understandable...P-51s will do that.....
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Thunderbird Club
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Heresy. The hotter it gets, the drier I need it to be. By 120F, I want negative humidity. Zero is too much.
And that's a sexy P-51.understandable...P-51s will do that.....
Because of this one post:
I ended up with this:
Because of that post (and all the positive comments about Ashdown, past and present), I started looking at the Evo IV 600w. Came within $75 dollars of buying one. Then I kept “researching”, and realized the Geezer H.O.D. is very similar, without the on board compressor, which I wouldn’t use, and with the output meter, which I like. Also made in UK.
My biggest question will be whether the compact and sealed cabinets will give me what I want. They are lightweight, just slightly larger than my Orange OBC112’s, but the Orange cabs are ported, and can handle 400w each. The Ashdowns are only 300w each and with the head being 600w, I hope they will handle the head. Ashdown support said the rig would be good for small to medium size venues.
I’ll be spending time with this rig tomorrow and Saturday and using live Saturday night. If I’m not happy with the cabs, they will go back. If so, then I’ll try the head with the two Orange 112s which, because of porting and power handling, may be a better match.
That Husband of mine......................
I ended up with this:
Because of that post (and all the positive comments about Ashdown, past and present), I started looking at the Evo IV 600w. Came within $75 dollars of buying one. Then I kept “researching”, and realized the Geezer H.O.D. is very similar, without the on board compressor, which I wouldn’t use, and with the output meter, which I like. Also made in UK.
My biggest question will be whether the compact and sealed cabinets will give me what I want. They are lightweight, just slightly larger than my Orange OBC112’s, but the Orange cabs are ported, and can handle 400w each. The Ashdowns are only 300w each and with the head being 600w, I hope they will handle the head. Ashdown support said the rig would be good for small to medium size venues.
I’ll be spending time with this rig tomorrow and Saturday and using live Saturday night. If I’m not happy with the cabs, they will go back. If so, then I’ll try the head with the two Orange 112s which, because of porting and power handling, may be a better match.
- Mar 13, 2008
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
That is really not right, none of my 3 look that way, I don't understand how that even left the factory. I know you said you could fix it, but the point is, you shouldn't have to.
One of mine.
- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,897
- 142,230
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Obviously, I need to visit Hollister more often!
Wait, there's a P-51 in that picture
- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,897
- 142,230
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Holy Carp!
600 watts, where are you playing that need that much power? Do you guys not run the bass out the FOH?
Look at this group. There are more powerful rigs that never leave the house!
No FOH at Hotel Utah. That’s the only place I’ve seen Bad Lemon. Had to wear ear plugs while seated in the balcony.
I agree, but it is what it is.That is really not right, none of my 3 look that way, I don't understand how that even left the factory. I know you said you could fix it, but the point is, you shouldn't have to.
One of mine.
A Triumph diesel. That's new.
Almost never get FOH, many of the places around here that will have us only use PA’s as vox support. And yes, 600 watts is overkill, but I like headroom. Plus, if running only one cab it’s 300w. Also, since I rarely get a monitor mix I need to hear myself when next to a Marshall (in RSR) and over drummers that, in both cases, could use better control of their use of cymbals.
“Better to have horsepower (watts) and not need it than need it and not have it”
Oh it’s leaving the house. The idea is it IS my live rig.
Replacing this:
500watts. (Class D)
That 51 (hangared in Hol) belongs to one of the remaining RR Merlin mechanics who happens to live in Hol....there's always ( especially in summer)a few 51s flying around and although the airport has a lot of traffic (Cal Fire base) one CANNOT mistake the sound of those 12s ....the airport has historic barracks left untouched as it served as a WWII B-17 pilot training facility due to its long runway......Obviously, I need to visit Hollister more often!
Wait, there's a P-51 in that picture
- Mar 13, 2008
- 18,897
- 142,230
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Yeah, that's a bit over what we do! I'm always a bit surprised at how little volume is actually needed for what we do (not that we're a quiet band) , I'd love to
crank my Ashdown up to half.
Happy TT!
For TT I’ll show the $200 Epi Classic Pro. The frets and board cleaned up nicely. I worked on the finish with polishes and got it looking ok. At least from a couple feet away. The main issue is the CA that the person who crazy glued in the bass side insert wiped on the finish below the bridge. He even left a partial finger print. Jeez.
Then there is the pick guard someone made from the cheapest piece of plastic they could find. And the Home Depot wood screws used to attach it.
At least they painted the heads black.
It’s a decent enough Thunderbird that’ll be fine once I get a TR cover and pick guard from Irv. It’s a nice player.
Then there is the pick guard someone made from the cheapest piece of plastic they could find. And the Home Depot wood screws used to attach it.
At least they painted the heads black.
It’s a decent enough Thunderbird that’ll be fine once I get a TR cover and pick guard from Irv. It’s a nice player.
If you want to be more aggressive but not resort to wet sanding, I use this three step polish. Use some elbow grease or a small orbital polisher.
