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Thunderbird Club

#198,281
Count Bassie said:
The Peavey is not second best, it is it's own category. It's every bit as badass as the Fender in it's own right.
I want to hear the Peavey through the 810...
I am heartened to hear your protest! A good Peavey amp is a quiet and able Sonic weapon of considerable devastation.
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one of our rehearsal spots has a Mark IV through an Ampeg 8x10…..although not a big Peavey kinda guy, will never forget the first time I plugged in my 2013 NR (stock pups/Hipshot) with fresh RS66……HIGHLY Recommended…..:thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
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#198,282
Count Bassie said:
If just offer that booking up a relationship with a guitar shop or guitar tech would be a good thing, and further your education on the subject.
A trip to the bench isn't a bad idea just as procedure, but I'm wary of referrals because- and it's not a bad thing really- people tend to help their friends. You want to be sure your expenditure is meaningful.
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dagrev said:
When you play the Peavey through the 810, turn the blasted thing up so I hear it as well! That has to sound good.
at least the late 70s Marks were and still are one of the best sounding, most versatile and most reasonably priced heads ever made. If a person can't get a decent tone out of one, they have other issues.

Why did I sell mine......? Had a bowl of stupid for breakfast that day is all I can say.
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you are a southern man…..Peaveys….Nascar….now you gotta find a white tolex one!…:thumbsup:;)
 
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#198,285
Bent77 said:
Hopefully just needs a good setup and some TLC
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Yeah, most likely.

Or, send it to Willy and he can remove the upper frets.....

Just kidding, but the nippers down Willy.
Count Bassie said:
Well have a sit down over a brew and trade stories. I may make you cry... :roflmao:
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:thumbsup: When younger, I perfected stupidity beyond what seemed possible or certainly necessary. We may need to hug afterwards. Sounds like it could be brutal swapping those stories. :laugh:
 
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Chucky Stiletti said:
you are a southern man…..Peaveys….Nascar….now you gotta find a white tolex one!…:thumbsup:;)
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Ha! Now you're talkin'! They did look cool. They were still using them with Rossington Collins Band. A little less white by then...

A little Krylon maybe?
 

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dagrev said:
Gotta be some good stuff in there!
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60s, 70s and some early 80s. I had to stop buying when I went to law school. It was either that or starve. I’m glad I kept them. So many memories listening to them.

I decided on this table for the other house. Isn’t modern technology something? Bluetooth that will connect into the to TV sound systems up there. It’ll do until I’m up there full time with a real stereo setup.
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT-USB Wireless Direct Drive Turntable with Bluetooth and USB - Black
 
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devnulljp said:
I like that. So what is that, Babicz bridge and what are the pickups? Lulls? Thunderbuckers? (I've been doing my homework).
Any real advantage of the Babicz over Hipshot? (Hipshot is cheaper and easier to find in Canada, haven't found a source for Babicz up here).
What did you replace the tuners with? Did they drop in or did you need to ream the holes?
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Re the Babicz vs. Hipshot. I have both on Thunderbirds. Both are great bridges. I prefer the Babicz because 1. It looks better. 2. It allows for more forward and aft saddle travel for intonation. 3. The string height is more also more adjustable. Without the included shim underneath, you can get the action lower with the Babicz. Or with the shim, higher than the Hipshot if needed to compensate for neck angle.

Some who need adjustable string spacing go with the Hipshot. The Babicz does not allow for spacing adjustments.

If the Babicz isn’t available in Canada (which seems strange but we are living in weird times), the Hipshot is an excellent choice. If you go that route, take care when installing so as not to pull up the inserts. In other words, snug it down; do not over tighten it.
 
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PillO said:
My noose is silk...

Actually, about 15 years ago, I started wearing bow ties. So much cleaner if you suspect you may be eating soup.
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When I was wearing dress shirts and traveling for business on a daily basis I stayed with standard ties. Most of my ties cost less than my shirts and were easier to pack more of in the suitcase. I viewed the ties as sacrificial to protect the shirts, especially when eating soup.

dagrev said:
Hey Border, it would be best to take that to someplace reputable if you are uncomfortable doing a little adjusting yourself. I'm sure your instructor knows what he's talking about, but it's possible if you get the neck straightened out and adjusted well you may not need the frets leveled. Then again you might. Even with some curvature in the neck, with a good straight edge you should be able to tell if any frets are in need of attention. If you find they are, I would call Gibson before taking it some place. They shouldn't need it coming from the factory, and they may take care of it/tell you where to take it and cover the cost. I would push for that. There's no reason you should pay for something that should've happened at the factory before it left. Hope it goes well!
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Might also be worth it to confirm the person doing the set up is familiar with setting up thunderbirds and three point bridges.

Chucky Stiletti said:
porta il tuo NR!……please turn her on to THUNDERBIRDS!!!!…
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I’m pretty sure she’s a Spector gal. She’d probably rock one of their thunderbird shaped NS4X or Rex Pro basses though. I read somewhere on TB that when touring she would travel light and sometimes borrow a Spector from a local player for the show. I’d gladly loan her my Rex5 Pro for the LA performances, it’s a killer on stage.
 
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dagrev said:
I've not been able to keep them on anything long enough. I'm one of the few special people here who can't get along with them. After few minutes of playing my fingertips begin to get sore and hurt. It's not from the texture, but the plutonium 238 that's in the cobalt.;) They are bright for a "flat." You might need lard. Another option would be GHS Pressurewounds. Pretty similar in sound. Likely as close as anything I can think of. Less upper clanky tones, but great mids (alloy52) and lows. Possibly the best all-purpose string IMO.

There's a special club for the special people. The princess fingers club. :D
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They’re working out quite well for me on the Goth.
 
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