Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

Nah. I'd still figure out a way to botch it.

I always did. A string would sound a little off and I'd go to tune it and make it worse.... Crap on those tuners on the wrong side.

 

[MCF]

I have a hard enough time playing bass and don't have an engineering degree in knobology. (And I know that's snicker worthy.)

VVT. The way God intended. Anything else is just more work.

 

[MCF]

Cool bass! I love the body of my '55 Pbass and would love to have that body style with Thunderbird PUs. I would love to have one from these guys (RS Guitar Works in Ky).
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And others...
https://store.rsguitarworks.net/collections/basses/products/p-byrd-bass

So? What’s stopping you.

 

[dagrev]

VVT. The way God intended and Moses recorded. Anything else is just more work.

I finished out your thought!

I don't mind G&Ls V, Treble and Bass setup. Other than PUs are either on or off. They finally put a blend on as I had been hoping - the M series but I don't care for those PUs.

 

[dagrev]

So? What’s stopping you.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

There's some dude in the reflection taking pics of your stuff. Keep an eye on that cat.

yeah, just noticed him thanks, don't think I like the cut of his jib....

 

[WillyW]

VVT. The way God intended. Anything else is just more work.

You mistyped Volume Blend Tone... or Volume Blend

 

[MCF]

Haven’t played that fun line in awhile. Will have to do so.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

VVT. The way God intended. Anything else is just more work.

interesting, for me VBT seems like less work..

 

[MCF]

interesting, for me VBT seems like less work..

I suppose it’s what one is used to. I don’t own any basses with VBT. It probably is easier.

 

[KaraQ]

I suppose it’s what one is used to. I don’t own any basses with VBT. It probably is easier.

This is easier than both vvt & vbt

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I suppose it’s what one is used to. I don’t own any basses with VBT. It probably is easier.

usually a one knob adjustment vs 3....the two volume knobs act as two moving targets, you then typically have to compensate for volume as well....

 

[dagrev]

Another great song with great playing. So musical.

 

[Nocturnal]

All this talk about knobs reminded me. I stumbled across these last night.
https://reverb.com/item/44508898-th...hunder-bird-copper-and-bumblebee-guitar-knobs

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I love custom neck plates.

That brings us to an interesting Thunderbird Thursday Club question…

Who in the club here currently owns a bass that was previously owned or has been played by another member of this club?

I have one, my BaCH (black NR II in the pic a couple of posts ago) originally belonged to @godofthunder59 many years ago. I think I even have a stage photo with Scott playing it. As far as I know, all my other birds are from outside the club.

I believe LarryV has sold a Bird to at least one member on here.

 

[JIO]

I have basses with about every pot/knob combination possible. VT, VVT, VTVT VT w/3-way switch, VTVT w/3-way switch, VT w/organ on-off (pu) rockers, stacked VT/VT, VTB w/pu switch, series/parallel switch, and passive/active/boost switch (G&L L2000) and a couple other active bass harnesses with mid-sweep, piezo blend etc. I don't own one bass with no pots/knobs, or with only a V pot. I like on-board controls and implement them when needed. Regardless of what combination, I don't fuss with them - I find the tone for the application (per song) and leave it there. Same with the amp - once set I don't touch it. Especially the volume - after the rooms volume level is determined (at the sound-check) my bass response becomes the bands standard. Once into the set or rehearsal, if I can't hear my bass then everyone turns down. Needless to say my bass response sits right behind the lead vocals which are always the loudest and clearest part of our performances. We get a bit louder on instrumentals but usually only in as far as dynamics are concerned. Of course a sparcely attended room (at sound check) compared to a full house during a set will necessitate a bit of adjustment as needed. (usually a bit of volume)

 

[Engle]

I wanted one of those soooo bad when they came out…..went through an FSO hate period MANY moons ago (sunbursts and tort too)….just preferred more symmetrical designs….these were on my wishlist too….so cool..
https://reverb.com/item/47491403-sd...ZVAv75eENjrV3c6h06w55x1GgwHROwEIaApxpEALw_wcB
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That’s nice! There was a Vantage copy of that SD Curlee bass. The ones I’ve seen look very similar to my Aria Pro 2 SB600, probably from the same shop.

 

[Engle]

Sometimes harder to reach, but at least they all turn the same direction. When I play any of the other 3(2 2x2,1 3x2) I invariably turn at least one the wrong way.

That’s better than turning the wrong tuner
I didn’t realize my EBO had reverse tuners until I picked it up after not playing it for a year.

 

[Gaolee]

That’s nice! There was a Vantage copy of that SD Curlee bass. The ones I’ve seen look very similar to my Aria Pro 2 SB600, probably from the same shop.

My first bass was a Vantage shaped like that. It was and absolutely awful boat anchor. I learned a whole lot from that bass and didn't know any different at the time. Then the Freebass turned up, and I started to find out what a bass should actually be like. And then I got rid of the Vantage. I don't miss it a bit and have no interest in ever seeing another one.

 

[Engle]

usually a one knob adjustment vs 3....the two volume knobs act as two moving targets, you then typically have to compensate for volume as well....

I feel the same way. I can work with whatever, but I like 1 volume. Actually the Eagle only has 1 master volume

 

[Engle]

My first bass was a Vantage shaped like that. It was and absolutely awful boat anchor. I learned a whole lot from that bass and didn't know any different at the time. Then the Freebass turned up, and I started to find out what a bass should actually be like. And then I got rid of the Vantage. I don't miss it a bit and have no interest in ever seeing another one.

Maybe they weren’t that great. I just remember seeing them and they the same headstock as the Aria Pro2. I had a Vantage Flying V for a few months in the 80’s before a guy traded me the brand new SB600 for it. I definitely got the better end of that deal