Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

There have been good Canadian shows. I exaggerate. I loved KitH - truely innovative absurdist comedy or Super Dave Osbourne was hilarious, but not a scripted sit com or drama. The scripted shows I find to be... weak. But that is just one man's opinion.

You're forgetting one Uncle Red....

 

[dagrev]

Ok newbie T'bird owner question...Long Scale or Xtra long scale strings?

Infeld's are just barely long enough for the '64, and I mean barely on the G. Not even around the post all the way. But, I've never needed extra longs on any.

 

[dagrev]

Hi, all. Hope everyone is doing ok in this crazy world.

After having my first-rum VP since what 2018 (?) I noticed that when I turn both volume knobs down I was still getting a tone. I took it to one shop and they said some wires were reversed somewhere but could not figure it out. I drove an hour to leave it with a luthier guru but have not heard back from him yet.

Anyone have this issue with either the VP, or any other bird?

No, but had that problem with a Geddy Lee Jazz I once had.

 

[GonePlaid]

Infeld's are just barely long enough for the '64, and I mean barely on the G. Not even around the post all the way. But, I've never needed extra longs on any.

Ya'd think for what they cost they could add an inch or 2.

 

[BklynKen]

I really dig that Ashdown of yours and imagine is sounds great. I've said before that I took a cheap Ashdown SS head in on trade once and I really loved how warm it sounded. Should have kept it as a spare or something with a different flavor. Without question the warmest SS head/amp I ever played. My Peavey Mk head was not far behind. If I had more money and less sense I'd buy an Ashdown. I'd love to have Chucky's Ashdown rig as well. Just has to sound great.

Ever play a Gallien-Krueger 800RB?

 

[dagrev]

Happy Father’s Day. Not a Thunderbird but it does bring the thunder.

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[Gaolee]

Tubes can make a huge difference! You can revoice preamp or poweramp (or both) by changing tube brands and/or types.

I have been having a lot of fun making git-box noise through a variety of completely underpowered tube combos. 5 watts is plenty for guitar. Not so much for bass. Some of them have swapped out preamp tubes for even less power.

The sound of Armageddon without hearing loss is lots of fun.

 

[dagrev]

Thanks for the heads up on the drill idea. I believe I am misusing the term binding and generically using it to refer to the sides of the neck. The fender has a white binding that is very smooth. The edges of the Gibson are visibly an noticeably bumpy. Not that irritates me when when I notice; but mentally it feels cheap compared to the smoothness of the fender.

Should not be as you described. Both of my recent Gibsons (NR and '06 Reverse) are that way. There is a rough spot on the lower corner on the NR, but the '06 is literally flawless.

 

[Gaolee]

Pool, margarita's, Thunderbirds, friends... what's not to like?

The fact that I can't be there.

 

[Gaolee]

The fact that I can't be there.

But really, count your blessings. Nobody wants to see me with my shirt off diving into Chucky's pool.

 

[Stealth57]

Can't people get banned or canceled for posting such things?

If they didn’t boot me for blowing holes in defenseless targets, I might be safe.

 

[Stealth57]

Ya'd think for what they cost they could add an inch or 2.

Ahem?

 

[JIO]

The fact that I can't be there.

eventually I'll visit Seattle ...

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

let’s go!….fun venue, “The Salty Seal” on Cannery Row..

 

[Gaolee]

eventually I'll visit Seattle ...

We got a spare bedroom. Just a fact.

 

[JIO]

We got a spare bedroom. Just a fact.

I'll look forward to meeting you in person!

 

[JIO]

let’s go!….fun venue, “The Salty Seal” on Cannery Row..
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man-bun guy in lower right pic - miming In a Gadda Da Vida drum solo...

 

[PillO]

Are those tube degrees?

 

[PillO]

Had Prof in grad school from Saskatchewan. His intellect was something. Authored many books and journal articles.

Well there isn't much to do in Saskatchewan. Might as well research/write.

Raised on a farm if IRCC.

There are only farms in Saskatchewan... And they grow one of wheat, oats, barley, or oilseed rape.

 

[PillO]

You're forgetting one Uncle Red....

That was a documentary. Consider it the Canadian version of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.