Thunderbird Club

[kirillstokes]

very interesting topic about the play covers) I am 40 years old and part of my career I play covers and work as a session musician, when we get tired from playing other people's songs, we saying: - that it is time to read the book of Dale Carnegie - "How to stop playing covers and start a new life"))) i like another music, but it's my work and people pay money for this) and some song it's very funny )

 

[hillerup]

Well, I often use even the 12th fret or so, playing an octave higher. It's like "pushing the pedal", I like this very much, the bird is perfect for it!

Most of us do, I think...

But getting to those really high frets from 16th and upwards is kinda akward to reach on most birds - Especially if it is hung low...

Well, I play my bird from the lowest note to the highest

We cover "All Right Now" by Free, it's ALL played at/above the 12th fret, the way I play it anyway. Of course I can't get high enough on the G string on the Bird to play the bass lick that runs through the lead solo so I have to switch to something I can get there on, usually my MM Stingray.

I will admit to using the entire fingerboard. Oh, the shame... What's worse is that I even get up to the octave or sometimes above on the upright. It's probably time to give up completely and become a guitar player.

This is fast becoming the "Confessions of a Baritone Player" thread...

 

[EdO.]

The vast majority of what I play takes place at and below the 7th fret. But sometimes...

 

[Gaolee]

This is fast becoming the "Confessions of a Baritone Player" thread...

I have thought a baritone guitar would be a blast to have. Tune it down a fifth and the capo up, just to mess with people.

 

[hillerup]

I have thought a baritone guitar would be a blast to have. Tune it down a fifth and the capo up, just to mess with people.

Either that or a Bass VI of some sorts...

 

[Count Bassie]

I will admit to using the entire fingerboard. Oh, the shame... What's worse is that I even get up to the octave or sometimes above on the upright. It's probably time to give up completely and become a guitar player.

Wow.

 

[Count Bassie]

Either that or a Bass VI of some sorts...

I could do one of those! Interesting idea.

 

[Gaolee]

Wow.

Yeah, I know. It's truly shameful, and I feel dirty thinking about it. But, I can't help myself. There's got to be a support group somewhere that deals with habitual treble use.

 

[hillerup]

I could do one of those! Interesting idea.

This one:

Eastwood - Bass - Sidejack Bass VI - Eastwood Guitars, INC

 

[D.M.N.]

Come to think of it, a LOT of my playing occurs only above the 5th fret.

 

[DerekW]

You guys are too literal, lol

 

[Gaolee]

You guys are too literal, lol

We are Very Very Serious around here, too.

 

[Loretta]

Don't think I've ever seen a live picture of Lemmy without his hand firmly placed at the 7th fret...

Well, so there were 4 notes he could possibly play...literally speaking.

 

[TBird1958]

We are Very Very Serious around here, too.

I'm

 

[Gaolee]

I'm

We have a Very Serious Monarch.

 

[TBird1958]

We have a Very Serious Monarch.

I'm gettin' it done with no hands here.........

 

[RedVee]

I'm gettin' it done with no hands here.........

One pickup, and no hands

 

[Count Bassie]

Love it- gettin' it done! Lol!

Best thread ever man.

 

[D.M.N.]

I'm gettin' it done with no hands here.........

Man, I want that bass...

 

[TBird1958]

Man, I want that bass...

Dylan, you're always welcome to try it out if you've got time to leave the islands!
The shot is from Tacoma's Pride this past weekend, I knew that bass would sound good on a big temporary stage, it a little tighter and a more focused note than a traditional 'Bird. It's definitely a Rock bass, pure and simple.