Speaking off odd combinations. I love a coke float in a bowl and scrape the soft ice cream with good BBQ potato chips (or BBQ fritos in a pinch). No chocolate of peanut butter needed. Clean fingers and play a Thunderbird for the ultimate in finishing off a treat.
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Thunderbird Club
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An often ignored part of motivation is hydration. Always make sure you drink a full bottle of water when working out. Also, make sure you fill your water bottle with vodka.
Ok, you guys have convinced me...exercise is just bad for you and too dangerous. Back to the couch now where I've never injured myself. Well there was that one time, but I'm not getting into that.....Your experience might contradict your assertions...
I was a marathoner in my 20s. In my 30s I switched to rollerblading because my knees had suffered a number of injuries. I do specific physio for my knees to keep them relatively pain-free for skiing.
In my 20s I played rugby and a few other things. My hands, particularly the knuckles, are now arthritic. One of the reasons I started playing bass was to try to keep my fingers moving.
In part anything we do will cause problems later in life. In another part, we also outlive our service life.
The problem is that our bodies can provide up to about 40 years of useful service. Historically, lifespan was (ignoring infant deaths) not much more than age 40. It is the advent of civilization (clean water, food security, security from predators and outsiders etc.) that provided the first big lift in lifespan (to about age 60). The second big lift came in the last 100 years with the advancement of medical science. In the wild, no animals die of old age.
Oh yeah the wrath of John Hall. Coming down on Luthiers like that is unnecessary and sours the brand IMO.
I’ve always wanted a Rick. Chris Squire. Somehow I never played one that felt great to me. On the contrary, I like almost every Thunderbird I get to play.
Huh. Bacon and banana. I guess that kinda makes sense. I love bacon and avocado; banana might just be sweeter.
And use of the search button is meaningless. I can’t ever find a damn thing that I know is back there someplace.
I tried really hard to like playing a Ric as I GASed for one since I was 12. I sought out and tried several. Just didn’t feel right. I’m at peace now knowing I’ll probably never own one.
It’s up to you. I don’t think the Firebird bodies are smaller than Thunderbirds though.
The Ghia has been put on the back burner so many times...I have often wondered if that wouldn't be a good look, with a few modifications for play-ability. Can't wait to see it. The Ghia can wait! We're talking about a new and revolutionary bass design here!The world is waiting!
My experience with Rics and Thunderbirds, exactly. Owned a Ric for a few years. Traded it for a better bass and got some cash. Never sounded magical or comfortable. My '64 Epi Embassy isn't that comfortable (reminds me of the Ric)--but it sounds amazing.
The Reverse body of my ‘11 short scale has the same dimensions as my Reverse ‘15 without a belly cut. The bridge is higher on the body, the neck is shorter and the headstock is a little smaller. It is really well done IMO.
If Gibson/Epi doesn’t come through, I’ll just end up saving up for one of these. He’ll do a 4 string 32” scale and a single Thunderbucker.
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Running is slow and hard on your body - as long as you keep the rubber-side-down, cycling is way better.
It'd wet and a little cold so I have my bike on a resistance stand, 20-30 of peddling at various speeds and some 5lb free weights are my go - to routine.
- Mar 13, 2008
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Kind of like my closet, eventually you'll find "it". Be "it" a favorite bra or Thunderbird widget, they always turn up.
Probably later this week
I usually find "it" while looking for "something(else)"Kind of like my closet, eventually you'll find "it". Be "it" a favorite bra or Thunderbird widget, they always turn up.
Probably later this week
It's always in the last place you look. Because once you find it, why keep looking?I usually find "it" while looking for "something(else)"
For exactly that reason, I've always been 'amused' by that expression.
