Thunderbird Club

[JJR58]

No matter what, (cough), you're going to have plenty of headroom there.

 

[Engle]

Maybe try this as a starting point.
Looks a bit whack, but might work really well.

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As far as I know GK flat EQ is 10, 2, 1, 11 so that’s where I would start.

You won’t know until you’re there. If you had wireless, you could go to different parts of the room

I wouldn’t worry too much. You guys are adults so it’s not like you’re going to get into a volume war

 

[MCF]

FWIW I bought a Line 6 G30 from Ebay for $130 USD. I've played 3 gigs with it and practice with it every day.
The only time it's dropped out is when my bass is 5-6 ft away from a wireless access point in my house - and that's a WAP with a very strong signal.

Cordless is great! It's one of those things I can't believe I didn't get years ago.

I use the G30 too. No issues, although I’m only playing at home for the time being. The form factor of those small units is appealing, but I’ve seen mixed reviews and decided to play it safe with a fairly highly rated product instead.

 

[JJR58]

As far as I know GK flat EQ is 10, 2, 1, 11 so that’s where I would start.

You won’t know until you’re there. If you had wireless, you could go to different parts of the room

I wouldn’t worry too much. You guys are adults so it’s not like you’re going to get into a volume war

Is the 10, 2, 1, 11 meaning, treble, high mid, low mid, bass?

 

[PillO]

The neck plate is the right spot. If you’re still feeling it tug, the next thing is strap material and width. I do not experience any dive on my various TBirds but I use Gibson Slingshots and it’s grippy and 2.5” wide.

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For modest tug, I find soft and wide is at least as good as grippy.

 

[MCF]

Yeah, one verse b4 kickin' it is enough-gives folks in the back plenty of time to get to the dance area.

Nice!

 

[PillO]

To your point (pun intended) the two outside posts on a three pointer, (in my opinion) are best set all the way down. Now this is just a personal opinion. But after experimenting on the BBII. Seems to make a tonal difference when there is the most contact bridge to body. I know it’s a floating bridge design, or some what to that affect. But I’ve found there is still a good break angle even with raising the center point.
So, I’m probably just repeating what you just said. It’s hot, humid and I’m bored.

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Or just get a hipshot

 

[MCF]

Another material that works is an old vinyl record. Best to use a bandsaw, or jigsaw. Protect the finish side with masking tape before you start.
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Cool idea.

 

[Larry V]

For modest tug, I find soft and wide is at least as good as grippy.

Hey now!

 

[JJR58]

For modest tug, I find soft and wide is at least as good as grippy.

Soft and wide. Yes, works like a charm.

 

[PillO]

Soft and wide. Yes, works like a charm.

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That's what she said...

 

[JJR58]

That's what she said...

I wish

 

[PillO]

So, I was at L&M...

They have had one of these (used) in stock. 12 years old, but looks like it has lived in a basement and never taken out. Sounds great. I picked it up for C$200. I think it was a steal.

 

[JJR58]

@TBird1958, regarding the upcoming gig. You have much more experience under your belt then I when it comes to gigging.

The age old adage, let your ears be your guide.

I’m a half deaf old punk anyways.

 

[RedVee]

the strap button is on the neck plate. it dives. are you saying to screw into neck? this is a 2014 china model

The other is to try holding the neck at a greater angle than you would a 7ender. It just seems to work better for some folk like that.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

The strap button on my Epi Thunderbird IV is on the neck plate. There's a hint of dive, but it's very minimal, not enough to

You're kinda creepy..........

I like that about you, Jeff.

me, too! That’s why we watch him!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Have you seen the room?, or know what it might be like acoustically?

My first guess is, it's going to be about the low mids and bass.

My thought, too.

 

[PillO]

The other is to try holding the neck at a greater angle than you would a 7ender. It just seems to work better for some folk like that.

And a bit lower on your hip. Look at photos of Jack Casady for an example.

 

[RedVee]

Ok, supporting it how?

The smart A answer is atop another 410

But otherwise have you got a milk crate (or 2) ?

I use little footstools that I got from the local Bunnings - a large hardware warehouse.

Supposed to hold 120kgs each. So a cab or 2 is fine. Cheap as chips also.

 

[TBird1958]

V, how do you usually have the boost set?

As far as I know GK flat EQ is 10, 2, 1, 11 so that’s where I would start.

You won’t know until you’re there. If you had wireless, you could go to different parts of the room

I wouldn’t worry too much. You guys are adults so it’s not like you’re going to get into a volume war

We won't have much chance to sound check either so I'll be trying this at low volume through the next two reharsals.

The smart A answer is atop another 410

But otherwise have you got a milk crate (or 2) ?

I use little footstools that I got from the local Bunnings - a large hardware warehouse.

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Supposed to hold 120kgs each. So a cab or 2 is fine. Cheap as chips also.

I've got Milk crate here so I'll be giving it a try - Thanks Geoff!