen]

Ok, Ok.... Here's my '60's Thunderbird and VP




Note: I am in neither video.

I love that Tom Petersson video so much.

 

[dagrev]

Wow! Right angle? You must have amazing peripheral vision.

Just on the right side.

I'm a freak of nature. In more ways than one.

 

[dagrev]

I love that Tom Petersson video so much.

I'm not fond of basses made to sound like lower distorted guitars, but it's a cool clip.

My favorite distorted bass sound would be Mel Schacher on GFR's live albums (I think the '71 album is the best example and I think with a Pbass), and Dusty Hill.

 

[GonePlaid]

Somebody in 'creative' did auto-colour balance or has an uncalibrated monitor... Maybe both.

Color blind?

 

[MCF]

Lotsa Mesa action….

I've drunk the Koolaide and as Jeff says, Sweet!

 

[GBassNorth]

Hey, don't let @dagrev off so easy! The least he could do is change strings so that he has fresh, identical strings on each bass, practice something until he can replicate if flawlessly, record it to video, edit the video, and post it here for you...

That slacker!

someone knows their kit...

…and kaboodle.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I still think we should mount a hostile takeover of Epi or Gibson. It's way too easy to second guess decisions you don't have to make,* but I am pretty confident everyone here could work together to come up with some better decisions than Gibson. Think how many years ago the NR would have been out by now and VPs in all kinds of amazing colors.

*It's easy to give advice when you're not the one that's going to pay the price. (D. Betts)

I'm in. You had me even before quoting another musical prodigy.

 

[GBassNorth]

Just remembered, it's TT…

…not a slacker in the bunch!