But even if no one gives a flip, sounding good is right behind playing good in my book. But sounding awful while playing great can still come off like poopie. = No joy.
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Thunderbird Club
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On a coupla semi-serious notes, the amp(Rumble100-my "go to")was in a corner almost right against the wall(s). It was on a low tiltback stand*, and my hearing isn't all that great. I only use the neck pup with tone ~7-10 [need some '11' knobs]. There's a distinct possibility that that both volume pots are less than perfect. Something I should have 'looked at'-by someone who knows wuttinnahell they're doing. Because I had a lotta
to set up besides my amp(also providing and running the PA)-and the fact it was storming(as in FL afternoon monsoon) during load-in, I didn't have enuff time to step out front to really hear the tone. Oh well, no BFD.* the one on the right
I did not take a pic(not enuff lite). Drummer did(better camera):
Tall thingy is the JBL EON ONE PA, behind it(on TV table)is Yamaha powered mxr; next is TBird then Rumble 100. In front of my 'space' is mic stand and music stand for my lyrics book. Tile floor, thus the rugs(one for drums, one for me). My stool not yet set up. To the right of my rug is my folded up cart. Other band member's positions to drummer's right. Rope light is to try to separate dancers from band[not always successful].
EDIT: Management wants us to take up as little dance 'area' as possible.
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Is that your amp in the corner? I would expect it to be boomy there.I did not take a pic(not enuff lite). Drummer did(better camera):
Tall thingy is the JBL EON ONE PA, behind it(on TV table)is Yamaha powered mxr; next is TBird then Rumble 100. In front of my 'space' is mic stand and music stand for my lyrics book. Tile floor, thus the rugs(one for drums, one for me). My stool not yet set up. To the right of my rug is my folded up cart. Other band member's positions to drummer's right. Rope light is to try to separate dancers from band[not always successful].
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Yeah, I shoulda moved it out a coupla feet(2/3[er, .66]m?
).Part of the problem is that the club wants us as far back against the wall as we can be.
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Aaaand, on another note-topic related, I took off the control cover outta curiosity. 47 cap; some of the wiring is bare wires covered in silicone(!). WT7? When I get the time to take it to the shop(45 miles each way), I'll have it checked out. Might explain why the _____* bridge pup is so weak. Or not.
EDIT: *superfluous-couldn't think of the word earlier
EDIT: *superfluous-couldn't think of the word earlier
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They didn't have any samples to use in the meantime?
You’re on a roll this morning!
We need to see this.Aaaand, on another note-topic related, I took off the control cover outta curiosity. 47 cap; some of the wiring is bare wires covered in silicone(!). WT7? When I get the time to take it to the shop(45 miles each way), I'll have it checked out. Might explain why the _____ bridge pup is so weak. Or not.
OK, I'll get a shot w/ the flip phone. Prolly won't be able to see diddly.(Not my work. I don't f---* around in there.)
Here 'tis:
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Well, thats one way to insulate wires I guess. Looks like somebody decided to coat the bridge ground and the common pot ground wires in silicone vs just leaving them bare. Can’t imagine why unless they were chasing a RF or hum noise issue and they thought it would help. Sure looks umm, gross.
Hmmm, I guess if I want to sound more like Bo I’d have to move the bridge claw back further and strum between the claw and bridge.
I don't remember the last time b4 today that I looked in there. It mighta been like that when I bought it in 73!
Maybe suggest to management you could just play outside and they open a couple windows that way they recover their 2.3 Sq Ft allotted for more dancing....
When I say that I'm thinking I'm qualified to go get coffee and the mail, maybe a few other items if carefully spelled out.Assistant to a tech's assistant: I'd probably get fired.
My bridge pickup is weak as well. But with both is sounds fantastic so i'm not touching a thing. Even with my "advanced" tech skills.Aaaand, on another note-topic related, I took off the control cover outta curiosity. 47 cap; some of the wiring is bare wires covered in silicone(!). WT7? When I get the time to take it to the shop(45 miles each way), I'll have it checked out. Might explain why the _____* bridge pup is so weak. Or not.
EDIT: *superfluous-couldn't think of the word earlier
