Thunderbird Club

[Miles_ONeal]

I wonder why it says “lie down” in the top right?

Lie (Lee'-Ayh) Down (Doe-Wahn') drew the schematic, of course.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Thank you.

I am competent to change a fuse. I used to be competent to do a large number of repairs, but have long since forgotten things and skills have not been exercised for decades. If it isn't a fuse, It is going to a tech for pricing a repair.*


* There is longevity in knowing what you can not do safely or competently.

So you're incompetent? Bummer. Still, most days that beats incontinent.

 

[Engle]

they are only going for about 250 bucks used around here so you may be looking at a different amp..

I’ve seen them for around that here as well.

 

[Toptube]

I need a front facing shot to make a proper call on black pickguard

 

[fasterpussycat]

My PF-350 just crapped out...

I played this afternoon with no trouble. This evening, I turned it on to play and nothing, no lights.

I'll call my local L&M tomorrow and see what they can do for me (service wise) and what to do about an interim solution. Fortunately, they are "open" in the sense that they are doing service and curbside pickup. I'll have to wear the corona virus protection helmet I guess.
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I won't say what I was going to say because I'll get into trouble.

Traynor 100 = winner winner chicken dinner.

YBA100 – Traynor Amps

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Maybe both? I know the Ampeg user guide writers have a sense of humour. Didn’t know the tech guys put stuff like that in.

Some do. At my previous employer, the layout team always added something special in one of the layers of the chip. My favorite was for a chip everyone said couldn't be made; they added a flying pig on that one.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Since Yamaha took over, it looks like they removed all the little jokes such as 110db how loud the boss yells at his minions about manual deadlines. However, the one for the 200W Micro VR head still has the comparison to stonehenge.

Tapco schems were always fun. I can't recall if Mackie has anything. I *think* they do. Need to dig mine out.

 

[LetItGrowTone]

Traynor 100 = winner winner chicken dinner.

Info: L&M website says "This product is out of stock at our supplier. They are projecting to have stock on
July 17th, 2020."

 

[fasterpussycat]

Info: L&M website says "This product is out of stock at our supplier. They are projecting to have stock on
July 17th, 2020."

L&M are very accommodating. They can lend Phil something until that date.

 

[GBassNorth]

Very true.
The black looks bada$$, and gives me the look of a Gibby RD I love, but white pops more...especially on stage. (remember when we played on stages and stuff?)

When I was gigging I normally had dark clothes on, consequently a light colored bass always stood out better. But if you wear a lighter colored shirt the black bass would stand out better.

Personally, I'd go for the black guard because it looks like it would kill anything in its way, just looks all business in a rough and agressive way, which fits the sonic personality of the VP perfectly.

If I were doing weddings and high society events I'd stay with the white guard and wear a tux, top hat and spats.

 

[PillO]

they are only going for about 250 bucks used around here so you may be looking at a different amp..

Under non-viral circumstances, the YBA100 would be on the market now and I would have one.

 

[PillO]

So you're incompetent? Bummer. Still, most days that beats incontinent.

I can be both...

 

[FlyingPigSound]

Which pickguard looks better?
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Good arguments on both sides of the fence for black vs. white pickguard:
WHITE: Pops on stage
BLACK: Bassa$$ looking (gives it that mean Gibson RD look)

Another consideration is that the holes on the black pickguard (eBay) line up perfectly with a Gibson T-Bird, but not so much with my Epi VP. A few do, but for several of the holes, I'd have to make a second hole. Not sure if I want to go there...

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Under non-viral circumstances, the YBA100 would be on the market now and I would have one.

going from 350 Watt to 100?

 

[PillO]

Well, after 7 or 8 weeks without a haircut, I cut my own hair today.

Before

After

 

[PillO]

going from 350 Watt to 100?

But tooooob watts...

I once played the PF-350 at half volume. It was LOUD! 100 watts is plenty for what I do.

 

[TBird1958]

It's not quite a Thunderbird.

The craftsmanship and attention to detail will take your breath away.

OPEN TO TRADES Custom 4 String 35" scale Fretless Gold Top Electric Bass Guitar | eBay

 

[fasterpussycat]

But tooooob watts...

I once played the PF-350 at half volume. It was LOUD! 100 watts is plenty for what I do.

Cab is 8ohm?

 

[PillO]

Cab is 8ohm?

4 ohms.

Edit - I also have an 8ohm 410 living at my Brother's house.

 

[Toptube]

Good arguments on both sides of the fence for black vs. white pickguard:
WHITE: Pops on stage
BLACK: Bassa$$ looking (gives it that mean Gibson RD look)

Another consideration is that the holes on the black pickguard (eBay) line up perfectly with a Gibson T-Bird, but not so much with my Epi VP. A few do, but for several of the holes, I'd have to make a second hole. Not sure if I want to go there...

I would get a custom one for a VP