Thunderbird Club

[Engle]

did you end up putzing with the VLE/VPF controls?

Yeah I put the VLE at about 4 and VPF at zero. Don’t need no scoop!
Once I start playing I don’t really mess with the amp unless I really need to.
Assuming the reggae band keeps trending in the right direction, I’ll have to think about what to use.

The owner of that rig says those 210 cabs are pretty light.

 

[MCF]

Quiet Sunday. Played basses most of the day. Decided to see if I could “fix” the Carvin amp I mentioned about a thousand pages ago that I love the tone of for practice. The compressor went wonky and cut in and out. Gave the comp pot a short squirt of Deoxit (a little dab will do ya). Fingers crossed. It seems to work now.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I remember Uwe saying that a '76 really needs a big amp and some volume to really come alive and I'd agree. I have that amp turned up in the video, surprised it didn't blow up the iPhone!

mine sound great through the SVT...they seem to break up sooner that the T-Buckers

 

[godofthunder59]

I saw Paul Rodgers about a year ago. I like Free and Bad Co but I would not classify myself as a huge fan. I was really impressed; great stage presence, kept the audience with him the whole time and still sings incredibly well. I enjoyed it far more than I expected to.

I'm genuinely shocked how well the Bad Co. goes over, I had forgotten how many great songs they had. A little from last Wednesdays show.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Yeah I put the VLE at about 4 and VPF at zero. Don’t need no scoop!
Once I start playing I don’t really mess with the amp unless I really need to.
Assuming the reggae band keeps trending in the right direction, I’ll have to think about what to use.

The owner of that rig says those 210 cabs are pretty light.

they make two flavors, the rear ported model is good for 400W and weighs only 33lbs. I managed to cook one but it was purely my doing..

 

[GonePlaid]

Visited The Bass Shop in West Seattle yesterday.....Can't say I've ever seen anything like this Ibanez before.

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AGB205? I have an AGB 200(4 string). That darker finish was only available on the 5er.

 

[Count Bassie]

A hollow body Artcore? I thought about picking up one of those a while ago. They seem to be bargains for the price and sound like hollow bodies with humbuckers. If you do not like the electronics, they are a PITA, just like nearly every other archtop ever made.

I had a shortscale version with a single piece bridge saddle. It sounded very nice, Höfnery.

 

[PillO]

I'm genuinely shocked how well the Bad Co. goes over, I had forgotten how many great songs they had. A little from last Wednesdays show.

I rarely think about Bad Co, Free, and Paul Rodgers. But when I do, I'm always amazed at just how many great songs they have.

 

[Engle]

I'm genuinely shocked how well the Bad Co. goes over, I had forgotten how many great songs they had. A little from last Wednesdays show.

It’s cool when that happens. I think as musicians, we tend to get jaded and not realize how some songs resonate with people.
We started playing “Got to get you into my life” last summer and everyone knows the words.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I rarely think about Bad Co, Free, and Paul Rodgers. But when I do, I'm always amazed at just how many great songs they have.

they were the only other band on the Swan Song label....Peter Grant was no fool..

 

[dagrev]

AGB205? I have an AGB 200(4 string). That darker finish was only available on the 5er.
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I really like the looks of that!

 

[GonePlaid]

I really like the looks of that!

Thanks. With the "tapes", it's very upright-y tonally.

 

[BklynKen]

Gear update. Very pleased with this Ammoon wireless system for home use. The performance has been flawless and the charge seems to last a long time as long as you turn them off when not in use. I used them after almost a month of non-use and they still had life in them. They do seem cheaply-made, but they work.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MC7ZW9T/ref=crt_ewc_img_dp_2

 

[MCF]

I'm genuinely shocked how well the Bad Co. goes over, I had forgotten how many great songs they had. A little from last Wednesdays show.

Yeah. I had a girlfriend in college who loved them. I didn’t get it so much, but of course didn’t say anything. Good times.

 

[Thumper]

I'm not above stealing a few of Boz's runs and style in general, my 3 piece band wants me to spice up my parts during the guitar solos, the bottom drops out a little without a rhythm or keyboard player. I historically simplify my parts during guitar solos as to not step on toes. It's so great the guys asked me back after I left 14 years ago.

 

[GonePlaid]

I'm not above stealing a few of Boz's runs and style in general, my 3 piece band wants me to spice up my parts during the guitar solos, the bottom drops out a little without a rhythm or keyboard player. I historically simplify my parts during guitar solos as to not step on toes. It's so great the guys asked me back after I left 14 years ago.

Just a suggestion: I use an EFX Micro POG(octaver)-octave up during guitar solos. Makes me sound like a bass and guitar playing together an octave apart. Really "fattens" it up.

 

[dagrev]

Thanks. With the "tapes", it's very upright-y tonally.

I know I'm likely to seem a Philistine, but I hardly ever like an "uprightish" tone. Fretless or muted yes, upright no. Nobody's perfect.

 

[dagrev]

Gear update. Very pleased with this Ammoon wireless system for home use. The performance has been flawless and the charge seems to last a long time as long as you turn them off when not in use. I used them after almost a month of non-use and they still had life in them. They do seem cheaply-made, but they work.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MC7ZW9T/ref=crt_ewc_img_dp_2

I was hoping someone would say they really don't work! I keep thinking about these or like sets, and want to be talked out of it. My real concern is the possibility of some kind of interference sending or receiving. Some places have a lot of electrical and other wireless signals floating around. I do, however, really like the idea of ditching a wire. A little scary as well from an inexpensive system. But everything good isn't outrageously expensive.

 

[dagrev]

Just a suggestion: I use an EFX Micro POG(octaver)-octave up during guitar solos. Makes me sound like a bass and guitar playing together an octave apart. Really "fattens" it up.

I sometimes use an EBS octaver for that as well. It just thickens up various parts well.

 

[BklynKen]

I was hoping someone would say they really don't work! I keep thinking about these or like sets, and want to be talked out of it. My real concern is the possibility of some kind of interference sending or receiving. Some places have a lot of electrical and other wireless signals floating around. I do, however, really like the idea of ditching a wire. A little scary as well from an inexpensive system. But everything good isn't outrageously expensive.

I do not intend to use these in a live situation; just to make it cleaner and easier at home. For a live setup, I like the tried-and-true cable. Plus I find these kinda silly-looking.