Thunderbird Club

[Count Bassie]

I can't believe nobody bothered with an Ahem on this...

Wife... don't... lol!

 

[Count Bassie]

Had a drummer come in today for an audition. Oir guitarist was struck down with some lurgie but we soldiered on without her. He was very nice about my playing and wants to come back for a go with the guitarist.

I'd forgotten what it's like to play with a proper drummer. He's really good. Really loud. Overplayed a bit because he's trying to impress us, but he was actually following my dynamics which is excellent. Fingers crossed.

Ours are too, I think I can speak for most of us.

 

[GonePlaid]

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Hmm. That middle colo(u)r ain't bad either.

 

[Engle]

Funny how that works. Actually, not funny, but still a fact. My son is living the dream, such that it is, playing trumpet ant other things in LA. When he visits, he looks around the house and I can see the wheels turning a bit. A day job pays for a pretty nice music room.

The day job makes many things possible

 

[Engle]

But still, you have a piece of heaven at home! MANY of us didn't have that GIFT (Ask around!)
One interesting thing about heaven and hell is that when we're there we can't even tell! so E N J O Y it!

You are absolutely right!

 

[Engle]

There are always spare parts after any good repair. Now you need to figure out what to build with the excess.

That’s a recurring theme in my life

 

[Engle]

Here’s the kid’s band last night:

 

[Engle]

Had a drummer come in today for an audition. Oir guitarist was struck down with some lurgie but we soldiered on without her. He was very nice about my playing and wants to come back for a go with the guitarist.

I'd forgotten what it's like to play with a proper drummer. He's really good. Really loud. Overplayed a bit because he's trying to impress us, but he was actually following my dynamics which is excellent. Fingers crossed.

A good drummer that can play with dynamics is a must IMO.

 

[ModuMan]

Here’s the kid’s band last night:

The way the video still is, she is playing with her elbow. Which is Metal AF.

 

[PillO]

Wife... don't... lol!

All the more reason.

 

[PillO]

That’s a recurring theme in my life

We are happy to provide suggestions of what to do with extra bricks...

 

[GonePlaid]

Here’s the kid’s band last night:

Good performance. The bass player looks like a natural 'Birder.

 

[MCF]

Here’s the kid’s band last night:

Does my heart good to watch kids do that. That’s why I don't let the noise in guitar stores get to me. Good on you for encouraging them.

 

[Engle]

Good performance. The bass player looks like a natural 'Birder.

Yeah that is the right bass for her and I am happy to let her play it.

 

[Engle]

Does my heart good to watch kids do that. That’s why I don't let the noise in guitar stores get to me. Good on you for encouraging them.

It’s interesting to see them develop as players. A few months ago I would not have believed Trevor could play that Randy Rhoads solo.

 

[Engle]

I picked up some new vinyl:

 

[Engle]

Anybody here have a GK MB500? My PF350 has become flaky and I really like my MB200, but I need more power for some gigs.

 

[GonePlaid]

I picked up some new vinyl:
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[Eddie LeBlanc]

Anybody here have a GK MB500? My PF350 has become flaky and I really like my MB200, but I need more power for some gigs.

I have a MB500 for a rehearsal rig. She works great.(and not for sale).

Got her into a custom built dual B&C 10" tuned ported cabinet. Works great for my needs.

If I was going to gig with it, I'd have to connect with another 8 ohm cabinet (to get the full 500 watt output on the amp). The dual B&C dual 10 inch cab is 8 ohms. But she is really punchy with lots of tone character.

BTW I picked the MB 500 up last year in a sale from Musician's Friend. It was bargain from hell at I think $350. So far has done everything I need at rehearsals.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Hi Miles: I have the Pro-IV and had thought the bridge was the same as the fiver. Mine is a '13. Do you have a pic of the old bridge? Sorry if I missed previous post with explanation.

I like my active - raw and powerful, mids all the way - but I'm always considering the Bartolini pups and going non active.

I suspect they are the same. I bought used and the bridge was warped. It only has 4 mounting screws- none by the B string, and that left screw was both too big and the wrong type. It was also in at an angle. These issues combined to guarantee warpage- on a bridge that was installed too far to the bass side.