Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

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That picture is pure functional rock and roll.

 

[Gaolee]

nice….
tomorrow’s and Sat’s rig…..
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!….
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Enjoy it! I am having performing withdrawal symptoms finally after almost three years of mostly not being on a stage anywhere. A small handful of private shows hardly does it.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Yep. This one isn't mine. I got mine for pretty cheap at least ten years ago before prices got stupid, but then it had apparently been in a flooded basement at some point. So I'm told. But it has worked fine for all these years with no issues. Including a show in heavy dew that was like playing underwater. I got a mouth zap, but oh well.

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Never French kiss a wet amp.

 

[JJR58]

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I dig.

Cans and Bottles.

TBird>B15........

 

[dagrev]

The newer Epiphone cases will fit it....
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^^^This. These are great cases. I use one to transport all the reverses, including the '64.

 

[dagrev]

Never French kiss a wet amp.

Learned something new today.

 

[dagrev]

On the other hand, the extra large Russian women customs officials are really scary. Just don't make eye contact.

Why? Does this initiate the body cavity search protocols?

 

[dagrev]

Can I just say what a delight you guys and gals are?

Coming from years on TGP and Gearspace, Talkbass seems like a breath of fresh COVID-free air. You guys give me hope for humanity—maybe bassists should’ve been running the world all along.

I’m sure I’ll post again before the New Year but just incase, my best wishes, gratitude and ‘Happy Birthdays’ to all of you!

Welcome aboard! No doubt about it, the people here are outstanding. I'd more than gladly welcome any of the crazies here to the house to stay a few days. Well, maybe not Willy. He would need adult supervision. I like my frets.

 

[dagrev]

SVT, or a Mesa 400+.

An SVT will do in a pinch?

 

[Nocturnal]

Does anyone here own an Ibanez Destroyer bass? There were several models apparently but if I could choose I'd get the DT670 with two humbuckers (I wonder why). Not necessarily in black 'though.

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The pickups are the same they used on a Roadstar II RB950 bass which has been on my endless G.A.S. list for a while. The Destroyer would be nice especially as I don't play metal.

I don't own one of those but I would in a heartbeat!! My Hamer Blitz is an Explorer body and it is a GREAT bass! They are larger than a Tbird, but not by a lot. I find them comfortable to play but some people think they are too big.

 

[Stealth57]

Why? Does this initiate the body cavity search protocols?

It might if you don’t respond quickly to the demand for papers.

 

[Engle]

I don't own one of those but I would in a heartbeat!! My Hamer Blitz is an Explorer body and it is a GREAT bass! They are larger than a Tbird, but not by a lot. I find them comfortable to play but some people think they are too big.

I find my Epi Explorer is a bit of a reach to first position. I think moving the rear strap button to the back would solve the issue. It’s longer than the VP!
I’m still leaning toward making it headless.

 

[Stealth57]

Sharing one more item you might not see unless you go looking. The national dish of Jordan, mansef.

Then maybe some Halawa for dessert. Beat my son-in-law in our bowling grudge match, so he had to buy.

 

[GonePlaid]

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Do you find it distracting hearing the cans/bottles hitting the basket behind you?

 

[Bassmike62]

Can I just say what a delight you guys and gals are?

Coming from years on TGP and Gearspace, Talkbass seems like a breath of fresh COVID-free air. You guys give me hope for humanity—maybe bassists should’ve been running the world all along.

I’m sure I’ll post again before the New Year but just incase, my best wishes, gratitude and ‘Happy Birthdays’ to all of you!

Been a TB member since 2008 and only started hanging out here in 2016 when I got my 1st Bird. This club is a class act in all possible ways, thx to the fine people giving it life. Technical savvy, good-natured humor (both on and off the wall) and a slight touch of delightful madness can be found on most pages, sometimes on the same posting.

 

[Count Bassie]

When they call me "sir," I slug 'em. Nobody calls me sir and lives.

I always say "Sir was my grandfather."

 

[GonePlaid]

I always say "Sir was my grandfather."

I tell people "I was an enlisted swine, not an officer. Don't call me sir".

 

[Count Bassie]

I'd be insulted. "Boss" is beneath me. I'm The Man.

You can't be. I've been trying to stick it to The Man for 43 years...

 

[Count Bassie]

This track has a great overdriven bass sound. Players aren't too shabby either. Those damn Swedes again:


I'm getting the MojoMojo pedal today. There will be clips I promise.

One thing I don't like about drive pedals that have a blend is that the clean sound is sometimes too separate sounding. I mean when I have the overdrive on my playing touch is different (mostly more aggressive) and that doesn't necessarily work with the clean sound audible. Depends on a pedal of course.

This is good fun, cool riffing.

 

[Count Bassie]

But if Mike gets called Man, Dude, or Bro at the border crossing, he might turn right back around satisfied, and never even make it to L&M.