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[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1509537396' post='3399676'] So did I, but something has to go to pay for the new Precision, and to make space for it. The T bird is a lovely bass, but I haven't gigged it much, still tend to reach for a Fender when going out. [/quote] Ha ha! And I've just got a Thunderbird, chiefly based on your recommendation!

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1509455742' post='3399031'] I now have one too many basses, so there is a Gibson Thunderbird up for sale in the relevant part of the forum! [/quote] I thought the T-bird was a keeper?

[quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1509474505' post='3399282']... it's hoped we can come together and viola...[/quote] You have a strings section?!?!

Having just completed a very easy and pleasant bass trade with Grae (his Thunderbird for my Geddy Lee Jazz and G&L M2000), I can vouch for his reliability, integrity and manners. Rare things these days! Excellent communications from start to finish, and the bass was received exactly as described. Highly recommended and a top guy to boot Thanks Grae and enjoy the basses (or good luck selling them on...).

[quote name='tonyquipment' timestamp='1509455804' post='3399033'] I love ravioli. [/quote] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-jK37C4CxA

That's lovely, and seems to be (from the pic anyway) a pretty close copy. As a newcomer to the T-bird (in fact mine hasn't even arrived yet...) and a fan of Maruszczyk, I'll be watching this with interest!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1509102730' post='3396616'] Ah, man.. it's worth spending a couple of quid to watch it legit. [/quote] Have you got a link to the legit version? Edit - it's OK, I found it http://www.axs.tv/buy-axs-tv-programming-online/buy-the-big-interview-online/

[quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1509299398' post='3397889']'90's grunge rock' ala Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins etc. [/quote] Although the "grunge rock" genre might seem quite homogeneous if you are not used to it, all of those bands have quite different styles (and especially the bass players). I'm not sure there is one "grunge" sound that would work with all of these, but as others have already suggested, plenty of mids in your EQ will definitely help with making the bass heard - too bassy and it will turn to mud. Out of all that lot I would say that some of my favourite bass lines come from the Stone Temple Pilots. No idea what bass he uses though! Plush is an awesome track http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5UOC0C0x8Q

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1509277917' post='3397711'] Looks like a black ABM600 with creative knob titling to me...... And a second VU instead of a compressor [/quote] Ah, but at [size=8][i][b][color=#ff0000]666[/color][/b][/i][/size] watts!!

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1508401158' post='3391888'] It's not like I hate the Jazz... [/quote] You are not Johnny, but I still claim my five pounds

The are plenty of bass players who have no idea who he is - never mind band mates or audience members!

I've just taken the plunge and bought (well, traded to be exact) a T-bird that looks just like the OP's. It should arrive tomorrow and I must say that I am ridiculously excited! They look utterly awesome, and I think (hope) that the sound and look will work really well in my current band. Reports to follow...

With our tying to sound glib or obvious, can you not just turn your amp up?

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1508330704' post='3391401']Music Man Stingray 4HH - I do love a Stingray, but I'm not convinced about the necessity of the existence of the 4HH. It was a lovely bass, but it was bloody heavy and didn't really do much that my others Stingray's couldn't. [/quote] Interesting. I haven't played one, but I think that would be the best option for a Stingray for me. I do like to have the flexibility of two pickups...

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1508251598' post='3390859']The Lee Ritenour clip i thought the bassist was good up until that spanking the strings section where i thought it was very amatuerish compared to what he was doing throughout the rest of the song. That wasn't entertaining for me i'm afraid. Dave [/quote] It's kind of a trademark of his. I think it's fun, but I can see how it would come across as a bit like the bass equivalent of Dad Dancing...

Spector Euro 4LX. Possibly an unpopular choice... Some awesome tones, but the preamp output was WAY too hot (and no trimpot on this version). The ergonomics just didn't work for me and although I liked the tone, it didn't fit the band I was in at the time. Traded it for a Fender Marcus Miller Jazz, which was also a bit meh. Too heavy and with a stupid preamp. I can work with most instruments, but those two were moved on pretty quickly - the beauty of the Basschat market place!

[quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1508221375' post='3390522'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXHJvNIFPx0[/media] [/quote] That's played on an 8 string? Wow! I always assumed he used an octaver...

[quote name='kevvo66' timestamp='1508189801' post='3390445'] Thanks people ,I'm just pondering I'm keeping my gear... [/quote] Gear is cheap, and fortunately decent gear is pretty cheap too these days. Why have stuff sitting around cluttering up your living space if you don't intend to use it? Flog it and buy something you want/need. If you come back to bass in the future, setting yourself up again with decent gear won't cost all that much. Good luck whatever you decide!