CWB 15: 15 minutes or bust!

[dave64o]

Dave - I can't recommend it unconditionally as I can with some other gear (for example, the EBS ValveDrive as a preamp, or the Genz Benz heads).

Mainly 'cause it's a beast in a couple of respects. It's not that lightweight or easy to maneuver. Second, it can command major volume but I don't find it as tonally pleasing as my Schroeder 2x12. However, the Schro is kind of a special design that is very low to the ground. (I'll try to take a pic tomorrow, it's kind of an unusual model that I really like.) But for the gig coming up, I really want to throw the sound into the room, and the Neox will do that. I think. I want to get the band's reaction to it at tomorrow's practice.

So - it's a good cab but I'm not going to tell you that you can't do better. A lot of good options out there.

Thanks as concerns the 'Ray. The lighting is kind of weird in that pic - that's the same 'Ray and Streamliner as in this pic, from the night I brought the Streamliner home:

Uh, you remember I have the exact same 'Ray, right?

Thanks for the info. Based on what I've read I'm kind of surprised by what you said, but no piece of gear wow's everyone so I'll definitely consider what you said. I took a look at Schroeder's site and, holy crap, those cabinets are LIGHT!

 

[Thor]

Capetown? That's so awesome!!!! Would you like a list of places to go, things to do while you're there? One of my PM's is from S. Africa.

I don't know how much free time we have, but we will be staying at some hotel down on the waterfront, so any info or leads you can pick up, I will take.

Thor, bass and drums rule the music scene in S.Africa. Pick up all the local music you can get your hands on. Hope you don't puke too much on the ride

Yeah, I know. That may be the highlight of the trip.

Don't make me tell the really bad African drum joke I know.

I am seasick, but only for 24 hours. I have done long freighter rides years ago and it always abated after the first day. Unfortunately, by the time it abates, it will be time to move on.

I'll survive it. Went to the MD today and I have the body of a 50 year old, the libido od a 60 year old and the mind of a 90 year old. I am Ready to Rock.

 

[DerTeufel]

Ok, after the jam last night we had about 2 hours of 'group goal' discussion. Gtr1 guy is a songwriter and very creatively driven. Gtr2 is not. I am on hiatus from band drama and won't commit to a new original project.

Consensus is that Thursday is Jam Night and if you need creative catharsis, start another project that satisfies you, because I/We can't. If you don't want to play Thursday, you don't have to show up. OTOH, we know everyone needs to take something positive away from the night.

It got a little heated but we are still friends today. I stated point blank I wasn't about to lose any friends over 'band' drama when there is no band per se.

Anyway, they are both still talking to me, so I guess it was all good.

Now, bigger news, I have been informed and all is confirmed that I and 2 other co-workers are going to Capetown Republic of S. Africa in May, from like the 10th to the 19th. Tour fish plants, 2 days on a freezer trawler. Yippee. Anyway, I have never set foot on the continent, and never had any desire to, but I guess an open mind is good. I am looking forward to checking out the music scene.

So I guess there will be pics and stuff in "CWB Part 20, On the Hunt - Puking over the side of a stern trawler with Thor. "

Hopefully your experience in Africa is better than mine was. I spent a couple weeks on that continent getting shot at. I was part of Operation United Shield, back when I was a lean mean Marine. Operation United Shield - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Mulebagger]

Our good friend TBird 1958 rocking his bird.

Killer player, great act. It kills me that our right hand technique is very similar. I pay no attention to back and
forth, but just whack it so it sounds the way I like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASDzuP3hAYM&feature=related

Excellent performance, really good live sound too.

 

[DerTeufel]

A few pictures from my African adventure. The first pic is from when I had to replace an engine assembly while en route to Somalia. We were near the Equator, it was hot and it was miserable. The second pic is from when we were in country.

 

[FurryMonkey]

Our good friend TBird 1958 rocking his bird.

Killer player, great act. It kills me that our right hand technique is very similar. I pay no attention to back and
forth, but just whack it so it sounds the way I like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASDzuP3hAYM&feature=related

Ah...it's been to many threads since we heard from TBird...

My right hand technique is right along those lines too...although on bass I do try to use strictly alternating fingers.

 

[FurryMonkey]

Thor, hopefully you can find some kind of awesomeness in South Africa. Take lots of pics for us.

 

[Definitely]

Checking into volume 15!

 

[Mulebagger]

Let those fingers fly anyway they want! Slap it, tap it, pop it, stroke it, pluck it, strum it, hell sometimes you even have to punch it.

oh, but alternating is probably a good idea for bass.

 

[DerTeufel]

Let those fingers fly anyway they want! Slap it, tap it, pop it, stroke it, pluck it, strum it, hell sometimes you even have to punch it.

oh, but alternating is probably a good idea for bass.

My right hand technique varies..it mainly depends on the song.

 

[FurryMonkey]

Let those fingers fly anyway they want! Slap it, tap it, pop it, stroke it, pluck it, strum it, hell sometimes you even have to punch it.

oh, but alternating is probably a good idea for bass.

Some of that sounds like it could get painful...

Good thing I'm into that.

 

[FurryMonkey]

A few pictures from my African adventure. The first pic is from when I had to replace an engine assembly while en route to Somalia. We were near the Equator, it was hot and it was miserable. The second pic is from when we were in country.

Those pics are amazing...thanks for sharing!

 

[Mulebagger]

Nobody is stopping you from contributing!

In the interest of fairness, here is another CWB.

With

Even more beautiful than this particular CWB is the humanity they helped inspire. I'm sure ya'll have seen it. If you haven't, take a minute to grab a tissue... for your eyes of course.

Free Hugs Campaign - Official Page (music by Sick Puppies.net ) - YouTube

 

[DerTeufel]

Nobody is stopping you from contributing!

In the interest of fairness, here is another CWB.

With

Even more beautiful than this particular CWB is the humanity they helped inspire. I'm sure ya'll have seen it. If you haven't, take a minute to grab a tissue... for your eyes of course.

Free Hugs Campaign - Official Page (music by Sick Puppies.net ) - YouTube

That was awesome. We all need a hug at some point. I know I sure needed one today.

 

[Mulebagger]

CWB peeps are like one giant hug

 

[DerTeufel]

CWB peeps are like one giant hug

No argument there!

 

[FurryMonkey]

 

[DerTeufel]

No hugs from that thing though!

 

[FurryMonkey]

No hugs from that thing though!

Haha! Doncha think it's kind of cute and cuddly?


BTW, good keeping things going until the end last night.

 

[DerTeufel]

Haha! Doncha think it's kind of cute and cuddly?


BTW, good keeping things going until the end last night.

Oh sure, it's cute and cuddly in the same way that a scorpion makes a great pet.


We were so close to the end!! I pushed it the last 50 yards because it had to be done.