Thunderbird Club

[MCF]

What do you mean, "The waveform was the same for all the basses"?

He’s just being esoteric. I think he’s testing everything with an oscilloscope.

 

[Stealth57]

What do you mean, "The waveform was the same for all the basses"?

The height of the wave form when recording is a function of volume. You can look at the wave form or at a meter (yellow OK, red BAD). I try to make sure the height of the wave form is the same for every track.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Well……there is some type of bow involved…

Bow or bow? This isn't an upright bass, though I suppose you could use it as a big honkin arrow. I mean, we know how deadly the headstocks are.

 

[Stealth57]

Yeah I seem to remember something in the wiki about the risk of carving your guitarist in twain. Luckily it hasn't happened to me yet.

We typically shoot for lead singers. Too much attitude.

 

[dagrev]

The Queen issues numbers. No secret handshake, but you have to post pictures of you playing the bass wearing a skirt. Preferably, while drunk.

Woah now. Some things don't need to be seen without protective gear.

 

[Stealth57]

Not me. Sixteen going on seventeen Thunderbirds and not a one wears flats. And most likely never will. But that’s just me.

But one has tapes...

 

[Stealth57]

He’s just being esoteric. I think he’s testing everything with an oscilloscope.

That's Chucky.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Yeah I seem to remember something in the wiki about the risk of carving your guitarist in twain. Luckily it hasn't happened to me yet.

Ooo, you got a keeper! Some people long for the day, which is sad.

 

[MCF]

Excellent! Congrats!

No handshake. Just dues. They did mention the dues didn't they?

Thanks for reminding me. I will PM him my, I mean the club address. And money orders are preferred.

 

[AllieCat]

Not me. Sixteen going on seventeen Thunderbirds and not a one wears flats. And most likely never will. But that’s just me.

The 2010 Epi IV Limited Edition with the funky guitar sized pups sounds great with roto 77's through my solid state Orange

The tension on those things always makes me cringe a little though...

 

[Miles_ONeal]

The height of the wave form when recording is a function of volume. You can look at the wave form or at a meter (yellow OK, red BAD). I try to make sure the height of the wave form is the same for every track.

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Ah. That makes perfect sense.
I was thinking of looking at the waveforms in detail with a scope; you'll find a lot of difference due to harmonics.

 

[dagrev]

Anyone use LaBella Flats on their TBirds? How about TI Jazz flats?

Dang, since this is the first bass I’ve ever bought used and it came with no literature/case/info- I have no idea what the string gauges are on it. Can someone help me out?

My white VP has GHS Precision Flats. Sounds fantastic. I've had TIs and Fender flats on my '76. very nice. The Rescue NR Bird ('66) sounded great with LaBellas. I just put some Fender flats on the Epi Embassy "donor" bass that isn't likely going to be a donor. Haven't used it live yet. Cobalt Flats sound great on VPs as well.

 

[AllieCat]

We typically shoot for lead singers. Too much attitude.

I've been aiming at the sound guy who keeps harshing my vibes. The Birds wanna move some air.

 

[MCF]

The height of the wave form when recording is a function of volume. You can look at the wave form or at a meter (yellow OK, red BAD). I try to make sure the height of the wave form is the same for every track.

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I just thought that was some kind of fancy light show when I was messing with the new recording setup. Are you telling me I’m supposed to pay attention to them? Huh.

 

[MCF]

My white VP has GHS Precision Flats. Sounds fantastic. I've had TIs and Fender flats on my '76. very nice. The Rescue NR Bird ('66) sounded great with LaBellas. I just put some Fender flats on the Epi Embassy "donor" bass that isn't likely going to be a donor. Haven't used it live yet. Cobalt Flats sound great on VPs as well.

No sacrilege committed here. The incoming Bicentennial will get stainless rounds. You people and your flats….

BTW, it was just scanned in Bloomington/San Bernardino. Should be delivered tomorrow.

 

[Stealth57]

I just thought that was some kind of fancy light show when I was messing with the new recording setup. Are you telling me I’m supposed to pay attention to them? Huh.

Little Princess 109

 

[dagrev]

Congratulations! Veronica @TBird1958 will fill you in on the particulars. I joined so long ago I don’t recall what all they made me do. It was sort of embarrassing though.

Hope you make it to the next GTG.

Everybody had to send of nude Thunderbird pic. After I sent mine I realized that meant just the bass.

 

[AllieCat]

Wasn't there talk of the actual Gibby 1964's coming with flats from the factory?

 

[dagrev]

Wasn't there talk of the actual Gibby 1964's coming with flats from the factory?

Yes, most certainly did come that way.

 

[MCF]

Wasn't there talk of the actual Gibby 1964's coming with flats from the factory?

Yeah. That’s all there was back in the day.