Rayman Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Just a quick one…. Anyone had flats on a Thunderbird? I love flats, and have them on most of my basses, but from memory, the last time I had a Thunderbird, it was pretty middy/muddy sounding, and probably needed some rounds to brighten it up a bit. I‘ve dropped a swanky new loom in there, which hopefully will make things better….. but, I’m just if anyone else has tried flats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 TI Flats on mine. No mud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 I don't think flats should be restricted to certain basses. If you want flats on your bass, do it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meterman Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 A friend of mine has LaBella flats on his Thunderbird reissue and it sounds fantastic. One of the hugest sounding basses I’ve ever heard. Booooooommmm for days 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 I played my Epiphone Thunderbird 60s model with GHS flats, and that sounded just great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 Perfect thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Belly Evans Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 (edited) 2013 Thunderbird - flats (only got Olympus or Olympia? long scale at the mo - Tl medium scale on my mustang), front pickup full, back pickup two thirds, a tickle of high mids and treble on the amp. Proper good tone. Nice and woody. I bloody love it. Quite similar to Maccas Rick tone here to be honest. Edited May 8, 2023 by P-Belly Evans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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