skankdelvar Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) If image is an issue, how about a Marshall VBA and a couple of 4x12s. Or a big f***-off Orange valve stack. One assumes roadies are part of the deal. Edited January 27, 2012 by skankdelvar 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='1327668327' post='1515039'] But were you given a choice in the matter? [/quote] Nope - they wanted a Precision for both the sound and the look. I'd have been perfectly happy to play the gig on a Wal, and my fretless would have sounded great, but it's not hard to see how it would have looked wrong. I [i][b]did [/b][/i]get a choice when it came to which hat I wore ... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYXG6n_0HIE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYXG6n_0HIE[/url] So I can't blame anyone else ... I [b][i]like [/i][/b]fedoras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musophilr Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='SteveK' timestamp='1327668003' post='1515032'] Hmmm, doesn't happen to be Andy Powell's Wishbone Ash, does it? [/quote] I was beginning to think that! BTW Martin Turner did get a bright crunchy sound out of his T-bird. Try digging out some old pix of their backline and see if you can get what he was using? 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='1327668327' post='1515039'] Perhaps, although two bands is enough for me at once tbh 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. But were you given a choice in the matter? [/quote] x? y? Z? i didnt know geddy played a Thunderbird! Hey, if thats the gig play whatever the f**k they say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I fully recommend a full Orange stack. Rock and roll. I don't like the feel of Thunderbirds, but they are quite cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw 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] Hey, I resemble that remark!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b 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] [size=4]Looks like the right choice to me. [/size] [size=4]Sounds like there are roadies involved. Get flight cases....[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I would go for the valve SVT and 8x10 everyday if there were roadies doing the shifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b 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] [size=4]I understand. There's very few of us that can carry it off.[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1327668983' post='1515058'] [size=4]I understand. There's very few of us that can carry it off.[/size] [/quote] lool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) One of those wiggly hula doll toys stood on top of the rig will add to the full-on rock & roll flavour: [size=2]Stack Ornamentation[/size] Edited January 27, 2012 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girya32 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) sunburst - to passe even for Hank Marvin would you use a tweed amp ? Edited January 27, 2012 by girya32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Have they thought this through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='musophilr' timestamp='1327668632' post='1515048'] I was beginning to think that! BTW Martin Turner did get a bright crunchy sound out of his T-bird. Try digging out some old pix of their backline and see if you can get what he was using? [/quote] From his own mouth - with a pick, always neck pickup only, bridge PUP dialled down to zero. [url="http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:RyBfxSThF5YJ:www.flyguitars.com/interviews/martinturner.php+martin+turner+interview+thunderbird&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk"]This interview [/url](google cache, as website has exceeded bandwidth message up!) talks about his gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalextra Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1327668605' post='1515047'] Nope - they wanted a Precision for both the sound and the look. I'd have been perfectly happy to play the gig on a Wal, and my fretless would have sounded great, but it's not hard to see how it would have looked wrong. I [i][b]did [/b][/i]get a choice when it came to which hat I wore ... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYXG6n_0HIE[/media] So I can't blame anyone else ... I [b][i]like [/i][/b]fedoras. [/quote] Seeing you in the suit and hat stood at the back brought this to mind! lol [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur6GcXXWrV4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur6GcXXWrV4[/url] 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 not wishbone ash lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Does it rhyme with 'The Farkness'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 no, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Oh well. Congratulations on the gig anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 cheers, not got it until it is confirmed hoefully this evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 UFO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='yorick' timestamp='1327674200' post='1515195'] UFO? [/quote] I was thinking that, or X-UFO. Or Even Motley Crue.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1327668605' post='1515047'] Nope - they wanted a Precision for both the sound and the look. I'd have been perfectly happy to play the gig on a Wal, and my fretless would have sounded great, but it's not hard to see how it would have looked wrong. I [i][b]did [/b][/i]get a choice when it came to which hat I wore ... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYXG6n_0HIE[/media] So I can't blame anyone else ... I [b][i]like [/i][/b]fedoras. [/quote] Looks like the piano player got special dispensation to play one of those modern-looking things though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 I am thinking Bergantino 6x10 and Genz Benz Streamliner 9.0 to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1327675074' post='1515210'] Looks like the piano player got special dispensation to play one of those modern-looking things though! [/quote] Yes - I wondered about that too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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