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Thunderbird Club
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here tomorrow..
Sunday….
love this holiday….
Sunday….
love this holiday….
- Jun 30, 2010
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Well, a couple of things get considered.
I always take two basses, so I like them to be somewhat similar, kind a pair sonically. This night I had the Lull, but actually played the '89 for the first set and sound check - same pickups.
Some venues allow for turning the amp a little, some don't, some basses don't sound good at low volume, like a '76, my two don't come out that much anymore.
Room onstage, our singer is a klutz, she moves around a lot, not always gracefully - she's hit the headstock of several of my basses, so I'm careful about the '64.
Halloween is on a very large stage with a good sound guy and FOH, so he'll deal with whatever I throw at him just fine - The '64 may go to our show on the pier in Pt. Angeles on 7/17 as well, kinda want to bring the Bugera along for that as well, stage is big there too.
Lastly, but not least what clothes to wear, yeah, that's important too
Of course... totally understandable!
And thanks for your insightful explanation, I really appreciate hearing how we (bass-players/fellow musicians) do related things. I totally get how some basses work best in specific situations. I'm always testing whatever bass in a live situation - usually my band's rehearsal (TSC) or jam-session. As in, not at a live gig for the first time. Some fit, some not so much regardless of their sonic worth otherwise. Oh, and as much as I have brought more than one bass to a live gig... not usually, and after (how many years?) have never, ever had an issue other than an amp failing mid-set.Related story... TSC has a gig coming up in a few weeks, and (for whatever reason) I told our drummer he can pick which bass I play that night. Without hesitation he said "the Thunderbird"...
- Jun 30, 2010
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- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
I know each of our gigging situations is unique, but our band hasn't had FOH or a sound man-'cept us-since 2015.Well, a couple of things get considered.
I always take two basses, so I like them to be somewhat similar, kind a pair sonically. This night I had the Lull, but actually played the '89 for the first set and sound check - same pickups.
Some venues allow for turning the amp a little, some don't, some basses don't sound good at low volume, like a '76, my two don't come out that much anymore.
Room onstage, our singer is a klutz, she moves around a lot, not always gracefully - she's hit the headstock of several of my basses, so I'm careful about the '64.
Halloween is on a very large stage with a good sound guy and FOH, so he'll deal with whatever I throw at him just fine - The '64 may go to our show on the pier in Pt. Angeles on 7/17 as well, kinda want to bring the Bugera along for that as well, stage is big there too.
Lastly, but not least what clothes to wear, yeah, that's important too
The only thing in the PA is vocals-no instruments. We could run instruments through my PA, but there's no need in the rooms we play in. We can't run instruments through the one guitarist's PA.(We alternate systems)
I always take a backup bass*, especially if I'm using/abusing the 67NR-in case the h.s. separates...again.
*Either the Embassy or the EB-0.
BTW, I thought headstocks were for hitting drummers.
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Smart drummer.Of course... totally understandable!
Related story... TSC has a gig coming up in a few weeks, and (for whatever reason) I told our drummer he can pick which bass I play that night. Without hesitation he said "the Thunderbird"...
Sure, its about time I updated my signatureHeya! Let me know if you'd like a club number, happy to add you, be welcome here
Indeed. I am completely confident no one would laugh at my playing if I were hopefully able to make it one day. We all know we are at different places and had more or less opportunity and experience to be/get better. But the love shared is playing bass (Thunderbirds in particular), and not having to play them well. Not to say I wouldn't feel self-conscious. I have never liked playing in front of people I know. Like playing at church. The know me and will see me many times again. Nameless faces in a crowd I will likely never see much less know creates less anxiety for me.
You rang!There's always someone worse…I'm still trying to find him
All you amateur bass hacks sit down....
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Nice! Looks like you won't have to stand in the hall to the toilet this time. Bonus!
Awesome! Bass sounded great.
Do it! Two is better than one. Both of mine are fantastic. The white one even has GHS Flats and sounds great. Those Epis are some the best basses I've even bought.
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You always down play your ability. Some reason I'm doubting your doubting…You rang!
All you amateur bass hacks sit down....
The white one gives me wood. Ahem! Only on Wednesday though!
maybe!
Articulate? Is that like very tiny bits of art?
You're very kind. But many of my other posts prove to be abundantly counterfactual.
I haven't been able to read every word of this line of thought, but Bruce at Bayou Audio Cables is great. If I'm off base, please ignore as usual.
He's a TB member. Can likely make anything you want and is (was) very reasonable. He made a number of cables for me likely close to 15 years ago and they all work perfectly and are used once or twice a week.
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