Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

And, I'm caught up. Such dedication! I think that deserves some applause.

Don't go to sleep. Somebody will buy a Thunderbird and then you will be behind.

 

[JIO]

For those of you who haven't seen it yet....
Dagan demos an Inverness Green NR.....

Still propagating the incorrect myth of Fender having anything to do with why they changed it. Sounds good though, but was hoping he played "I'm a Believer" on it.

 

[PillO]

You really ought to go to better motel rooms. Or is that the quarter hour rate?

Well, 15 minutes if you want time to take a shower afterwards...

 

[TBird1958]

For those of you who haven't seen it yet....



Dagan demos an Inverness Green NR.....

I think he means well but I can't take it seriously when he calls the bass a "Firebird" (What the fudge!) less than 30seconds in.

 

[WillyW]

I think he means well but I can't take seriously when he call the bass a "Firebird" (What the fudge!) less than 30seconds in.

Just to be clear, I do it just to be a dick.

That’s my motivation for all I do.

 

[bobyoung53]

There is a cult. Competing for attention with the Princess Fingers Club.

I was actually wondering but wanted to be polite.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

You and Sharon look like little kids next to that thing.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I clapped once and by now you're behind again.

Less than five pages to go, so I count that as caught up.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

You need to consult a doctor about that! Sharp pain is a bad symptom to ignore.

He has the same problem I had with the Pro V. Rather than consult with a doctor, I just recognized that my hand did not fit that neck. I'm a big fan of doctors, and taking care of hands. But I just ditched the bass with the anti-Miles neck.
Now if I'd just had to play that bass, I'd definitely have talked to a doctor. But there's a very good chance they'd have said to get a different bass, switch back to trombone, etc.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

...By the way, I did get the David Ellefson SIT strings today. So far they sound good on the NR. Won't know live till Wed. But I am not in a cult.

That's the first thing cults teach you to say.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Speaking for myself only, one of the reasons I joined the army and served in the Gulf War was a strong belief in freedom and a mission to spread freedom in the world. Time off to celebrate freedom in the way you choose (as long as it does not impede the rights and freedoms of others) makes me happy. The solemn day is remembrance day when we think of those that did not return from the cause.



It would be worrisome if more returned...

Not necessarily. Didn't you watch Endgame?

 

[bobyoung53]

That's the first thing cults teach you to say.

I am starting to feel that SIT strings are beckoning to me, is that also a bad sign?

 

[PillO]

He has the same problem I had with the Pro V. Rather than consult with a doctor, I just recognized that my hand did not fit that neck. I'm a big fan of doctors, and taking care of hands. But I just ditched the bass with the anti-Miles neck.
Now if I'd just had to play that bass, I'd definitely have talked to a doctor. But there's a very good chance they'd have said to get a different bass, switch back to trombone, etc.

I have noticed that many bass players, and my teacher counseled me to do this, play with their wrist bent at quite a sharp angle.* Although this may aid in reaching across frets, it is not good posture for the hand and can cause some chronic damage. I already have enough hand issues; I will not be playing with difficult posture.

*this angle will result in problems.

 

[Stealth57]

Once again, it is Tbird T-shirt Sunday. Same shirt, new location.



One day and counting on the CP pickup.

 

[WillyW]

I have noticed that many bass players, and my teacher counseled me to do this, play with their wrist bent at quite a sharp angle.* Although this may aid in reaching across frets, it is not good posture for the hand and can cause some chronic damage. I already have enough hand issues; I will not be playing with difficult posture.

*this angle will result in problems.

I adjust the angle of the instrument to always keep my fingers parallel to the (frets)

helps greatly with fretless intonation

I’m so punk I won’t do the dee dee hold.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Still propagating the incorrect myth of Fender having anything to do with why they changed it. Sounds good though, but was hoping he played "I'm a Believer" on it.

That should be a new standard for bass demos.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Well, 15 minutes if you want time to take a shower afterwards...

IN THE CAR?!?!?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I have noticed that many bass players, and my teacher counseled me to do this, play with their wrist bent at quite a sharp angle.* Although this may aid in reaching across frets, it is not good posture for the hand and can cause some chronic damage. I already have enough hand issues; I will not be playing with difficult posture.

*this angle will result in problems.

I was having a problem with this on guitar, and soon after, Guitar Player ran a column on this! Probably saved me from dropping guitar (and never getting to bass).

 

[icefly]

This one looks like she’s having a lot more fun…

…can you imagine the smile on her face if she were playing a Tbird instead!

She´s cute, a mini Carol Kaye version

 

[BklynKen]

Where do you come up with this crazy stuff? Followers of the Right Funky Brother Ken are not a cult.
















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Ken is in the box at the start of the meeting until he is conjured up.


By the way, I did get the David Ellefson SIT strings today. So far they sound good on the NR. Won't know live till Wed. But I am not in a cult.

Probably more a fellowship.