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I've been noticing lately (at least in photos and videos) that quite a number of guitarists are wearing loads of jewelry and other hand accessories, huge rings, assorted bracelets and chains, gloves and who knows what else. I don't know about anyone else but it took me ages to get used to...

Recently I did some extensive rearainging in my studio. I noticed something that I had never paid much attention to before. Certain locations around my room (13X27X9) seem a lot more lively (mics pick up better) while other spots seem almost dead (very quiet for some reason.) I'm wondering if...

My wife (being the sweetheart she is) gave me a couple of new mics for Christmas. I'm Just wondering if anyone has experience with either and can tell me if she did me a favor or if she got fooled by a salesman. mic 1, MXL 990 stereo condenser mic 2,Apex 435 Lg. diaphram condenser I haven't...

With winter aproaching I am considering a little downsizing, maybe condensing would be a better term, my studio/practice room. Presently my studio is located in an old house with limited heat. I've been using three rooms, one for main tracking, second for isolation, and third for...

Beyond the obvious reasons we like new strings, they sound better, play better, stay in tune better, etc... Old strings become pitted and wear the frets faster than new smooth ones. This isn't a thread for debate, just passing along another tip. Any other ideas or tips welcome.

Recently I was doing an experimental project (with my son's band) and the singer (if I dare call him a singer) insisted on useing his wireless mic. Since this was an experiment I agreed to give it a try. Initally we put the mic on a stand and it seemed to work OK. Then the singer decided he...

The drummer in the same band as my son just got new cymbals (Sabian B8s) and is quite pleased with the sound he gets from them. He prefers to use 7A sticks, his bandmates are insisting that he use larger sticks, 1A or larger (if there are larger.) My concern (and his) is will the larger sticks...

This seems like a good place for this. We all know having the right tool(s) makes repairs and mods much easier. It's too bad most of us do not have a complete workshop with all the tools we sometimes need. I'm sure most of us have had to improvise at some time or another, I know I've used...

I've been around recording for a while (other programs and computers) and just recently switched over to a Mac, digi interface and Protools. It's a new learning experience for me. I'm wondering if anyone has any tips about things I should avoid or things I can expect. I've done some decent...

First off, I'm a guitarist and I do occasionally break a string, but lately it seems that every drummer I jam with goes through sticks like he is stocking up kindling for the winter. I'm just curious, do all drummers go through sticks like they have an endless supply? I don't know if they are...

I know there is no way to say how long it takes to record a song but I am curious as to how many hours most of you spend per song. For the sake of discussion lets say the song is about 4 minutes, includes drums, bass, rythm and lead guitar parts, keyboard, main vocal, and 2 harmony vocals...

I have an old 1980 Vantage VS600 which I love and still play quite frequently. It still plays and sounds fine but it's apperance has suffered. On the body there is a fairly large area where my arm has rubbed for many years, which has become clouded. It looks like the finish has "blushed" for...

My style of music might not appeal to a lot of people, but if you like rock with a southern twist check out "It's A Ride" (link below). The mix isn't great (I already know that) but that's a different thread. I'm fishing for comments on the song itself. I need some fresh ideas, it seems like...

If anyone likes homespun southern rock give this a listen ("It's A Ride" link below). The mix isn't great and there are a lot of flaws in the playing and vocals. Parts seem ok but other places just seem to be "out of whack." I'm not sure if it's me or the song itself. The recording was done...

Just a quick question. Are flat panel (lcd) monitors less likely to cause noise/interference than the older picture tube type monitors? I'm trying to avoid having to hit record then run across the room or into another room to play giutar, it would be so much easier if I could play while...

We all know maple fingerboards usualy have finish on them but what about an unfinished one, should it be oiled or not? Will it make any difference? Will it help preserve or is it likely to cause any harm?

I recently had a young (16 year old) guitarist ask me for advice, I did the best I could to give him an answer but it may not have been good enough. Naturaly I thought of you guys and figure I might get some ideas to pass along. His question is, "How do you know when you (your band) is ready...

I am a guitar player, and I think I've heard all the complaints, slurs, gripes and assorted nasty comments that other musicians can make towards drummers. I'd like to hear it from the drummers side. What do we other musicians do that annoys you guys most? I know sometimes we (other musicians)...

I live in Smalltown America, typical suburbia, in what is often called "a quiet neighborhood. Most of the time it is fairly quiet and peaceful, until I start recording! It seem like every time I push the record button at least 7 mowers start at the same instant, and none of them have a...

I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any other devices (mixers, processors, efx generators etc...) which conect to the midi (joystick) port of a soundcard? I admit I don't know much about midi, I'm just really curious about if the port can be used for other devices, and if it can what types of...