Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

Good price w/OHSC if interested (no affiliation)

Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage PRO Alpine White Electric Bass Guitar w/ OHSC 711106701189 | eBay

That is a good deal. Case (over $100) and free shipping (which would be over $100). Of course who knows what it actually looks like in person, but looked good from what I saw.

 

[Count Bassie]

Gibson EB with Sleaze metal faves LA Guns.............

That dude's a good bass player. Straight ahead, solid as a brick wall, clean and simple rapid-fire chops. That's a more accomplished discipline than wanking runs all over the neck any day.

 

[BklynKen]

This is neat.

https://magoomugs.co.uk/shop/mg218-...bass-guitar-coffee-mug-gift-for-bass-players/

 

[Larry V]

This is neat.

https://magoomugs.co.uk/shop/mg218-...bass-guitar-coffee-mug-gift-for-bass-players/

How about a mug with you playing your Thunderbird?

Custom Mugs, Personalized Coffee Mugs | Vistaprint

 

[BklynKen]

How about a mug with you playing your Thunderbird?

Custom Mugs, Personalized Coffee Mugs | Vistaprint

Pass.

 

[GonePlaid]

That dude's a good bass player. Straight ahead, solid as a brick wall, clean and simple rapid-fire chops. That's a more accomplished discipline than wanking runs all over the neck any day.

If I tried that I'd rip my crotch(not the pants).

 

[WillyW]

That dude's a good bass player. Straight ahead, solid as a brick wall, clean and simple rapid-fire chops. That's a more accomplished discipline than wanking runs all over the neck any day.

My playing has been described like the runs.... I'm just too progressive for prog rock....

 

[MCF]

I'm new to the discussion - but has Simmons ever played a T-Bird like this on stage...in the past 5 years...?

Considering the signature Lzzy Hale Explorer, Dave Rude Flying V, and Nikki Sixx Blackbird models, that are modeled after ones they use live, I have to say the Simmons T-Bird might just be marketing. Not like Gene ever has a hand in that.

Woulda thought they'd do a GS Ripper or Grabber model instead.

After they announced it, he played a prototype in a concert. Last New Years Eve maybe? The prototype had striking red binding. I guess they decided that was too far out.

 

[Gustopher]

Later today I'll be taking a serious look at an Epi Tbird Pro (the active one) with the natural oil finish. Saw it at a nearby music store recently but didn't have time to sit down with it. If all goes well, I'll bring her home... anything I should be on the lookout for on this model? I can handle the normal inspection of electronics and neck, etc... but is there anything specifically problematic on this model? Reviews online seem to be pretty favorable and the sound clips I've heard are exactly the sound I am looking for to use in my coverband. Thanks and hopefully I'll be joining the club!

 

[MCF]

I wish they would:

1. Makes a reverse in an color other than black/white/sunburst and use the pick-up rings on this model
2. Make the NR with the reverse neck profile
3. Use a 2 piece bridge on both
4. Offer special order (left handed/custom colors/relicing (for those who like it)

and do it all in a semi-consistent fashion.

I think the closest they might come is to offer colors for the ‘23 60th anniversary of the reverse. It would be cool if they were available in IIs and IVs. That may be wishing for too much though. I think the three point is here to stay.

 

[GonePlaid]

They can make one pre-drilled body(IV's)simplier and charge for 2 pup's(which costs them very little)then the end user can turn off* the superfluous[bridge]pup.
Strangely, if I turn on the bridge pup, my volume decreases. Tone stays about the same. Bad pot? IDK-or GAS. I was f---**ing around with it at a recent gig to see what it did to my sound. Nothing useful.

*or remove-like Kat
**ool

 

[JJR58]

Dyna Mohum.

Now yer talkin!

 

[WillyW]

They can make one pre-drilled body(IV's)simplier and charge for 2 pup's(which costs them very little)then the end user can turn off* the superfluous[bridge]pup.
Strangely, if I turn on the bridge pup, my volume decreases. Tone stays about the same. Bad pot? IDK-or GAS. I was f---**ing around with it at a recent gig to see what it did to my sound. Nothing useful.

*or remove-like Kat
**ool

I think it depends on where you turn the bridge pickup to, when I have mine on with my blend pot it's maybe 1/3 of the way on to sound good to my ear.

there's resistances and alchemy involved but I dunno much about that

I hate multiple pickups, but most everything I have has two....

 

[GonePlaid]

I think it depends on where you turn the bridge pickup to, when I have mine on with my blend pot it's maybe 1/3 of the way on to sound good to my ear.

there's resistances and alchemy involved but I dunno much about that

I hate multiple pickups, but most everything I have has two....

The bass is old(so am I)-like 1967. I think the pots are original. On the neck pup, I leave it at 10-or 0 on breaks-and occasionally add the bridge pup. Which I then turn back off. By itself the bridge pup sounds like a weak guitar down an octave. I'm happy with the sound of the neck pup so I'm not gonna bother checking out the bridge pup/pot.

 

[WillyW]

The bass is old(so am I)-like 1967. I think the pots are original. On the neck pup, I leave it at 10-or 0 on breaks-and occasionally add the bridge pup. Which I then turn back off. By itself the bridge pup sounds like a weak guitar down an octave. I'm happy with the sound of the neck pup so I'm not gonna bother checking out the bridge pup/pot.

rip that sucker out and spackle over the hole

 

[TBird1958]

It's Wednesday, time for The Darkness, just don't take them too seriously.

 

[WillyW]

It's Wednesday, time for The Darkness, just don't take them too seriously.

When I first saw the "thing called love" video I honestly thought it was some kind of a "spinal tap" kind of thing...

nope just good ole boys playing rock-n-roll....

I still haven't delved into their music as much as I should....

 

[Bent77]

Later today I'll be taking a serious look at an Epi Tbird Pro (the active one) with the natural oil finish. Saw it at a nearby music store recently but didn't have time to sit down with it. If all goes well, I'll bring her home... anything I should be on the lookout for on this model? I can handle the normal inspection of electronics and neck, etc... but is there anything specifically problematic on this model? Reviews online seem to be pretty favorable and the sound clips I've heard are exactly the sound I am looking for to use in my coverband. Thanks and hopefully I'll be joining the club!

Good basses, Really solid construction. Double check that the bridge anchors are all the way in the body, and if she has some scratchy pots you may need to get some detox it

 

[Gustopher]

Good basses, Really solid construction. Double check that the bridge anchors are all the way in the body, and if she has some scratchy pots you may need to get some detox it

Looks like this one has the bridge that is full contact with the body, not the 3 point... but definitely will check it over thoroughly.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

That dude's a good bass player. Straight ahead, solid as a brick wall, clean and simple rapid-fire chops. That's a more accomplished discipline than wanking runs all over the neck any day.

totally with you….don’t much care for inconsequential playing…