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    big or small cym-balls

    :eek:what's the standard size for cymbals> I want to upgrade to a good set but need to cost everything first. I guess 14" hats? I'm looking for a crash & crash/ride aswell - or should i just get two crashes & a dedicated ride?. It's for recording & I need a pretty versatile bog standard, dogs...
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    Boss Slow gear - any samples i could listen to?

    Has anyone got a link or anything to some slow gear samples? I've been wanting to build one for sometime but would like to hear it first :D it's a good idea isn't it? Chears
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    Not to be played while on acid

    how would you play this guitar? http://www.manzer.com/more.tmpl?cmd=search&db=lmodels.db&var2=lmodels.db&var3=Custom%20Design&wfskudata=2931-15
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    Best Cover Version Of Cohen's "Hallelujah"

    Ok let fighting commence, what a great song it is, but who's cover do you prefer? it's been covered by so many artists (I could not list them all). Well i voted for Jeff Buckley, do you disagree? Then explain yourself!! :D
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    Noise Reduction DIY >not gated< DIY?

    Hello everyone, i've been searching for ages for a noise reduction project. I can't seem to find any. I don't mean a noise gate, i have one of those. I'm looking for a project like an old DBX or dolby noise reduction schematic to get rid of hissing and other annoyances in realtime. The simpler...
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    Wiring XLR to mono Jack help?

    Hello, i just bought a tascam portastudio for ideas etc, it has no balanced i/p's. I just want to connect a SM57 to a mono jack i/p. How do i wire this. I've looked on the net but it's just filled my head with jargon - i just need to know which pins to use and if i have to join 2 xlr pins or...
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    Can't find a demagnetizer for portastudio + cleaning tips

    Hello everyone, just bought a tascam 414 off ebay, it looks as if the previous owner did not maintain it very well. There's dust everywhere etc. Is there any service/repair manuals about? (i've got the owners manual) I need a demagnetizer, i live in th UK and cant find one online - can i use...
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    Bigsby Tremelo Arm For Telecaster

    Hello, i'm wanting to fit a bigsby arm to my telecaster, i was wondering which model is suited for telecasters & any complications that may arise in fitting one. Is this something you can fit yourself, or is it a definate pro job? Thanks in advance :D
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    Favourite European Distributers

    Because you need to take out many loans before buying something audio related in europe. I wondered what your fave online shops are.
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    Digitech - Holy Grail Reverb??

    Electroharmonix - Holy Grail Reverb?? Yeah, wondering, no i'm concerned at the lack of configurability with this pedal, would anyone recommend a reverb pedal that wouldn't blow my nipples off money wise. Same price range. Or recommend another, i had a Boss RV-3 which i thought was ok. But not...
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    Can you Recommend audio electronics books?

    Hello, i was wondering if you could recommend any audio books which explain and give schematic examples of different audio effects processors. And basically tell you what is going on in the circuit and why certain part of the circuit exist etc. I have an in depth electronics book already (that...
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    What to watch out for with old Portastudios

    hello, i'm wanting to get an old 424 or 426, but am a little aprehensive, are they easy enough to fix if anything went wrong with them? What will time and overuse do to the heads? How can this be resolved? Thanks
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    Best Tape Based 4/6 track old or new

    Hello everyone, i am looking for a tape based multitrack recorder preferably 6 or more tracks. I have used the digital ones but they really don't interest me, and are not the best for recording ideas quickly. Any opinions on old and new devices, the tascam 246 caught my eye, any one want to...
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    Most Flexable ProCo Rat?

    Hello everyone, i posted earlier asking if anyone new of a stomp that equals the crazyness of a DOD punkifier. I was pointed in the direction of the ProCo rat for over the top synthetic fuzz, but which would you recommend. I know the deuce looks like the best bet but, i am on a relatively small...
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    WANTED - DOD Punkifier - FX76

    Hello, i was wanting to add something different to my set up, and was thinking if any of you own but don't get on with this pedal then i would be willing to exchange it for some money. I have a paypal account etc and live in the UK.
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