They sound good on my '76. But now I think I need another VP!
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Fender's and TIs both sounded good on my '76. Of course those are very different PUs.
Good on you. The Epi TR covers are better anyways.My Epi IV had a Gibson trc when I bought it, but it was crap, and the thin one-layer, with only 2 screws holding it in poorly drilled holes. So it got replaced
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(I did add the third screw later...)
Cool! And welcome.
I didn't mind the subtle license plate frame from the dealer when I got my new gigmobile. However, I replaced it with one honoring my first ship: USS YORKTOWN CV(S)-10. Thankfully, no other stickers on the body.
The winding of the silks makes me think those are Rotos. I can't find my Roto flats, but all my TIs have thick silk that even to where you can't really see the wire winding underneath. Seems I can't say the same for the Rotos if memory is slightly working. If they are light gauge Rotos they will still be pretty stiff feeling, whereas the TIs will definitely have a much more flexible feel to them.
I have always dressed up somewhat for gigs, no matter what genre I was playing. Not like a suit, or anything wild... just something to show that I'm in the band and not one of the audience (see my profile pic, for an example). In my current band, our guitarists don't seem to share that ethic. At our only gig since adding a second guitarist, both were wearing cargo shorts and t-shirts. The guitarist who's been there all along has always dressed that way. At least our singer gets it. She always dresses up for a gig. I firmly believe that you ought to look and act like you're worth what you're being paid (even if that's not much).As far as stage-wear, it varies greatly depending on presentation or concept. (think David Bowie, Metallica or Lady Ga-Ga to name a few variations) Deliberately dressing-down is also a 'look' and local bands including my own usually dress to look presentable. Not being a metal guy, I went to a metal show with a friend who followed the genre and quickly realized I was out of place not wearing a black t-shirt w/a metal band graphic. Being in the balcony, I spent most of the time picking out the few like me who wore non-black in the crowd! Lots of "lml" (devil horns hand gesture) throughout the show also.
On a somewhat related note, is anyone here aware of the strange (in my mind) trend of people leaving the American Flag sticker on their Rickenbacker pickguards? I don't get that. It's like Minnie Pearl's hat. Plus, it already says "Made In U.S.A." on the TRC! Ugh. People.... that's why I hate them.
I've had my VP for less than two months, but I'm already thinking I need another with flats.
This was what I wore for an outdoor gig last July 4th. It was in the mid-90s, and I was burning up, but I think it’s important to dress like you’re a pro!
Our group's 'signature' look is "Aloha" shirts and khaki pants-shorts in summer sometimes. Black pants to be more 'formal'.(it is south FL) ETA: Occasionally, we're asked to be a little less 'casual': Black pants, black shirts.
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And another very hot outdoor gig last August. Sorry about all the Rickenbacker content. I didn’t have a Bird yet!
Define "very hot". I skipped tonight's open mic/jam(Had other plans*)but the temp was 91F, 'feels like', 103, humidity 90+%.
*Stanley cup playoff games on TV
90s, but pretty dry (Western Colorado). I grew up in South East Texas, so I remember humidity! But we're at 5800 ft above sea level, so the sun feels really intense.
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You got it! Dressing up for a show ALWAYS helped get us paid more, and we felt like we put together a good show, took it seriously and yeah, in non Covid times we average $1200-2000 for three one hour sets Love, love, love your Ricks too!
Thanks for liking my Rics! I actually used the Bird for most of the four-string songs at the last gig (along with the Mapleglo 4003, a fretless 'Ray and five-string 'Ray for a few things). But there's no photographic evidence. D'oh!
Just go as Flea in his nude phase.
There are pros dressed every way possible, from naked Flea to Alice Cooper to suits to famous bands dressed like your guitar players.
That's really the only difference I've noticed too, but just from pics.
Maybe I'll get industrious, and buy a set of TI's just to compare them in person...
