Thunderbird Club

[PillO]

Not at all. They may be counterproductive but never unwelcome.

But not denying "Bugger off foul harpies"...

Our drummer could fake jazz...

Faking jazz for a drummer is easy: just keep time and throw in random kicks/cymbal crashes that have nothing to do with what the other band members are playing. TFIC(Tongue Firmly Imbedded in Cheek)

You say TFIC but I suspect otherwise...

And by that standard, the whole band can fake jazz by choosing a chord progression then everyone arpeggiating a different chord.

 

[PillO]

Thanks for having tried my foolishness. Now I can move on to other matters of stupidity I've yet to try.

I'm always trying to find novel, inventive, non-obvious ways to be stupid.

 

[GonePlaid]

Latest I've seen on the Gibson thing... From Music Radar
Gibson shifts "from confrontation to collaboration" in copycat row | MusicRadar

Gibson, in a dramatic response to the ongoing controversy over its apparently belligerent stance on 'copycat' makers, has issued a markedly emollient statement, and appears to want to draw a line under any simmering bad feeling amongst competitors and the public.
"This recent situation has led the team to re-evaluate their approach"
Gibson statement
"While new management is building on the legacy, quality and craftsmanship that guitarists have come to love and expect from Gibson," reads the statement, "they will also continue to manage and attempt to resolve the conflicts of the past.

"A clear challenge has been in the area of brand protection," the statement continues, before outlining the firm's recent victories, and drawing a distinction between broader trademark protection and out-and-out counterfeiting.

"Over the past eight months, the team have successfully dealt with over 4,500 counterfeit and ‘knock-off’ guitars coming from overseas that were clearly designed to confuse the consumer into thinking they were buying a real Gibson.

Addressing the issue of wider trademark protection, and its well reported dispute with Dean Guitars, the statement continues: "With regards to other guitar brands and companies in the marketplace, Gibson has filed specific lawsuits over the past several years with the intention of protecting its original trademark(s) rights and to avoid consumer confusion in the market.

"All of the recent attention on the few lawsuits in process stem from several years of legal action initiated well before the new leadership arrived in November of 2018. With specific regards to the inherited and ongoing legal dynamic with Dean Guitars, the new Gibson team have made several attempts to communicate with them directly to avoid a prolonged legal battle. Gibson has genuine intentions of constructive resolution that could be beneficial to both sides.

Finally, the firm directly addresses the current controversy, and says it's led the team to "re-evaluate their approach going forward with the intention of finding more constructive solutions to managing brand protection in the industry. Over the past few weeks Gibson has made significant progress in reducing counterfeit ‘attacks’ and they have entered into creative collaboration agreements with key boutique guitar makers and other related industry parties. A clear indication of their intentions going forward.

“I am proud of the progress we have made with our attention to quality, with the launch of the new collections, and with our renewed engagement to our Gibson authorized dealer base" says James ‘JC’ Curleigh, President and CEO of Gibson

"At the same time, we acknowledge there are still legacy challenges to solve going forward, especially around brand protection and market solutions,”

“It is time to make the modern-day shift from confrontation towards collaboration, whilst still protecting our brands, and we are committed to making this happen starting now”.

Sounds like someone pointed out to them that they stepped in and need to 'modify' their stance.

 

[PillO]

Sounds like someone pointed out to them that they stepped in and need to 'modify' their stance.

I think it may be a case of they sent the desired message to the intended recipient but didn't realize that there are people in the music industry who do not understand intellectual property. Which, I think, is strange considering that intellectual property protection is fundamental to making a living in the arts.

 

[dagrev]

Sounds like someone pointed out to them that they stepped in and need to 'modify' their stance.

Sounds like they have a good and reasonable plan to address a real issue, and not be a sphincter any more than necessary. Sometimes you have to, however, but only when necessary and as a last resort. For too many fools it's their only game plan.

 

[dagrev]

I think it may be a case of they sent the desired message to the intended recipient but didn't realize that there are people in the music industry who do not understand intellectual property. Which, I think, is strange considering that intellectual property protection is fundamental to making a living in the arts.

Well said. I found it odd that some musicians would pitch a fit if part of an original song were used by someone (rightly so), but got mad at Gibson for basically the same thing. If I invented a toothpick, I wouldn't want someone to copy any aspect of what I spent much time and effort on. Even if it were 60 years ago.

 

[dagrev]

By the way....Used TI Jazz Rounds on the VP last night at rehearsal. They had more punch than the Cobalt Flats, but lacked some heft. That was a shock to me. Normally they sound punchy and big on most anything. Think I'll leave them on and have another go and do more amp tweeking before trying the Cobalts again.

 

[PillO]

Well said. I found it odd that some musicians would pitch a fit if part of an original song were used by someone (rightly so), but got mad at Gibson for basically the same thing.

Irony...

 

[TBird1958]

What we Amis need today.
A bit of the red, white, and blue on a Bicentennial Thunderbird (Thursday)

A real '76, unbroken, re-fin with all original parts, this bass was a wreck when I bought it at Bass NW, it took a lot of time and money to fix it up and more than a couple people thought putting any money into it a bad idea. The thing is, not many were made so I knew it wasn't going to go down in value, time has proven me correct.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

What we Amis need today.
A bit of the red, white, and blue on a Bicentennial Thunderbird (Thursday)

A real '76, unbroken, re-fin with all original parts, this bass was a wreck when I bought it at Bass NW, it took a lot of time and money to fix it up and more than a couple people thought putting any money into it a bad idea. The thing is, not many were made so I knew it wasn't going to go down in value, time has proven me correct.

Gorgeous!

A good instrument is always worth putting time and money into.

 

[dagrev]

What we Amis need today.
A bit of the red, white, and blue on a Bicentennial Thunderbird (Thursday)

A real '76, unbroken, re-fin with all original parts, this bass was a wreck when I bought it at Bass NW, it took a lot of time and money to fix it up and more than a couple people thought putting any money into it a bad idea. The thing is, not many were made so I knew it wasn't going to go down in value, time has proven me correct.

So cool!

A little more Bicentennial goodness! Yeah, I'm awful with pics.

 

[Inky13]

Hey! Does anyone know a good place to source parts?
I’m looking for an input jack for a Rumble 500H.
I was hoping it would be bolted to the chassis, but of course it’s soldered to the board. Don’t know if I can upgrade it or if they’re all the same. Posted on Rumble club with no joy. Crappy pic but you get the idea.

 

[Gaolee]

Thanks for having tried my foolishness. Now I can move on to other matters of stupidity I've yet to try.

Mind that we did not do it on purpose. Same effect. Launching in loud, proud, and in the wrong key has a similar effect. Guitarist forgetting the capo is always a good one. It is amazing how many train wrecks you can survive if you are shameless enough. What is even more amazing is how much the train can leave the tracks and then land back on the tracks after a brief moment of band staring aroud at each other in surprise.

If it sounds funny, play it three times and call it jazz. - Charles Mingus

 

[Miles_ONeal]

View attachment 3466019 Hey! Does anyone know a good place to source parts?
I’m looking for an input jack for a Rumble 500H.
I was hoping it would be bolted to the chassis, but of course it’s soldered to the board. Don’t know if I can upgrade it or if they’re all the same. Posted on Rumble club with no joy. Crappy pic but you get the idea.

Antique Electronic Supply. I can’t say for sure without a better pic but you should be able to use the old style jack if you prefer.

 

[Engle]

Mind that we did not do it on purpose. Same effect. Launching in loud, proud, and in the wrong key has a similar effect. Guitarist forgetting the capo is always a good one. It is amazing how many train wrecks you can survive if you are shameless enough. What is even more amazing is how much the train can leave the tracks and then land back on the tracks after a brief moment of band staring aroud at each other in surprise.

If it sounds funny, play it three times and call it jazz. - Charles Mingus

There are no wrong notes. You are just creating crunchy chords.

 

[TBird1958]

So cool!

A little more Bicentennial goodness! Yeah, I'm awful with pics.

View attachment 3465969

Yummy white Bicie!

 

[Engle]

Happy July 4th Mericans!

 

[TBird1958]

I'll celebrate by wearing a Summer dress and cooking something recently slaughtered on the grill later

 

[GBassNorth]

Happy 4th to our US brothers and sisters!

Yeah, there's Red, White and Blue in that pic of mostly US made basses.

A few days ago I started on some new blood pressure medication that can make me a bit light headed sometimes. This morning I was rockin the 2015 when I got an odd dizzy off balance feeling, like losing my equilibrium. Had to brace myself to keep from falling. Was thinking, no way I'm staying on these meds, just too dangerous. Then I noticed all the hanging basses in the room were swaying side to side. Turned out to be an exceptionally long lasting slow rolling 6.4 earthquake. No where near where I live but felt all over SoCal. No damage here, just some rockin and rolling with the birds.

 

[GBassNorth]

I'll celebrate by wearing a Summer dress and cooking something recently slaughtered on the grill later

As is our normal 4th of July celebration, I made a fine English breakfast - British bacon, eggs, perfectly steeped loose leaf Earl Grey tea, stewed tomatoes, and English muffins with lemon marmalade. We toasted King George and begrudgingly said, Long Live the Monarchy.

Tonight at dinner I'll be grilling hotdogs, mets, brats and bison sliders. We'll have potato salad and chips with French onion dip and watermelon followed by a red, white and blue cake. Tonight's toast will be to President George Washington, as we happily say Long Live the Republic.