Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

Sorry I've been slacking on this, work-stuffs interfering again
So, just a bit more teaser-y, for now......
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[Gaolee]

One of the things about most Ric basses (4000 series???) that has never appealed to me is the “designed by a mechanical engineering committee” look. To my eyes it’s klunky and awkward looking. But I can get over that if it plays and sounds nice.

I do like the looks of the Cheyenne model (where they offed a bunch of the bulky pieces) and I really like the look of the semi hollow body model (3000 series???).

Funny thing is that I think Rics are generally beautiful. A 4001 or 4003 has a delicacy to it that's unlike anything else I can think of.

 

[PillO]

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I know that I will incur a wrath at some time for this but... Is that a Spam burrito??*


* full disclosure, Spam curry is my comfort food. I have innovated upon it recently by adding pineapple.

 

[PillO]

One of my goals in life is to never act like the organist while playing anything.


So far, so good!

Nothing wrong with acting like that when your organ is being played.

 

[BklynKen]

Nothing wrong with acting like that when your organ is being played.

AHEM!

 

[PillO]

I like that. I will say one thing though, he couldn't cure himself of his cigar addiction and it eventually killed him.

As I recall, he said something about cigars...

 

[PillO]

@PillO This made me think of you.

You lefties are amazing in that you can play left-handed. It is so weird and difficult.

 

[PillO]

I’ve actually only briefly played one Ric in a guitar shop probably 20 years ago. It sounded good, IIRC the neck felt incredibly thin (I was mostly playing five strings and precisions back then). But even back then the price seemed a bit high for something that I wasn’t sure I’d even like. A couple of times I’ve been tempted to spring for a nice used Ric, but even then they were more than I’d want to pay for something I’m not sure I’d bond with. The used Grecos are closer to the “test me” price point. If you see a nice clean one at a sweet price PM me, I might be persuaded to try one on for size.

Likewise, I tried one in hte store and could immediately feel that we wouldn;t get along. The neck is weird - thin and wide.

 

[PillO]

Dino Danelli was another good one, I think these NY drummers spurred each other on. Dino was another great drummer.

Great drummers? From NYC Kenny Aronoff with Joe Satriani


Vinnie Coliaiutta from Pennsylvania with Rhonda Smith and some English guy on guitar.

 

[PillO]

I think he's at the wrong gig.

The Mad Drummer pissing off the guitar player, lol.

Hah! This is where slap-stick comedy is part of the show! (and possibly bennies!)

I'm actually more amused by Jannick Gers. The whole show he will just be doing his own thing.

 

[PillO]

Sorry I've been slacking on this, work-stuffs interfering again

I hate it when that happens...

 

[TBird1958]

Which model Trace did you buy? In my head I am thinking it was the AH350?

I got this one...........
Trace Elliot GP7SM 250 Rack Head w/Case | Reverb

I really like it because even at moderate volume it sounds fantastic, there's a really nice lo-mid thump that I can't get with the GK until I'm at an insane volume

 

[PillO]

I got this one...........
Trace Elliot GP7SM 250 Rack Head w/Case | Reverb

I really like it because even at moderate volume it sounds fantastic, there a really nice lo-mid thump that I can't get with the GK until I'm at an insane volume

Just need ear plugs and a complete disregard for your neighbours...

 

[Gaolee]

Likewise, I tried one in hte store and could immediately feel that we wouldn;t get along. The neck is weird - thin and wide.

I have had two. I liked both, but not as much as Thunderbirds. They are good sitting on the couch noodling instruments. The main gripe I had with them is that they have one way they hang. Unlike a Thunderbird you can move around, they have one specific neck angle and that's pretty much what you get. I also find the sound much harder to dial in than a Thunderbird. It can be done, though. They can sound far angrier, but a little on the thin side.

 

[Gaolee]

THE drummer, so far as I'm concerned. Joseph "Zigaboo" Modaliste.


He makes it look really easy, but it's a little like the Purdy Shuffle on steroids. I can't do a good Purdy Shuffle, either. So there's that.

 

[JJR58]

I know that I will incur a wrath at some time for this but... Is that a Spam burrito??*


* full disclosure, Spam curry is my comfort food. I have innovated upon it recently by adding pineapple.

What?!, no watermelon as well?!
I couldn't resist.

 

[JJR58]

I got this one...........
Trace Elliot GP7SM 250 Rack Head w/Case | Reverb

I really like it because even at moderate volume it sounds fantastic, there a really nice lo-mid thump that I can't get with the GK until I'm at an insane volume

The GK is like the Mesa M6, you gotta open it up for it's real umph.

 

[JJR58]

Great drummers? From NYC Kenny Aronoff with Joe Satriani


Vinnie Coliaiutta from Pennsylvania with Rhonda Smith and some English guy on guitar.

 

[PillO]

What?!, no watermelon as well?!
I couldn't resist.

Unlike pineapple, watermelon belongs on the head, not on pizza or in curry.

 

[JJR58]

Likewise, I tried one in hte store and could immediately feel that we wouldn;t get along. The neck is weird - thin and wide.

It's not everyone's cup of tea, still, one day i will have another.