Thunderbird Club

[dukeorock]

Funny thing is that I'm not a pick player, so I have to translate the sound and attack you get to what I would sound like. But, the Black Beauties, which I like very much, were my least favorite strings in those clips. Somehow, they got a little dark and maroon by comparison with the others. For sitting in a mix, they are perfect. For being aggressive and out front, the others were more appropriate. What I like about Cobalt Flats is that they sound a whole lot like rounds, but last a long time, like flats. Black Beauties and other coated DR strings have a similar quality. Cobalt flats sound most like an angry piano to me. There's a bit of orange that creeps into the sound sometimes.

What's great is that we all are hearing the same clips and hearing slightly different things.

It’s the nature of these sorts of ‘tests.’ Which aren’t really tests at all. Just some dude playing bass. The attack can be different and skew perception, one track could be a half dB louder and therefore, ‘better.’ Lots of factors. And yes, pick vs fingerstyle can change the whole perception of a string, as you mentioned regarding Black Beauty strings. Since I’m primarily a pick player, I just went with what I do. I should consider doing some clips both ways though, if that would be helpful. I just started doing these clips to have more resources. There really aren’t tons out there. What does NOT interest me is ‘shootouts,’ ‘this’ being better than ‘that.’ It helps me figure out things I like, but I have no interest (or qualifications) to tell someone else what they should like. I’ll just make the clips

 

[dukeorock]

I don't know a ton about this stuff. Why would pickups being very hot be a problem?

I don’t think it’s a problem, but some folks prefer hotter pickups and some don’t.

 

[BklynKen]

I don’t think it’s a problem, but some folks prefer hotter pickups and some don’t.

Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on?

 

[dukeorock]

Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on?

I guess that line was too simply irresistible to avoid, eh?

 

[bholder]

Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on?

...are you gonna do it?

 

[Larry V]

Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on?

The Power Station.

I had that on cassette because my Ford EXP was fancy and had a tape deck in it. Yeah, I thought I was pretty cool blasting that song for the whole neighborhood to hear.

 

[Klondike]

Its NBD!

 

[dukeorock]

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YES!!!

 

[mistergoats]

Yep, we're working up a new drummer, rehearsed with my Jackson 'Bird (that bass is a razor!) for about 2 1/2 hours last night - On the road to Pt. Angeles Feb. 16 for 3 hours at The Metta Room.
How about you? New band?

Same band for the last 5 years! We've finally got our lineup solidified, recorded 5 songs with Jesse Gander here in Vancouver and we're ramping up to play shows.

Here's the one unmixed, unmastered song we have up right now: TheBlowouts

Practice tonight. Oh, and I ordered a 2018 Gibson RD that should be here soon!

 

[dukeorock]

Same band for the last 5 years! We've finally got our lineup solidified, recorded 5 songs with Jesse Gander here in Vancouver and we're ramping up to play shows.

Here's the one unmixed, unmastered song we have up right now: TheBlowouts

Practice tonight. Oh, and I ordered a 2018 Gibson RD that should be here soon!

Just listened...really good track!

 

[TBird1958]

Same band for the last 5 years! We've finally got our lineup solidified, recorded 5 songs with Jesse Gander here in Vancouver and we're ramping up to play shows.

Here's the one unmixed, unmastered song we have up right now: TheBlowouts

Practice tonight. Oh, and I ordered a 2018 Gibson RD that should be here soon!

Awesome news on the RD Geoff! I'll give it a listen tonight when I get home.

 

[theFixer]

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NEW BOX DAY?!?!? Your cat must be THRILLED!!!

 

[Larry V]

Same band for the last 5 years! We've finally got our lineup solidified, recorded 5 songs with Jesse Gander here in Vancouver and we're ramping up to play shows.

Here's the one unmixed, unmastered song we have up right now: TheBlowouts

Practice tonight. Oh, and I ordered a 2018 Gibson RD that should be here soon!

Sounds great, Geoff! I'm following you now as well. Keep 'em coming!

 

[dukeorock]

Just soldered the TB ‘66 in the NR41. Gonna do another clip to see what I think of that

 

[BklynKen]

I guess that line was too simply irresistible to avoid, eh?

Nearly impossible.

The Power Station.

I had that on cassette because my Ford EXP was fancy and had a tape deck in it. Yeah, I thought I was pretty cool blasting that song for the whole neighborhood to hear.

And how do you feel about it now, looking back?

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Congratulations! Did you follow their directions on that sticker? STICKER!

Just soldered the TB ‘66 in the NR41. Gonna do another clip to see what I think of that

Excellent! Will you do a side-by-side clip with the 63 from yesterday?

 

[theFixer]

Same band for the last 5 years! We've finally got our lineup solidified, recorded 5 songs with Jesse Gander here in Vancouver and we're ramping up to play shows.

Here's the one unmixed, unmastered song we have up right now: TheBlowouts

Practice tonight. Oh, and I ordered a 2018 Gibson RD that should be here soon!

THIS is Rock & Roll!!!! THIS makes me wanna do stupid sh!t!!! THIS makes me wanna see if I can drive faster than I can drink!!! THIS makes me wanna turn it up louder (regardless of how loud it already is)!!! I WANNA HEAR MORE!!!

Forgive me for saying so... but if you're planning to master/mix from where it currently sits... don't over-do it! Keep that raw live rockin' feel you've already got. If this comes out of the mix-master sounding like Whitesnake's album from 1987... I'mma grab a 96 ounce Big Gulp of Mountain Dew & a 2x4 & take a li'l trip to Canada

 

[Larry V]

And how do you feel about it now, looking back?

The song?

It sounds dated and too pop for my tastes but back then... I must've thought it was awesome.

Me blasting it for the neighbors?

Dumb kid doing dumb kid stuff... all my friends were doing the same stuff so it seemed normal.

 

[BklynKen]

The song?

It sounds dated and too pop for my tastes but back then... I must've thought it was awesome.

Me blasting it for the neighbors?

Dumb kid doing dumb kid stuff... all my friends were doing the same stuff so it seemed normal.

Yup, the latter.

 

[BklynKen]

Same band for the last 5 years! We've finally got our lineup solidified, recorded 5 songs with Jesse Gander here in Vancouver and we're ramping up to play shows.

Here's the one unmixed, unmastered song we have up right now: TheBlowouts

Practice tonight. Oh, and I ordered a 2018 Gibson RD that should be here soon!

Love that disco!

 

[dukeorock]

Excellent! Will you do a side-by-side clip with the 63 from yesterday?

Eaxactly. Same ‘63 clip from yesterday, followed by the ‘66