Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

My 2000 Tribute five string had just one vol knob IIRC.

Yes, all of the L series had one vol only. AFAIK only the M series had the blend. I always thought a stacked vol for both pickups. But who am I to question Leo. He may have tried that at some point. I admit, I rarely blend even with two vol knobs, so I may not have used that configuration anyway, but I know some do.

 

[Rickplaysbass]

Hummm. It was also/initially intended to condition the fretboard not just clean the frets. At least the first cloth I had did, and I believe that was the claim as well. But it's been a few years. That said, it does do a good of cleaning the frets, especially if you don't want to get a cream polish and do all that. In that respect it is easier to use for frets. But I use both, just not at the same time.

I know nothing of the stuff. Had never even heard of it until the picture earlier. I went to go look up what the heck it was and saw that.

 

[MCF]

I know nothing of the stuff. Had never even heard of it until the picture earlier. I went to go look up what the heck it was and saw that.

Ken spoke highly of it some years ago. I tried to order it, but it wasn’t available at the time. I continue to use the Music Nomad Frine polish for frets and their F1 fret oil on the board. It takes time to do the full polish and condition, but I have no complaints about the result.

 

[JIO]

You will have to send it to me.

Or....you can wipe it on a small section of a fretboard, and it should darken it a bit as it puts a little moisture back onto it. The cloth should have a slight dampness to it as opposed to very dry like a plain cloth.

The reason I asked was the last time I bought some from ebay it was dried out, and much have been sitting a good while. I believe it was the older version that had a coconut smell. Likely had coconut oil in it to some degree. I know it is used to condition leather by some polish makers.

As far a finger-boards go since we're in the vicinity talking about frets - I got this from a very expert source. When a neck is made the maker treats the fb with a sealer that absorbs into the wood. Stew Mac Classic Fingerboard Oil was recommended for builders here on tb. If that wasn't done, in other words if left raw wood - it would warp & crack over time. It's a one time application and once cured a fb no long needs oil or fb dressing, at least as a protective/preventative measure. I personally don't have an issue with oiling a fb just to make the wood look better - but that is only considered a cosmetic consideration. Just translating hard facts from a master luthier/woodworker.

 

[WillyW]

Ok vanity plates for the corvette…


The plates I will get are limited to 6 characters…. Can’t use a dash or a space… lame… I could get a plate that allows 8 characters if needed but it’s not as cool.

It’s a red 1992 C4 LT-1 Corvette…..

under 6 characters

92LT1
LTWON
LTWUN
CHEBBY
YURMUM
WILLYW
DUBYAH

7 characters

C4VETTE
LTVETTE
92TACOS

8 characters
LT1VETTE
C4RVETTE

can’t think of anymore right now

 

[JIO]

In India, they have clocks telling you when the light will turn green. The honking starts the 10 second countdown.

My grandsons’ first partial sentences were “No beeping!”

The latest streetlights here shows a 'walker' icon just before the light turns green, to allow a pedestrian/cyclist to get a head-start across the street. As a cyclist I appreciate that - it hopefully prevents drivers from turning right into you. It's about a two or three second gap so when you see the icon - you know the light will change in a few seconds. There also is the descending number system here.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

omg, weather couldn’t be better…

now we’re talking….

 

[SubHuman]

As many here know, I’m a Sweetwater fanboy. Primarily because of the included two-year warranty and customer service. But I also like zZounds. They don’t have the extra warranty. But IME, the customer service is good.

zZounds has this scratch and dent on an Inverness Green NR. It’s a whooping $800.00 off. So for the NR curious, this could be a great buy. Dave? Anyone? Includes shipping and case. And the tax is reduced by 1/3 from new.
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I’ve never bought from them.
I don’t see the scratch or dent? Is it in the photos?

I’m rockin’ mine! The color is very nice too!
I have bought minor repairable basses and guitars.

 

[SubHuman]

Ok vanity plates for the corvette…


The plates I will get are limited to 6 characters…. Can’t use a dash or a space… lame… I could get a plate that allows 8 characters if needed but it’s not as cool.

It’s a red 1992 C4 LT-1 Corvette…..

under 6 characters

92LT1
LTWON
LTWUN
CHEBBY
YURMUM
WILLYW
DUBYAH

7 characters

C4VETTE
LTVETTE
92TACOS

8 characters
LT1VETTE

can’t think of anymore right now

Out of all the names you listed LT1VETTE

 

[RedVee]

Ok vanity plates for the corvette…


The plates I will get are limited to 6 characters…. Can’t use a dash or a space… lame… I could get a plate that allows 8 characters if needed but it’s not as cool.

It’s a red 1992 C4 LT-1 Corvette…..

under 6 characters

92LT1
LTWON
LTWUN
CHEBBY
YURMUM
WILLYW
DUBYAH

7 characters

C4VETTE
LTVETTE
92TACOS

8 characters
LT1VETTE

can’t think of anymore right now

REDVETTE

 

[MCF]

Ok vanity plates for the corvette…


The plates I will get are limited to 6 characters…. Can’t use a dash or a space… lame… I could get a plate that allows 8 characters if needed but it’s not as cool.

It’s a red 1992 C4 LT-1 Corvette…..

under 6 characters

92LT1
LTWON
LTWUN
CHEBBY
YURMUM
WILLYW
DUBYAH

7 characters

C4VETTE
LTVETTE
92TACOS

8 characters
LT1VETTE

can’t think of anymore right now

I previously gave you my suggestion. So I guess that was a no.

 

[GonePlaid]

I've heard the new L2k series was different but I was unaware it is now 18v. I have no 'wants' with the 9v system - not sure how 18v would make it "better".

Better for the battery makers.

 

[MCF]

I’ve never bought from them.
I don’t see the scratch or dent? Is it in the photos?

I’m rockin’ mine! The color is very nice too!
I have bought minor repairable basses and guitars.

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They have a warehouse in Vegas. If I order early in the AM, the order usually arrives the next day.

 

[Engle]

As far a finger-boards go since we're in the vicinity talking about frets - I got this from a very expert source. When a neck is made the maker treats the fb with a sealer that absorbs into the wood. Stew Mac Classic Fingerboard Oil was recommended for builders here on tb. If that wasn't done, in other words if left raw wood - it would warp & crack over time. It's a one time application and once cured a fb no long needs oil or fb dressing, at least as a protective/preventative measure. I personally don't have an issue with oiling a fb just to make the wood look better - but that is only considered a cosmetic consideration. Just translating hard facts from a master luthier/woodworker.

I learned many years ago from Michael Dunn to use 0000 steel wool and lemon oil on fingerboards.
If you apply oil to rosewood, and it doesn’t absorb, you just end up wiping most of it off. Usually it looks nicer and smells good.
Michael built some very nice instruments:
Michael Dunn Guitars

 

[GonePlaid]

We have had several problems flying AA the last several years with flights being delayed or ridiculously late. I never expect the flights to be on time any more so it is a nice surprise when things are on schedule.

Have low expectations and you'll rarely be disappointed.

 

[JIO]

She needs a 'Bird.

nah - she rocks that Guild nicely

 

[Engle]

Have low expectations and you'll rarely be disappointed.

True, but I think some expectations are a good thing

 

[JIO]

I learned many years ago from Michael Dunn to use 0000 steel wool and lemon oil on fingerboards.
If you apply oil to rosewood, and it doesn’t absorb, you just end up wiping most of it off. Usually it looks nicer and smells good.
Michael built some very nice instruments:
Michael Dunn Guitars

Everyone has their own take on fb's. I also believed for many years that fb's needed occasional oiling to keep the wood 'nourished'... but it's just not true other than a purely cosmetic consideration. I only use 0000 steel wool for fret polishing using a metal fb/fret shield. For fb’s, I use a flat blade (like an exposed Ulfa snap-blade) to skim the top layer of gunk off the fb wood. Goes quick, does the job neatly and avoids steel-wool fibers getting in the grain or anywhere else.

 

[Bent77]

@WillyW
TACOTUES

 

[JIO]

Better for the battery makers.

It is an often mentioned downside to active basses (batteries dying) - but the truth of the matter is I have active basses where the battery lasts for years. The key is unplugging when not playing which disconnects the circuit. At that point it's just battery storage. At a rehearsal, jam session or gig : turn down volume, set the bass down - unplug. Man that was hard! If I use an active bass live - I replace the battery with a fresh one before I leave, and I have a new back-up battery close at hand. Never had one fail mid-gig so far though.