Thunderbird Club

[WillyW]

I love the way this one sounds!
Especially with the new strings. So much better than leftover factory strings, from an Ibanez 5-string......


What happens when you re-purpose B-D from an SR305E:

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New strings:

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So far, really liking these! Sound great on this bass (BEAD).

They're much....stiffer? (bending resistance) than other strings I've tried, except maybe Roto 77s. But, they don't have as much string tension as the 77s. The tension seems only slightly more than the neon reds on my Pro 5.

And, as advertised, they tuned up really easily, and stayed that way, straight out of the pack. No "break-in period". The intonation is only very slightly off, will only need some slight tweaks.

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Last year I tuned one of my favorite basses to BEAD, played it twice and haven't touched it since...

I plan to convert it back soon.

I did convert a bass to 5 string and tuned it to EADGC and I like that.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

But at least you don't need underwear.

My underwear are too cool not to wear.

 

[PillO]

My underwear are too cool not to wear.

We'll just take your word for that...

 

[GonePlaid]

My underwear are too cool not to wear.

Duluth Trading?

 

[Larry V]

My underwear are too cool not to wear.

 

[Thumper]

I'm another one who likes both PUPs, I favor both full on, tone Wyde Open (a nod to a former band). It kind of gives me a pick tone without the pick. Neck PUP only does get me in P territory when used with some tone rolled off. These are extremely versatile basses.

 

[GonePlaid]

Don't matter, I ain't buyin'.

Annnd, it don't matter no how. I only use the neck pup, so the other pickup would be superfluous. Beside which:

"Out Of Stock"

 

[Gaolee]

I have had a few but for some reason the least expensive one has stayed.

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It has a Bigsby. That's always a bonus on an electric guitar.

 

[dagrev]

I'm another one who likes both PUPs, I favor both full on, tone Wyde Open (a nod to a former band). It kind of gives me a pick tone without the pick. Neck PUP only does get me in P territory when used with some tone rolled off. These are extremely versatile basses.

We're not suppose to say that.

 

[WillyW]

Annnd, it don't matter no how. I only use the neck pup, so the other pickup would be superfluous. Beside which:

"Out Of Stock"

I'm a neck pickup player too, if I have to suffer through a 2 pickup bass I prefer a blend knob and I will add a little of the bridge in, but mostly because I feel I have to....

 

[Toptube]

I love the way this one sounds!
Especially with the new strings. So much better than leftover factory strings, from an Ibanez 5-string......


What happens when you re-purpose B-D from an SR305E:

View attachment 4399909


New strings:

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So far, really liking these! Sound great on this bass (BEAD).

They're much....stiffer? (bending resistance) than other strings I've tried, except maybe Roto 77s. But, they don't have as much string tension as the 77s. The tension seems only slightly more than the neon reds on my Pro 5.

And, as advertised, they tuned up really easily, and stayed that way, straight out of the pack. No "break-in period". The intonation is only very slightly off, will only need some slight tweaks.

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That stiff/less flexible feel of DDT's is likely due to the fact they have a larger core wire, which is also hex core (see: usually less flexible).

 

[GonePlaid]

That stiff/less flexible feel of DDT's is likely due to the fact they have a larger core wire, which is also hex core (see, usually less flexible).

"I'll put a hex on you..."(Screamin' Jay Hawkins-kinda)

 

[PillO]

"I'll put a hex on you..."(Screamin' Jay Hawkins-kinda)

Not enough thumbs up available for that one...

 

[dagrev]

TT. Not mine, but I'd take it.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

TT…nice price..
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[Chucky Stiletti]

Annnd, it don't matter no how. I only use the neck pup, so the other pickup would be superfluous. Beside which:

"Out Of Stock"

should swap them, your neck one’s probably pretty worn…

 

[TBird1958]

Live Thunderbird fun with Frankie Poulain and The Darkness.

 

[D.M.N.]

Well I done did it. I made a club.

Greco Gang! - The Officially Unofficial Greco Club

 

[Thumper]

I'm a neck pickup player too, if I have to suffer through a 2 pickup bass I prefer a blend knob and I will add a little of the bridge in, but mostly because I feel I have to....

Ok, horses for courses. I have an Epiphone Embassy wired VVT, 2 that are VBT, the VBTs sound like a blanket was thrown over the cab(s). My Lull is also VBT and has mediocre tone. Coincidence? All are strung with my string of choice, Sunbeam lights. I don't get on with SS strings.

 

[dagrev]

Well I done did it. I made a club.

Greco Gang! - The Officially Unofficial Greco Club

Well, rub it in why don't you?