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The Combo Club
- Thread starter ChefKen
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I don't.
Then the GOFs are for you!
One such grumpy subject is that they haven't issued any new numbers in probably over a year.
might as well toss my new and scarce 1970's Vibration Technology VT Beta 60 into the mix, had a good mellow thing going before the explosion. nah, just some noise that maybe a cleaner spritz or two can solve. solid buggah, but then I'm a sucker for a BASS EXPANDER button plus 'mood controls' and ...dampening!
My wife commented that with all those years of teaching experience you should be used to some of the childish remarks given by members of the club. Shes a funny girl my wife loll
It's ok guys dont get all upset because I think she was mainly talking about my comments loll
ANNDDD...SR...why does your water go down the drain clockwise in America and counter-clockwise in Australia...lolA lot can be said for the those days before computers and cell phones. TV was great but, to socialize and have better entertainment, you had to get off your butt and go where people gathered. Live bands drew well until venue owners realized they could hire a DJ for less and have their own "sock hops". Unfortunately, the audience didn't seem to care that much!
Now, back to more important things like, why Giffro keeps challenging us with up-side-down and backward things like spelling, driving on the wrong side of the road, not knowing the correct time of day and messing with dates! What's next...will he invent a keyboard with an Aussie accent?.
I think that is a myth and worth me writing a song about on my Aussie accented keyboard..loll
Thanks for the laugh SR. 26/06/2018 lol
I turned 67 in May this year...where did all the time go loll 70's, 80's, 90's action shots loll I'm not getting any younger as my hairline shows, plus in the last pic (2005) I was playing in boxer shorts..not only did I rock my sox off but my pants too lol
Our water goes down the same way as our clocks turn...wait, are you saying that your clocks turn the other way? If so, that explains everything
!Rocking your sox and pants off really isn't that bad. Just watch out for those body parts...they are not that easy to replace, so I've been told
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Bass V, even if you didn't have an interesting amp[ such as VT Beta 60, I'd add you to our membership roster because of your sense of humor! So when you're in a mellow mood, do you go for the "jazz" setting? Seriously, can you hear any difference between the buttons? Do tell. Oh yeah, you're #79. Welcome!
You guys are a humourous (humorous) bunch of fellas and a pleasure to hang out with every day.
Just as a matter of interest, at a gig venue (or even at home) when loading or unloading at any distance from the band trailer, truck, car, wagon etc etc over a rough uneven surface like a bitumen (blacktop) car park, paved area or similar, I carry my combo and also the ext. speaker cab instead of rolling it on their wheels. My Fender Rumble rig (500C and 115 cab) is lightweight enough to carry using the handles either on top or sides of the cabs. Having said that about my lightweight rig, when I used my heavy 122lb Peavey cab between mid 80's to current times, I still get a second person to help me carry my gut busting 1820 cab instead of rolling it on wheels. To my way of thinking the speakers have a hard enough job to do as a bass players rig, without the stress on the cones caused by possible unnecessary vibrations that could be avoided.
I have always worried that rolling over those types of rough surfaces bounces the speaker/driver cone around too much in an unnatural direction, so to avoid any cone displacement or damage issues I carry instead of roll. I only roll inside a smooth surfaced venue...eg. carpet. concrete, wooden flooring etc.
I have done this since the 60's during my entire musical career. I still don't know for sure if this protective method I have employed is of any use in preventing any physical damage to speaker cones or not, or am I just too over careful. I will say that in all my 50+ years of doing it this way I have never damaged or even blown a speaker/driver so maybe the practice has paid off. What is everyone's thoughts on the matter. Am I too paranoid and over-protective of the amps and cabs speakers, or is it a good practice to get into?
EDIT: Of course none of the above text relates to the use of pneumatic tyres (tires) on handcarts, sack trucks, trolleys, dollys, etc and the like. I'm only referring to the removable wheels on the actual cabs, like the removable Gibson and Fender type ones like on the pic of my 115 cab below.
Just as a matter of interest, at a gig venue (or even at home) when loading or unloading at any distance from the band trailer, truck, car, wagon etc etc over a rough uneven surface like a bitumen (blacktop) car park, paved area or similar, I carry my combo and also the ext. speaker cab instead of rolling it on their wheels. My Fender Rumble rig (500C and 115 cab) is lightweight enough to carry using the handles either on top or sides of the cabs. Having said that about my lightweight rig, when I used my heavy 122lb Peavey cab between mid 80's to current times, I still get a second person to help me carry my gut busting 1820 cab instead of rolling it on wheels. To my way of thinking the speakers have a hard enough job to do as a bass players rig, without the stress on the cones caused by possible unnecessary vibrations that could be avoided.
I have always worried that rolling over those types of rough surfaces bounces the speaker/driver cone around too much in an unnatural direction, so to avoid any cone displacement or damage issues I carry instead of roll. I only roll inside a smooth surfaced venue...eg. carpet. concrete, wooden flooring etc.
I have done this since the 60's during my entire musical career. I still don't know for sure if this protective method I have employed is of any use in preventing any physical damage to speaker cones or not, or am I just too over careful. I will say that in all my 50+ years of doing it this way I have never damaged or even blown a speaker/driver so maybe the practice has paid off. What is everyone's thoughts on the matter. Am I too paranoid and over-protective of the amps and cabs speakers, or is it a good practice to get into?
EDIT: Of course none of the above text relates to the use of pneumatic tyres (tires) on handcarts, sack trucks, trolleys, dollys, etc and the like. I'm only referring to the removable wheels on the actual cabs, like the removable Gibson and Fender type ones like on the pic of my 115 cab below.
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No worries, Mate.
Ditto from me too. Heck, this forum is how I stay sharp throughout the year. In fact, on some nights after reading TB, I think that my 10-year old students aren't as immature as some of the adults!
Can you join? My bass brother, you're #80 with a bullet! Five String, what's the year of your GK? I'm semi-familiar with the MB 150-series, but haven't seen this model before. It looks like it means business. Thanks for signing up with us; it's a great group of folks.
Giffro, you may have increased in age, but just think how much wiser you are now than compared to the 70s?
Well iagtrplyr I would have included some pics of my early 60's gigs but I haven't got any..I guess it was difficult to takes photos back then at a gig using a Kodak Box Brownie loll
Interesting topic. I'll start with looking at it from both sides. On one hand, I agree that anything vibrating a cabinet (combo or not) is unnatural compared to what the unit was designed for, especially if it's a long trip on poor pavement. I couldn't say there's enough proof that because you're so extra careful it's prevented you from damaging speakers, but it definitely hasn't hurt any. Like many of you, I frequently check screw/jack tightness around each cab periodically, and will do anything I can to prevent damage from te moment the equipment leaves home until it comes back. On the other hand, Giffro, did you ever consider how much more new equipment you could've bought had you not been so darn OCD?
Good point. I never looked at it that way..lol..I feel better and richer now OCD and all!On the other hand, Giffro, did you ever consider how much more new equipment you could've bought had you not been so darn OCD?
EDIT: Although in my old age I am buying up bigger these last 5 years on great equipment that I havent been able to afford all my life. Inheritance money wasnt wasted after all loll. My dad loved me being a musician and always encouraged me. He would be happy I spent a small amount on some newer gear.
Before I hit the hay I wanted to tell old and new members alike that I'm updating the membership roster on P. 21 until I get a few more names. Right now, on 6.26.18, or 26.6.18 (whichever ya like better), we're at 80 members strong and have only 20 spots to fill with five days to go. Hooray for the Combo Club, let's hit the hundred! Go ask one forum buddy and we'll make our goal, no problem. Thanks again and talk to ya later. 
Bless you and your dad. Enjoy every piece of musical gear you buy. what you offer others is one of the last gifts this crazy world has left that can enrich a life. That and a comfortable pair of shoes...
lol, merci, I think all the aural options are derivatives of it's optimal sound whatever that may be, if it starts off bad does it just get worse? but considering in the short time I had before meltdown it became apparent there actually could be great tonal range available with this crazy panel, and since we may be facing a trip to the doctor a consideration of mods to get the most out of this lug is prudent. I'm seriously bummed being unable to goof around further cos it had real glimmers of hope. the clarity and depth it gave a couple of my basses was astounding, like when you're inside your guitar and the wood is talking, this amp easily gave up the bass' personality in pure form but could get real dbl. bassy, wooly, and mimic tube sag. I never expected that kinda range in a mystery amp of any vintage or price, plus get such wide responses so quickly. a happy surprise, it's built like a tank, pretty big for a combo, and even at low volume it was fun. I heard they excel when given the gas and take 'some' pedals quite well. I can't wait to get it running in top shape or find more VTs!
