Thunderbird Club

[BklynKen]

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[Dr_Feelgoood212]

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That one wasn't meant to be taken seriously

 

[BklynKen]

Yes. I have a set of DR Silver Star coated strings coming to replace them. I hope the coating doesn't make them too slippery for a one wrap tuner peg, better yet, I hope they are at least 60" in length then I can get multiple wraps.

That's really disappointing, then, that even the stock strings can't seem to get enough wraps around the peg. There must be extra long strings around, no?

 

[BklynKen]

That one wasn't meant to be taken seriously

Ah. Eddie Izzard has a great little bit on American vs. British pronunciations.

 

[RedVee]

If anybody is curious about the Eppi VP headstock size vs the standard Gibson size here's the two aligned at the nut...
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The VP is about 1.5 inches longer (those of you subjected to metric scales can do the math).

3.84cm.

I did the maths. (Another regional thing, Oz says maths rather than the US math).

(Edit: I see Kat beat me to it.
It just jars in my head, worse due to cultural colonisation my kids say math. Argh!!!)

 

[JJR58]

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Had me on that one too.

 

[BklynKen]

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

 

[Dadagoboi]

...with long scale strings that's "cutting" it a bit close in my book. No problems yet, but I have to admit it's always on my mind when I'm tuning that G string or digging in hard while playing.

No Problem with (L-R) Ken Smith RockMasters, BassBurners, RockMasters.

And yes, Originals and BiCens have the same size headstocks, although my BiCen bass is slightly longer than the two 60s. It takes up more space in the identical Epi cases.

 

[veebass]

Just picked up a mint condition GK MB 500 for $395 shipped. Pretty happy. Now I've gotta figure out what cab to match with it.

Great deal. 8 Ohm GK Neo 412- light & loud enough with that head for many gigs and you can add another if you wish later.
The 12 sound a little sweeter than the 10s, I have both (and both are good).

 

[veebass]

Not to stir the pot... but one thing to consider, is the idea of 1 - 4 ohm cab (like a 2x12) to get the full potential out of your amp, with one cab instead of two. I personally like the modularity of 2 - 8 ohm loads... but the option does exist.

I have a 4 ohm GK Neo 410 and 2 X 8 Ohm GK Neo 212s- gives me lot's of flexibility.

 

[kat888]

3.84cm.

I did the maths. (Another regional thing, Oz says maths rather than the US math).

(Edit: I see Kat beat me to it.
It just jars in my head, worse due to cultural colonisation my kids say math. Argh!!!)

Should just become the 51st state and be done with it, at least we'll get cheap bass gear! It's the least we should expect in return for the destruction of our language.

 

[JJR58]

I have a 4 ohm GK Neo 410 and 2 X 8 Ohm GK Neo 412s- gives me lot's of flexibility.

2-412's?

 

[JJR58]

Should just become the 51st state and be done with it, at least we'll get cheap bass gear! It's the least we should expect in return for the destruction of our language.

Then i could finally get out of NYC and move to OZ?

 

[Gaolee]

That one wasn't meant to be taken seriously

You misspelled it anyway. I should be Ahr.

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

You misspelled it anyway. I should be Ahr.

Are you talking about 'our community' our 'or that person' ?

 

[MommyPlaysBass]

Great deal. 8 Ohm GK Neo 412- light & loud enough with that head for many gigs and you can add another if you wish later.
The 12 sound a little sweeter than the 10s, I have both (and both are good).

LOL! Was just looking at the Neo 212... will check out the 412 too. Also looking at Ampeg 212AV on recommendation here.

 

[Gaolee]

Are you talking about 'our community' our 'or that person' ?

Either one. It depends on how you swallow it into the back of your throat. That's one of those things only a rural American can do without permanent damage.

 

[veebass]

2-412's?

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Typo- 2 X 212s! LOL.

 

[MommyPlaysBass]

You misspelled it anyway. I should be Ahr.

I say that sometimes, but I say Arrgghhh!