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Thunderbird Club
- Thread starter TBird1958
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- club thunderbird
- Jun 30, 2010
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Yes, and in the case of a situation like Winters' Tavern where there is no sound person and a DIY board (on stage) that no-one knows how to use, it's always a
-show. They have upgraded their system over the past couple years adding more decent monitors, that someone always screws up. That's why we always opt to start, so we can sort it and have good FoH sound. But related to that and our topic of performance volume, the system there only allows a certain volume level for the vocals. Play louder than the vocals, and they get buried, pretty simple. At a nice venue w/good FoH and a sound-person, this is never an issue because the sound-person won't let 'too loud' happen.
After yesterday I'm going to volunteer to help CJ with the board/monitor/cords issue. Cords-wise, it's out of control. Cords intertwined in a big pile on the side of the stage, and more hanging on overloaded hooks. Mic stands that are mangled and battered mics. (we always use our own mic's & stands) Definitely a space-management job. And most importantly, create a simple instruction sheet posted next to the board on how to correctly get the PA/monitors to operate correctly. It's definitely not rocket science.
It’s Cyber Monday, great deals for today…
A relatively rare and extremely nice sounding Tbird, deep and dark tone for days if that’s what you’re after…
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If you’ve been wanting to dip your toe in the wonderful NR world but have been waiting for prices to drop this is about as low as I’ve ever seen, comes with a hard case…
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Not the lowest price I’ve seen on a Studio Tbird, but they are getting pretty hard to come by these days…
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A stocking stuffer from Santa…
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Never played one of these before, but again, about the lowest price I’ve seen on this model…
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When was the last time you saw a Greco for $700…
https://reverb.com/item/84252062-1988-mij-greco-thunderbird-tb-70-black
Looking for a fender spec neck on a bird body with Gibby pickups…
https://reverb.com/item/63781165-ox...-tb-usa-pickups-john-entwistle-2010s-redburst
Mr Redenbacher would approve of this Orville, our Queen has recently taken a liking to these basses, might be worth the plunge at this price…
https://reverb.com/item/85586652-or...r-bird-vintage-sunburst-1990-sn-g012514-11-06
If George Jetson could play a Tbird it would be this one…
https://reverb.com/item/85462244-cataldo-thunderbird-2010-2015-green
A relatively rare and extremely nice sounding Tbird, deep and dark tone for days if that’s what you’re after…
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
If you’ve been wanting to dip your toe in the wonderful NR world but have been waiting for prices to drop this is about as low as I’ve ever seen, comes with a hard case…
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
Not the lowest price I’ve seen on a Studio Tbird, but they are getting pretty hard to come by these days…
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
A stocking stuffer from Santa…
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
Never played one of these before, but again, about the lowest price I’ve seen on this model…
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
When was the last time you saw a Greco for $700…
https://reverb.com/item/84252062-1988-mij-greco-thunderbird-tb-70-black
Looking for a fender spec neck on a bird body with Gibby pickups…
https://reverb.com/item/63781165-ox...-tb-usa-pickups-john-entwistle-2010s-redburst
Mr Redenbacher would approve of this Orville, our Queen has recently taken a liking to these basses, might be worth the plunge at this price…
https://reverb.com/item/85586652-or...r-bird-vintage-sunburst-1990-sn-g012514-11-06
If George Jetson could play a Tbird it would be this one…
https://reverb.com/item/85462244-cataldo-thunderbird-2010-2015-green
…or, you could just hire yourself out as a soundman and stage hand for the other bands. At a paltry $50 a set you could probably make some decent pocket change each week.Yes, and in the case of a situation like Winters' Tavern where there is no sound person and a DIY board (on stage) that no-one knows how to use, it's always a
But related to that and our topic of performance volume, the system there only allows a certain volume level for the vocals. Play louder than the vocals, and they get buried, pretty simple. At a nice venue w/good FoH and a sound-person, this is never an issue because the sound-person won't let 'too loud' happen.
After yesterday I'm going to volunteer to help CJ with the board/monitor/cords issue. Cords-wise, it's out of control. Cords intertwined in a big pile on the side of the stage, and more hanging on overloaded hooks. Mic stands that are mangled and battered mics. (we always use our own mic's & stands) Definitely a space-management job. And most importantly, create a simple instruction sheet posted next to the board on how to correctly get the PA/monitors to operate correctly. It's definitely not rocket science.
May or may not help, but at church we sold our really nice Allen-Heath desk and bought a Behringer Air XR-18 digital soundboard. We lost a few channels, but made it work easy enough. (You can use a sub board into one channel if needed.) The beauty is you can save as many soundboards ("scenes"), as you like. One for each band that plays there, in this case. We have one saved for our church, one for the Burmese church, one for children's events, etc. No limit except the computer storage. No more figuring out or remembering what worked and needs to be changed. Just load what worked last time and in 10 seconds there it is. It's wonderful--and crazy affordable. Lots of cool features like gates, compressors, and nice EQ options. If nothing else, they could save basic good mix and go from there. They wouldn't have to start all over the next time EQing the same room. Irv said one of his bands used this as well.Yes, and in the case of a situation like Winters' Tavern where there is no sound person and a DIY board (on stage) that no-one knows how to use, it's always a
But related to that and our topic of performance volume, the system there only allows a certain volume level for the vocals. Play louder than the vocals, and they get buried, pretty simple. At a nice venue w/good FoH and a sound-person, this is never an issue because the sound-person won't let 'too loud' happen.
After yesterday I'm going to volunteer to help CJ with the board/monitor/cords issue. Cords-wise, it's out of control. Cords intertwined in a big pile on the side of the stage, and more hanging on overloaded hooks. Mic stands that are mangled and battered mics. (we always use our own mic's & stands) Definitely a space-management job. And most importantly, create a simple instruction sheet posted next to the board on how to correctly get the PA/monitors to operate correctly.
Behringer | Product | XR18
- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,906
- 142,336
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Frank and I are not growing up.........
We're getting the Retro Gran Prix set plus a bunch of extra track for Christmas.
We're getting the Retro Gran Prix set plus a bunch of extra track for Christmas.
- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,906
- 142,336
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
It's bigger, 1/32 scale cars running on 1/24 size track. I'm busy selecting add -on straights and curves so it fills up the better part of the basement. Should be fun, the bar is just upstairs so we can judge the effect of adult beverages on our skill without serious consequences
Our last church had an Allen-Heath that let you save scenes. I personally loathe Behringer; they've cloned way too many things they shouldn't have for my taste.
Cool, kind of like what we called slot cars back in the day. I had a bunch with Mura motors and pistol controllers. Still have it all somewhere.It's bigger, 1/32 scale cars running on 1/24 size track. I'm busy selecting add -on straights and curves so it fills up the better part of the basement. Should be fun, the bar is just upstairs so we can judge the effect of adult beverages on our skill without serious consequences
I want in on this action!It's bigger, 1/32 scale cars running on 1/24 size track. I'm busy selecting add -on straights and curves so it fills up the better part of the basement. Should be fun, the bar is just upstairs so we can judge the effect of adult beverages on our skill without serious consequences
In Germany, this is called Autobahn (1/1 scale).
Some nice pricing you found on those.
That Studio looks pretty nice for the price. I really like the TBird+ pickups in mine.
That Cataldo is a nice deal. SDs in that one.
- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,906
- 142,336
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,906
- 142,336
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Ha, I wish, but at 32 I don't have nearly enough savings to retire! It would be Friday Harbor, WA, from Los Angeles, and frankly, the pay is not enough to be able to move. Cost of living is higher there than in LA.Yeah... sorry to hear that. I can sympathize - and do -, but... since I've been really retired for 4 years, now (the first time didn't take), it's... hard to empathize. Any chance you can just retire? Or, if you go back - where to, in Washington? In any case; good luck...
I'd been looking to move on next year once I'd completed some data science training, but the most angering part of this is the way they went about it. I've worked for the company 9 years, 7 remote, with no issues until two people quit last month, reducing our team to 3. Now they've decided everyone needs to be in office to be more hands on. And to tell me this, they sent me an email. No call, no Zoom or setting up a meeting. Just an email saying I need to move back or that we need to separate if a move is not viable (which, with my life, wife, and band in LA, it definitely is not), and then a text asking if I had "seen the email regarding changes to our staffing arrangements for 2025". 9 years, and not even a call. And then when I tried to call them, they wouldn't answer my calls, just a text message saying we should set-up a meeting to discuss. No severance, nothing. It's just the lack or respect for one of their longest time employees that I find utterly galling and slimy.
Ah well, Ad Astra Per Aspera...
1) tell them you’ll move, but just couch surf while looking for a new job. Then just no show and leave them screwed.
Or
2) silent quit by just not doing any work and stall on the move as long as possible.
