Thunderbird Club

[Gaolee]

I have a serious aversion to batteries. Wireless is unlikely to happen ever.

I don't like batteries either. My wireless receiver plugs into the power supply just like any other pedal. The transmitter is rechargeable and does not use separate batteries. I have had it long enough that I don't remember when I got it. Its paint has started to wear a bit, and the receiver has a dent from somewhere or another. The battery still charges right up and lasts for long enough that even if I forget to recharge it several times, it's good for anything I'm likely to do.

I'm not trying to talk you into this, because it was expensive. I bought it because I completely detest disposable batteries and don't like the rechargeable batteries that look and act like disposable batteries. This one was probably $400 or so, as a return or something. I don't remember now, but it was expensive even at a discount. It was worth it to me, since the battery aspect of it is minimal. The fact that it seems to be lasting forever is also good.

 

[Gaolee]

Meh, all you giggers.
My alien feet just like to stomp all over everything.

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Dude! Shoes!

 

[PillO]

I considered those, but the mixed reviews led me to the Line6 G30s. I have two sets; one in the upstairs practice area and another downstairs. They’re pricier at $199 a set, but work really well. Only drawback is the chinchy battery door on the transmitter. Solved by using the Neotech medium size cases. If you get the xvive, let us know how they work. Disclaimer: I don’t play out (haven’t for years) and most likely won’t ‘til I can retire from the clampdown. I’m so looking forward to band drama.

Play your cards right and you can be the source of the drama. Then you can shape it for your amusement.

Even better, ramp up the drama at work and you will be retired in no time. And it's good practice for generating band drama.

 

[PillO]

Sorry I'm a little slow on the list update (way too many distractions yesterday, new bra, new dresses!) really glad you like the new Thunderbird, please be welcome here and, as always ask questions, we don't use the "search" feature here. Welcome BurtMacklinFBI, you're number756!

Also a new coconut bra for the initiation ceremony?

 

[Gaolee]

What's your wireless rig? How do you like it?

Shure GLXD (I think). I think it's great. I haven't noticed any difference in sound or latency to speak of. I got latency once, but that was when I wandered far enough away that it was probably the sound getting to me rather than the transmitter that was the issue, namely more than 150 feet. I haven't had any issues with interference or drop-outs in the years I have been using it, either.

 

[Gaolee]

...and bounced.

You need a war club like a Precision if you are going to do that, too.

 

[GonePlaid]

You need a war club like a Precision if you are going to do that, too.

I knew a guy who had an EB-0 that was NFG that he kept on stage in case things got "Blues Brothers"-y.

 

[Gaolee]

So... anybody using a hipshot detuner on their t-bird? I’d like to add one at some point but I’m not sure Hipshot makes a direct replacement. If you use one, what one did you go with?

Three of 'em and counting. I like them. HE 6-3/8" works but looks different from stock. GB 7 also works and looks like the stock Grovers. I have both on different bass guitars. There are some earlier Thunderbird reissues that require a bit of drilling to fit a Hipshot tuner. My 1991 has all Ultralite tuners, and they required a larger hole for the peg and the set screw is in a different location than stock. The 2001 was a drop-in.

If you go with clovers, call them and make sure you order the slightly smaller clovers they make for Thunderbirds.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I knew a guy who had an EB-0 that was NFG that he kept on stage in case things got "Blues Brothers"-y.

did you see the Motley Crue movie The Dirt? Nikki Sixx bashes some schmoe in the audience with his T-Bird....formidable multipurpose tool..

 

[BklynKen]

I only do bad advice. Usually marked as such. All advice I give is for my own amusement.

"For entertainment purposes only"

 

[PillO]

"For entertainment purposes only"

For my entertainment. The rest of you can worry about your own amusement. Ahem.

 

[JJR58]

Just a cold rainy day in Jersey.
I’m just going to lounge with Clay.

 

[MCF]

Play your cards right and you can be the source of the drama. Then you can shape it for your amusement.

Even better, ramp up the drama at work and you will be retired in no time. And it's good practice for generating band drama.

As always, thanks for the “advice” my friend.

 

[PillO]

As always, thanks for the “advice” my friend.

I'm here to serve (myself).

 

[Miles_ONeal]

You really need to have an advice column. My new life coach

Currently in a van near Memphis. Playing Houston, TX tomorrow and Luckenbach’s on Saturday. Pretty excited about that

Carp- another near miss.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Dude! Shoes...

Yep! My favorite kind of shoes.

 

[fasterpussycat]

I like where this is going. Definitely an option if my slacker career falls through.

"I'm With Stupid: life coach to the stars."

There's a signature for you right there, Ken.

 

[fasterpussycat]

did you see the Motley Crue movie The Dirt? Nikki Sixx bashes some schmoe in the audience with his T-Bird....formidable multipurpose tool..

I mentioned that last week. That bit was obviously fanstasy.

 

[Feral Feline]

Hey @fasterpussycat !
I've built a stutter pedal and the graphic I'm going to put on it is basically your avatar.

Kill! Kill!

 

[Feral Feline]

Clay seems to have (big) paws for thought...