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Thunderbird Club

#236,961
Saturday night was a Thunderbird, Orange, Ampeg, and Fender night for me. Used my ‘97 Gibson T with my first band, which is a power trio, running through an Orange AD200 and Ampeg SVT212AV. Sounded pretty good on stage and I did get some specific comments from some about how well the T-Bird sounded and held up my side of the stage, and filled in nicely when the guitar would break away for a solo. The Orange is new to me and I’m still getting used to it, but one thing I can say is, it has a BIG sound that comes right up to, but doesn’t quite get muddy. For my second band that night we play in Eb Standard and drop Db, plus D standard and drop C, which I have a couple of my early ‘70’s Fender P’s with the “Double P” setups going on, setup in these tunings, and, in that band I have one of the guitar amp right next to me. Still had a big huge sound but some of the higher notes may have gotten lost in the mix.

So this is why I’m looking at getting another Thunderbird, and set it up for Eb or D standard.

It really never ends…. I can ALWAYS find a reason to buy another bass.
 
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Ringhammer said:
Saturday night was a Thunderbird, Orange, Ampeg, and Fender night for me. Used my ‘97 Gibson T with my first band, which is a power trio, running through an Orange AD200 and Ampeg SVT212AV. Sounded pretty good on stage and I did get some specific comments from some about how well the T-Bird sounded and held up my side of the stage, and filled in nicely when the guitar would break away for a solo. The Orange is new to me and I’m still getting used to it, but one thing I can say is, it has a BIG sound that comes right up to, but doesn’t quite get muddy. For my second band that night we play in Eb Standard and drop Db, plus D standard and drop C, which I have a couple of my early ‘70’s Fender P’s with the “Double P” setups going on, setup in these tunings, and, in that band I have one of the guitar amp right next to me. Still had a big huge sound but some of the higher notes may have gotten lost in the mix.

So this is why I’m looking at getting another Thunderbird, and set it up for Eb or D standard.

It really never ends…. I can ALWAYS find a reason to buy another bass.
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Whoa! Waitaminute! Ya hafta have a reason?;)
 
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dagrev said:
We used to record from the board, but few were that interested so we stopped. The way it sounds through FOH (and the EQ looked) it didn't sound much like bass. One reason I refuse to give up my head and cab. At least I can pump out some lows that way.
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My XR18 (Behringer) has a USB output that allows all channels to be recorded to a PC. So you get multitrack from the “board” and you can eq/process/mix.
 
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Ringhammer said:
Saturday night was a Thunderbird, Orange, Ampeg, and Fender night for me. Used my ‘97 Gibson T with my first band, which is a power trio, running through an Orange AD200 and Ampeg SVT212AV. Sounded pretty good on stage and I did get some specific comments from some about how well the T-Bird sounded and held up my side of the stage, and filled in nicely when the guitar would break away for a solo. The Orange is new to me and I’m still getting used to it, but one thing I can say is, it has a BIG sound that comes right up to, but doesn’t quite get muddy. For my second band that night we play in Eb Standard and drop Db, plus D standard and drop C, which I have a couple of my early ‘70’s Fender P’s with the “Double P” setups going on, setup in these tunings, and, in that band I have one of the guitar amp right next to me. Still had a big huge sound but some of the higher notes may have gotten lost in the mix.

So this is why I’m looking at getting another Thunderbird, and set it up for Eb or D standard.

It really never ends…. I can ALWAYS find a reason to buy another bass.
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Great report.

If you ever run out of reasons, immediately call the Thunderbird Club's 999 Bass Purchase Declining Prevention Line. Staffed 24/7. Never go that feeling alone.
 
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Engle said:
My XR18 (Behringer) has a USB output that allows all channels to be recorded to a PC. So you get multitrack from the “board” and you can eq/process/mix.
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We were using a typical Allen & Heath board and were doing that, then got a Behringer Air 18 and used that, which worked better. Some may scoff--but we have all been impressed with that digital board and it's abilities. It's nice to be able to adjust from an iPad or phone and not have to run back to the desk during practice with no sound person is present. It's also so handy to be able to save a number of board configurations for various personnel playing and singing. Not to mention the Burmese church has their own settings and we aren't messing with what each other's board settings. When we got it a few years ago I was a little skeptical, but am actually impressed. Great value for the money and some decent features built in as well. We were able to get rid of several components in the rack by having the Air.
 
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Used these two at rehearsal last night, about an hour each, since they both have the same pickups they do perform similarly. Using my Trace Elliott there's a real solid bass, lo mid and mid presence but not as much top end as I'd prefer ( some clank and gack please!) so I'll be giving them a go through the GK next week. :woot:

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The Fixer (Mike), wanted me to pass along this message to the gang here.
It’s a little bit of a read, but it’s heart felt.


Greetings ThunderFriends!

El Jeffe mentioned that some of you were wondering about me. You’re not alone. My Dad always wondered about me too (said I was ‘tetched’). You may recall I had been through some low times. Some of you helped me through them. I’m happy to report that I’m doing WAY better than I have in years, thanks to major lifestyle changes. I’ve been meditating, eating better, replacing prescriptions with natural alternatives, and being more physically active. I’m feeling better, looking better, and smelling better! I’m afraid my pursuits as a bass player have waned. For one thing… bass players just think different. I’d probably understand the bass better if I’d been more musically educated, & had a better understanding of what goes with what, & how things work together, but even with that… technique baffles me. Anything beyond rudimentary Blues & Rock playing & my mind is easily blown. It is my finding, that it’s easier bumble around on the guitar & make it sound like you know what you’re doing, than it is on bass. I wouldn’t trade the time that I spent with you guys for anything though. You opened my eyes to so much! I listen to music quite a bit differently now than I did before picking up the bass & talking with y’all. Hell… if it hadn’t been for you guys, I never would’ve learned what a badass John Entwistle was! I’ve listened to damnear the entire Who catalogue with new ears, and become a MUCH bigger fan since you turned me on! In more recent news… after learning about significant advancements in the world of electronic drums, I took the plunge & got an Alesis Strike Pro SE kit (I won’t bore you with a complete review, but I wish I’d gotten a kit from a company called EfNote. They’re geared more towards people who’re playing e-drums, but would rather be playing acoustic drums). It’s taking a lot of getting used to, but it feels incredible to be able to play the instrument I was born to play again! I’ve only had ‘em for a couple months. It took a while to figure out how to use ‘em, but I’m slowly building some endurance & gettin’ some of the old chops back. If I can learn how to use all this electronic gobbledy-gook, maybe some of us can jam together online! I still love the bass. Of course I still have “Uncle Ambrose” (my blue Thunderbird), as well as a GK700RB & a Genz Benz 1x15 cab… and a Thunderbird NR still holds a top 5 slot on my bucket list. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to call myself a “bass player”, but I do love it, and it will always be a part of my life. Thank you to all the Thunderbird brothers & sisters!❤️✌️

Your brother in music, The Fixer.
 
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JJR58 said:
The Fixer (Mike), wanted me to pass along this message to the gang here.
It’s a little bit of a read, but it’s heart felt.


Greetings ThunderFriends!

El Jeffe mentioned that some of you were wondering about me. You’re not alone. My Dad always wondered about me too (said I was ‘tetched’). You may recall I had been through some low times. Some of you helped me through them. I’m happy to report that I’m doing WAY better than I have in years, thanks to major lifestyle changes. I’ve been meditating, eating better, replacing prescriptions with natural alternatives, and being more physically active. I’m feeling better, looking better, and smelling better! I’m afraid my pursuits as a bass player have waned. For one thing… bass players just think different. I’d probably understand the bass better if I’d been more musically educated, & had a better understanding of what goes with what, & how things work together, but even with that… technique baffles me. Anything beyond rudimentary Blues & Rock playing & my mind is easily blown. It is my finding, that it’s easier bumble around on the guitar & make it sound like you know what you’re doing, than it is on bass. I wouldn’t trade the time that I spent with you guys for anything though. You opened my eyes to so much! I listen to music quite a bit differently now than I did before picking up the bass & talking with y’all. Hell… if it hadn’t been for you guys, I never would’ve learned what a badass John Entwistle was! I’ve listened to damnear the entire Who catalogue with new ears, and become a MUCH bigger fan since you turned me on! In more recent news… after learning about significant advancements in the world of electronic drums, I took the plunge & got an Alesis Strike Pro SE kit (I won’t bore you with a complete review, but I wish I’d gotten a kit from a company called EfNote. They’re geared more towards people who’re playing e-drums, but would rather be playing acoustic drums). It’s taking a lot of getting used to, but it feels incredible to be able to play the instrument I was born to play again! I’ve only had ‘em for a couple months. It took a while to figure out how to use ‘em, but I’m slowly building some endurance & gettin’ some of the old chops back. If I can learn how to use all this electronic gobbledy-gook, maybe some of us can jam together online! I still love the bass. Of course I still have “Uncle Ambrose” (my blue Thunderbird), as well as a GK700RB & a Genz Benz 1x15 cab… and a Thunderbird NR still holds a top 5 slot on my bucket list. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to call myself a “bass player”, but I do love it, and it will always be a part of my life. Thank you to all the Thunderbird brothers & sisters!❤️✌️

Your brother in music, The Fixer.
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:thumbsup: All good.
 
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