Quite the vulgar display of power there! Very nice.
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Thunderbird Club
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Yup, I'm definitely NOT on a jazz trio. Guys go on aboit let the PA do the work. Well, when your playing with a monster drummer, ya better have real stage volume or you won't hear yourself because 90% of soundmen are morons. Monitors? Huh???
Very cool. It appears that you take very good care of the two heads. They look pristine, for gigging them. Sorry if this is a dumb question but is there an appreciable difference between them? I looked at the two models on the Ampeg site but couldn't pick up on what separates a Heritage from Classic series. I also couldn't help but notice that they run about 80 lbs each.
No, to me it's really no difference. The tubes are better and some other stuff, it's really just bla, bla, bla. The look is the main difference I think. I got the Heritage as a B stock for less than a new CL, otherwise, I prefer the classic look. I'd buy a classic all day.
I was using Gk 800rbs for years, killer amps, I just needed a change.
I was using Gk 800rbs for years, killer amps, I just needed a change.
They are heavy, but it's not a big deal for me. I have covers for them and they go in my truck not my trailer.
Like I noted, you can tell that they have been well cared for and I would do the same (he wrote, as he struggled to work through his Ampeg envy).
Dig that 800 RB you're selling! Just not able now, too bad, I'd have done it already!...
Yeah, they really are killer heads. I have 1 at home to play around, selling 1 and I rehearse with a 400rb into a EV 2x15. Funny, the birds are my stage basses, I usually rehearse with an old Kramer or custom P bass. I like to keep my stage gear separate.
I really didn't wanna spend the $, but going 24 months interest free from Sweetwater just cannot pass that up.
The best part, for my last resort, back up plan if my heads burst into flames (very possible!) I have a sansamp BDDI to run DI lol
Did someone say VULGAR DISPLAY OF POWER?
Most of the times I can only get away with one, but I run two (either two 2x5 cabs and one head, or 2 heads and two 2x15s) if I'm using effects and can get away with it.
Most of the times I can only get away with one, but I run two (either two 2x5 cabs and one head, or 2 heads and two 2x15s) if I'm using effects and can get away with it.
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LOL - somehow I think routing your signal through nine active distortion pedals might make the need for a poly tuner a bit unnecessary.Found this picture on Facebook today:
The pedalboard to end all pedalboards!!!
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I bet a T-bird will sound absurdly growly through this.
hillerup
There are basses, and there are Thunderbirds!
Urgh.... That poor bird seems to have been living a rough life....
I wonder what's up with the extra pickguard and backwards mounted nut?
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Matt finishes have silica added to them to kill the shine, you could buff it up to a satin finish but not much more. A gloss clear coat would be the best way
It's a Gibby thing...Urgh.... That poor bird seems to have been living a rough life....
I wonder what's up with the ...backwards mounted nut?
...real men can play regardless of what condition their nuts in!
Actually I chalk mine up to an idiot previous owner, that and I just haven't gotten around to correcting it yet because it plays fine as is.
Used toothpaste as a mild abrasive and now it's looking better - ie black, not grey. So not shiny but looks okay.
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Did someone say VULGAR DISPLAY OF POWER?
Most of the times I can only get away with one, but I run two (either two 2x5 cabs and one head, or 2 heads and two 2x15s) if I'm using effects and can get away with it.
Turn that up just a little and I'll hear you at my house - whoa!
@Stevis, just for you. This is Talkbass so all knobs must be at noon. One day there will be a VT Bass DI going on as backup/fly, but only when one pops up at a good price.
