Thunderbird Club

[Dadagoboi]

I kinda figured that, but how do you move the saddle back and forth?

Do you need to loosen the strings, reposition the saddle with your fingers to an imaginary spot and then tune up the strings to check the intonation is right - And then do it all over again if the intonation is still off?

That seems quite cumbersome to me.

It's easier to do than describe and a lot less hassle than a three point IMO. I can usually preset all four string saddles and have the intonation spot on without further adjustment. When I do have to loosen strings in an intonation procedure I detune a set number of half turns so I know how to get back to pitch very quickly. Like many things it gets easier the more you do it.

 

[hillerup]

Speaking of rigs...

Someone in my local classifieds are selling a Hartke rig consisting of a HA3000 amp, VX115 cab, 410 Transporter cab and a Behringer Bass V-Amp Pro for $770 (€672).

Anyone here have any experience with Hartke gear?

 

[TBird1958]

Let's see how this works................ Imgur


Much better, Photobucket can F -Off!

 

[Dadagoboi]

Imgur!

 

[Gaolee]

Canada! I'm in Victoria right now. Headed home on the 10 am ferry, which means I got to enjoy a Canada Day parade yesterday and will be home for the 4th of July. Life could be a lot worse.

 

[godofthunder59]

Someone mentioned Hamer a ways back. Not a Thunderbird but a close relative my Hamer Blitz in gun metal blue with factory Kahler! Fantastic bass I got it for a song!

 

[rodv66]

Yeah looking at some GKs. There's a big supply of used ones out there

 

[rodv66]

Speaking of rigs...

Someone in my local classifieds are selling a Hartke rig consisting of a HA3000 amp, VX115 cab, 410 Transporter cab and a Behringer Bass V-Amp Pro for $770 (€672).

Anyone here have any experience with Hartke gear?

Used one in rehearsal studio. Seems on the trebley side, but reliable

 

[JJR58]

Let's see how this works................ Imgur


Much better, Photobucket can F -Off!

Ok, I'm gonna be the one to say it, you look So Hawt there!

 

[TBird1958]

Canada! I'm in Victoria right now. Headed home on the 10 am ferry, which means I got to enjoy a Canada Day parade yesterday and will be home for the 4th of July. Life could be a lot worse.

Coming across the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the morning to see Pt. Angeles, I do hope it's sunny there.
I strongly recommend that you take one of several other ferries back into Seattle, don't come down the Kitsap Peninsula and thru Tacoma, the traffic will kill you.

 

[TBird1958]

Ok, I'm gonna be the one to say it, you look So Hawt there!

Thank you
I think the world of all of you as well.

 

[TBird1958]

Imgur!

Right on, Carlo!

 

[JJR58]

Just got up, to much to catch up on here right now, must grab my camera and go out a bit, warm today but dry.

Can only imagination what will be awaiting here in a couple of hours.

 

[godofthunder59]

Speaking of rigs...

Someone in my local classifieds are selling a Hartke rig consisting of a HA3000 amp, VX115 cab, 410 Transporter cab and a Behringer Bass V-Amp Pro for $770 (€672).

Anyone here have any experience with Hartke gear?

Certainly reliable enough, way to bright for me, if I were going to spend almost $800 bucks I'd get something I really like. My rider for my band Rumourz specifically states Ampeg SVT or equivalent and no Hartke gear.

 

[GBassNorth]

A Canadian classic. One of my all time favorites.

Ummm, when did the lead singer of the Scorpions hook up with The Talking Heads?

Hey, at least the baseline wad easy to follow, must have been written by the bass player from the Cars.

 

[GBassNorth]

I'll watch yours if you'll watch mine... or sumpthin...


Watch that Victor Wooten GO!!!

Had to listen to that on my iPad (not the best device for listening to basslines) and only watched about half of the clip, but poor Victor was nearly buried in that mix.

As a side note, a couple of years ago I found a great deal on a Victor Wooten Fodera Yin Yang bass. I was all excited and ready to pull the trigger on the purchase but made the mistake of showing it to my wife first. She's very supportive of my bass acquisition habit, but after looking at the ying-yang design on the front and then the price tag she looked up at me and said, "Get it if you want it, but isn't that a lot of money to pay for a bass made in China?"

That completely ruined it for me - needless to say, I passed on the deal. To this day when I see a Wooten bass all I can think of is "Made in China".

 

[Haji]

Speaking of rigs...

Someone in my local classifieds are selling a Hartke rig consisting of a HA3000 amp, VX115 cab, 410 Transporter cab and a Behringer Bass V-Amp Pro for $770 (€672).

Anyone here have any experience with Hartke gear?

My 410 cabs are Hartke, a T and an XL. The XL is a way better sounding cab with better frequency response, but they have been totally reliable. I don't have a Hartke head but Billy Sheehan used that series for a LONG time. Billy can't be wrong. They make good sounding, extra reliable gear, so if you like the sound, get on it!

 

[GBassNorth]

I kinda figured that, but how do you move the saddle back and forth?

Do you need to loosen the strings, reposition the saddle with your fingers to an imaginary spot and then tune up the strings to check the intonation is right - And then do it all over again if the intonation is still off?

That seems quite cumbersome to me.

If it's like the Spector saddle then you don't need to detune to set intonation. Loosen the grub screw, tune up, adjust intonation accordingly by lightly tapping the saddle in the direction you want it to go. Once intonated just loosen the strings, tighten the grub screws back down and retune. You're done.

It's a no frills design that has its down sides (seems too basic) but also has its upsides (never have to worry about scratching your finish with a screwdriver, no screw head to strip, no worries about a bunched up spring on the E saddle keeping you from moving the saddle further back, etc). Good news is, as with any bridge, once the intonation is set it's pretty much a non issue until you replace the strings or make major truss adjustments.

It takes me about the same amount of time to set my Spector intonation as it does my TBird or Fender intonation.

Now if you're looking for the best bridge out there, look no further than the Babicz (sp?).

 

[GBassNorth]

Main head is Trace Elliot VType 300w. Think that the SVT is not happening.

I didn't realize this was for backup. If that's the case I'd lean towards a micro SS amp with a minimum of 500watts. GK, GB, Ampeg and others all make one. If it's small and light you'll be inclined to bring it with you as a backup in your gig bag. Then if the Trace goes down you can whip it out. Speaking for myself, I would never haul a second SVT to a gig in case my first one went out. Now if I had roadies it might be a different story. But there's a lot to be said about not throwing your back out while loading in right before a gig.

 

[Count Bassie]

A "power trio" is the ultimate band. Guitar (or keys, or sax, or other lead instrument) bass and drums. Every configuration is based on this, but it's also the most direct, freest form of intent/purpose. A band w/o bass and drums is something else. (some sort of conceptual construct) Three tenors?

Power trio. No bass.