grimbeaver Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I have Just been offered a gig with a band (cant say yet until it is official) and have to play a Gibson Thunderbird, Its a must with no other option. What Amp and speakers sit best with them? I have some nice Eden gear but it's not good together. I have an Orange terror 500 and barefaced 2x12 that rips with an active bass but is a bit mushy with the T bird played fingerstyle I do like a bright crunchy sound, has anyone got any experience with this IE SVT or the likes, I think 1x115 and 4x10 or maybe a 6x10 is the way to go as the 8x10s are monsters. Any serious advice gratefully recieved, budget within reason is not an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I would honestly tell them where to stick it I'm afraid. Failing that, get a preamp and eq and boost the signal before the amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz666 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Darkness Tribute band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 No it,s a reforming band that has a look with a flying V lead, explorer & Thunderbird, it's just the way it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Trust me you would not want to turn this gig down, I would play it with a broom handle and some string if thats what they wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 just get an EQ pedal or pre-amp to match the thunderbird to the active bass you like the sound of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 If they are demanding a T-bird, they are probably not after a 'bright crunchy' sound tbh. How about making some cardboard wings to fit over your Jaydee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1327666763' post='1514994'] If they are demanding a T-bird, they are probably not after a 'bright crunchy' sound tbh. How about making some cardboard wings to fit over your Jaydee? [/quote] I don't think they care about the sound tbf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='grimbeaver' timestamp='1327666615' post='1514989'] Trust me you would not want to turn this gig down [/quote] I think you underestimate me... as soon as anyone turned round and said I HAD to play a certain bass or I'm out then they can swivel (short of Dream Theater or other epic band) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I've gigged mine quite a bit. I use my GT-6B pedal with SVT emulation to give it a bit of an edge, and it sounds great. Never bright & crunchy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) [size=4]Your gear looks good. It would be a shame to have to get something else. [/size] [size=4]While "bright" and "crunchy" is probably not what your band is after, can you change the pickups in the TB to something with a more dynamic sound? SD's or email Mike Lull and ask what he puts in his TB basses. [/size] [size=4]You could look at the Sadowsky off board preamp that was in the FS section. [/size] [size=4]It sounds like the bottom line is get the gig and sound like they want. I could live with that if the gig was good enough.[/size] [size=4]ps[/size] [size=4]There's a Bergantino 610 and SVT in the FS section. That would make your TB sound great and keep the band happy.[/size] Edited January 27, 2012 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 If the money is right, I'd just get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1327666926' post='1514999'] I think you underestimate me... as soon as anyone turned round and said I HAD to play a certain bass or I'm out then they can swivel (short of Dream Theater or other epic band) [/quote] maybe thats why you havent been asked yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Cheap option? Hartke LH500 or maybe an SVP (usually around the £250-350 mark) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1327666926' post='1514999'] ....I think you underestimate me... as soon as anyone turned round and said I HAD to play a certain bass or I'm out then they can swivel (short of Dream Theater or other epic band).... [/quote] [size=4]I don't understand why you are so proud of this! [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1327666926' post='1514999'] I think you underestimate me... as soon as anyone turned round and said I HAD to play a certain bass or I'm out then they can swivel (short of Dream Theater or other epic band) [/quote] Don't think I can agree with you on this - sometimes there's a reason. I depped for a Northern Soul band before Xmas and they made it very clear up-front that they absolutely wanted the Duck Dunn vibe to my kit - I had to play a Precision. I could see exactly where they were coming from, and I had no problem with playing a P in a soul band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I used to have an Epiphone Thunderbird, and a Gibson Les Paul bass - which is probably more Gibson Thunderbird sounding than the Epi, due to being made of mahogany. I put it through a Hartke HA4000 with Hartke XL 210 & 115 cabs. Sounded great. I`ve found Eden cabs to be very good, especially with Ampeg, so possibly try the Terror through both XLT cabs? Should have a bit of that feel about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 When the auditions whittled down to just me I purchased a Thunderbird for the audition, thats how much I wanted the gig, they wanted cometent playing and a look. The rig will be backlie moniter to me and the rest will be up to sound guys to do there worst to so I dont have a lot of controll there. I need a rig that looks the part so it will have to be a big heavy numb thing, and my preference to hear onstage would be bright and clean so that I can pick myself up in the mix, after that front of house is out of my control. I can see I am going to have to get a SVT valve head and a coffin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='grimbeaver' timestamp='1327666451' post='1514982'] No it,s a reforming band that has a look with a flying V lead, explorer & Thunderbird, it's just the way it is [/quote] Hmmm, doesn't happen to be Andy Powell's Wishbone Ash, does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='grimbeaver' timestamp='1327667944' post='1515030'] I can see I am going to have to get a SVT valve head and a coffin [/quote] There you go. Job done. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Yep, if it was a band I REALLY wanted to be a part of, I would play what they needed for the look. I like a bit of glamour or style in any band I'm in anyway I simply would not be seen dead on stage with a jeans and t shirt and a sunburst bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) If they just want the look I'd have got myself a warmoth body/neck and tricked it out to look like the real thing buut sound the way i wanted if it were me... Compress/EQ and use the Orange/Barefaced would be my choice, especially since it's just for personal monitoring. Only way I'd ever consider an SVT stack is if i didn't have to carry it myself! Must be some band to have you spending that sort of £ on gear! Edited January 27, 2012 by Bigwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1327667113' post='1515005'] maybe thats why you havent been asked yet! [/quote] Perhaps, although two bands is enough for me at once tbh [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1327667374' post='1515011'] I don't understand why you are so proud of this! [/quote] I don't think it's a case of being proud of it. If they said we'd like a sound more like "x" to work with the band and possibly something that looks a little more like "x", "y" or "z" then I would be much more inclined as they are involving me in the decision making process for the instrument [b]I have to play. [/b]I just don't like the idea of "play this or else". Honestly though I play music for fun and stress relief, not on a professional basis so feel free to disregard it based on that. [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1327667376' post='1515012'] Don't think I can agree with you on this - sometimes there's a reason. I depped for a Northern Soul band before Xmas and they made it very clear up-front that they absolutely wanted the Duck Dunn vibe to my kit - I had to play a Precision. I could see exactly where they were coming from, and I had no problem with playing a P in a soul band. [/quote] But were you given a choice in the matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1327668183' post='1515035'] I simply would not be seen dead on stage with a jeans and t shirt and a sunburst bass. [/quote] Oh bugger ... that's me told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Sounds like the backline is as much about the image as the instruments. I'm guessing from what you've said so far this is old-school rawk, so it's got to be a valve Ampeg with one or two 8x10 cabs. Or perhaps if you want to be a bit more radical an Acoustic amp with one of their folded horn cabs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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