Thunderbird Club

[MCF]

Must have started listening late. CTA is still my all time favorite Chicago album, and much harder and more experimental than anything that came after.

The first few were ok. By VII they were pretty much past it. The partying took its toll and the easy money from easy listening stuff ruined them. Then Kath died. I’ve appreciated some of it over the years, especially the horns. And I saw them live a few times spread over the years. The last time being right before Sheff left.

 

[Stealth57]

at the Treehouse again today followed by 45's at Daisy's in SJ....
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Trying to figure out the logistics of setting up since load in to Daisy's is gonna be an ABSOLUTE nightmare since there's thousands of bikers in the area....thinking dropping off the Ashdown cabs earlier and doing the Trehouse with the 2x12" Markbass...only got 2 hrs between gigs and they are about 50 miles apart.. .... meanwhile, customer projects coming in....
@TBird1958 TE says "don't worry about me mom"....summer finally here.....
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Time to retire. That Apple stuff is getting in the way.

 

[Engle]

Watching the Sabbath live stream, it’s interesting how so far everyone has trouble covering Black Sabbath

 

[GBassNorth]

Well, as I recall, you once seemed unsure about the possibilities of a somewhat new "sappy" band named Chicago.

LOL - I’m seeing a trend here, first Chicago then AC/DC. What next…
…that Silver Spun Pickup band ain’t going nowhere (there Marshall, that should guarantee their success!).

 

[dagrev]

Yes. A Strat was often used for Sweet Home Alabama (Ed King had played a Strat, and the song sounds different without it). Leon sometimes played a P as well as his birds. But often - as here - yes! Allen played Firebirds for a while (Explorer here).

Definitely Gibson city!

I've seen a few rare pics of Allen playing a strat. Possibly after Ed left. Then Steve Gaines alternated and seems to have played a Strat a good bit beyond SHA. Maybe 1/3 of the time? Who knows. Leon also played a '62 Jazz a lot mid 70s (Live album). He had two of them I think, among other basses.

Allen's '58 Explorer

A pics with guitars I haven't seen.

Very early.

 

[dagrev]

LOL - I’m seeing a trend here, first Chicago then AC/DC. What next…
…that Silver Spun Pickup band ain’t going nowhere (there Marshall, that should guarantee their success!).

Yes, I didn't want to say it, but I'm glad you stuck with being a ME. A talent you ain't!

But in fairness we have all see bands early on we thought were OK to later become big, and some great ones that never did.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Definitely Gibson city!
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I've seen a few rare pics of Allen playing a strat. Possibly after Ed left. Then Steve Gaines alternated and seems to have played a Strat a good bit beyond SHA. Maybe 1/3 of the time? Who knows. Leon also played a '62 Jazz a lot mid 70s (Live album). He had two of them I think, among other basses.

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Allen's '58 Explorer
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A pics with guitars I haven't seen.
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Very early.
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All Peavey at one time right?...

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

@Miles_ONeal you guys ok? Stay safe!

 

[Stealth57]

I’m sorry, but who’s making the pies?

 

[Ringhammer]

@Chucky Stiletti

Are these scopes that would work for amp setup?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

even after that?.......Billy Powell vs. The Top Hatter?.....hmmm...dunno...

They were all incredible musicians, together they were a force of nature.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

at the Treehouse again today followed by 45's at Daisy's in SJ....
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Trying to figure out the logistics of setting up since load in to Daisy's is gonna be an ABSOLUTE nightmare since there's thousands of bikers in the area....thinking dropping off the Ashdown cabs earlier and doing the Trehouse with the 2x12" Markbass...only got 2 hrs between gigs and they are about 50 miles apart.. .... meanwhile, customer projects coming in....
@TBird1958 TE says "don't worry about me mom"....summer finally here.....
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Cool little tube amp!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

All Peavey at one time right?...

Yep

 

[Miles_ONeal]

@Miles_ONeal you guys ok? Stay safe!

We only had 6” in two days. (Ahem) we’re well uphill from the creek. But we know people who were in harm’s way (but ok). A nearby low water crossing is now rapids.

 

[dagrev]

All Peavey at one time right?...

Yes. Custom White Peaveys to boot. Still used them in the Rossington Collins Band days.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

@Chucky Stiletti

Are these scopes that would work for amp setup?

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no that's RF stuff..

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Cool little tube amp!

1939 Victor overhead projector.....tuned the 2x6L6 (class A, 12 W featuring an interstage transformer instead of phase splitter) for harmonica.....owner wants it voiced for guitar..,.my fave kinda project...

 

[Ringhammer]

no that's RF stuff..

is there a compact, affordable, idea scope for doing amp testing/setup? Or do you have a recommendation?

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

is there a compact, affordable, idea scope for doing amp testing/setup? Or do you have a recommendation?

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Yes. Custom White Peaveys to boot. Still used them in the Rossington Collins Band days.
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if that 58 explorer is the one he used in that clip it's gotta be worth millions....