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Thunderbird Club

Do they ever even bother sending you to the FOH?
Can't tell you how many times they've said I had to mix the band to your bass, perfect is my usual reply. Medium sized venue, no one showed ...........was a charity gig. I don't think the bass is to loud ;)
 
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Ahh, gig 2nite....hope I don't catch something. I hear there is a crabs pandemic at this bar.
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You guys are making me want to PM @GBassNorth to inquire about his Berg. If I’m correct, it’s only about 100 lbs. A featherweight compared to your guys’ stuff.
Yep, just a few pounds under a hundred, but the best large cab load in/out ergonomics design I've found. The side handles are perfectly placed for an easy dead lift into a truck bed or van, and the tilt back wheels make horizontal and stair transport a breeze. I originally had an Ampeg 810 fridge and A/B'd it side by side with the Berg, no contest - the Berg was louder, sounded better and was much easier to schlep to gigs.
 
Yep, just a few pounds under a hundred, but the best large cab load in/out ergonomics design I've found. The side handles are perfectly placed for an easy dead lift into a truck bed or van, and the tilt back wheels make horizontal and stair transport a breeze. I originally had an Ampeg 810 fridge and A/B'd it side by side with the Berg, no contest - the Berg was louder, sounded better and was much easier to schlep to gigs.
If you get serious about wanting to part with it, let me know. Your’re less than two hours away. My brother lives in Dos Vientos and I go past you on the way to his place.
 
I'm soon to be 61, still carting this around. View attachment 3734147

I was just thinking of asking you about your Hiwatts. Namely, if I'm looking for one, is there a massive difference between the DR103 and DR201 tonally, besides the higher headroom. I'm thinking of picking up a DR103 to pair along side the 2000s, to run a bit dirty. And I know you had a Major at one point too, thoughts on those compared to the Hiwatts?
 
Good news/bad news...

Good news
No problem with the weight of a Thunderbird on my shoulder.
Thunderbird still sounds awesome
I can now reach the 4th fret

Bad news
Can't lift a bass with my left hand - just too much weight
Can't get the strap over my head with my left hand (while the right supports the bass)
Insufficient external rotation to reach past the 4th fret
I can't lift my arm far and long enough to play for more than about 15 seconds

Prognosis
Better than it was a week ago, so it is all headed in the right direction!
Sounds like progress!
 
In honor of TT, here’s one of my favorite vids of a favorite song and artist with the bassist on a THUNDERBIRD!

One trick pony my ***.

Cool. Haven't heard that in a long time. So glad you posted that!

Thunderbird is a bonus. Clearly not a one trick pony. But did you see him constantly fighting that neck dive.:eek::D:D