Once you get used to the feel, you can actually play at a higher skill level.Īs for the tone, it is also definitely unique. This meant I could play faster, more technical bass lines, and have everything flow nicely. It wasn't an "easy" bass to play like an Ibanez, but when your hand is used to the extra muscle required, everything sounds smooth. I then slowly noticed my skill level climbing faster than ever. But alas, I love the look and found a once in a lifetime deal (a grand off for a scratch on the case), so I bought it anyways. In fact, I found it harder to play then my cheap basses. I came from playing Fender and Ibanez, and at first the neck of the thunderbird didn't feel like what I was used to. In short: once you get used to it, it's incredible I've played a thunderbird for years, and I completely understand your reaction. I'm kinda bored of the Fender shapes at the moment so a weird looking bass is my thing right now. I can see how the shape may not be your thing, it's definitely different. My band and sound guy all commented how much they loved it. There was also a mid range quality that really got it singing. When you find the sweet spots, I found the TBird to have a massive and clear low end that I've heard in very few basses. I didn't have neck dive issues with the thunderbird, or the SGs. I use unfinished leather straps that are more grippy than most. They don't like to be played like Fenders and, if you do, they're prone to sounding pretty awful. Thunderbirds, like every Gibson I've played, are very different from most every other brand, especially Fender. I've played Fenders most of my life and recently started touring with SGs. Similarly, please send any comments or critiques to the moderators. We encourage you to report spam posts or posts that violate the rules, but please send a message to the moderators at the same time. Please tag video or audio of you or your band with in the subject line of the post. Requests for tab should be made in /r/basstabs and will be removed from /r/bass Resist the urge to start "gig pic" "bass face" and "family photo" threads. Also, do not post links to giveaways where you personally benefit (getting more entries) by propagating (spamming) a link. Posts made outside of the thread will be removed and asked to be reposted.ĭon't use the sub to sell or advertise your gear (with very few exceptions, ask the mods). New Bass Day (NBD) and Gear posts go into the weekly threads. We have lots of common questions with lots of common answers. He is the God Of Thunder, after all.Previous AMAs FAQ and Wiki Bass Resources 2016 Official Pedals Thread Follow /r/bass on Twitter Related Communities Other InstrumentsĬheck the sidebar, the FAQ, and search for your answer before making a post. Perhaps most importantly of all, it’s a bass that’s tailor-made for conjuring this larger-than-life character’s earth-conquering tones. 'All in all, this first offering from G2 delivers on virtually every front, from the dazzling black diamond aesthetic through to playability and versatility. Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird: The web says This is a premium instrument for players who are serious about making fun music. MusicRadar verdict: The G2 Thunderbird is a beast of a bass guitar for unleashing your inner rock animal, and there are hidden depths in those tones, too. It’s not cheap, but then it is a US-made Gibson, and it is one solid and seaworthy instrument. Or, just push your bass amp to the point of furry break up, hit the lights, and get on with the business of rocking out. You can have hours of fun jamming Kiss standards.Īlternatively, you can start messing around with those individual pickup controls, using them to dial in a blend of rhythm and lead pickups, and finding some nice off-menu surprises, like Motown thump, jazzy woodiness, or even – if you set the EQ just right on your bass amp and ablate those mids – there’s borderline slap on the menu, which could be just the thing for the faux disco of I Was Made For Lovin’ You. Of course, a bass bearing Gene Simmons’ name would be expected to deal in his trademark tones, and while this is not the Grabber or Charlie LoBue model that those of us weaned on Alive! era Kiss would first associate Simmons with, it has all those classic sounds on tap. Many players will tell you that ebony helps with this snappy attack. The sounds are familiar and although it’s not suited to all musical genres or playing styles, the 4003 remains a classic. This is an understated bass in a cool, classic way, and much of its history and mystique is still in place. And as with the G2, you need not be a fan to get on board with its charms. The Rush frontman and bass legend's signature Jazz is one of the finest of the type you can buy.
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