BassAdder60 Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 56 minutes ago, Supernaut said: Go to a shop and try some out. I hadn’t considered that 🙄🥱 If stores had the stock and the selection I would of done that but neither is the case in most cases hence asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Okay, don't try out any and buy blind. You asked for suggestions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Did you see the ACG in the For Sale section? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 This works for me but I appreciate that its not standard issue. Two split coils do work really well together though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) I started gassing for a Thunderbird after watching this: At about 45 seconds in you get a bit of bass not smothered by other instruments. The bassist in this band is on Talkbass and she said her bass is a Gibson Thunderbird. Edited March 8, 2023 by BillyBass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickyk Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 I have a Mex Fender P Bass with Fender 63 pick ups, with Adagio Flat wound strings and coupled with Sansamp Tech 21,and ill yell you what, the tone this thing pushes out is spot on imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 7 hours ago, BillyBass said: I started gassing for a Thunderbird after watching this: At about 45 seconds in you get a bit of bass not smothered by other instruments. The bassist in this band is on Talkbass and she said her bass is a Gibson Thunderbird. I can get this tone on my PBass especially if using a Dimarzio pup and playing a pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 The itch has been scratched !! I like the PBass and it’s simplicity They are nice to play and …. Thanks to Dimarzio they now growl very nicely with mids a plenty I don’t think changing my bass would of resulted in a better outcome Thank you for the interesting suggestions though, it’s appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 UNSATISFYING 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Great - see you in six months for another instalment of gas attack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 52 minutes ago, Lw. said: Great - see you in six months for another instalment of gas attack! Absolutely 👍!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 2 hours ago, BassAdder60 said: The itch has been scratched !! I like the PBass and it’s simplicity They are nice to play and …. Thanks to Dimarzio they now growl very nicely with mids a plenty I don’t think changing my bass would of resulted in a better outcome Thank you for the interesting suggestions though, it’s appreciated This has been my conclusion every time I’ve tried out a different type of bass. I just end up trying to make it sound how I want it to, which is like a PBass. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 15 hours ago, Mickyk said: Fender 63 pick ups Great pickup! I love mine! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 2 hours ago, acidbass said: Great pickup! I love mine! I bought one for my bitsa build. Need to remove baseplate to install. I dont think it will be an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 On 07/03/2023 at 17:50, Waddo Soqable said: Go to a shop somewhere that has quite a lot of basses, try a whole bunch of them, buy the one YOU just like. I think I may have spotted a flaw or two with this otherwise excellent plan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 What about those Sire Ps? Roasty neck with rolled fretboard edges…. Mmm, roasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 Funny reading this back. !! I purchased a Jazz bass !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 BOO, CAPTAIN OBVIOUS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 44 minutes ago, neepheid said: BOO, CAPTAIN OBVIOUS 😂🤣😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Now replace the pickups with some Aguilars! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 On 07/03/2023 at 17:54, Bassfinger said: What a quaint idea! I would to introduce @Waddo Soqable.. he is the basschat member representing 1981 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 On 07/03/2023 at 10:34, BassAdder60 said: Ok I really like PBass for rock and I’m always looking at alternatives but don’t know where to start I tried a Stingray ( Sterling ) and I just didn’t like the sound although for years before I gigged a EB Stingray with my SVT rig and loved it ! So suggest a bass ( circa £1000 max) that is great for rock that isn’t a PBass or a Stingray Ive never tried a Jazz bass with the band so I’m undecided about that as an option I'm guessing you want a great bass, not just the typical suggestions. So... Reverend Thundergun One of the best-kept secrets in the bass world. SPLIT BRICK Strong lows and highs, open mids. Like a vintage P bass pickup but with more beef, yet retains clarity. 43 gauge wire, ceramic magnet, 8.5K ohms. THICK BRICK Warm and thick with strong mids. Output and punch like an active, but more organic sounding. 42 gauge wire, ceramic magnet, 7K ohms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, jd56hawk said: I'm guessing you want a great bass, not just the typical suggestions. So... Reverend Thundergun One of the best-kept secrets in the bass world. SPLIT BRICK Strong lows and highs, open mids. Like a vintage P bass pickup but with more beef, yet retains clarity. 43 gauge wire, ceramic magnet, 8.5K ohms. THICK BRICK Warm and thick with strong mids. Output and punch like an active, but more organic sounding. 42 gauge wire, ceramic magnet, 7K ohms. You're too late... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 1 hour ago, jd56hawk said: I'm guessing you want a great bass, not just the typical suggestions. So... Reverend Thundergun One of the best-kept secrets in the bass world. SPLIT BRICK Strong lows and highs, open mids. Like a vintage P bass pickup but with more beef, yet retains clarity. 43 gauge wire, ceramic magnet, 8.5K ohms. THICK BRICK Warm and thick with strong mids. Output and punch like an active, but more organic sounding. 42 gauge wire, ceramic magnet, 7K ohms. I would love to have that or Thunderbird Bass perhaps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 9 minutes ago, BassAdder60 said: I would love to have that or Thunderbird Bass perhaps Had the Epiphone Classic Pro and 60s Thunderbird, very nice, but the Thundergun is just a little bit better, good fret access, and I think it's every bit as good as my two USA-made G&L L2000s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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