Thunderbird Club

[MCF]

For those of you attempting neck repairs, this guy does a few things different than I’ve seen in the past, interesting technique…

Oh. My. God. That guy is an artist.

Looks like a Goth w/custom pink stripes.

That’s the tone!!!

 

[MCF]

lots of it generational I think, my dad would have never left the house (let alone go to work) without a clean shave....we're boomers and used to our military type parents.....the fact that four generations (first time in modern history) occupy the workspace these days, adds in highlighting these differences imho...

Totally agree. I have met and observed many hard working young people. I have also seen as many slackers. It comes from the parents and grandparents IMO.

 

[JIO]

lots of it generational I think, my dad would have never left the house (let alone go to work) without a clean shave....we're boomers and used to our military type parents.....the fact that four generations (first time in modern history) occupy the workspace these days, adds in highlighting these differences imho...

Much was criticized about the early-mid '70s as a drop in responsible attention to societal responsibilities, primarily due to the on-slot of hard-drugs. This was true. Those of use who lived through that period understand. If you want to review, read "Season of the Witch" to illustrate what happened in the SF/Bay Area "City of Love" in the late '60s-'70s. As someone who had my 'news' then filtered through the Mid-West media - the facts were shocking. The ball was dropped then and was retaliated against in an excessive manner (another story) - but I feel this 'tech-centric' world is just as detrimental to society because there are no guardrails.

 

[JIO]

Oh. My. God. That guy is an artist.

That’s the tone!!!

I agree - a luthier of that caliber should be considered an artist. A high praise. The foundation is a serious focus on experience, quality and integrity.

 

[JIO]

Totally agree. I have met and observed many hard working young people. I have also seen as many slackers. It comes from the parents and grandparents IMO.

Too few of the young hard workers, too many of the slackers... and I agree it comes from their parents and grandparents but also comes from the slackening of societal norms. Parallel to the '70s in a general way.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Too few of the young hard workers, too many of the slackers... and I agree it comes from their parents and grandparents but also comes from the slackening of societal norms. Parallel to the '70s in a general way.

Lots of hard workers around here. Not too many slackers.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Now I REALLY want this t-shirt.

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Awesome!

 

[JIO]

Lots of hard workers around here. Not too many slackers.

glad to hear - I want to remain an optimist...

 

[MCF]

Lots of hard workers around here. Not too many slackers.

I am pretty impressed with a lot of the “kids” I come across. Now granted, I’ve been pretty much a hermit since the pandemic. But when I venture out into the “wild,” I meet a lot of impressive young people. It could be where I am. Most every place I go is either in Bakersfield or Santa Clarita/Valencia. We spend a fair amount of time down in the OC too. I’m less impressed with what we encounter there.

 

[MCF]

Spinning old vinyl tonight. I went down a Donovan rabbit hole. And I’m totally impressed with Cliff Barton’s bass work on the Wear Your Love Like Heaven disc. It’s been way too long since I listened to that album. Like thirty years? God I love music.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I think the Octamizer may have to go back. It just doesn’t track right, farting up and back down (very quickly) every second or third note. I’ve played with the controls a good bit, watched the Aguilar videos, etc. Sad face. I guess the birds just didn’t choose it.

The XVive, however — assuming it works as well live as it does in the house, will stay and I’ll get a second one at some point.

 

[JIO]

I think the Octamizer may have to go back. It just doesn’t track right, farting up and back down (very quickly) every second or third note. I’ve played with the controls a good bit, watched the Aguilar videos, etc. Sad face. I guess the birds just didn’t choose it.

The XVive, however — assuming it works as well live as it does in the house, will stay and I’ll get a second one at some point.

I use a micro POG - works good for bass. I use it with Bond Girl on "Buena" to approximate the 2 string w/slide vibe...

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Using the Rumble Club wiki’s “SVT settings” for my Rumble 100, my Epi Thunderbird VP with Thunderbuckers nails the tone Jack Bruce used with Cream on songs like Sunshine of Your Love. Thanks Fender, the Rumble Clubbers responsible, and @themeanreds (for the pickups).
I still need to get my mudbucker installed, though.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I use a micro POG - works good for bass

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I may give EH a try again. I loved their guitar pedals, but two of the first bass pedals I bought (new) were EH Just out of the warranty periods, each started randomly squealing. The feedback was clearly internal, because no matter what I used them with, it would randomly happen.

 

[RedVee]

I may give EH a try again. I loved their guitar pedals, but two of the first bass pedals I bought (new) were EH Just out of the warranty periods, each started randomly squealing. The feedback was clearly internal, because no matter what I used them with, it would randomly happen.

I think Mike @GonePlaid uses one of those pedals

 

[sc_precision]

Anyone recognize what strings are on this Thunderbird? Look like rotosounds or bass boomers? Love the tone. Sound like steels but not sure.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

If you have a 64 Thunderbird, could you post a photo of how the nut sits in its slot — from one end of the nut? Thanks!

 

[MCF]

If you have a 64 Thunderbird, could you post a photo of how the nut sits in its slot — from one end of the nut? Thanks!

So you finally went Gibson?

 

[bylar13]

I think the Octamizer may have to go back. It just doesn’t track right, farting up and back down (very quickly) every second or third note. I’ve played with the controls a good bit, watched the Aguilar videos, etc. Sad face. I guess the birds just didn’t choose it.

The XVive, however — assuming it works as well live as it does in the house, will stay and I’ll get a second one at some point.

I use a T-Rex Quint machine and it tracks great. It also does not have trouble tracking chords.

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[Thumper]

I think Mike @GonePlaid uses one of those pedals

As do I