It works for me. The ones that I switch while playing are in the front row.
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Thunderbird Club
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Although I had a pedal board for my guitars (overdrive, vol/wah, rotosound, reverb, tuner…) I never really ever considered one for my basses. I’d think tuner and volume pedals would be useful and maybe a chorus to fill out the space when needed, but I get pretty much everything I need out of my bass and amp as is. If I were doing bass centric recordings or in a metal band it would probably be a different story.
Then again, maybe there’s a direct correlation between talent and the number of pedals used, with more pedals indicating more talent - I think it works that way in the guitar world. And that would explain why I have no pedals for my bass.
Then again, maybe there’s a direct correlation between talent and the number of pedals used, with more pedals indicating more talent - I think it works that way in the guitar world. And that would explain why I have no pedals for my bass.
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Just sent Klein Pickups a request for quote to replicate the vintage (1975-1990) TB900 pickups using my 1990 Greco Thunderbird bridge pup as the non-sacrificial donor. They advertise that they do vintage replications on a regular basis by request and go to some pretty exacting lengths to do so. Apparently they analyze the magnet type and strength and material to get an exact match there, then they use the exact same size and construction of wire as the originals and try and match the wind pattern as well. I’m sure there’s a cost to all that, but if they can do it at a reasonable cost I’ll probably give it a try. I did also let them know that there’s a Thunderbird community niche market out there that might be very interested in the finished product. Hope to hear back from them in the next few days, will keep the club posted if we move forward on it.
Just sent Klein Pickups a request for quote to replicate the vintage (1975-1990) TB900 pickups using my 1990 Greco Thunderbird bridge pup as the non-sacrificial donor. They advertise that they do vintage replications on a regular basis by request and go to some pretty exacting lengths to do so. Apparently they analyze the magnet type and strength and material to get an exact match there, then they use the exact same size and construction of wire as the originals and try and match the wind pattern as well. I’m sure there’s a cost to all that, but if they can do it at a reasonable cost I’ll probably give it a try. I did also let them know that there’s a Thunderbird community niche market out there that might be very interested in the finished product. Hope to hear back from them in the next few days, will keep the club posted if we move forward on it.
I think the correlation is an inverse. What is lacking in talent can be made up for with pedals.Although I had a pedal board for my guitars (overdrive, vol/wah, rotosound, reverb, tuner…) I never really ever considered one for my basses. I’d think tuner and volume pedals would be useful and maybe a chorus to fill out the space when needed, but I get pretty much everything I need out of my bass and amp as is. If I were doing bass centric recordings or in a metal band it would probably be a different story.
Then again, maybe there’s a direct correlation between talent and the number of pedals used, with more pedals indicating more talent - I think it works that way in the guitar world. And that would explain why I have no pedals for my bass.
- Mar 13, 2008
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
It was a MAG 250 I took as part of the trade I was selling. It was remarkably good sounding and really light as I call. Really a warm sounding SS head that I wish I had kept. The Sub octave was great. not cheesy sounding like it was keyboard.
Same here, except even less of each.I have neither (talent or pedals)
I just have fun.
I'm not much on pedals, but if you're right I clearly need more. At lot more. If you can't play good, at least sound good.
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That's great! I hope they not only get back to you, but do so with some interest in your project. What they do as far as trying to replicate vintage pickups is unique to my knowledge. Most everyone goes and gets the same "kind" of wire, etc, they try to replicate the wire magnates and after it's 50 yrs old and vintage, not just having the same kind. That's close, not not the same thing as trying to get wire and magnets that replicate those with great age not just be the same kind of wire and magnets. I never read of anyone doing it the way they do. Maybe they just word what they do better, but I love my PU from them. If I needed a vintage P or J (or guitar PU) they would be the first place I would look and almost certainly end up with one.
Here's how they word it for the Pbass PUs I ordered and am thrilled with. Aged them for we as well.
- Magnets, Our Epic Series 1962 Pickups use Original Fender Alloy Alnico 5 Magnets From 1962. We sent Original magnets from a 1962 pickup to an Independent Laboratory for Metallurgical Chemical Analysis Testing. We then contracted direct with our magnet manufacturer to get the Alnico 5 magnets Specially Poured to the exact composition of the Originals. We are the only manufacturer who offers this. Pure, Sweet, and Authentic Tone.
- Wire, our 42ga Plain Enamel wire is not just stock wire. We have sent dozens of samples of wire from early Precisions for analysis. We get our 42ga Plain Enamel built to the exact specs of the samples we have had analyzed. Exact Resistance, Exact ID & OD, & Color matching. Our 42ga Plain Enamel Wire is the most authentic and accurate Magnet Wire Available. As Authentic as it can possibly get.
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And don't forget the variations in pitch while doing it.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
Today's big accomplishment was finally getting Loxx installed on a much longer padded strap. The leather is too thick for the straplock threads to bite without cutting and then shaving the leather to get it thinner where the lock goes through. PITA! Why aren't straplock fittings just a little longer for straps that have two layers of thick leather anyway?
But never mind. The Flamingo will now have a strap that is long enough. It may have to share with the 2001, which also could use a longer strap.
But never mind. The Flamingo will now have a strap that is long enough. It may have to share with the 2001, which also could use a longer strap.
Sorry for you to find this out too late, but Loxx XL are made for thicker strap ends.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
Well shoot! Next time. Thanks.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
Padded Levy's, 4" wide and extra long. It is the nicest strap i have, and it wasn't especially expensive. It is brown, which looks great with 'burst, but crummy with Burgundy Mist Metallic. I may buy a black one, since I really like everything about it.
Fun is independent of talent and pedals.I have neither (talent or pedals)
I just have fun.
Roadkill's THUNDERBIRDS pedalboard current state (stable for a year-ish):
basses => 2:1 switch => tuner => bass comp => EQ => distortion => Phase 95 => volume pedal => preamp => out
The 2:1 switch and unicorn rubber duck don't need power. Walrus Audio Atheos (8 outputs) brick under the upper deck powers the rest. If I add more than one more pedal I'll have to replace or augment that. The only thing I'm really jonesing for on there is a wireless rig's receiver, many of which don't use standard 9V adapters.
The EQ is set up for the VP here, which still produces plenty of mids and highs.
basses => 2:1 switch => tuner => bass comp => EQ => distortion => Phase 95 => volume pedal => preamp => out
The 2:1 switch and unicorn rubber duck don't need power. Walrus Audio Atheos (8 outputs) brick under the upper deck powers the rest. If I add more than one more pedal I'll have to replace or augment that. The only thing I'm really jonesing for on there is a wireless rig's receiver, many of which don't use standard 9V adapters.
The EQ is set up for the VP here, which still produces plenty of mids and highs.
