Thunderbird Club

[Count Bassie]

Now you has SVT GAS?

I have SVT G.A.S. Since the weekend. Suddenly.

My world is suddenly shifting into its rightful way.

 

[catcauphonic]

...There was a demonstration by a guy who is a spectacular player. He was dancing on pedals a bit, and I could hear some subtle differences, but not enough to make all the electronic wizardry worthwhile.

Get offa my lawn!

What he said about his amp (GK) had to do with finding sonic space for each instrument. That made a huge amount of sense to me, and his comments about how GK's eq capabilities help him do that for bass fueled a little of my budding GK GAS. But, I have a ToneHammer to do that kind of thing with, so there you have it.

I'm betting it was when he kicked on his B3K that made you pay attention! I noticed that too, & i watched him use it several times

Hey bro, got a big lot of old punk records for ya, just need your, um, address. Hahahaha!

Ouuu, how do i get in on that?!?

 

[Gaolee]

Bloody penguins!

+10 on the subtle differences in many pedals. Either go large or not at all.

That's exactly it. I like the fuzz circuit the 360 has, so no separate pedal necessary for that. The only pedals I use for bass are for tuning the tone to the room or impedance matching and a compressor that's intentionally subtle.

For guitar, it's either over the top or not at all. Fuzz, distortion, reverb, slapback, feedback. Noisier and more obnoxious is better. Plus driving an old 5 watt tube amp to the melting point is fun.

 

[Gaolee]

I'm betting it was when he kicked on his B3K that made you pay attention! I noticed that too, & i watched him use it several times

Yep. I have pretty lo-fi ears by now though. I noticed the difference but didn't think it was all that worthwhile. It made the tone more scooped, if I'm remembering it right, and it brought out the highs. I probably would have left it on all the time.

There was another guy who was using a synth pedal. That was completely different, and I liked it as a toy, but I'm not sure what to do with something like that. I really didn't like the looper stuff. It may have been the room, since it was muddy as hell in there, and the looper and chording stuff just made it worse. It's also my own peculiar take on what a bass should sound like. It should be clean, thick, full, and have plenty of low mids. Some clear treble is icing on the cake.

 

[Mike.C.]

From the little I've been able to find on them I was thinking the TV Silver was the same pickups and hardware as the white. Care to throw out an opinion on how they compare to the TB+ pickups? I'm assuming the same pickups on yours as on the one in the link you provided.

Edit: it says those ARE TB+, so I'm left to assume they're the same as the black, shiny covers being the only difference. Sure would like some confirmation though. Anyone?

IMHO I would hold out for the new Epi model coming out this summer. It will come in white and have chrome. A few bird lovers around here are hoping the new pickups [Probucker 760's] are worthwhile.

 

[TBird1958]

Now you has SVT GAS?

Most would think me heretic, that was a US made SVT, I've never played through one until yesterday - For me, my GK 700RBII and 2 4x10s stomped it, especially in tone and articulate punch.

 

[kat888]

Most would think me heretic, that was a US made SVT, I've never played through one until yesterday - For me, my GK 700RBII and 2 4x10s stomped it, especially in tone and articulate punch.

[gasps]

Why does this here TB forum not have a *slap* option?

 

[kat888]

That's exactly it. I like the fuzz circuit the 360 has, so no separate pedal necessary for that. The only pedals I use for bass are for tuning the tone to the room or impedance matching and a compressor that's intentionally subtle.

Compression doesn't count.

 

[DerekW]

Compression doesn't count.

Unless you're bleeding out.

 

[catcauphonic]

Most would think me heretic, that was a US made SVT, I've never played through one until yesterday - For me, my GK 700RBII and 2 4x10s stomped it, especially in tone and articulate punch.

*gasp* You mean that photo i posted of you playing thru it was you losing your SVT810 virginity??? How graphic

 

[wolfkeller]

Most would think me heretic, that was a US made SVT, I've never played through one until yesterday - For me, my GK 700RBII and 2 4x10s stomped it, especially in tone and articulate punch.

Svts are awesome but just can't tough my GKs. Be it my 400rb, 800rb, 1001rb and now the monster 2001rb. I use ampeg 8x10s but I want to switch to GK RBH 4x10+1x15. Gotta pay ye olde Sweetwater card down first.

 

[Gaolee]

*gasp* You mean that photo i posted of you playing thru it was you losing your SVT810 virginity??? How graphic

 

[Gaolee]

Compression doesn't count.

phwew! I feel pure again.

 

[Gaolee]

[gasps]

Why does this here TB forum not have a *slap* option?

I didn't like the way it sounded either. Put an SVT and 'fridge next to an old Acoustic 360 and the Acoustic will make the Ampeg sound scratchy like it needs a glass of water.

 

[JJR58]

I have SVT G.A.S. Since the weekend. Suddenly.

My world is suddenly shifting into its rightful way.

Now there is no denying a Big Bad Bird through an SVT.

 

[JJR58]

Ok, 360.
Can't argue with that.

 

[wolfkeller]

Now there is no denying a Big Bad Bird through an SVT.

Definitely a great combo, sounded great through my Heritage

 

[BklynKen]

I'm betting it was when he kicked on his B3K that made you pay attention! I noticed that too, & i watched him use it several times



Ouuu, how do i get in on that?!?

I've had a B3K for years and love it, but the new Alpha-Omega is just fantastic with the Thunderbird.

 

[JJR58]

Definitely a great combo, sounded great through my Heritage

I believe it!

 

[Count Bassie]

We had an SVT through 2 810s Saturday night. The Bird was monster through it.