Thunderbird Club

[Miles_ONeal]

I always found thumb picks too tight and uncomfortable, if comfortable they would move around. I'm weird, I hold a pick basically upside down and play with what would be one of the two top rounded edges. The pick doesn't want to spin that way. It really can't hurt my playing....

i figured out as s guitar player that how you hold and use a pick can produce a variety of tones. There’s no wrong way to hold a pick if it works for you.

 

[icefly]

Nice playing Ice. I like the tone you’re getting from that Yamaha.

Thanks.

On Thursday I got the Yamaha back; had left it in the luthier's workshop, to exchange the tuners, straps and bridge (all Gotoh); along with a Jaguar Squier.

Some tow 3 weeks before, Jaguar had swapped the Precision pup for a DiMarzio and the input jack.
After a few days , I stepped on the cable, and it pulled hard from the jack and started to squeak; the solution: replace it.
And you know what? I've already done the shi*, let's put a Semyour Duncan in place of this pup J, because my OCD is kicking

 

[BklynKen]

I talk too much.

So does Vanya.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Even before it was bought out us locals didn't make Oly the beer of choice when we were drinking beer as teenagers, Rainer was the choice! I recently watched a Doc about Creedence Clearwater Revival on netflix that was quite good, they mentioned that the "Clearwater" part of their name came from an Olympia Beer ad campaign.

Orange outtakes.

Dig the shadow on your leg.

 

[icefly]

Few minutes earlier, Jaguar was on my bench; changing strings.
Stock Thunderbird strings, I had put on Jaguar last year; after pickups change, I decided to try new strings, so Rotosound Solo Bass came along.

By the way, this luthiery workshop, I believe it's the only one in town with Erlewine Nck Jig Workstation; perhaps the next bass that will lead to them will be the Thunderbird, for fine tuning.

 

[MCF]

Even before it was bought out us locals didn't make Oly the beer of choice when we were drinking beer as teenagers, Rainer was the choice! I recently watched a Doc about Creedence Clearwater Revival on netflix that was quite good, they mentioned that the "Clearwater" part of their name came from an Olympia Beer ad campaign.

Orange outtakes.

I may rethink my thoughts about Olympia.

 

[MCF]

I talk too much.

No you don’t. You’re a thoughtful, very intelligent guy. I wish we were geographically closer.

 

[MCF]

Trust me, it was good.

Especially the bass player.

 

[MCF]

** Don't take medical advice from strangers on the internet **

I won't opine on the right hand for lack of details.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome causes nerve damage through compression. As long as there is still nerve function, function will slowly return after surgery (slowly meaning months to years). If it were me (and it isn't), I would, at a minimum, seek steroid injection(s) to reduce swelling and provide relief (assuming you have ongoing symptoms).

Seek out a hand specialist (assuming there are some in your area) if covered by insurance/HMO.

@KaraQ. I’ve used this guy on cases over the years. Might be someone to see for a second opinion. Even though I hired him as a defense doctor, he is a straight shooter, can do a thorough exam, and tell you what’s what. Just a suggestion.

Dr. Geoffrey Wiedeman, MD, Hand Surgery | Sacramento, CA | WebMD

 

[MCF]

If you are playing with "good form", your fretting hand wrist is cocked forward for extended periods. This position will aggravate CTS.

I battled with my teacher - he wanted me to bend my wrist more and I refused because of the implication for CTS. I adapted my own style. Do what works for you, not necessarily what the pros profess.

Left hand (or right for Ken) “good form” is relative. If it hurts, and you’re over 30, don’t do it. Compromise.

 

[MCF]

That was fun Donnie.

 

[MCF]

Have we changed topics?

There is no topic. It’s a free for all. Except when we deep dive into Thunderbirds. Which we somehow do every day. What a great club.

 

[MCF]

Few minutes earlier, Jaguar was on my bench; changing strings.
Stock Thunderbird strings, I had put on Jaguar last year; after pickups change, I decided to try new strings, so Rotosound Solo Bass came along.

By the way, this luthiery workshop, I believe it's the only one in town with Erlewine Nck Jig Workstation; perhaps the next bass that will lead to them will be the Thunderbird, for fine tuning.

So is this a place where they have stations and proper tools, but they let you do the work for a modest hourly fee? I’ve often thought something like that would be great.

 

[BklynKen]

Especially the bass player.

That guy's a hack!

 

[KaraQ]

I can not fathom two Peavy 215s. You’ll collapse the 12th Street bridge with that rig.

Hmm, as rickety as that old thing seems to be, probably

Although, if I had the cabs & cables, I could run all three Peavey heads & push 900-ish watts into six 2×15 cabs.....

@KaraQ. I used this guy on cases over the years. Might be someone to see for a second opinion. Even though I hired him as a defense doctor, he is a straight shooter, can do a thorough exam, and tell you what’s what. Just a suggestion.

Dr. Geoffrey Wiedeman, MD, Hand Surgery | Sacramento, CA | WebMD

Thanks, I'll check it out

 

[MCF]

That guy's a hack!

No, he isn’t. And he’s happy in a band, with a BL who lets him run with it, gigs regularly, and has the support of friends and family. I’d love to be in his position. Just Sayin’….

 

[JJR58]

No you don’t. You’re a thoughtful, very intelligent guy. I wish we were geographically closer.

That’s a sweet thing to say Marshall.
But let’s not go overboard now.

Mainly about that intelligent thing

 

[JJR58]

That guy's a hack!

Nope.

 

[MCF]

Hmm, as rickety as that old thing seems to be, probably

Although, if I had the cabs & cables, I could run all three Peavey heads & push 900-ish watts into six 2×15 cabs.....



Thanks, I'll check it out

As I’ve suggested before, do it during finals week at the UOP law school.

 

[RedVee]

I thought that was The Pope.

What? Poop in the woods?