Thunderbird Club

[GonePlaid]

It's one of those basses you have to play to appreciate. It's not like any other Fender I've ever played, much more EB/SG sounding with the neck pup soloed except on steroids, truly wall shaking. But dial in the bridge pup and it starts to take on a Bird angry piano personality. The two pups combined create a massive wall of bass tones that are a force to be reckoned with.

Fender discontinued the bass after about a two year run several years ago. They are getting harder to find. Like I said, it's the perfect back up bass to a TBird or an SG/EB. Does everything from Reggae to Rock and Country Western very well.

I love playing my '67 NR whenever I can but b/c some of our venues are really tight I needed a short scale. I couldn't find an Epi EB-0 that I liked so I wound up with a 5quier VM Jag SS. I've been pleasantly surprised by the tone it gets. It helped when I put the bridge cover on it

 

[GBassNorth]

I love playing my '67 NR whenever I can but b/c some of our venues are really tight I needed a short scale. I couldn't find an Epi EB-0 that I liked so I wound up with a 5quier VM Jag SS. I've been pleasantly surprised by the tone it gets. It helped when I put the bridge cover on itView attachment 3143744

Love my Jag SS as well. I dropped a custom designed East preamp in it which really ups the game. My only complaint is the somewhat anemic bridge Jazz pup, but that split p is to die for. There's a quick fix for the bridge pup but I haven't bothered since I usually solo the neck pup. Here she is with a couple of other Fender mods I've done...

 

[RedVee]

It's one of those basses you have to play to appreciate. It's not like any other Fender I've ever played, much more EB/SG sounding with the neck pup soloed except on steroids, truly wall shaking. But dial in the bridge pup and it starts to take on a Bird angry piano personality. The two pups combined create a massive wall of bass tones that are a force to be reckoned with.

Fender discontinued the bass after about a two year run several years ago. They are getting harder to find. Like I said, it's the perfect back up bass to a TBird or an SG/EB. Does everything from Reggae to Rock and Country Western very well.

@veebass is a Telecaster fan. Not sure on that specific model though.

 

[Count Bassie]

Finally got wheels and a handle for my 210 cab. A nice little pair of corner mount wheels and a piece from an old hand truck...

Just in time for the annual Banjo, Shotgun and Trailer Fest here in Foster-Glocester! Boy, howdy!

 

[GonePlaid]

Finally got wheels and a handle for my 210 cab. A nice little pair of corner mount wheels and a piece from an old hand truck...

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Just in time for the annual Banjo, Shotgun and Trailer Fest here in Foster-Glocester! Boy, howdy!

That's bizarre-in a really funky, cool way. Many points for far-outness.

 

[Count Bassie]

That's bizarre-in a really funky, cool way. Many points for far-outness.

Thanks. It's a "Use-what-you-have" project. Purely functional, which is life, at this time.

 

[Haji]

So I've been pondering how to move gear. In my last band I had access to both a full sized had truck and a dolly to move cabs. Now I have less space for transport, so I'm pondering other ways to move stuff that doesn't take up a ton of room. Any ideas?

 

[Count Bassie]

So I've been pondering how to move gear. In my last band I had access to both a full sized had truck and a dolly to move cabs. Now I have less space for transport, so I'm pondering other ways to move stuff that doesn't take up a ton of room. Any ideas?

What exactly do you mean by less space... for keeping a hand truck and a dolly?
I percieve you have the same gear...
I have made wood wedges and glued/screwed them onto the bottom edge of a large cab, and then screwed non-swivel casters to the wedges. The casters will touch ground and lift the cab when I lean it back a bit, and voila- we're rolling. I added maybe a strap handle to the same side for an easy "tilt- back" situation. Don't have a photo, but point being that I eliminated need for another device...

 

[GonePlaid]

So I've been pondering how to move gear. In my last band I had access to both a full sized had truck and a dolly to move cabs. Now I have less space for transport, so I'm pondering other ways to move stuff that doesn't take up a ton of room. Any ideas?

How 'bout this? Made by Ozark Trail, $59 @ WalMart. Be sure to get the one w/ wide wheels. Folds up for ez transport

 

[Miles_ONeal]

So I've been pondering how to move gear. In my last band I had access to both a full sized had truck and a dolly to move cabs. Now I have less space for transport, so I'm pondering other ways to move stuff that doesn't take up a ton of room. Any ideas?

A small trucks if the cabs don’t have wheels. And if they don’t have handles, sooner or later you may need a dolly for steps.

 

[Nocturnal]

I put Dr Scholl’s gel soles in the Vans. Perfection.
I get them a half size larger for this; otherwise they're too tight. The upsize works great for me, because I have wide feet, and Vans aren't really made for wide feet.

I have gone the gel sole route as well. The half size up is a great idea!!

I’m bummed they stopped making the All-Star II’s, the look was weird cause there wasn’t much contrasting stuff, BUT they have a real tongue, a sewn on patch, and real support... but people didn’t like proper footwear made by Converse

I'm surprised the AS II's didn't sell better. It was a nice upgrade for not much $$ difference.

 

[Nocturnal]

So I've been pondering how to move gear. In my last band I had access to both a full sized had truck and a dolly to move cabs. Now I have less space for transport, so I'm pondering other ways to move stuff that doesn't take up a ton of room. Any ideas?

I know a couple guys that like these carts a lot.

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Rock-N...911048981-sku^1292606661378@ADL4GC-adType^PLA

 

[PillO]

Finally got wheels and a handle for my 210 cab. A nice little pair of corner mount wheels and a piece from an old hand truck...

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Just in time for the annual Banjo, Shotgun and Trailer Fest here in Foster-Glocester! Boy, howdy!

Looks strangely cool. I would paint it green and write on the front:
"FRONT
TOWARD AUDIENCE"

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

I have gone the gel sole route as well. The half size up is a great idea!!



I'm surprised the AS II's didn't sell better. It was a nice upgrade for not much $$ difference.

Cause people don’t like change.
I hope they bring them back, this time with proper secondary colours, like white threads.

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

Looks strangely cool. I would paint it green and write on the front:
"FRONT
TOWARD AUDIENCE"

 

[Engle]

So I've been pondering how to move gear. In my last band I had access to both a full sized had truck and a dolly to move cabs. Now I have less space for transport, so I'm pondering other ways to move stuff that doesn't take up a ton of room. Any ideas?

Go modular with 210AVs. (I only have two myself) I don’t need a dolly because the are only 26lbs each:

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

Go modular with 210AVs. (I only have two myself) I don’t need a dolly because the are only 26lbs each:
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What’s the resistance on one of those?

 

[GonePlaid]

I know a couple guys that like these carts a lot.

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Rock-N...911048981-sku^1292606661378@ADL4GC-adType^PLA

I considered one of those but I like the idea of having sides since some of the gear ain't square. Keeps it from toppling offa the cart.

 

[GonePlaid]

What’s the resistance on one of those?

They're 8 ohms each.

 

[Engle]

What’s the resistance on one of those?

8 ohms. You’d have to build a series/parallel cable or box to run more than 2. Unless you have a 2 ohm capable amp.