OP
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LOVE it!!!!
OP
And you didn't even notice that nearly 8 fret spread!!!!!!
OP
We got ourselves a drummer today... 
OP
Formerly with August Redmoon
I hope you are going to treat him the proper way and chop him up into little pieces. Put her/him into small clear bags, then add water and salt to taste. Then distribute those bags near schools and churches. No one will until after your second album "Bad Paint store" because of the bad and inconsistent rhythm.
OP
Last night was interesting to say the least. Our vocalist quit (via text just before rehearsal) citing both creative differences and the direction the music was going - specifically his role as frontman but not bandleader.
So, the bassist and I sat down and chatted a bit, then started listening to playbacks. We really are not hindered by this, as we have yet to announce our debut performance date, so we just focused on some new material and evaluating what we already have and how we can improve upon them.
And, since I often play my double neck, and invariably, someone will shout "Stairway to Heaven, " we started working on a super condensed cover that changes radically into a very heavy version of the song after the intro.
I really enjoyed our session, despite the change of course. I am still friends with the vocalist and have offered to help him with demos or whatever else he needs in my home studio.
A very productive night!!!
So, the bassist and I sat down and chatted a bit, then started listening to playbacks. We really are not hindered by this, as we have yet to announce our debut performance date, so we just focused on some new material and evaluating what we already have and how we can improve upon them.
And, since I often play my double neck, and invariably, someone will shout "Stairway to Heaven, " we started working on a super condensed cover that changes radically into a very heavy version of the song after the intro.
I really enjoyed our session, despite the change of course. I am still friends with the vocalist and have offered to help him with demos or whatever else he needs in my home studio.
A very productive night!!!
OP
So, this morning, its quiet here and gives me time to reflect on things musical. Since losing our vocalist, we have kinda reevaluated the band and have changed our perspective. Thought I would just think out loud in this thread.
This is hard to make sense of for those outside the group - of that I am sure - and not wanting to release material in advance of performances or secured copyrights also probably makes this level of analysis seem silly, but I think we are headed in the right direction.
Our bassist and founder really came up with a good vision and great songs. Even without vocals, they are musically catchy and I find myself whistling them frequently.
I signed on because I really believe in this project, not because of the money.
This has been a pretty big commitment for me as well in terms of time spent and lost income. I'm driving 80 miles round trip to rehearsal and I have shelved all other side projects, which drastically reduced my available music income for gear and such.
it wasn't uncommon for me to pull in $800 to $1,000 a week from instruction, contract studio work, fill-in guitar spots and guitar tech support, so the income reduction has slowed down everything to an extent - investments, gear acquisition, etc., but my wife approved the change in order to invest more time in getting this project off the ground.
Cutting out these other ventures has given me more time to spend with family too, which was a calculated benefit. I'm usually up at 4am every day playing for 3 hours and again 3 or more hours at night...now we are also adding a Wednesday night session.
Its really kind of shocking to see how our singer actively began changing the band, softening the vocals, altering the theme...and while he is a very cool dude, it began to feel like we were losing momentum.
Yesterday at our rehearsal, the bassist decided that in order to maintain our momentum and musical direction, he should front the group. I completely agree. His physically domineering stage presence and personality are suited to this. He has also been doing vocals on our demos anyways - in the absence of a vocalist - and his work is exemplary.
He really and truly loves bass playing, so this was not a decision arrived at in arbitrary fashion, but I agree with him that I think its the only way we can stay on target.
He loves Gibson Thunderbird basses. The main bass is satin black. He feels like the Thunderbird/Firebird theme is a good visualization for our band's image, so I might start moving slowly in that direction, maybe building one up from scratch even...There's no gear requirement, but I do think that a Firebird could add a very cool visual element to the stage presence, especially if it was finished in all satin black.
Just thinking out loud...
This is hard to make sense of for those outside the group - of that I am sure - and not wanting to release material in advance of performances or secured copyrights also probably makes this level of analysis seem silly, but I think we are headed in the right direction.
Our bassist and founder really came up with a good vision and great songs. Even without vocals, they are musically catchy and I find myself whistling them frequently.
I signed on because I really believe in this project, not because of the money.
This has been a pretty big commitment for me as well in terms of time spent and lost income. I'm driving 80 miles round trip to rehearsal and I have shelved all other side projects, which drastically reduced my available music income for gear and such.
it wasn't uncommon for me to pull in $800 to $1,000 a week from instruction, contract studio work, fill-in guitar spots and guitar tech support, so the income reduction has slowed down everything to an extent - investments, gear acquisition, etc., but my wife approved the change in order to invest more time in getting this project off the ground.
Cutting out these other ventures has given me more time to spend with family too, which was a calculated benefit. I'm usually up at 4am every day playing for 3 hours and again 3 or more hours at night...now we are also adding a Wednesday night session.
Its really kind of shocking to see how our singer actively began changing the band, softening the vocals, altering the theme...and while he is a very cool dude, it began to feel like we were losing momentum.
Yesterday at our rehearsal, the bassist decided that in order to maintain our momentum and musical direction, he should front the group. I completely agree. His physically domineering stage presence and personality are suited to this. He has also been doing vocals on our demos anyways - in the absence of a vocalist - and his work is exemplary.
He really and truly loves bass playing, so this was not a decision arrived at in arbitrary fashion, but I agree with him that I think its the only way we can stay on target.
He loves Gibson Thunderbird basses. The main bass is satin black. He feels like the Thunderbird/Firebird theme is a good visualization for our band's image, so I might start moving slowly in that direction, maybe building one up from scratch even...There's no gear requirement, but I do think that a Firebird could add a very cool visual element to the stage presence, especially if it was finished in all satin black.
Just thinking out loud...
syscokid
Ambassador of War & Peace
You can get a very custom "Firebird" in the form of a Kauer Guitars "Banshee". A two pickup Banshee starts at $3600 with a 7 to 9 month wait. I think Sp8ctre had a Kauer Starliner.
Linky:
OP
Hey, Man!!!
Thanks for the link and for your input. I'm actually thinking of building something from a husk, only because of the generally rough life that playing the clubs can subject a guitar too. Actually, what came to my mind today was all all exposed wood Firebird - finished in a similar color to my 2016 Gibson S-G...a pair of my Von Herndon Prototype 17kΩ bridge humbuckers with magnet flip and a 16kΩ neck pickup, both with 12 adjustable allen head pole pieces...
syscokid
Ambassador of War & Peace
The STRATosphere is known for selling husks. They got about 6 or 7 of the Firebirds from $600 to $850.
It would kind of a shame to strip and refinish this one, but here's a 2017 Firebird HP in Pelham Blue:
2017 Gibson USA Firebird Studio HP BODY & NECK Project American Pelham Blue
It would kind of a shame to strip and refinish this one, but here's a 2017 Firebird HP in Pelham Blue:
2017 Gibson USA Firebird Studio HP BODY & NECK Project American Pelham Blue
I'd hit it...
syscokid
Ambassador of War & Peace
Or this one at eBay, which is already black matte:
Gibson Firebird '70s Tribute 2012 Black Matte | eBay
Gibson Firebird '70s Tribute 2012 Black Matte | eBay
OP
Nice..but I require full size humbuckers. I would also have to confirm neck measurements before proceeding...