Thunderbird Club

[Nocturnal]

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[Chucky Stiletti]

What’s he gonna do to the BaCH?

still figuring it out….got a 70’s sidewinder I want on there……possibly a belly cut (none now) but these being so rare, still debating if the mod needs to be reversible (where a belly cut isn’t) or to go for the gusto and completely refinish it in another color (belly cut and all) add new tuners, new claw…..

 

[Nocturnal]

The more I read on these YBA200’s, the more it sounds like it may not be the amp for me. Looks like it’s big on distortion/drive, but not so great on good clean low end. Sounds like it’s might be a lot like a V4B, and I’ve found after owning a couple, the V4B isn’t for me. Plus, if the one advertised isn’t a “-2” model, it means I will need to have work done on it eventually, since I would want it to be as best as it can be.

I did read that changing one or both of the 12ax7’s out for 12at7’s could clean it up some.

Anyone have an opinion, and better yet, experience with these amps, I’d love to hear it.

I’m certainly still curious about it. I thought I had a serious buyer for a P-bass I have listed, which would make the choice easier (I just buy it and if I found I eventually didn’t like it, I’d re-list it and be in no rush to re-sell), but I’m getting the sense he’s going to be another CL flake, so the smarter side of me will need to not spend the money on it, even at such a good price.

Maybe take a look at a Peavey VB-2. 225 Watts, all tube, made in the US. Here is one at a great price:

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It has a separate clean and drive channel and can be run at 4 or 8 ohms. Here is a link to a thread about it.

Peavey VB-2 vs. The World

 

[Nocturnal]

still figuring it out….got a 70’s sidewinder I want on there……possibly a belly cut (none now) but these being so rare, still debating if the mod needs to be reversible (where a belly cut isn’t) or to go for the gusto and completely refinish it in another color (belly cut and all) add new tuners, new claw…..

If they are mods that improve the bass, I don't see an issue with it. There have been a few people that added a belly cut to the thicker bodied Bach's. If it's done well most people won't mind.

 

[BklynKen]

Following!

Same!

 

[Stealth57]

I think you’ve reached the majors.

Majors requires the ability to invoke piling on by other club members.

 

[Engle]

still figuring it out….got a 70’s sidewinder I want on there……possibly a belly cut (none now) but these being so rare, still debating if the mod needs to be reversible (where a belly cut isn’t) or to go for the gusto and completely refinish it in another color (belly cut and all) add new tuners, new claw…..

I say go for it (and don't worry about the originality of a copy). The belly cut will make it more comfortable and take a bit of weight off.

 

[GBassNorth]

still figuring it out….got a 70’s sidewinder I want on there……possibly a belly cut (none now) but these being so rare, still debating if the mod needs to be reversible (where a belly cut isn’t) or to go for the gusto and completely refinish it in another color (belly cut and all) add new tuners, new claw…..

Just my personal opinion, but the reason I didn’t route a second pup in my BaCH was because it wasn’t reversible and these are relatively rare birds with a strong following of those in the know. A pup upgrade would be cool, but I’d pass on the belly cut and subsequent refin. Just keep your BaCH stock (or returnable to stock) and keep your eyes peeled for another one hitting the market that you can buy, then decide later which one you want to keep.

 

[Engle]

I was asked to be the house bassist for a jam night at the local legion last night. It's good that there is a safe space for people of varying abilities to get up on a stage, but there some pretty funny moments.
This guy started Brown Eyed Girl on his acoustic at breakneck speed (think Ramones live maybe 180 bpm?)
I think he would have slowed down on his own, but the drummer and I dutifully kept it there the whole way through. It kind of works until you get to the shalalala part

 

[Miles_ONeal]

The more I read on these YBA200’s, the more it sounds like it may not be the amp for me. Looks like it’s big on distortion/drive, but not so great on good clean low end. Sounds like it’s might be a lot like a V4B, and I’ve found after owning a couple, the V4B isn’t for me. Plus, if the one advertised isn’t a “-2” model, it means I will need to have work done on it eventually, since I would want it to be as best as it can be.

I did read that changing one or both of the 12ax7’s out for 12at7’s could clean it up some.

Anyone have an opinion, and better yet, experience with these amps, I’d love to hear it.

I’m certainly still curious about it. I thought I had a serious buyer for a P-bass I have listed, which would make the choice easier (I just buy it and if I found I eventually didn’t like it, I’d re-list it and be in no rush to re-sell), but I’m getting the sense he’s going to be another CL flake, so the smarter side of me will need to not spend the money on it, even at such a good price.

Were I close, I'd definitely go check it out. But I'm not, so...

 

[Ringhammer]

Maybe take a look at a Peavey VB-2. 225 Watts, all tube, made in the US. Here is one at a great price:

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It has a separate clean and drive channel and can be run at 4 or 8 ohms. Here is a link to a thread about it.

Peavey VB-2 vs. The World

The main appeal of the Traynor was 200 all tube watts in a light weight package. And is only 20 miles away.

I have an Orange AD200B MKIII and I’m pretty happy with it.

 

[Ringhammer]

Go with the gut.

…not very enabling. I thought that’s what we did around here?

 

[BklynKen]

I was asked to be the house bassist for a jam night at the local legion last night. It's good that there is a safe space for people of varying abilities to get up on a stage, but there some pretty funny moments.
This guy started Brown Eyed Girl on his acoustic at breakneck speed (think Ramones live maybe 180 bpm?)
I think he would have slowed down on his own, but the drummer and I dutifully kept it there the whole way through. It kind of works until you get to the shalalala part

Did he precede it by "1-2-3-4!"?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I was asked to be the house bassist for a jam night at the local legion last night. It's good that there is a safe space for people of varying abilities to get up on a stage, but there some pretty funny moments.
This guy started Brown Eyed Girl on his acoustic at breakneck speed (think Ramones live maybe 180 bpm?)
I think he would have slowed down on his own, but the drummer and I dutifully kept it there the whole way through. It kind of works until you get to the shalalala part

I want video so badly now!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Following!

Ditto!

 

[WillyW]

The main appeal of the Traynor was 200 all tube ways in a light weight package. And is only 20 miles away.

I have an Orange AD200B MKIII and I’m pretty happy with it.

Don’t ever try a Genz-Benz… my 9.2 shuttle is 900w at 7lbs….

 

[JJR58]

Following!

Also following, and you too Andy.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

The more I read on these YBA200’s, the more it sounds like it may not be the amp for me. Looks like it’s big on distortion/drive, but not so great on good clean low end. Sounds like it’s might be a lot like a V4B, and I’ve found after owning a couple, the V4B isn’t for me. Plus, if the one advertised isn’t a “-2” model, it means I will need to have work done on it eventually, since I would want it to be as best as it can be.

I did read that changing one or both of the 12ax7’s out for 12at7’s could clean it up some.

Anyone have an opinion, and better yet, experience with these amps, I’d love to hear it.

I’m certainly still curious about it. I thought I had a serious buyer for a P-bass I have listed, which would make the choice easier (I just buy it and if I found I eventually didn’t like it, I’d re-list it and be in no rush to re-sell), but I’m getting the sense he’s going to be another CL flake, so the smarter side of me will need to not spend the money on it, even at such a good price.

why not SS?

 

[JJR58]

I say go for it (and don't worry about the originality of a copy). The belly cut will make it more comfortable and take a bit of weight off.

I'm of the same camp, if i know i'm gonna keep it.
Gonna make it mine.

 

[JJR58]

still figuring it out….got a 70’s sidewinder I want on there……possibly a belly cut (none now) but these being so rare, still debating if the mod needs to be reversible (where a belly cut isn’t) or to go for the gusto and completely refinish it in another color (belly cut and all) add new tuners, new claw…..

I'll always say go for it, plus it'll be one of kind.