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Thunderbird Club
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I have read that the German Optima company make an accurate copy of the original Ric flats of the day. Maybe they’d be in the same arena assuming they would be a bit different
Are they related activities?I do like to (carefully) have a drink or two................Recurrent theme. So is is buying bass guitars, there's one showing up later today.
What is the name of that blue? (The Tbird)
I was afraid when I got the SVT VR (Blue Line reissue; mine is a 2008 from Vietnam) that it wouldn’t be all that great at low volume. But it is outstanding in the basement at the mountain place. And I’ve only taken it past 5 a few times. I usually play it very low volume. I’m not sure what is different circuit wise, if anything, about it and the originals, but I absolutely love it (except for the weight). Anyone who wants a SVT should look at the Asian (Vietnam, South Korea, China) VRs (the first ones from ‘07 are USA, but there is reportedly no difference) as they are coming up more frequently at decent prices. Just be sure you have your proper lifting mechanics in mind when you move them.
Well, it’s total love on my part. And get this. I still haven’t tried it through the Mesa Subway 410. Which I suspect will sound incredible. But because of weight, I just haven’t had the SVT and that cab together in the same place.
What are you 'weighting' for?
Looks like Fender Daphnie Blue to my old tired eyes.
But it’s such a hard color to photograph accurately, case in point…
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That is her absolutely amazing BaCH with the Lull he somehow got. It is a great Thunderbird. It is really a shame there are less than 100 BaCHs. I thank God I was able to get mine. It’s not blue, but it has a beautiful ebony finish.
I had a ‘68 Daphne Blue Mustang. It was well used when I sold it in ‘83. Who knew then that it would be worth 20 times now what I got for it. I wasn’t going to be able to play anymore as I headed off to grad school. One of many young and dumb mistakes.
Hum. That might be nice on top of the Subway 410. What are the specs?
That “great at low volume” feature is what sold me on that SVT originally. I A/B’d it against a couple of different amps at low medium and high volumes (first thru a 610 Berg and then thru a 412 Aguilar) and the SVT came out hands down on top at low volume (tied with the Aggie at moderate volume, and walked away from the others at ear bleed levels). I had it up against an Ashdown ABM Evo500 III, an Aguilar DB750 and an Eden world tour pro 600.
- TRACE ELLIOT 2103H 2x10" Bass Cabinet 200w into 8ohm freq.50 Hz-6 kHz dimensions 610 x 480 x 430 weight 31kg
Well, it and the Berg are amazing. Thank you again. I’m trying to see when I can come by for my soldering lesson and pick up another instrument from you. We really need to have a visit soon George. BTW, what is your favorite Bourbon?
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Without. 31 kg? That’s 1.25 times the weight of the Subway 410. I don’t think so. But I am interested in thee MM head and cab.
That Trace is definitely not light. It's built like a tank or at least something that could be dropped on a tank and do damage.
I consider George a great friend. But…..George T. Stagg.
The sooner the better, as we get closer to the holidays our schedules will be more difficult to work out. Days, evenings and weekends are all good with me, just name a date and I’ll make it work. As for bourbon, I don’t drink a ton but when I do go for it, it’s Eagle Rare. Pretty tough to find sometimes it’s a pretty limited run spirit.
