Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

Pretty much, yes. The only problem I’ll occasionally have is a sound person who feels they have a signature bass sound. Then I have to figure out how to politely point out that I have no interest in their ideal bass sound. I want mine for better or worse. I’ve caught so many engineers trying to take out the ‘click’ sound on the upright because they don’t really like the slap upright sound. We will have words when that happens. I’ve also had them try to scoop my electric sound, which will get a negative response from me every time. I don’t want a smiley face, I want an Elvis face

This is a reason I'm not unhappy that I don't have FOH support all the time. The idea that a sound guy would remove some of the finger noises from upright, let alone the clicky, is completely irritating.

 

[BklynKen]

*Ken beat me to it!

Plus I produced the evidence!

 

[Gaolee]

Set and forget. We are bass players.

Twitch and fidget. I also play drums.

 

[BklynKen]

Set and forget. We are bass players.

I have to play on so many different rigs that I tend to get it to a point that I say, "Yeah, that sounds good," and I'm done.

 

[dukeorock]

I have to play on so many different rigs that I tend to get it to a point that I say, "Yeah, that sounds good," and I'm done.

There is a point where we have to let go and get on with the task at hand

 

[kat888]

There is a point where we have to let go and get on with the task at hand

But then we wouldn't be here...

 

[bylar13]

I have to play on so many different rigs that I tend to get it to a point that I say, "Yeah, that sounds good," and I'm done.

+1. I turn everything all the way up on the EQ on house rigs. Then remove what the room does not like and what I don't like.

 

[bholder]

Because of this.

And because of how truly terrible typical American yellow mustard is in comparison to anything remotely "real".

 

[BklynKen]

+1. I turn everything all the way up on the EQ on house rigs. Then remove what the room does not like and what I don't like.

Nice. Plus I think that a lot of smaller adjustments will get lost in the mix anyway.

 

[dukeorock]

And because of how truly terrible typical American yellow mustard is in comparison to anything remotely "real".

Growing up I thought I didn’t much care for mustard because of all the awful yellow stuff in the house...didn’t take long after moving out though

 

[kat888]

And because of how truly terrible typical American yellow mustard is in comparison to anything remotely "real".

I was trying to be polite.

 

[ZenGuitarist]

I just got my Epi Vintage PRO TB a couple of days ago and it's freaking awesome. Can I join this club?

 

[RedVee]

Thought someone would like to see a pic of my Tight Arse.

It is resting on a pad of post it notes.
In on one side, out on the other.

I thought it a good idea and it suits my simplicity leanings. I’m a bit clueless in this stuff (that noise was my Father rolling in is grave) No idea if it works ! But I think it does which is what matters I guess.


As I said before it is the mk1, mk2 has an adjuster, mk3 is still taking orders before assembly of the batch (1 batch only I think was the deal for all of these) but has HPF LPF both adjustable and needs power.

 

[dukeorock]

I was trying to be polite.

Now THATS funny!

I just got my Epi Vintage PRO TB a couple of days ago and it's freaking awesome. Can I join this club?

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Beautiful bass...congrats!

 

[kat888]

Now THATS funny!

'Fvck you very much', as the Mod likes to say.

Well, sometimes an effort has to be made...

 

[kat888]

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Thought someone would like to see a pic of my Tight Arse.

It is resting on a pad of post it notes.
In on one side, out on the other.

I thought it a good idea and it suits my simplicity leanings. I’m a bit clueless in this stuff (that noise was my Father rolling in is grave) No idea if it works ! But I think it does which is what matters I guess.


As I said before it is the mk1, mk2 has an adjuster, mk3 is still taking orders before assembly of the batch (1 batch only I think was the deal for all of these) but has HPF LPF both adjustable and needs power.

Thanks Geoff, I've always wanted to see your Tight Arse. Like the box (sorry!)

Think adjustable is the way to go and can't see myself needing the LPF function. I'll make my mind up one of these months.

 

[RedVee]

Thanks Geoff, I've always wanted to see your Tight Arse. Like the box (sorry!)

Think adjustable is the way to go and can't see myself needing the LPF function. I'll make my mind up one of these months.

Yeah, ‘doublers’ and people with 8 stringers seem keen.

I expect some mk11s will pop up in the classifieds when the 3s get built and delivered.
Not sure that ‘box included’ will be part of the deal

 

[Inky13]

And because of how truly terrible typical American yellow mustard is in comparison to anything remotely "real".

Do you get Webers mustard where you are? It's quite sublime.

 

[Gaolee]

I was trying to be polite.

Why?

 

[Gaolee]

I just got my Epi Vintage PRO TB a couple of days ago and it's freaking awesome. Can I join this club?

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Looks like you just did. Welcome!