Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

Less is more, play with intent. Diggy.

As Lincoln Hayes would say... solid! RIP Julie Barnes (Peggy Lipton)

 

[Miles_ONeal]

As Lincoln Hayes would say... solid! RIP Julie Barnes (Peggy Lipton)

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Peggy, Doris Day, Tim Conway... rough week in entertainment.

 

[D.M.N.]

This BaCH is pretty goddamn sweet. Wasn't so fond of the Artec (not that it sounds bad), so I swapped the Greco pickup in and it slams. Played it for practice today and will likely take it to a show tomorrow.

 

[JIO]

Peggy, Doris Day, Tim Conway... rough week in entertainment.

My favorite Tim Conway image is of his climb at shows end of the 'infinity stairway into the clouds' until he reached the painting wall of it going further - and just stopping there, facing the painting as credits rolled by. And yes, Doris Day ...

 

[Count Bassie]

My favorite Tim Conway image is of his climb at shows end of the 'infinity stairway into the clouds' until he reached the painting wall of it going further - and just stopping there, facing the painting as credits rolled by. And yes, Doris Day ...

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She recorded a version of "High Hopes" that kills it.

Less is more, play with intent. Diggy.

But I'm still working on a bi-amp rig...

 

[Dadagoboi]

I agree it's kind of a hassle. I dislike hassle, would like a simple solution, which I'm working on...

Nothing's the same as two amps IMO. I use one of these at the amps end:

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No special cords, just a short one between the splitter and the second amp.

 

[dagrev]

Quick report on the new VP. After one rehearsal I'm impressed. This thing is legit--both in build quality and tone. It's nearly as comfortable as my '64. I still can't find a visual flaw on it. It doesn't sound "kind of" like an old T-bird. It sounds like one allowing for differences from instrument to instrument. The pickups are HOT! Epi did a great job on those. I had to turn down my amp several times from the previous use of my '64. The pickups aren't just loud, they also sound great. I haven't tried the same strings as my '64 yet, but did use GHS Pressurewounds which are also made with Alloy52, so they are in somewhat the same tonal area. The VP doesn't seem to have the amazingly thick lows of the '64 at this point, but that may be due to string differences. Regardless, it still sounds amazing. Rarely, if ever do I get a new bass and my first string try sounds that good. Normally it's trial and error thing until I hit on one and have a "that's it" moment. The only issue is a slight hum with either or both PUs (a lot of florescent lights present). Still a little surprised by that. It's only noticeable when nothing is going on. May look at some shielding at some point, but it's not a big deal at this point. I'm impressed and very happy. And...my '64 Epi Embassy Deluxe (nerd-bird) arrives today.

 

[Count Bassie]

Nothing's the same as two amps IMO. I use one of these at the amps end:

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No special cords, just a short one between the splitter and the second amp.

@Dadagoboi , by two amps, do you mean two bass amps, one set with EQ for highs and the other set with EQ for lows?

 

[ToddOfThunder]

Oh, man, really sorry to hear that. He was really good. Relatively short set, but then again he was opening. He was sitting, playing acoustic guitar and singing. Bronwyn was standing playing violin and also singing, mostly backup.


Contact Carlo. I have a set on order.

Cool, will do thanks!

 

[Kriegs]

LOL - can't tempt me on that deal. I already have an Eppi VP and a newer Gibby Bird. Love em both, and I try not to duplicate what I already have.

Queen V or someone around here (maybe Gaolee) always says that mo' birds is mo' better. I may be paraphrasing there a bit, but the message remains the same

 

[Gaolee]

Queen V or someone around here (maybe Gaolee) always says that mo' birds is mo' better. I may be paraphrasing there a bit, but the message remains the same

Pretty much all of us say that, with one possible exception that I can think of. Oddly enough, I'm pretty much full up and don't see that changing unless a '64 comes along with a price tag I can contemplate without ironic laughter. Meaning it will never happen.

 

[GBassNorth]

Nothing's the same as two amps IMO. I use one of these at the amps end:

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No special cords, just a short one between the splitter and the second amp.

Never really gave much thought to dual amping my basses, mostly because I seldom use pedals with my basses and therefore really don't need a clean/dirty split. However I did get a chance to use one of these in a friends guitar rig. He had it set up for wet/dry/wet with three small combo rigs and two pedal boards. Sounded great, but talk about complex.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DualSGoS--lehle-dual-sgos-amp-switcher?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3331288379&rkg_id=0&product_id=DualSGoS&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping - Core - Guitars - Vendor&adgroup=Guitars - Guitar Pedals & Effects&placement=google&adpos=1o2&creative=332063179659&device=t&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1JbM16eg4gIVVx-tBh0nOgVbEAQYAiABEgLRpvD_BwE

Quick report on the new VP. After one rehearsal I'm impressed. This thing is legit--both in build quality and tone. It's nearly as comfortable as my '64. I still can't find a visual flaw on it. It doesn't sound "kind of" like an old T-bird. It sounds like one allowing for differences from instrument to instrument. The pickups are HOT! Epi did a great job on those. I had to turn down my amp several times from the previous use of my '64. The pickups aren't just loud, they also sound great. I haven't tried the same strings as my '64 yet, but did use GHS Pressurewounds which are also made with Alloy52, so they are in somewhat the same tonal area. The VP doesn't seem to have the amazingly thick lows of the '64 at this point, but that may be due to string differences. Regardless, it still sounds amazing. Rarely, if ever do I get a new bass and my first string try sounds that good. Normally it's trial and error thing until I hit on one and have a "that's it" moment. The only issue is a slight hum with either or both PUs (a lot of florescent lights present). Still a little surprised by that. It's only noticeable when nothing is going on. May look at some shielding at some point, but it's not a big deal at this point. I'm impressed and very happy. And...my '64 Epi Embassy Deluxe (nerd-bird) arrives today.

The VP is such a great deal, love mine as well. Currently using Fender 7150M nickel rounds and like them a lot. Also had very good luck with Cobalt Flats. Wasn't able to get ultra thick lows with the stock strings but both the Fender and Cobalt strings delivered there.

Queen V or someone around here (maybe Gaolee) always says that mo' birds is mo' better. I may be paraphrasing there a bit, but the message remains the same

Mo birds is always better. I have five now and room for one more - either a new or vintage NR. But that's all, I swear. (Fingers crossed behind my back)

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Pretty much all of us say that, with one possible exception that I can think of. Oddly enough, I'm pretty much full up and don't see that changing unless a '64 comes along with a price tag I can contemplate without ironic laughter. Meaning it will never happen.

I'm good at two- a 4 and a 5 string. If I were trying to make a living, or even a serious second income off bass, that would probably change, but not drastically. Drastically were I to become a session musician, but that would require Carol Danvers level change, or every other bass player on the planet being abducted by aliens. Maybe not even then.

 

[JJR58]

The 4 i have are overkill, but it's fun, and it's all about the fun of it for me.
I'll always play, even if i don't seriously gig again.

 

[Kriegs]

I desperately want another Tbird but I haven't found the right one yet. Other than my current Bird, I just haven't been able to bond with those others that I've tried.
I wanted a MAX but that's no longer in the stars unless I can find a used one with a neck & color combo that I like. I will eventually get either a Sandberg Forty Eight or a Dingwall Dbird.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I also like a bi-amp option although utilizing it live is a PI the A. I've done it but not often. It's why Ric's are mostly played w/o the stereo option. "in a perfect world..."

it makes sense if the rig is well thought out (smaller amp for the highs, both amps in a single rack and an integrated box or even separate ones for imaging purposes) and even then, this idea lost favor over a decade ago...to go out with an SVT and a 2000S just to use a rick-o-sound feature? ...nah...no thanks..

 

[Count Bassie]

it makes sense if the rig is well thought out (smaller amp for the highs, both amps in a single rack and an integrated box or even separate ones for imaging purposes) and even then, this idea lost favor over a decade ago...to go out with an SVT and a 2000S just to use a rick-o-sound feature? ...nah...no thanks..

Simple and ez cartage. No spaghetti, no balancing heavy, wired up objects. Two trips? Fine. Can't do it easily alone? Nope.
Small footprint, easy on the eyes.

Hold my beer...

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Simple and ez cartage. No spaghetti, no balancing heavy, wired up objects. Two trips? Fine. Can't do it easily alone? Nope.
Small footprint, easy on the eyes.

Hold my beer...

one trip...mo betta..

 

[Count Bassie]

one trip...mo betta..

I got what I got... for now. Cardio is the upside.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I got what I got... for now. Cardio is the upside.

ha! I had my laminectomy 20 years ago....cardio's good but a lower back is kinda necessary ..