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    Anybody know anything about copyright law? Kind of a unique question...

    Years ago my father wrote some poetry. He gave me three poems that he hand-wrote. They have his name on them, and they're just written on paper. I've been thinking of publishing them, either as poems or trying to turn them into songs, but I don't know the implications there as far as copyright...
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    A weird question on Ribbon Mics

    I've been doing some reading on these, and I found something very interesting. Can someone explain to me why you're not supposed to sing into them, because plosives might damage the ribbon, but you can use them on amplifiers?
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    Acoustic strings for a retro/vintage sound?

    I'm working on a project right now where I'm looking for sort of a "vintage"/retro sound (think early 20th Century, almost). I've got a few sets of strings that I can use, that are different materials. I've got some Phosphor bronze, 80/20 bronze, Aluminum Bronze, "Earthwood" (Ernie Ball), and...
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    Acoustic Project -- Should I buy an SM57?

    I'm working on a project right now that's just going to be acoustic guitar and vocals. The guitars I'm going to be using, most likely, are my Takamine EG334 SBC (Spruce top, Ovangkol back and sides), my Harley Benton D-200CE-12BK 12-string (Laminated Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides), and...
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    Good strings for younger beginner?

    I have a guitar I'm thinking about "replacing". I asked my cousin if either of his kids would like it, and he said his son might. So if I replace this current guitar, I would be giving him the guitar, a small 10 watt amp, and an amp cable. I want to provide him with a little additional helpful...
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    Which should I choose?

    If you were choosing a Strat style guitar, which would you choose, and why? 1. HSS configuration with roseacre (dark) fretboard 2. SSS configuration with maple fretboard Keep in mind I have the following electric guitars already: 1. "Crate" Electra Strat-style electric, in a HSS config with...
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    How do you tell what to keep and what to toss from a lyrics perspective?

    This is an issue that I've run into. I have a five-subject notebook that I keep a lot of lyrics and lyric ideas in. The first several pages of this notebook have various parts of songs. Generally one or two lines. Maybe something that might work as a title, or occasionally something that might...
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    Any of you familiar with Harley Benton Guitars?

    I found a fairly highly-rated 12-string from Harley Benton. $95, plus shipping (which is kinda steep at just over $70). Acoustic/Electric. https://www.thomannmusic.com/harley_benton_hbd20012bk_12stringwestern.htm Any of you familiar with them? Have any of you played them? I'm also looking at...
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    Shure 55SH Series II dynamic microphone

    Have any of you ever used this mic? Right now my "vocal" mics are a Shure SM58 and an Oktava MK319 (though I'm thinking of replacing the 319 with something else).. Have any of you used the above mic? I would primarily be using it for vocals at home, since I don't perform live. I like the "old...
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    Here's one I'm working on..."I'm Your Huckleberry"

    Country song: "I'm Your Huckleberry" V1: You've been lookin' for a man you can love your whole life to treat you right, to hold you tight, and to make you his wife to be by your side, every day, with a love that's true I think I know just the man who's perfect for you. CH: I'm your...
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    So I do have some music out now!

    I released it back in February. Country music EP titled "Completely Unknown". I have a song from the EP posted on SoundCloud here: And my EP is available through most streaming services.
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    Anybody know anything about clarinets?

    My dad found a really old ironwood clarinet (made in France) at an estate sale. He wants me to come by and look at it. He was wondering what it might be worth, since they haven't been made in something like 50 years. Anybody have any idea?
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    Thinking about University of Phoenix online...

    I'm getting REALLY mixed opinions. I've heard it's a Diploma Mill (TM), and I've heard it's just fine. My employer will pay for it, as long as I pass the classes (which shouldn't be a problem). Basically, it's year-round, and it's 1 class every 5 weeks. I'd want to go for their CS program...
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    Any Boston Bruins fans in here?

    I have a cousin who was given a Boston Bruins jersey (Derek Sanderson jersey). It's autographed, but I can't verify the authenticity of the autograph. Anybody got any idea what it might be worth? He wants me to sell the jersey for him, but I don't know where to start.
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