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Thunderbird Club

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A defendant who represents himself has a fool for a lawyer...

There are many things that you could do for yourself that it is far better to have a lawyer skilled in the particular area do for you. My suggestion is book a consultation with an entertainment lawyer. A good lawyer will tell you what you can do for yourself and what you really want a lawyer to do for you. My experience (not in entertainment, but in several other areas) has been the ones that charge a lot are well worth the money and are the ones that will tell you what you can safely do on your own.

By way of example, my corporate lawyer charges more for 10 minutes on the phone than some others charge for a full hour; (and he is well worth the price). But, when I asked him about some confidentiality agreements, he told me to sign the other party's agreement (and what to edit) to save myself legal fees.
A defendant who represents himself has a fool for a lawyer...

There are many things that you could do for yourself that it is far better to have a lawyer skilled in the particular area do for you. My suggestion is book a consultation with an entertainment lawyer. A good lawyer will tell you what you can do for yourself and what you really want a lawyer to do for you. My experience (not in entertainment, but in several other areas) has been the ones that charge a lot are well worth the money and are the ones that will tell you what you can safely do on your own.

By way of example, my corporate lawyer charges more for 10 minutes on the phone than some others charge for a full hour; (and he is well worth the price). But, when I asked him about some confidentiality agreements, he told me to sign the other party's agreement (and what to edit) to save myself legal fees.
There will be no lawyers... I am but a poor working stiff with mouths to feed, etc. I'm really just wondering if I need to join ASCAP as a publisher, artist, or both. I've got tunes that might end up on a CD...
 
There will be no lawyers... I am but a poor working stiff with mouths to feed, etc. I'm really just wondering if I need to join ASCAP as a publisher, artist, or both. I've got tunes that might end up on a CD...
 
There will be no lawyers... I am but a poor working stiff with mouths to feed, etc. I'm really just wondering if I need to join ASCAP as a publisher, artist, or both. I've got tunes that might end up on a CD...
I understand, but I would still see about getting an appointment for them to sell you on their services. You are likely to come out with some good information.
 
1. Someone is telling some stories (and not just on twitter). Rated at 720hp but dyno at 588?
2. Helmet? Check. Cardigan? Check...



Quoted may be hp at the engine, Dyno HP at the wheels.... after mechanical losses always less hp at the wheels

It looks great, but you are right, more chrome! What about ashtrays? A bridge cover and matching pickup cover might work perfectly, and then the black pickups wouldn't matter much at all.

Yes, someone try that and post a pic. I’ve wondered how that would look with the stock black pups

These were mentioned on another thread-droolView attachment 3201475

Ok... something to add to the KK list at work
 
The blackbird has no existing place for tone controls....does this not also help one decide against active pickups....? I would get more output from them but it terms of their dynamic extremes would I even benefit...? On off switch to neck/bridge? Or both pick ups on with a tone control? Emg35hz or emg35dc. The guy I used the dc said he could never get the tone he was looking for...said they were very clear...same blackbird...same limited controls
 


Nice, thanks Carlo!

I understand, but I would still see about getting an appointment for them to sell you on their services. You are likely to come out with some good information.

I might... couldn't hurt certainly! Also I have a lawyer friend I used to be inn a band with, and who's done a few records. Forgot about asking him!
Thanks man!
 
Quoted may be hp at the engine, Dyno HP at the wheels.... after mechanical losses always less hp at the wheels

The US standard (can't recall if is SAE or others) is HP at the wheels IIRC. It was a move to curb the HP inflation of the 60s when manufacturers would measure HP at the flywheel (with out accessories etc.) and perhaps even lie about that. When the change was implemented, HP suddenly dropped by 50-75%.
 
Nice, thanks Carlo!



I might... couldn't hurt certainly! Also I have a lawyer friend I used to be inn a band with, and who's done a few records. Forgot about asking him!
Thanks man!
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I often resort to consulting lawyers. But, like all things, the quality of information you get is dependant upon the quality of the question(s) asked.
 
Anyone have thoughts on instrument cables?

The music room in the basement, although not complete , is functional. And now, the 10' 7ender cable I was using, which was just long enough, is no longer long enough. I'm thinking that 15' would be adequate, but for future-proofing, probably 20-25' is about right. While I understand the current value of copper, I see no reason to pay a lot for a cable. On the other side, you often get what you pay for. So there is probably an optimization to be done. My thought is that the plugs and soldering are the best place to make improvements.