Thunderbird Club

[Blazer]

I think I just wrote one of my best songs.



This year sees the thirtieth anniversary of my high school graduation. But as I told somebody when discussing the Bruce Springsteen classic "Glory days", my high school days weren't exactly all that glorious. Heck, I guess that goes for 98% of all people looking back at their teen years.
I got inspiration from songs like Paul Simon's "Obvious child" and it was my intention to write something a little more angry as some of my buddies from that time have turned out to be backstabbers. (They know who they are) But, as usual, it turned into something else instead, the anger replaced by despair, as so many of us are disappointed with how life turned out.

To keep myself on my toes, I used instruments I'm not really all that familiar with, including this ancient Egmond branded acoustic, which was tuned a full step down. I'm actually surprised with the resulting sound. But this riff came out straight away, and I just went with the flow.
The bass used was my short scale SG looking thing with a Vester neck, showcasing just how good it sounds. My nickname in high school was "Bailey" after Beetle Bailey, which is why I say in the lyrics that Bailey is calling out to my old high school buddies.

 

[JIO]

I think I just wrote one of my best songs.



This year sees the thirtieth anniversary of my high school graduation. But as I told somebody when discussing the Bruce Springsteen classic "Glory days", my high school days weren't exactly all that glorious. Heck, I guess that goes for 98% of all people looking back at their teen years.
I got inspiration from songs like Paul Simon's "Obvious child" and it was my intention to write something a little more angry as some of my buddies from that time have turned out to be backstabbers. (They know who they are) But, as usual, it turned into something else instead, the anger replaced by despair, as so many of us are disappointed with how life turned out.

To keep myself on my toes, I used instruments I'm not really all that familiar with, including this ancient Egmond branded acoustic, which was tuned a full step down. I'm actually surprised with the resulting sound. But this riff came out straight away, and I just went with the flow.
The bass used was my short scale SG looking thing with a Vester neck, showcasing just how good it sounds. My nickname in high school was "Bailey" after Beetle Bailey, which is why I say in the lyrics that Bailey is calling out to my old high school buddies.

Nice song/recording! I recently restored two Egmond short-scale basses! A Rambler and a Typhoon - I've become a big fan!

 

[GonePlaid]

I think I just wrote one of my best songs.



This year sees the thirtieth anniversary of my high school graduation. But as I told somebody when discussing the Bruce Springsteen classic "Glory days", my high school days weren't exactly all that glorious. Heck, I guess that goes for 98% of all people looking back at their teen years.
I got inspiration from songs like Paul Simon's "Obvious child" and it was my intention to write something a little more angry as some of my buddies from that time have turned out to be backstabbers. (They know who they are) But, as usual, it turned into something else instead, the anger replaced by despair, as so many of us are disappointed with how life turned out.

To keep myself on my toes, I used instruments I'm not really all that familiar with, including this ancient Egmond branded acoustic, which was tuned a full step down. I'm actually surprised with the resulting sound. But this riff came out straight away, and I just went with the flow.
The bass used was my short scale SG looking thing with a Vester neck, showcasing just how good it sounds. My nickname in high school was "Bailey" after Beetle Bailey, which is why I say in the lyrics that Bailey is calling out to my old high school buddies.

 

[RedVee]

Sure you don't have any Viking heritage?

Ancestry says I do.
But they were in Ireland, England, France etc for a long time and left bits behind.
More remarkable if I didn’t.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Ancestry says I do.
But they were in Ireland, England, France etc for a long time and left bits behind.
More remarkable if I didn’t.

as far as Sicily believe it or not…

 

[Miles_ONeal]

That is one way to look at it, Miles. One I confess I really had not thought of. How could I have not considered this?

Beats the snot out of me!

(Ow!)

 

[Miles_ONeal]

...
But they were in Ireland, England, France etc for a long time and left bits behind.
More remarkable if I didn’t.

I came to say this!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

as far as Sicily believe it or not…

And North America, of course. They were all over the place!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I think I just wrote one of my best songs.



This year sees the thirtieth anniversary of my high school graduation. But as I told somebody when discussing the Bruce Springsteen classic "Glory days", my high school days weren't exactly all that glorious. Heck, I guess that goes for 98% of all people looking back at their teen years.
I got inspiration from songs like Paul Simon's "Obvious child" and it was my intention to write something a little more angry as some of my buddies from that time have turned out to be backstabbers. (They know who they are) But, as usual, it turned into something else instead, the anger replaced by despair, as so many of us are disappointed with how life turned out.

To keep myself on my toes, I used instruments I'm not really all that familiar with, including this ancient Egmond branded acoustic, which was tuned a full step down. I'm actually surprised with the resulting sound. But this riff came out straight away, and I just went with the flow.
The bass used was my short scale SG looking thing with a Vester neck, showcasing just how good it sounds. My nickname in high school was "Bailey" after Beetle Bailey, which is why I say in the lyrics that Bailey is calling out to my old high school buddies.

Very cool!

 

[JIO]

Beats the snot out of me!

(Ow!)

TMI...

 

[JIO]

And North America, of course. They were all over the place!

I've been to Ikea!...

 

[Basvarken]

Sounds sweet, though I was hoping to hear how she sounds with just neck pickups and highs rolled off as well.
Did you do that just because, or was it a commission?

Errrm, each bass has just one pickup. So there is no choice.
And I didn't roll off the tone, nor play with a pick because I figured it's clear how it sounds. ;-)

 

[JJR58]

Errrm, each bass has just one pickup. So there is no choice.
And I didn't roll off the tone, nor play with a pick because I figured it's clear how it sounds. ;-)

Your tone and playing are fantastic!
I gotta make a visit to you once I’m in Germany.

 

[dagrev]

And North America, of course. They were all over the place!

 

[Instagator]

Guitar stand security is working well to keep the young ones away from the Thunderbird.
Cheers.

 

[Engle]

thx! dunno ‘bout the tape, new PG as the old one’s seen better days….
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Oh, I was assuming you put it on.

 

[Thumper]

My '19 VP sounds so good at home, I took it to practice to see how it sounded with the band. At home, I play at low volume, with the band, there is a notable loss of volume on the D and especially on the G string. I tried to raise that side, but it already seems to be at maximum height. Is lowering the E side the going to be the fix? Will this lower the overall volume? I just removed the volume pedal on my board, it may need to go back on.

BTW, the guys were really floored by the looks (I did put a black pickguard on it), maybe more than any other bass I've taken over there, and it did play wonderfully and has alot of angry bird going on. I wish I knew what the stock strings are, I'd buy them for this bass. When the time comes, it'll probably get Sunbeams (my faves), or XL lites.

 

[Instagator]

Guitar stand security is working well to keep the young ones away from the Thunderbird.
Cheers.

Even my practice rack has protection these days.

 

[Ringhammer]

There's an un-cool T-Bird?

Some, such as myself would say the NR’s. But that’s a personal opinion.

Now I run away and duck as rocks are heading my way……

 

[Ringhammer]

My '19 VP sounds so good at home, I took it to practice to see how it sounded with the band. At home, I play at low volume, with the band, there is a notable loss of volume on the D and especially on the G string. I tried to raise that side, but it already seems to be at maximum height. Is lowering the E side the going to be the fix? Will this lower the overall volume? I just removed the volume pedal on my board, it may need to go back on.

BTW, the guys were really floored by the looks (I did put a black pickguard on it), maybe more than any other bass I've taken over there, and it did play wonderfully and has alot of angry bird going on. I wish I knew what the stock strings are, I'd buy them for this bass. When the time comes, it'll probably get Sunbeams (my faves), or XL lites.

I use the TI “PowerBass” rounds on my 2017 VP. They are the perfect string on that bass (to me). When I got my VP it had dead strings and the bass felt “cheap”. I had a set of these Thomastik Infeld PowerBass strings and purely by chance decided to put them on. That bass transformed from a “meh” cheap bass to an astonishingly awesome sounding instrument. It’s got a lot of low-mid and mids going on, and a growl that requires the tone knob to be pulled back a bit. A little bump on the bass knob at the amp is needed compared to when I use my ‘99, ‘01 or ‘03 Gibson ‘birds, but the different voice of the VP is a good thing in my book. The VP stays at my rehearsal space, out on a hanger, and gets used at full volume practice twice a week. These strings have been on for well over a year and they are still bright and crisp.


…and yes they are expensive…

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