Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

The Jackson arrived. I put some poly in the damaged finish, mostly to keep the chip from getting worse. It will never look pristine, but it shouldn't get worse now. The blue looks purple in some light. I like it. There is so much black that dark purple-blue does not look as flashy as it could. Light maple is jarring for the fretboard. The neck is road kill flat, but I suppose that is OK for a 5. It tunes up easily and seems to stay in tune. The frets feel reasonably good and intonation is OK, not perfect right off. Next step is to plug it in and see what it sounds like. Probably tomorrow afternoon.

 

[JIO]

A week ago today on a return visit with friends in Redwood Valley CA (above Ukiah) for T-day, we stopped at an antique mall off HW1. I love looking at the things inside even if I don't buy anything - it's like going to a museum for me. Within minutes of walking in, I noticed musical instruments in one of the stalls. A cheap Squier bass, a banjo, some cymbals.., so I walked over and on a stand on the floor - was this bass.

A Steve Klein K-bass, (from 1992) w/original form-fitted gig bag. Serial # 003. I picked it up, looked at the price tag, and walked it to the counter to hold while I looked around. If anyone is unfamiliar with Klein guitars/basses - let's just say he is in the same league as Ned Steinberger, Ken Parker, and Phil Kubicki. A guitar world innovator/designer of the highest degree. One reason I own more than a few basses.

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[Engle]

Funny you ask! In the photo are Ken Smith Rock Masters. The Hi-A pickups to me are pretty weird. I haven't been able to find something I really like on that bass yet. I've realized that there was something in the mids I didn't like in them, plus they're on the darker side, so remembering how much I hated the D'Addario Pro Steels on my Thunderbird because of their scooped nature, I just put a set (50-105) on the Bodine a little while ago BECAUSE of their scooped nature, and really like what I'm hearing and feeling. Pretty stiff. Definitely keeping these on to try out with the band.

I haven’t found a string that gets my Mockingbird to sing how I want it in a band setting.

 

[Engle]

Hanging out with Eddy tonight

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

You, George, Marshall...not sure Chuck is in that ballpark...yet.

Lol,,,had to go back to the first post....thought we were talking prostate or stuff like that....

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I don’t have a Denon receiver, but I have a Denon Amp and Denon CD player that I bought in the late 80s. Amp has been faultless, the CD player has an issue where the elastic band that moves the door in and out ages out every 20 years or so. I just get it fixed rather than buying anything new or going without.
I like my Denon stuff very much.

I have thought of buying a radio receiver but I’m still using a no name kit radio my Dad built in the 70s (as well as an amp that I replaced with the Denon) that is plugged into the amp, as well as a Sony cassette player from the early 80s - but I’m a bit shy of playing any of my old cassettes these days. I guess I should try it.

some nice Dynaco stuff came up today.....

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Hanging out with Eddy tonight
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Ricks are cool.....BYTOR!!...

 

[BklynKen]

I haven’t found a string that gets my Mockingbird to sing how I want it in a band setting.

Wait, did I know you got a Mockingbird? What are you looking to enhance or tame in the tone?

 

[Count Bassie]

My sifu/Wing Chun teacher, Bob Angell, left us this last evening, he'd been dealing with chemo for about two and a half years. It's hard to lose people, I don't like it at all, especially when they're your teacher, brother, mentor, and friend.
He was a blues guitarist, a damn good one. He was there when Plan 9 got inducted into the RI Music Hall of Fame about 6 years ago, saw our set. He had a good word for my playing, that was cool. I recently bought his last record (Brand New Blues), which was being considered for a Grammy nomination. That was pretty cool too.
Anyway, it's hard to have to miss people, it's sad and lousy. But you keep the good stuff, that's what their life contributed to yours. That's life...
We are all walking into the light.

I'm going to jam with Reverie's drummer tomorrow, it's been planned for a few days. I was going to bag it now, but I think Bob would say, with resolute emphasis, that I should go play. He'd be right, life needs music, and I've always been a believer.

Life is good.

 

[Gaolee]

This is for Marshall. It is even the right color. They all were, but there it is. And you don't have to wait.

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[TBird1958]

This is for Marshall. It is even the right color. They all were, but there it is. And you don't have to wait.

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If only I had 2K.......... and a functional spine.

 

[BklynKen]

My sifu/Wing Chun teacher, Bob Angell, left us this last evening, he'd been dealing with chemo for about two and a half years. It's hard to lose people, I don't like it at all, especially when they're your teacher, brother, mentor, and friend.
He was a blues guitarist, a damn good one. He was there when Plan 9 got inducted into the RI Music Hall of Fame about 6 years ago, saw our set. He had a good word for my playing, that was cool. I recently bought his last record (Brand New Blues), which was being considered for a Grammy nomination. That was pretty cool too.
Anyway, it's hard to have to miss people, it's sad and lousy. But you keep the good stuff, that's what their life contributed to yours. That's life...
We are all walking into the light.

I'm going to jam with Reverie's drummer tomorrow, it's been planned for a few days. I was going to bag it now, but I think Bob would say, with resolute emphasis, that I should go play. He'd be right, life needs music, and I've always been a believer.

Life is good.

 

[JIO]

My sifu/Wing Chun teacher, Bob Angell, left us this last evening, he'd been dealing with chemo for about two and a half years. It's hard to lose people, I don't like it at all, especially when they're your teacher, brother, mentor, and friend.
He was a blues guitarist, a damn good one. He was there when Plan 9 got inducted into the RI Music Hall of Fame about 6 years ago, saw our set. He had a good word for my playing, that was cool. I recently bought his last record (Brand New Blues), which was being considered for a Grammy nomination. That was pretty cool too.
Anyway, it's hard to have to miss people, it's sad and lousy. But you keep the good stuff, that's what their life contributed to yours. That's life...
We are all walking into the light.

I'm going to jam with Reverie's drummer tomorrow, it's been planned for a few days. I was going to bag it now, but I think Bob would say, with resolute emphasis, that I should go play. He'd be right, life needs music, and I've always been a believer.

Life is good.

I feel for you Roger, deeply. I lost my long time (since '75) close, dear friend symphonic double-bassist, teacher/mentor, crazy brother from another mother Lou Newman under similar circumstances a few years ago. (during Covid) It's still unbelievable that he's passed. His wife Nancy & I just conversed last week on the phone. I have a favorite SX-70 Polaroid pic I took of him on my fridge where I can see him every day. It's hands down the worst thing about getting older but I agree with you that it's up to 'we who remain' to carry their memory and continue the creative thread that connects us all while we're still kicking. Sincere condolences...

 

[Count Bassie]

I feel for you Roger, deeply. I lost my long time (since '75) close, dear friend symphonic double-bassist, teacher/mentor, crazy brother from another mother Lou Newman under similar circumstances a few years ago. (during Covid) It's still unbelievable that he's passed. His wife Nancy & I just conversed last week on the phone. I have a favorite SX-70 Polaroid pic I took of him on my fridge where I can see him every day. It's hands down the worst thing about getting older but I agree with you that it's up to 'we who remain' to carry their memory and continue the creative thread that connects us all while we're still kicking. Sincere condolences...

Thanks Geo. Didn't want it to be morose, and all of us know grief- and the redeeming part too.

 

[Count Bassie]

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Dor Tze, Siheng.

 

[MCF]

Marshall, this is one of our local chains. I assume it is very far from being authentic. I always get a naked burrito which I like - I must think it looks like more food .
I don’t think the “hot” sauce is very hot, I’m comfortable with it but a lot of Aussies will only go for “mild” anyway.

Menu - Mad Mex

MAINSBURRITOThe most complete, satisfying & tasty meal you can hold in one hand. Piled with brown rice, beans, fresh pico de gallo, cheese, shredded lettuce for extra fresh crunch, sour cream, your choice of filling and warm salsa, rolled into a toasted flour tortilla.Naked Burrito

www.madmex.com.au

Looks similar to the Baja Fresh chain here.

 

[MCF]

Dual 1225 - the arm doesn’t drop correctly automatically anymore, but manageable in manual mode.
Reminder to self… get it sorted.

If IIRC,@Engle has a Dual or two. He might be able to give you same tips.

 

[MCF]

Yes, I used that! (Cars and girlfriends - guitars and ukes are viewed as harmless in comparison)

(Though I do have one car that I’m almost at the “give up” point with.)

I just lease cars nowadays. No emotional attachment. No frustration.

 

[RedVee]

I just lease cars nowadays. No emotional attachment. No frustration.

Yeah, the one I’m talking about was my Dads car I took over when he couldn’t drive it anymore.
It ended up that a bit later on I got company cars and used it irregularly. Then after the kids started using it it developed an issue in the auto box that I didn’t have the readies to sort immediately… it went into the garage and 10 years later I need to get it going again. Then keep it or move it on. I’m just at the point where I’m kinda frozen into doubt and inaction.

 

[MCF]

A week ago today on a return visit with friends in Redwood Valley CA (above Ukiah) for T-day, we stopped at an antique mall off HW1. I love looking at the things inside even if I don't buy anything - it's like going to a museum for me. Within minutes of walking in, I noticed musical instruments in one of the stalls. A cheap Squier bass, a banjo, some cymbals.., so I walked over and on a stand on the floor - was this bass.

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A Steve Klein K-bass, (from 1992) w/original form-fitted gig bag. Serial # 003. I picked it up, looked at the price tag, and walked it to the counter to hold while I looked around. If anyone is unfamiliar with Klein guitars/basses - let's just say he is in the same league as Ned Steinberger, Ken Parker, and Phil Kubicki. A guitar world innovator/designer of the highest degree. One reason I own more than a few basses.

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Wonder who may have owned it. It’s definitely in the right new home.