I have just finished the build process of a new bass. I call it the Brooks Grabbird.
This bass combines the 1964 Gibson Thunderbird II with the 1973 Gibson Grabber. A nine ply neck through construction just like the Thunderbird. But with maple strips veneer in between the mahogany, instead of walnut. The nickel covered humbucker resembles the pickup of the sixties Thunderbird. But the sliding mechanism in the raised middle section refers to the Grabber of course. The shape of the headstock echoes the Grabber headstock, but the ebony veneer on top is a nod to the Thunderbird headstock.
The shorter headstock and the Ultra-lite tuners make sure the Grabbird doesn't suffer any neckdive!
I haven't found the time to do a proper photo shoot, but here's a couple that I shot from the hip without lighting.
Sliding the pickup in the neck position brings out the low frequencies a bit more. And gives the sound an open character.
Sliding the pickup in the bridge position gives the sound a more agressive edge.
I'll make a video when I can find the time. Hopefully this weekend.
