Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

I would say not enough. There is never enough Roadrunner. And the music is great - love the twangy guitar.

So industry sounding

 

[JIO]

Sicko!

But Yorkshire pudding is great with roast beef.

I'm guessing that was what was implied.

 

[JIO]

Never assume much of anything around here. That's the best policy.

As Al Franken says (and I still support him 100%) "to assume is to to make a fool out of you and Uma Thurman"

 

[PillO]

I'm guessing that was what was implied.

I thought double entendre (can you do that in writing?).

 

[Engle]

Operation “Lighten up” has commenced:

 

[Gaolee]

That looks like you could take a lot of mass off that body without losing much of anything.

 

[JIO]

Operation “Lighten up” has commenced:
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I'm all over a light (weight) bass - everybody's different (luckily) but I won't play a heavy bass no matter how awesome it is or sounds. I'm currently 'lightening' my Saundersbird to get it as much under 9lbs as I can.

I usually do a cleaner rout - but as it is fully covered by the pg I hacked a cavity here at home with a forester bit and a chisel. Next step is removing wood from the back of the body and capping it with pg material. I'll do that with a bit more finesse. No discernible change in sound - but it results in a more comfortable bass to play.

 

[Engle]

That looks like you could take a lot of mass off that body without losing much of anything.

Yeah I’ve taken a fair bit off the back. Next step will be to route the sides of the “center” section and then I’ll be thinning the wings.

 

[Engle]

I'm all over a light (weight) bass - everybody's different (luckily) but I won't play a heavy bass no matter how awesome it is or sounds. I'm currently 'lightening' my Saundersbird to get it as much under 9lbs as I can.

I usually do a cleaner rout - but as it is fully covered by the pg I hacked a cavity here at home with a forester bit and a chisel. Next step is removing wood from the back of the body and capping it with pg material. I'll do that with a bit more finesse. No discernible change in sound - but it results in a more comfortable bass to play.

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I did that on my Jag body, but it’s still too heavy!
I might also do it on this one if needed. I’m thinking about getting my buddy to cut a stainless pick guard with the TBird cut out and copying your led idea

 

[Miles_ONeal]

My band TSC's play this - so groovy (also from '66)

Cool song!
I hope y’all spin around in chairs while you play and sashay away at the end.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Never assume much of anything around here. That's the best policy.

I assumed as much.
Um...

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I would say not enough. There is never enough Roadrunner. And the music is great - love the twangy guitar.

Soundtrack to my childhood. And to this day, at key times in my head.

 

[Gaolee]

I'm all over a light (weight) bass - everybody's different (luckily) but I won't play a heavy bass no matter how awesome it is or sounds. I'm currently 'lightening' my Saundersbird to get it as much under 9lbs as I can.

I usually do a cleaner rout - but as it is fully covered by the pg I hacked a cavity here at home with a forester bit and a chisel. Next step is removing wood from the back of the body and capping it with pg material. I'll do that with a bit more finesse. No discernible change in sound - but it results in a more comfortable bass to play.

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What does that do to the balance?

 

[Gaolee]

I'm fighting with Cubase this evening. Not using it very often means I don't remember how it works and have to relearn every time. Plus, it seems like recording programs change just a little when you aren't looking. Either that or I'm getting dumber. Maybe both.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

You may know a couple of other Easybeats songs as covers.

Good Times by INXS & Jimmy Barnes.
I’ll make you happy by the DiVynyls.

Plus their last single St Louis was US top 100 in 1969 (wiki says).

I listened. St Louis sounds vaguely familiar. But Friday on my Mind is another great transistor radio memory. Still a fun listen.

 

[GonePlaid]

I would say not enough. There is never enough Roadrunner. And the music is great - love the twangy guitar.

The newer computerized RoadRunner cartoons have Wile E. go over the cliff but not hit bottom. Too violent for the kiddies?

 

[Count Bassie]

this one's always a blast to play.....

That was a kick-ass feckin' band.

 

[Count Bassie]

I listened. St Louis sounds vaguely familiar. But Friday on my Mind is another great transistor radio memory. Still a fun listen.

Transistor radio memory? 21st Century Schizoid Man. Same station following, disappointingly, with Cracklin' Rosie.

 

[JIO]

What does that do to the balance?

nothing -

 

[JIO]

I did that on my Jag body, but it’s still too heavy!
I might also do it on this one if needed. I’m thinking about getting my buddy to cut a stainless pick guard with the TBird cut out and copying your led idea

It looks like a lot, but an under the pg void doesn't lighten it much. It helps, and once I remove a similar amount on the backside, it should start to add up. (or subtract down...) Anything around 9lbs is acceptable and less is even better.