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#148,785
dagrev said:
I have a VT Deluxe (banks to save settings). I don't have a need for it with my tube heads, but I still use is as my DI to the board. I would never not have one. If I ever had to play with SS or many other sounding rigs, it would be plugged in in front of said amp. But I like the sound of Ampeg. Does it sound like an SVT? No. Does it do something to the sound to get closer to that big Ampeg sound? Yep.
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this type of hardware is about as sexy as lipstick on a pig....i just want something with more resolution than the 16 bit converters on my Acer. for going straight into a board I use my Jules..
 
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#148,789
dagrev said:
So many goodies! I've got t make it to Vancouver one of these days. There's a lot of great stuff up there!
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It doesn’t seem like it to me. Some stuff is hard to find and/or far overpriced. Now that the border is closed to non-essentials, I can’t order and PU across the line. On the other hand, this IS a great place to be in these times.
 
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#148,791
Chucky Stiletti said:
this type of hardware is about as sexy as lipstick on a pig....i just want something with more resolution than the 16 bit converters on my Acer. for going straight into a board I use my Jules..
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Maybe look at something from Focusrite? Speaking of nice sounding Analog/Digital I’ve got the Paris hardware and software running. Now I just need to learn to use it...
 
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#148,792
StephnG said:
Right There With You As Well!
Although back in the day I pledged my allegiance to the "Disco Demolition Militia" these days I actually find Disco relatively palatable when compared to Rap :drool:
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Good point, it's all relative. Of course I'd consider a dental visit relatively palatable when compared to rap. I don't consider most hip hop rap, at least it has some level of musicality to it.

Chucky Stiletti said:
this type of hardware is about as sexy as lipstick on a pig....i just want something with more resolution than the 16 bit converters on my Acer. for going straight into a board I use my Jules..
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:roflmao:Hopefully not the family Jules!

StephnG said:
Just Thought I would put out an "A.P.B."

Wanted - Gibson 5 String Thunderbird | TalkBass.com
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/gibson-5-string-thunderbird.1456271/

Thanks:bassist:
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Don't see too many of those but they do exist. I'm no expert on the topic but I think there might be three main variants to choose from - an Eppi with PJ pups, an Eppi with an active preamp and a Gibby Studio. I'm sure someone will be along to correct me if I'm mistaken. Of course there's lots of great non Gibby/Eppi five string birds as well - Lull, Spector, Dingwall and many more.
Good luck on your quest!
 
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#148,794
GBassNorth said:
Good point, it's all relative. Of course I'd consider a dental visit relatively palatable when compared to rap. I don't consider most hip hop rap, at least it has some level of musicality to it.


:roflmao:Hopefully not the family Jules!


Don't see too many of those but they do exist. I'm no expert on the topic but I think there might be three main variants to choose from - an Eppi with PJ pups, an Eppi with an active preamp and a Gibby Studio. I'm sure someone will be along to correct me if I'm mistaken. Of course there's lots of great non Gibby/Eppi five string birds as well - Lull, Spector, Dingwall and many more.
Good luck on your quest!
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Thanks Good Sir!!
So far my TBird quests have been "experimental" at best with the "Eppi Metamorphosis" & "Left Is Right"
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So now it's time to do a "tad more conventional quest" for good ole fashioned "Gibbi TBird 5er"
Hopefully it won't be another quest for "Hens Teeth" like in the case of "Left Is Right" I had to wait like 4 years for Gibson to do a limited run of lefties in 2018 LOL
 
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#148,795
StephnG said:
Right There With You As Well!
Although back in the day I pledged my allegiance to the "Disco Demolition Militia" these days I actually find Disco relatively palatable when compared to Rap :drool:
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Obviously my tastes have not changed since high school because I still find that there are only two types of music: Music I like and music that SUCKS. ;):D

Actually, I have come to appreciate some disco. Bootsy plays disco and he has some killer grooves. I learned Groove is in the Heart because my sister in law likes that song, but I love playing it; it is just fun.

I play it on my THUNDERBIRD (tuned DGCF so it is easier to reach).

Gaolee said:
And then there was the social commentary:


There was a whole lot more going on, and the energy in the air was electric. It was a good time to be in NYC and a bad time to be in NYC, all rolled into one energetic ball.
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JJR58 said:
Honestly, that was really when it was real hip hop. To me anyway.
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Don't
Push Jeff
'Cause he's close to the eeeeeeedge.

He's tryin
Not to lose his head.
Huh huh
Huh
 
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GBassNorth said:
Good point, it's all relative. Of course I'd consider a dental visit relatively palatable when compared to rap. I don't consider most hip hop rap, at least it has some level of musicality to it.


:roflmao:Hopefully not the family Jules!


Don't see too many of those but they do exist. I'm no expert on the topic but I think there might be three main variants to choose from - an Eppi with PJ pups, an Eppi with an active preamp and a Gibby Studio. I'm sure someone will be along to correct me if I'm mistaken. Of course there's lots of great non Gibby/Eppi five string birds as well - Lull, Spector, Dingwall and many more.
Good luck on your quest!
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Looks like the correct answer to me. I don't focus on the 5ers so there may be more.
 
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StephnG said:
Thanks Good Sir!!
So far my TBird quests have been "experimental" at best with the "Eppi Metamorphosis" & "Left Is Right"
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So now it's time to do a "tad more conventional quest" for good ole fashioned "Gibbi TBird 5er"
Hopefully it won't be another quest for "Hens Teeth" like in the case of "Left Is Right" I had to wait like 4 years for Gibson to do a limited run of lefties in 2018 LOL
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I "think" @Larry V is worth a PM on the Gibson 5er
 
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StephnG said:
Thanks Good Sir!!
So far my TBird quests have been "experimental" at best with the "Eppi Metamorphosis" & "Left Is Right"
View attachment 3775430

So now it's time to do a "tad more conventional quest" for good ole fashioned "Gibbi TBird 5er"
Hopefully it won't be another quest for "Hens Teeth" like in the case of "Left Is Right" I had to wait like 4 years for Gibson to do a limited run of lefties in 2018 LOL
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The only Gibby fiver you will ever find is a Sudio. Those are hen's teeth. But, you have a quest now.
 
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