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When I get in a rut it's because my focus is becoming too narrow. I was really running out of good ideas and getting tired of recording not too long ago, but I got some new music that is a departure from what I usually listen to and now I have lots of great ideas. So yeah, I pretty much agree...

That's a tough one... How would I relearn drums? I certainly could have practiced more when I first started. All in all, I'm pretty pleased with the route I took learning drums. I play a lot of Ty Smith and Brooks Wackerman style stuff, but Brooks does break out some crazy, funky beats that...

Alright, since I can't get a definite answer on the Fat Head, how about this: Should I go with the Fat Head or a better preamp? I'm using a really cheap solid state preamp right now (Studio Projects VTB1 or something like that). I know, shame on me for using a crappy preamp for recording...

Already got it. Actually, I have an e906, but even with the high rolloff engaged I don't find it all that different from an sm57. From the sound samples I was thinking that the Fat Head might provide a wider tonal palette than using two dynamics. But maybe I'm wrong on that? Do you mean...

The main use of the Fat Head would be on a guitar cabinet, but I have been looking for a darker bass tone, so I might use it with a bass cabinet as well. It's immediate use would be for recording, but I would at least try it out live and see what happens. Just to be clear, I'm not looking for...

Is the Fat Head ribbon mic really worth buying? I spend most of my music money on instruments, so I've never spent a lot of money on a mic or even a preamp. I'll be moving back to the US in July and I'll have about $300 in my music budget left over for miscellaneous. I really would rather...