Thunderbird Club

[Engle]

I’m learning finger. I’m only a beginner

You got a VP for your first bass? Sweet!
Roundwounds usually have lower tension, so they are easier on beginner hands.
What bands/bassist would you want to sound like?

 

[fasterpussycat]

It looks like you blew a seal.
No, that's just ice-cream.

Stop it!

 

[PillO]

I studied the guy intensively as a History major. Actually read the transcripts of the tapes. Seriously. acid or no acid, the guy was nuts. Scary nuts. Kinda like the g,,, nope won’t say any more. I like it here and don’t want to be banned.

I have never formally studied history, but I am a US history buff. And I have done something that I think few Americans have done - I have read (and understood) both the declaration of independence and constitution.

Nixon was an interesting guy. A puritan from California. The platform on which he initially ran for the Republican nomination was quite different from the policies thrust upon him by the party. The most notable to me was that he thought that criminalization of drug possession was poor policy; that addicts should be treated. Quite a progressive attitude for 60s establishment.

 

[MCF]

For the Traynor fans.

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Im assuming Bushwick is New York. If it were Cali, I’d be all over that rig.

 

[Gaolee]

Ahem?

Just observation.

 

[PillO]

You actually notice what he says? You are too kind.

Hey!

I blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah.

Blah blah and the thunderbird you were playing!

 

[Engle]

I have never formally studied history, but I am a US history buff. And I have done something that I think few Americans have done - I have read (and understood) both the declaration of independence and constitution.

Nixon was an interesting guy. A puritan from California. The platform on which he initially ran for the Republican nomination was quite different from the policies thrust upon him by the party. The most notable to me was that he thought that criminalization of drug possession was poor policy; that addicts should be treated. Quite a progressive attitude for 60s establishment.

I did not know that about Nixon.

 

[Count Bassie]

I did not know that about Nixon.

Me neither.

 

[MCF]

This looks... sinister.

RARE 1969 Gibson EB-0 LEFT-HANDED Bass w OHSC! Double-Pickguard Lefty! Vintage

You need that. Now.

 

[Gaolee]

I have never formally studied history, but I am a US history buff. And I have done something that I think few Americans have done - I have read (and understood) both the declaration of independence and constitution.

Nixon was an interesting guy. A puritan from California. The platform on which he initially ran for the Republican nomination was quite different from the policies thrust upon him by the party. The most notable to me was that he thought that criminalization of drug possession was poor policy; that addicts should be treated. Quite a progressive attitude for 60s establishment.

He was also bat crazy and paranoid. If he hadn't been off his rocker, he might have lasted two full terms. He did some thoroughly evil things and some enlightened things. The contradictions were endless. And, I will stop there.

I'm still plowing through Toynbee's Study of History. I'm about 20% into volume VIII, which means three more volumes to go. The tomes are endless. The observations Toynbee made that hit uncomfortably close to home are also endless.

I'm not formally educated in history, either. Reading is one of those things I rarely have enough time to indulge in, but when I do, I read thick, dry, dusty history books. It makes up for not eating dry crackers.

 

[PillO]

I did not know that about Nixon.

Me neither.

Love him or hate him, a fascinating character.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I’ve never seen a DB9 used for power before, but it does have the advantage of locking screws.

nor I, may not even be UL rated but these are not production units..

 

[PillO]

He was also bat crazy and paranoid. If he hadn't been off his rocker, he might have lasted two full terms. He did some thoroughly evil things and some enlightened things. The contradictions were endless. And, I will stop there.

I think anyone working in the Whitehouse is wise to be paranoid. They* are out to get you! Politics suck.

* They being everyone; allies and enemies alike.


And joke time:

Americans dream that their children can grow up to be President. Canadians do not dream of their children becoming Prime Minister; we hope for better for our children.

 

[Engle]

will I need to file the nut for these. What are the pros and cons of heavy?

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The heavier the gauge, the higher the tension for the same pitch. I wouldn’t recommend heavy for a beginner as you’ll likely get hand fatigue quicker than you would with mediums or lights.

Heavy strings like that set are usually used for playing in lower tunings. And the lower tuning brings the tension down to a similar place to medium/light strings and regular tuning.

You would have to file the nut slots.

 

[Engle]

will I need to file the nut for these. What are the pros and cons of heavy?

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The heavier the gauge, the higher the tension for the same pitch. I wouldn’t recommend heavy for a beginner as you’ll likely get hand fatigue quicker than you would with mediums or lights.

Heavy strings like that set are usually used for playing in lower tunings. And the lower tuning brings the tension down to a similar place to medium/light strings and regular tuning.

You would have to file the nut slots.

 

[Gaolee]

I think anyone working in the Whitehouse is wise to be paranoid. They* are out to get you! Politics suck.

* They being everyone; allies and enemies alike.


And joke time:

Americans dream that their children can grow up to be President. Canadians do not dream of their children becoming Prime Minister; we hope for better for our children.

There's a reason we get the candidates we get. Nobody with a right mind would run. Not such a joke, unfortunately. I'll really stop now.

 

[Engle]

nor I, may not even be UL rated but these are not production units..

They would be absolutely fine for short lengths anyway. Lock them down with the two screws and never have to worry about unplugging by accident.

If only whoever invented the HDMI connector had looked at the DB9....

 

[Engle]

There's a reason we get the candidates we get. Nobody with a right mind would run. Not such a joke, unfortunately. I'll really stop now.

Comedians don’t lack for material!

 

[dagrev]

"Momma's got a squeezebox......"
BTW, the blue 2012(13?)NR TBird is still listed @ Music Go Round, Greenfield, WI.View attachment 3701227

You are not helping with my current obsession at all. Don't you have a gig to be at?

That is interesting. I just can't right now.

 

[dagrev]

I've seen a couple NR TBirds with a different tone control and input jack arrangement than mine.

As you can see below, my V/V/T knobs are in line, but in the shot a couple posts above it appears the tone pot and input jack positions are switched...(???)

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I prefer the way your NR looks best. The other layout seems odd. Which is why I just can't buy the blue one above.