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OK - last night I was able to complete the transformer swap for my SM57, so that it now uses the AMI TAB-Funkenwerk T-58 transformer. I've got some samples, but I'll post those on the thread in the microphone forum: https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=273292 This thread is about...

OK - I have two M-Audio DMP2 microphone preamp units, but only one wall wart (I wasn't paying attention when I bought the second one, and they #\@F! gave me a 5volt instead of a 9 volt - anyway...). I haven't used them yet, really - I had planned to install them on a rack tray and put them in...

I've been looking at pedals, and I see they have this Mapex pedal up for $50 today (Nov 13) http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid good deal? edit: I see it for $50 at music123, too, so maybe no rush

Since Chance's recent announcement, visions of TAB-Funkenwerk transformers are likely dancing in all our heads. When I ordered the BV314 from Oliver (Archut of TAB-Funkenwerk) to send to Marik to put into the ACM-6802T, I also ordered one of his T58 transformers, and now I have it. The T58...

I'm having a heck of a time finding anything on google -- let me take a stab at describing what I'm looking for: Is there an audio plug-in that works as a virtual breadboard with a GUI that lets you place different components (like different values of resistor and capacitor, different...

Since reading Somnium7's post about making cables, I found some nice Neutrik connectors, and I've been retrofitting a bunch of my crappy cables. Now, I want to get a nice roll of bulk Mogami cable so that I can make TRS patch cables, but every time I go to Markertek, I get confused because...

I just got a Tonepros tune-o-matic style bridge that I think I want to try on my SG. The saddles (the six little metal plates where the strings sit) on it don't have notches, which I thought was cool, but I just checked on their website, and they say they have "Un-notched saddles for...

First, thanks to everyone for all the encouragement and support. The story here is that I no longer need my M-Audio DMP3 preamp, since I picked up two DMP2 units for cheap at a local pawn shop (on the heels of several other fairly recent pawn shop scores, like a C414 for $99 and two MC-012s for...

I checked GS a while back and noticed that someone started a thread giving away a piece of gear (a preamp that's way above my pay grade) in the hopes it would trigger more of the same - I have an account there, but don't post much, and so I though it would be cool to rip off the idea (or maybe...

Just picked up a Maudio DMP2 for $40 (there's another one in slightly better shape for $60 at the same pawn shop in Houston - PM me if you want to know where it is). Sign of the economy, I guess, kind of depressing. I also saw an Avalon 737 and Focusrite VM Pro (for > ebay prices - they're...

I pried off the screen from one of my SM81s so that I could pull out the slotted disk. The screen seemed to be glued in place, and came up with minor effort using a thumbtack as a pry-bar. All went well, except that the screen tends to fall off now that I put it back on. In other news, one...

About two years ago, I went on an ebay spree and wound up with several 1960's era practice amps (most for under $100). Recently, as I'm getting bolder with the soldering iron, I'm picking at one brandless single ended 6V6 one. Today I cleaned up some connections, and now it's really quiet -- I...

OK - here's my drum set: I'm seeking general advice -- I would *prefer* advice from someone with credentials, like Dr. Zaragemca, but I'll take what I can get. I want to be ready for some recitals when we're allowed to go back to Galveston. This kid who lives in my house was in band when he...

A little premature, but I know some of you socal group buyers are doing local pickup. Reaching out to one of you who gets the pres open (and realizing that probably hasn't happened yet): can you say a) whether you'd want to replace the transformers, and if so, b) whether the Carnhill...

I did this about two years ago in advance of the birth of our youngest daughter Sophie -- she pretty much seemed to like the song then, and now, approaching age 2, she still likes it. Not sure if it's effectively as a lullaby, but it does have a calming effect. We also like listening to it...

There's a Fender Blues Jr (not the tweed variety that I've heard of but not seen) at a nearby pawn shop up for $350 - not sure if they'll come down or not, but is this in the neighborhood of a good price? It's visually in good condition, but I haven't tried playing through it. I think it said...

I have an old Magnatone Varsity amp with green mother-of-toilet-seat covering. The grillcloth has some very faded graphics on it -- some palm trees and what I think says "Ray Gourley Model". I'd sure like to somehow restore the original graphics -- any tips on the best way to do this (or to...

Thanks to hurricane Ike, I've got some crape myrtle wood on my hands (haven't yet chopped it into manageable pieces) - the trees that went over were around 35 feet high, and the trunks are 4 or 5 inches in diameter. The wood seems unusually rigid and strong to me (maybe why they got uprooted...

I've been reading this board for a while, and it's awesome there are so many frequent posters who are either professionals or folks who have a lot of experience with commercial or semi-commercial recording. I'm not one of them. I've learned a lot on this board, but also learned how much I...

OK - finally here's one for Mrs. Chef. She's always been a Hank fan. Other factors converging to make me do this: 1) I can't sing, but I see that I must learn how, and so I've been practicing pitch with one of those pitch pipes while I drive (with the windows down); 2) I've been mouthing off...