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Thunderbird Club
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Thanks! Sounds like GK is definitely more my bag.
Ok @Chucky Stiletti
what’s that?
and where do you get it?
(I’ve been daydreaming about my first build being a NR shaped Bass Uke and then you go and show that.)
The Trace sound is typically hefty, low-mids heavy but articulate- not muddy- and very clean. You might hear some grind reference in their tube heads (maybe @Nocturnal mentiined that), but mostly it's hefty and clean.
The "scoop" thing is big with Trace users, or was when I first saw them in the 80s. It occurred to.me later that the reason I couldn't seem to hear those rigs, was because people didn't get how to set their graphic eqs... you saw a lot of smiley face shapes and heard an innocuous, semi-audible, but sweet-sounding, thump. Lol...
I've been able to nearly cause our guitar player to pass out from pushing my AH250SMX into an Ampeg 410HLF, volume up at around 2. Once you understand what you need from the preamp, it's a pretty beastly amp.
I've digressed... I always thought my Trace head sat well in a mix, and I could get anything out of it- except grind/overdrive. They just don't do that. GK, they do that...
saw it in San Francisco today at some old gear shop in North Beach where you can find all kinds of interesting vintage music related stuff...........thought I was seeing things at first
(but it has been a long two weeks).....that said...only in SF.....it has a wide chunky neck and sounded HUGE into a late 60's B-15.He wanted 250 for it
I love 80's TEs Had the 250 combo back then with 4X10s, really versatile and sweet sounding with lots of headroom. Totally agree on their spectral purity compared to other amps. As mentioned in an earlier post, there are a good number of older ss amps that kick butt. For grindy early overdrive GKs rule. IMO others that do as well; Eden Traveler, some Hartke heads like the older 750, Aguilar, some early Peavey stuff (Mk III), ACC (like the 370)....
I wonder how long till someone else asks for it. Someone did say they were looking for a short scale. Lol
- Mar 13, 2008
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- Mar 13, 2008
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
It most certainly does!
That is exceptionally beautiful - congratulations.
Happy to add you to our club. just let me know.
What’s with the frets? I haven’t looked it up yet but seen them in stores....
Makes you feel like you’re on acid so you can play like you’re on acid without actually having to do any?
Makes you feel like you’re on acid so you can play like you’re on acid without actually having to do any?
- Mar 13, 2008
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It's a Dingwall, as in Sheldon (he's one of your countrymen) they're fanned fretted basses, actually very easy to play and get used to in my experience.
FWIW, I did acid a couple times in my teens, the Dingwall is way better!
Why are they fann3d?
It's a Dingwall, as in Sheldon (he's one of your countrymen) they're fanned fretted basses, actually very easy to play and get used to in my experience.
FWIW, I did acid a couple times in my teens, the Dingwall is way better!
Longer scale for the lower (fatter) strings.
Not worth the dizziness and brain aneurisms.
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I have a Mesa M9 Carbine. Awesome sounding amps. I also have a D800 which I like a lot. If I only played electric bass I’d rock an M6 in a heartbeat.
That might be a tad overstated
I had a Dingwall Super J/P for awhile. Takes zero getting used to for the most part. Couple minor adjustments way up high, which I don’t do much anyway. I played a 4 hour show the same day I got it and it was a breeze. One of the better necks I’ve ever played, honestly. It was slightly odd to look down at it for 5-10 minutes. But maybe I’m just not as prone to dizziness
Seriously easy to get used to and many never go back after trying em.
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My side band, Prayer Flags played tonight. We only play once or twice a year and it was a blast.
I also ‘opened’ the show doing my first solo electronic gig “The Snipecatcher.” That was terrifying and really fun. Got a fantastic reception, which helped ease my nerves a bit
I also ‘opened’ the show doing my first solo electronic gig “The Snipecatcher.” That was terrifying and really fun. Got a fantastic reception, which helped ease my nerves a bit
saw it in San Francisco today at some old gear shop in North Beach where you can find all kinds of interesting vintage music related stuff...........thought I was seeing things at first
He wanted 250 for it
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It's essentially a bass ukulele shaped like a NR TBird. Amazon sells them...
https://www.amazon.com/Savannah-STB-700-VS-Lightning-Bass-Guitar/dp/B016KMRMNY
I have a hollow body Kala bass uke and Chucky is right, the bottom end is earth shaking massive. Unfortunately, because of the piezo in the bridge it also has a fairly bright top end. I use mine with a small combo amp and have to EQ it with the treb knob completely off and the bass knob nearly off. The strings are a type of rubber (I like the black ones not the white ones) so it takes some getting used to, but once you get the hang of it they can be a really fun and rewarding bass to play. EQ is critical, these little buggars will walk all over the rest of the band and completely bury a heavy hitting drummer or loud keyboard. I about gave a sound guy a heart attack during set up when I plugged it into my normally EQ'd SVT-VR and 610 rig and hit one note.
Warning, you'll look goofy on stage, like most Uke players do, but for a fun take on the right song it can be a big hit with the audience. I used to play my Kala for the Offspring song Pretty Fly for a White Guy, it was the perfect look for that song. More of a novelty bass than a workhorse.
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