Just too far out there and I have no upcoming trips taking me anywhere close. But it is intriguing. Anyway, there will be an Epi NR announced at summer NAMM. I’m willing it. It will be my next bass.
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Thunderbird Club
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That is stunning. Congrats.
Been there, done that. I’m done with traditional computers.
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Technically I don't consider myself a luddite as I'm not against progress, I just choose to not be part of certain aspects of it as a socio-political statement. To begin with I don't want to be connected 24-7, I'm not a doctor or a drug-dealer. When driving and as a cyclist/motorcyclist, I'm constantly irritated by drivers texting and not giving a s_it doing so. It's part of the general disregard people have for their 'fellow man' - "yah, I'm texting while driving and if you don't like it, F-you" When walking in a crowd of people, I'm one of the few who isn't staring into their iPhone. Our 30-something keyboardist/singer who I am so happy to have in our band might as well have her iPhone superglued to her hand. At rehearsal, any brief moment between songs - the phone is being checked. And don't get me started on "tech culture" as I am surrounded by it in the Bay Area. Too many aspects I could vent about. To avoid that and refer to your last 'note' - I agree with you about missing snail-mail. I love writing and used to send postcards and letters all the time. I'd turn the white envelop into a complex multi-colour picture, where the address would be part of the cartoon. I bet mail-delivery people really enjoyed them.
I plug in where I need to - and leave the vacuous world of tech to those with their iPhone grafted to their hand.
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I'm glad to have opened that door for you Miles. As Cream and Mountain were intertwined by Felix Pappalardi - the original song was written by the guy who wrote with Jack Bruce. Songs For a Tailor is a great JB LP that was a staple for me.
You've all seen my (fuzzy) pics. This is what they're taken with-it's all I need. And I don't text.
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Same phone I have (seriously) I don't have a problem with a mobile phone, especially as a cyclist. If I forget to bring it on a ride I feel very vulnerable.You've all seen my (fuzzy) pics. This is what they're taken with-it's all I need. And I don't text.
I have been playing my different basses and haven’t quite settled in yet. Originally I had a 5 string signature fretless, and needed a backup, so I bought the Thunderbird. Now I’ve acquired a Squier Jazz Bass.
They all play so differently. I’ve been putting in extra time with the new bird just because it’s such a radical departure from the light touch of my fretless. I am curious if any of you have experimented with TI flats on a Thunderbird. I like the lighter tension on the fretless, and was thinking that may be a good direction. When I had the bird setup I had them throw on DiAddario flats, and they have extremely tight tension. I love the sound, but my fingers are getting one hell of a workout....
They all play so differently. I’ve been putting in extra time with the new bird just because it’s such a radical departure from the light touch of my fretless. I am curious if any of you have experimented with TI flats on a Thunderbird. I like the lighter tension on the fretless, and was thinking that may be a good direction. When I had the bird setup I had them throw on DiAddario flats, and they have extremely tight tension. I love the sound, but my fingers are getting one hell of a workout....
Right there with ya brother!
I don't care if it's a Gibby or an Eppi, if it's an NR street priced at $1500 or less I'm all in.
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No, the VP headstock is THIS big!!
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Even the family dog has given up watching for Gaolee’s misty.
No, the VP headstock is THIS big!!
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Even the family dog has given up watching for Gaolee’s misty.
As long as it doesn't turn into this. And not meant to be a cruel joke. Ya know, play misty......
I have TI Jazz Flats on a couple of my basses but not any Thunderbirds. I have used flats (Cobalts) and tapes and nickel round wounds with great success on TBirds. Can't think of any reason why TI Jazz Flats would be any less likely to delight. If you have a light touch and want a premium grade fast string, TI Jazz Flats would be an excellent choice. The only complaint I've ever heard about the TIs (besides cost) is they can have a floppy feeling to some players, I never noticed that.
They are on my fretless and I love them. They last practically forever, so I may just have to give them a go.
Just my personal experience with TI's, (like that old folklore about neck dive) Not floppy at all. I have a set that just might go on the Bird with CBuckers. Thing is, i really want to put them on one of those, unmentionable basses.
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And let’s not forget West, Bruce and Laing. Amazing live.
Those are jobs. Projects are fun stuff you want to do.LOL - I probably do. But if you ask my wife, she'll tell you that I already have plenty of projects around the house that aren't getting done.
Must also be bass related, Caption the Pup...
Extra point for Gibson related content, Double points for Thunderbird related content.
And this is what my owners Thunderbird does if he lets go of the neck.
