Thunderbird Club

[GBassNorth]

Agreed on both points.
But, these are the type of TB+‘s
that should be in a TBird.

Anyone with one of these will know what I’m talking about.

I know I’m possibly over stepping here V.


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Along that same line…

Spent the entire evening yesterday playing hours and hours of random Swing and Light Jazz songs with the Memphis ES Les Paul short scale strung with Cobalt Flats. With the tone knob rolled down and the the neck pup boosted slightly higher than the bridge pup it’s just such a sweet sounding bass for that type of music. Creamy smooth but still very articulate. It’s my go to Swing bass.

 

[PhR75]

Here's my Vintage Pro with Thunderbucker Ranch rings (there's a slight difference that helps me sleep at night...).

 

[Instagator]

I know

Agreed on both points.
But, these are the type of TB+‘s
that should be in a TBird.

Anyone with one of these will know what I’m talking about.

I know I’m possibly over stepping here V.


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I know a guy..

 

[dagrev]

I've always liked those strings. Some think they are too stiff - but that's why I like them.

I've not noticed it and I don't like fighting strings. I have one set of the 95s and they are about like TIs. I think the PFs are very well balanced tone-wise...once they settle in.

 

[dagrev]

Love me some Berry. As much as I love the live versions, none of them captured the bass like the studio version. Not my favorite bass tone, but I love it otherwise (the whole song, not just ggd bass).

 

[JJR58]

So love this tune!!!

 

[JJR58]

I know

I know a guy..
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You were the other person besides V I did have in mind.

 

[GonePlaid]

I don't picture a lotta bar bands covering this one.

 

[WillyW]

one of my favorite bands covered it

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

not to derail but the inscription is 200 years older than Columbus’ voyage……(had to share)….

 

[TBird1958]

I know

I know a guy..
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The black one.....................

 

[BklynKen]

Double Firebirds!



Also, cool story about one of the Firebirds.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Bryce Dessner of The National, 1965 Gibson Firebird

 

[TBird1958]

Here's my Vintage Pro with Thunderbucker Ranch rings (there's a slight difference that helps me sleep at night...). View attachment 4489981 View attachment 4489982

Very nice, I'm happy to add you to the club roster if you wish, just let me know.

 

[MCF]

I'm not aware of that. Folklore had it that Paul played drums on Tomorrow Never Knows (one of my favorite Beatles songs) cause Ringo couldn't get the hang of it. Since they are both still alive, I guess that could be cleared up.​

His claim changed over the years. At one point he claimed he ghosted some recordings for Ringo. But that never happened. Probably the most he can be traced to are some tracks on the US release of the old recordings they did with Tony Sheridan.

 

[MCF]

Double Firebirds!



Also, cool story about one of the Firebirds.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Bryce Dessner of The National, 1965 Gibson Firebird

He’s pretty good. He could even do a passable job on some of the Nationals work.

 

[MCF]

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Nice! Always interested in what’s happening in Finland. We really are a diverse group here.

 

[dagrev]

not to derail but the inscription is 200 years older than Columbus’ voyage……(had to share)….
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So cool!

I know why you like it. Says something about all Thunerbirds welcome, I think. I could be wrong....

 

[GBassNorth]

So cool!

I know why you like it. Says something about all Thunerbirds welcome, I think. I could be wrong....

I think you’re pretty close.

Looks to me like it roughly translates to…

My Queen, My Leader Veronica,
curator of the terrific, grand, and the mighty renowned Thunderbird IV
Celebrating since the 21st of September 1992*

*the stone carver made a typo on the year, unfortunately no auto correct on the chisel.

 

[JIO]

So love this tune!!!

Figuring out the bass-line now ...

 

[RedVee]

His claim changed over the years. At one point he claimed he ghosted some recordings for Ringo. But that never happened. Probably the most he can be traced to are some tracks on the US release of the old recordings they did with Tony Sheridan.

Pretty sure The Ballad of John & Yoko was just John & Paul.
Paul drums, bass, piano and vocals
John guitars and lead vocals.
Might be a bit different to that but I bet Paul jumped onto the drum stool.