Thunderbird Club

[theFixer]

@Count Bassie @theFixer

For those 'intrigued' by the Traynor heads, there are very few YBA200 video reviews out there, and most don't actually tell you much of anything, or do the amp justice. This is okay, if short:



This YBA300 sounds pretty close to what I have.



The original YBA200s came with 6550s, while the newer model has KT88s.

Big amp time is a wayz down the road for me, but WOW!!! Yeah... I'd gotta check one of these out!

 

[kat888]

So what in the world is happening? Is it the eclipse thing? We had that troll on here recently and just now, out in the GP, some tool is tearing into Jason from Bass Stings Online (of all people). So not only have I learned how to use the ignore tool, I also used the report feature for the first time since I started on here three years ago.

Wandered over for a skeg. Living proof that the adage 'the customer is always right' is absolute bollox.

 

[RedVee]

Hi
Looking to purchase a grabber.
Any leads are appreciated!
Thx
Jay

I just saw an ad in the classifieds

 

[JJR58]

Ok. Mine is nearly 4mm 'less tall' from the body than the bridge pickup is. I know it should be lower but perhaps this is a little excessive?

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Quick iPhone shots.

Personally speaking, there are no rules when it comes to this sort of thing. Excessive, not really.

 

[theFixer]

Sorry Kat, I'm a little embarrassed now that you bring it up............







Nothing to eat all day, two beers and I'm 3 sheets to the wind.

I'm afraid we have a strict one beer per sheet minimum

 

[JJR58]

You mean because the bridge is so chunky? It’s probably comparable to the standard 3-point because the 3-point is raised.

Yes.

 

[theFixer]

My Studio V lost a fight against my amp, my 3 guitar rack is beside my combo amp, I went put my bass down and it hit
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CRAP!!!

 

[JJR58]

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This thing followed me outside, I'm enjoying a summer dress and beer.

And I'm stuck in a car driving back from South Carolina with my maniac cousin, his driving skills are less then desirable.

 

[JJR58]

So what in the world is happening? Is it the eclipse thing? We had that troll on here recently and just now, out in the GP, some tool is tearing into Jason from Bass Stings Online (of all people). So not only have I learned how to use the ignore tool, I also used the report feature for the first time since I started on here three years ago.

Jason is a sweet guy and a heck of a bass player, that must be why.

 

[theFixer]

Ok. Mine is nearly 4mm 'less tall' from the body than the bridge pickup is. I know it should be lower but perhaps this is a little excessive?

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Quick iPhone shots.

I bet if ya raise it more, you'll like what it does to the sound

 

[theFixer]

I did not know that, thank you. More to learn in Thunderbird Club than just Thunderbird stuff. Its like an all purpose club for cool folks.

Yeah... and you

 

[theFixer]

I can't even find the post with the coloured trim on Epi headstocks showing the differences... anyway @theFixer FYI - I've got big head.

I hope that means something different in Australia than it does here...

 

[theFixer]

And I'm stuck in a car driving back from South Carolina with my maniac cousin, his driving skills are less then desirable.

I thought you were gonna be out there for another week! You mean yer gonna be home to introduce yer new bass to your amp soon???

 

[theFixer]

Jason is a sweet guy and a heck of a bass player, that must be why.

Yup... that'll screw ya every time

 

[theFixer]

This is only about 35 minutes... but it's a kickass 35 minutes

(not valid to Australian residents named Kat)

 

[kat888]

So what in the world is happening? Is it the eclipse thing? We had that troll on here recently and just now, out in the GP, some tool is tearing into Jason from Bass Stings Online (of all people).

I was shocked to learn that there are no shops in Nashville selling bass strings, it being the home of country music'n'all.

 

[RedVee]

I hope that means something different in Australia than it does here...

Oops - A big head

 

[BklynKen]

Aye. A pint glass with straight sides or a slight bell as in the photo, a line cut into the side indicating the minimum beer level, and minimal to no head to allow for easy access to beer. No handles or other faux ye olde malarkery. If you want to drink out of a mug, have some tea.

Australia has a multitude of different glass sizes and names for those glasses. For example the standard beer glass in New South Wales is a 'schooner' which is 425ml or 3/4 of an imperial pint (aka 15oz). Apparently in South Australia a 'schooner' is a 285ml glass aka a half pint (10oz), but as I'll likely never go there I don't worry about it.

What we call a 'middy' is called a 'pot' in the badlands of Victoria ... and is the same glass as that half pint the South Australians call a 'schooner' when they're not killing each other.

Is that where Australian rules football is?

Good info, though. Now I won’t sound like a total idiot when I finally make it over there.

 

[theFixer]

Oops - A big head

... I mean... we're all excited about Thunderbirds & stuff (apparently some more than others)... but, there's some stuff that we just don't.. you know... 'share'...

 

[DerekW]

So what in the world is happening? Is it the eclipse thing? We had that troll on here recently and just now, out in the GP, some tool is tearing into Jason from Bass Stings Online (of all people). So not only have I learned how to use the ignore tool, I also used the report feature for the first time since I started on here three years ago.

It's all good. That dude appears to be gone, and Jason, who has always come off as a stand up guy, still stands.