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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: Ken on September 29, 2023, 06:46:15 AM

Title: EMG TBHZ - not keeping them
Post by: Ken on September 29, 2023, 06:46:15 AM

I got a set of the TBHZ (passive) to try out, hoping I'd get close to the tone I was getting in those 2001 TB+, but without the noise.  Nope.  They sound almost identical to the TB+ in my 2013.

When I pick up my BC Rich at the luthier from getting a new nut I'll ask if maybe shielding would help the noise from the 2001s.  My guess is no.

Title: Re: EMG TBHZ - not keeping them
Post by: lowend1 on September 29, 2023, 10:33:03 AM

Maybe try the EY black thunderbird replacement. I don't know what year they modeled them after, but they're relatively cheap. Their 60s-style pickups are pretty good. Separate neck and bridge with option for 9.5k or 14k resistance on the bridge unit.
https://www.eyguitarmusic.com/Eric-Custom-Thundbird-Bass-PickupBridgefor-Gibson-Thunderbird_p_2636.html
https://www.eyguitarmusic.com/Eric-Custom-Thundbird-Bass-PickupNeckfor-Gibson-Thunderbird_p_2635.html

Title: Re: EMG TBHZ - not keeping them
Post by: Ken on September 29, 2023, 10:45:34 AM

Thanks. Knowing nothing about them, I have to assume they're going to sound the same as the TB+ and EMGs.

Title: Re: EMG TBHZ - not keeping them
Post by: uwe on September 29, 2023, 12:25:29 PM

I think with you the issue might be that the pups have to operate while standing on their head? That can't be good.

Don't hit me!!!

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Title: Re: EMG TBHZ - not keeping them
Post by: Ken on September 29, 2023, 12:29:27 PM

I COULD peel off the plastic covers and put new covers over the bottoms.  Hmmm.......