Thunderbird Club

[MCF]

We’re all at different points on the spectrum. Numerous people here have posted clips or vids that show they blow me out of the water. That’s ok; I’m happy I’ve gotten as far as I have. I’ll keep playing and learning, but barring s miracle, will never be at our queen’s level- much less Tina Weymouth, the Ox, Nikki Monninger, Geddy Lee, etc.
You play bass? You’re a bassist in my book.

Exactly. What he said.

There is a ton of talent here. I’m not one of them. But I can play along to McVie, John Stirratt, Nikki M., Bruce Thomas, Mel Schacter, Stu Cook, Trevor Bolder, Dunn, the list goes on, and sound ok with lots of practice. It makes me happy. I couldn’t have written their lines. Playing along with Turner, Squire, Wetton...players like them are a harder challenge. But the journey is the adventure and I won’t stop trying.

 

[dagrev]

STOP! Just please stop. That is hideous. I know you’re recovering from another surgery, but meds are no excuse for posting that and subjecting us to trauma.

Yes. Trauma is the right word. Wish I thought of that. But that pick is maybe not as bad as that other one he feels compelled to inflict on our retinas.... Not that I'm fond of this dude in the naked hairy Sasquatch beach outfit.

You know these comments only serve to further encourage him....

 

[MCF]

Yes. Trauma is the right word. Wish I thought of that. But that pick is maybe not as bad as that other one he feels compelled to inflict on our retinas.... Not that I'm fond of this dude in the naked hairy Sasquatch beach outfit.

You know these comments only serve to further encourage him....

Well, yeah. We could just ignore him. That would drive him nuts. But he’s our friend, so we’ll humor him. Besides. Every so often he has some good information and I’ve learned from him so.....

 

[PillO]

A brief trial with the Thunderbird this afternoon!

Good news; my playing is up to usual standards.
Bad news: my playing is up to usual standards.


I have eased the splint a bit to allow a little more elbow movement, so I can get a bass on and play. But, the flex in my elbow comes at the cost of cut off circulation to my hand, so I'm not getting much out of it. I'm not going to be playing whole songs until Monday when the splint comes off.

 

[PillO]

Well, yeah. We could just ignore him. That would drive him nuts. But he’s our friend, so we’ll humor him. Besides. Every so often he has some good information and I’ve learned from him so.....

I find that VERY hard to believe.

 

[dagrev]

Hello everyone it's been awhile I wanna try some flat strings any recommendations on a good brand was leaning between daddario and ernie ball.

Sorry if this has already be addressed. First, what kind of sound are you going for?

Chromes and EB Cobalts (not typical flats), would be "modern" flats. I personally don't favor these for different reasons.) Fender's and Roto's are both also a little on the bright side, and have good mids (more than Chromes, but maybe close to the same as Cobalts). GHS Precision Flats are flat out old school thump and punch. Think chocolate thunder. I like LaBella Low Tension flats better than regular LaBellas. Super smooth and not stiff--which many flats tend to be.

 

[GBassNorth]

A brief trial with the Thunderbird this afternoon!

Good news; my playing is up to usual standards.
Bad news: my playing is up to usual standards.


I have eased the splint a bit to allow a little more elbow movement, so I can get a bass on and play. But, the flex in my elbow comes at the cost of cut off circulation to my hand, so I'm not getting much out of it. I'm not going to be playing whole songs until Monday when the splint comes off.

The old piano joke modified for bass to be more relevant...

PillO: Doc after the shoulder surgery, when everything is all healed, will I be able to play the bass?
Doc: Yes, you should have no problem with that.
PillO: That's great news, I've never been able to play it before!

Bah-dum-bum. I'll be here all week, try the tuna salad, be sure to tip your waiter!

 

[dagrev]

Exactly. What he said.

There is a ton of talent here. I’m not one of them. But I can play along to McVie, John Stirratt, Nikki M., Bruce Thomas, Mel Schacter, Stu Cook, Trevor Bolder, Dunn, the list goes on, and sound ok with lots of practice. It makes me happy. I couldn’t have written their lines. Playing along with Turner, Squire, Wetton...players like them are a harder challenge. But the journey is the adventure and I won’t stop trying.

I know what talent is. Don't have it. But know it when I see it. But I enjoy playing so much I'm not sure any of the above listed players enjoy(ed) it like I do. So I keep at it.

 

[dagrev]

read this interview (78) where he says he used ketchup to deaden his new RS66..
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Just when you think you've heard of everything to deaden flats.... I'm thinking that might not smell so good after a few days.

 

[PillO]

The old piano joke modified for bass to be more relevant...

PillO: Doc after the shoulder surgery, when everything is all healed, will I be able to play the bass?
Doc: Yes, you should have no problem with that.
PillO: That's great news, I've never been able to play it before!

Bah-dum-bum. I'll be here all week, try the tuna salad, be sure to tip your waiter!

Actually, when I woke up from the anesthesia, the Anesthesiologist was at my bedside writing up his notes. I asked how the anesthesia went and he confirmed that there were no problems (that was the biggest 'issue' going in) then asked if I would be able to play the piano and he replied that I should able to; to which I said "that's great because I couldn't before".

 

[PillO]

Actually, when I woke up from the anesthesia, the Anesthesiologist was at my bedside writing up his notes. I asked how the anesthesia went and he confirmed that there were no problems (that was the biggest 'issue' going in) then asked if I would be able to play the piano and he replied that I should able to; to which I said "that's great because I couldn't before".

See, it isn't just here that I'm like this...

 

[dagrev]

A brief trial with the Thunderbird this afternoon!

Good news; my playing is up to usual standards.
Bad news: my playing is up to usual standards.


I have eased the splint a bit to allow a little more elbow movement, so I can get a bass on and play. But, the flex in my elbow comes at the cost of cut off circulation to my hand, so I'm not getting much out of it. I'm not going to be playing whole songs until Monday when the splint comes off.

Sounds like you should let it be for a few more days. I have no medical expertise, but I read on the interwebs that blood flow is still a thing.

 

[dagrev]

Actually, when I woke up from the anesthesia, the Anesthesiologist was at my bedside writing up his notes. I asked how the anesthesia went and he confirmed that there were no problems (that was the biggest 'issue' going in) then asked if I would be able to play the piano and he replied that I should able to; to which I said "that's great because I couldn't before".

Is that when he began to but the mask back on you?

 

[PillO]

Sounds like you should let it be for a few more days. I have no medical expertise, but I read on the interwebs that blood flow is still a thing.

Yeah. The intention was to see:
1. Can I get a bass on,
2. Can I actually play anything,
3. Am I likely to do any damage to the repair in playing, and
4. Can I do some practice.

I failed at step 3. I like to test limits. But I rarely (now) try to exceed them; see list of poor life choices...

 

[PillO]

Is that when he began to but the mask back on you?
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Actually, by the giggles around the post-anesthesia unit, I suspect most are far more serious when they come to and are not looking for the next joke.

<edit> Although I did get a shot of Dilaudid right after that. Maybe reward? Maybe hope for more hilarity?

 

[dagrev]

I know a lady who was having some issues and having surgery, told her to have the insure her prostate was OK. During pre-op and the surgeon came in and asked if she had any questions. She (after versed) asked if he could check her prostate during surgery to see if that might be the problem. The nurse cracked up--the doc just stared, as if to say I can't believe this old woman thinks she has one. The nurse got it but don't think he ever did.

Oddly enough--I know another lady who received a call the the lab confirming that her PSA was normal. She told them she was really glad to here that.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Just when you think you've heard of everything to deaden flats.... I'm thinking that might not smell so good after a few days.

you’d be surprised how many did it, BBQ sauce as well...

 

[Eddie LeBlanc]

I really hope no one here has a seizure issue.

What did you say?????????

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

bass amps have come a looooong way these guys were tearing it up....deep, fat bass..

 

[KaraQ]

..... Not that I'm fond of this dude in the naked hairy Sasquatch beach outfit.

Possibly unpopular opinion...I actually don't mind the outfit part...

...the character on the other hand...