skankdelvar Posted January 27, 2012 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
Happy Jack Posted January 27, 2012 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
musophilr Posted January 27, 2012 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
skidder652003 Posted January 27, 2012 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
Musicman20 Posted January 27, 2012 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
deanovw Posted January 27, 2012 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
chris_b Posted January 27, 2012 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
deanovw Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 I would go for the valve SVT and 8x10 everyday if there were roadies doing the shifting. Quote
chris_b Posted January 27, 2012 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
xilddx Posted January 27, 2012 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
skankdelvar Posted January 27, 2012 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
girya32 Posted January 27, 2012 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
Norris Posted January 27, 2012 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
mentalextra Posted January 27, 2012 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
mcgraham Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Oh well. Congratulations on the gig anyway! Quote
grimbeaver Posted January 27, 2012 Author Posted January 27, 2012 cheers, not got it until it is confirmed hoefully this evening Quote
Nibody Posted January 27, 2012 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
ras52 Posted January 27, 2012 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
grimbeaver Posted January 27, 2012 Author Posted January 27, 2012 I am thinking Bergantino 6x10 and Genz Benz Streamliner 9.0 to be honest Quote
Happy Jack Posted January 27, 2012 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
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