Thunderbird Club

[Chucky Stiletti]

I've always wanted an ashdown rootmaster amp, played through a few evo series & man they sound just sweet!!

But after finding my peavey century head at a pawnshop & my swr 410 goliath used for dirt cheap altogether, i've never went back. In fact i found another peavey head, & i picked up a GK 400RB too just as a "newer" solid state amp. But i might sell that one soon, it's nice & all - but my sound is from the Peavey for sure.

the Goliath helps beaucoup..

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I have heard about their reliability issues. But i never had a problem with the one i had.

not really worried as I service this stuff. that said, i always bring a backup. having an amp fail at a gig svcks in the biggest way even if you have a backup....

 

[JJR58]

not really worried as I service this stuff. that said, i always bring a backup. having an amp fail at a gig svcks in the biggest way even if you have a backup....

In my gigging days, i never had a rig, (insert ehem), go down on me.
And i typically was using a Magnavox era SVT, that already had issues.
I had back-ups, but didn't bring them. My confidence level may have been blown up just a little to much.

 

[Count Bassie]

Local seller is asking 275 for an active trans black Epi TB Pro. Looks to be in great condition but no case. I've already got a TB case for playing out. I've heard they really only resemble TBs in looks only, but that's not necessarily a bad thing for me. Worth it?

It's a good chassis, nice construction. I'd do it.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

In my gigging days, i never had a rig, (insert ehem), go down on me.
And i typically was using a Magnavox era SVT, that already had issues.
I had back-ups, but didn't bring them. My confidence level may have been blown up just a little to much.

and you were lucky..

 

[JJR58]

and you were lucky..

I also wasn't gigging as much as most of you did, and still do. Never pushed my rigs cause the FOH was always decent enough. And always ran a DI. I'm still a scrub.

 

[GonePlaid]

I would take a ball end from an old string and slide it down to the Ball end of your E string as a spacer.

Canadian engineering at its best(wish I'da thought of that)

 

[GonePlaid]

In my gigging days, i never had a rig, (insert ehem), go down on me.
And i typically was using a Magnavox era SVT, that already had issues.
I had back-ups, but didn't bring them. My confidence level may have been blown up just a little to much.

I've only had one amp quit on me on a gig. After swapping cables and doing some other stuff, I turned it off-then turned it back on. Worked perfectly the rest of the night.

 

[GBassNorth]

Roger...............Shoe!

As it should be!

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I've only had one amp quit on me on a gig. After swapping cables and doing some other stuff, I turned it off-then turned it back on. Worked perfectly the rest of the night.

sometimes they overheat and go into thermal shutdown. once cool they'll work fine again.

 

[JJR58]

Ok, I did it. And the black and white polka dots are for @TBird1958.

So they're more like rounded squares then dots.

 

[GBassNorth]

Well.... I think that could be arranged.... best I could arrange on short notice...., her skimpy silk and stilettos aren’t here, don’t drink or smoke anymore though and the walls are wooden not the floors. Your vision was very close. I’m a pretty gnarly looking biker dude. Long hair and beard as long as my forearm. Impressive for a young guy. I always make my birthdate 06/06/66.... Im 20 years younger. Notice he eye the last owner painted on there. I’ll take some more picsView attachment 3234512

That bird pic is worth a thousand words! Dude, take up photography as a hobby, you have an outstanding sense of composition, balance and lighting. Oh, and don't look now but there's a B cup on your E string, or is that some new form of drop D tuning.

Ok everybody, the December challenge is on - flip us your best bird shot. Let's take 2018 out with a bang!

 

[GBassNorth]

Ok, I did it. And the black and white polka dots are for @TBird1958.

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I love it! Great pic! Always neat to see personalized instruments. I'm sure there's a story behind the rose, care to share?

 

[JJR58]

I love it! Great pic! Always neat to see personalized instruments. I'm sure there's a story behind the rose, care to share?

The story is a bit personal. Forgive me on bowing out on the explanation Gb.

 

[GBassNorth]

not really worried as I service this stuff.... ...fail at a gig svcks in the biggest way even if you have a backup....

?.... i never had a rig, (insert ehem), go down on me.... ...My confidence level may have been blown up just a little to much.

It's a good chassis, nice construction. I'd do it.

sometimes they overheat and go into thermal shutdown. once cool they'll work fine again.

I'm confused, Are we still talkin amps here?

 

[GBassNorth]

The story is a bit personal. Forgive me on bowing out on the explanation Gb.

No prob, I do love the artwork, very tasteful, not overdone. Class act!

 

[PillO]

I was really drawn to it in part because of it's size, not all that big. I get all creamy when I hear my 'Birds through it.

Ahem!

 

[PillO]

Well.... I think that could be arranged.... best I could arrange on short notice...., her skimpy silk and stilettos aren’t here, don’t drink or smoke anymore though and the walls are wooden not the floors. Your vision was very close. I’m a pretty gnarly looking biker dude. Long hair and beard as long as my forearm. Impressive for a young guy. I always make my birthdate 06/06/66.... Im 20 years younger. Notice he eye the last owner painted on there. I’ll take some more picsView attachment 3234512

You left the dry cleaning tag on your bra...

 

[Gaolee]

Local seller is asking 275 for an active trans black Epi TB Pro. Looks to be in great condition but no case. I've already got a TB case for playing out. I've heard they really only resemble TBs in looks only, but that's not necessarily a bad thing for me. Worth it?

Yep. You may or may not like the electronics (I didn't). The bridge, tuners, and of course the body and neck are all good. I thought the frets were too tall as well. You may like them.

 

[PillO]

Local seller is asking 275 for an active trans black Epi TB Pro. Looks to be in great condition but no case. I've already got a TB case for playing out. I've heard they really only resemble TBs in looks only, but that's not necessarily a bad thing for me. Worth it?

Sounds like a steal.