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its funny to think

ezcomes — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:16:14 GMT

just how much the music industry had CHANGED in the last 30 yrs...

records(78's<33's<45's)..8 tracks, tapes, laser discs, cds, dvd's, mp3's...

record stores, music stores, itunes...illegal downloading...

no band these days commands the respect that older bands did...

like the bands that had there OWN private jet(see below)

these days bands can barely survive, and most don't passed the first single...

in these days of changing music tastes and styles...nothing is a sure bet, and those that are, pop culture changes and then they are liked anymore...unless you can evolve (bon jovi has managed to do it...not many others have)

was just thinkin this today...thought i'd share

Lee Valley

Kenny boy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:54:27 GMT

Hey guys/gals, as an employee,of Lee Valley and a Luthier,I have noticed some of you would like to see Lee Valley,carrying luthiers supplies. You need to ALL send e-mails off to Lee Valley to encourage them to really pursue this concept. I have tried internally, but you the consumer/ builder need to get on there case.Thanx for listening, and bang hard at the door....it would be nice to buy from a Canadian company....oh yeah, if possible, give them a list of the stuff you would be generally interested in.i.e.fretwire? tuners,jigs,finishing supplies,etc.
Cheers and happy building
Kenny boy.

Drive??

Rwinder — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:59:45 GMT

Sorry i hate over drive threads too.

I have become increasingly curious about drive pedals. I was fairly content until recently with my DLS, keeley blues driver and JH-F1 fuzzface. I am not looking for the marshall in a box thing.

but now i have gas for something new and am wondering what everyone is using these days? Anything new and exciting that i have missed?

The insanity continues

ashm70 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:48:02 GMT

So, Dell comes in for a meeting and Droopy provides these guys with the following info:

Server Name
Function(s)
Disk
CPU count (no speed spec)
RAM

He gives it to the Dell guys an tells them to build him an environment based on that spec. No useage details, no server stats, nothing...

The Dell SME looks at it and the first thing out of his mouth is "Have you considered virtualizing?"

I just about choked. I looked at my CFO and he looked at me with raised eyebrows (he knows the score and how I feel about the situation).

Droopy then proceeds to tell the Dell guys that he knows Michael Dell personally and starts to give them the gears.

Anyways, long story short, I walk out and it felt good. I never saw what his final "Vision" was.

I find out today that it is 8 new boxes....

I had a discussion with my CFO and he seemed to hear my reasoned arguments and asked me if I had spoken to Droopy about it. I said no, with the caveat that Droopy is entrenched in his position. He has re-architect'd the environment in his first two weeks with no admin access or documents showing what is there or how we run.

So, now that is 8 new boxes. There is no A/C in the server room right now except for a consumer grade apartment one that vents out to the suspended ceiling. No fire suppression either...

So, I am wondering if I should just keep my mouth shut, or do I have an obligation to say something?

I am saddened that I will not be here to see the shit hit the fan, but that is about a year and a half from now.

Mesa F-100

xbolt — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:38:12 GMT

Just picked one up for fun...fits nicely in the Boogie flock.
Sort of wedged somewhere between the Studio 22 and the Tremoverb.

This thing sounds amazing...I'm running it through Greenbacks and/or EVMs ...
Just sweet kksjur

FS/FT: Ibanez RG1527 Prestige in Galaxy white

James_E — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:09 GMT

Basically brand new (one month old). Prestige Ibanez RG1527 7 string guitar in galaxy white with maple neck.

These galaxy white ones are rare.

Great guitar, but I shouldn't have bought a 7 string.

I can provide pictures. Many stock pictures available if you want to have a quick look to get an idea. I'll provide pictures for people who are serious. It's basically brand new and in new condition. Comes with prestige Hard shell case.

Serious inquiries only. I am in NO HURRY here... so $1200 cash FIRM or a reasonable trade. For a reasonable trade your guitar needs to be priced the same as this goes for new, which is around $1300 - $1600 depending on where you look.

Go Ana!

Big_Daddy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:01 GMT

Great tune, great Strat sound, great playing. And she's pretty hot, too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPqchOVgQyA

Measurements Of A Marshall Cab

Canadian Charlie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:31:09 GMT

Can someone give me the overall measurements for a Marshall 1960 bottom cab? I'm gonna and make my own, I can't find a used one ans shipping is twice the price of a new cab

Is it 33" wide, 30" high and 14.5" deep?

:smilie_flagge17::smilie_flagge17::smilie_flagge17 :

Maxon ROD-881

prodigal_son — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:29 GMT

Anyone tried (or own) one of these? I thought they looked kinda cool. It almost seems like a Tube Screamer with a high gain tube preamp and a noise reduction switch.

New Gear Day!

Big_Daddy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:15 GMT

I just got a Boomerang II Phrase Sampler off of TGP, shipped and packaged with a hard-shell case in almost new condition for US$250. I can't wait to get this baby home!!:rockon2:

NGD - Sweet and Sour Atom

sivs — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:36:07 GMT

My new-to-me Tom Anderson Atom just arrived!

Gorgeous guitar with a killer finish - sweet and sour sauce red. These things play like nothing else - the stainless frets and matte finished neck are unbelievable.

Some really great tones in her too - it's got a 5 way with a push pull for splitting the middle position. Ridiculously stable bolt on neck - if you haven't seen Tom's newest neck joint design, go check it out.

I love this thing! A great match for my tiger's eye crowdster too! Forgive me for the photographs, they were the best I could do right now! She really looks like this: http://andersonguitars.com/cfPages/s...&bodyWoodID=33

No flash

Some flash

Excessive flash

WTB: 24 fret hardtail guitar show me what you got!!

twoonie2 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:35:08 GMT

In the market for a 24 fret hardtail guitar.

Show me what you got

thanks.

Is There Any Point In Buying A New Instrument?

david henman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:00 GMT

...the last time i bought a brand new guitar was several years ago when i treated myself to a custom order g&l legacy, at about $1500. now i see the exact same instrument on craigslist for $1000, meaning the seller would probably accept $800-$900.
since then i've purchased half a dozen used dozen guitars for absolute bargain basement prices, all worth far more than i paid.
beautiful strats and teles are going for $800-$900, often less.
hello, craigslist, goodbye retail store!

:wave:

Take Back The Horns

ne1roc — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:10:25 GMT

Quote:

Calling all true headbangers! Join the fight! It�s time to take back that which is rightfully ours and return �the Metal Horns� to their one true home and former metal glory!

http://takebackthehorns.com/

Dee Snyder decided to start a movement to take back the horns after reading this funny article;

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/42365

What pedal soars?

CapitalC — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:02:33 GMT

Hey folks, I have a pretty decent setup. 1962 LPJR, small 15 watt boutique amp called an SMF 15 watter, and I run it through a Zvex Super Hard On (always on) and a Voodoo Labs sparkle drive.....I'm happy, but I want the ability to do one note, melodic lines that soar.....not a boost or distortion, just something that makes my one note, slow melody lines have some hugeness (not loud, just sustain I guess). Something to thicken it up.....and not stuff up on the 15th fret a la Slash.....
I find when I go to play the lick, it has no ooomph.....just disappears......my setup is great for strumming chords and root note types of riffs (say like Day Tripper or something) but if the other guitar player has a chord thing going on, I want to play melodic soaring notes over it .....I'm really trying to think of an example.....if I do, I'll edit....

Would that be delay? Compression sustainer? Is there a "soar" pedal :)

Thanks,
Ian