Recent content by Andy_Madison

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    Everything in Drop D

    Does anyone know if there's pitch shift rack effect or stomp box that could do this and maintain good tonal quality?
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    Playing at famous venues

    The Beatles played Busch Stadium in 1966, which was their only appearance in St. Louis. Adjusted for inflation, $500 in 1966 equated to $3,692.01 in 2015. Who the heck was your friend? Charlie M.F. Watts? I haven't paid to play. Wait, scratch that. I've played tons of shows where my bar tab...
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    Help! I'm bored!

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    Help! I'm bored!

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    You might be a Guitard...

    Something like that. I let it be known that I'm offended by the term "tard". Opinions and conversations were shared. Tangents and arguments shot from many angles. Good forum, really. I'll exit the thread. Carry on, wayward sons. Enjoy your circle jerk. "Hey Whitey, where's your hat?"
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    You might be a Guitard...

    I'm a lot of things, including a hypocrite. I'm wrong as often as I'm right. But I'm trying to be better. By all means, do your thing. Just don't expect me to smile politely while you stink up the joint. Let me know when you start being one-tenth as funny as Mel Brooks or Richard Pryor.
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    You might be a Guitard...

    Yup, and slavedrivers too. I wanted to like your post. It was passionate but ultimately attempted to distract from the issue at hand by suggesting that words shouldn't be considered offensive because the world will always have bigger problems than language to deal with. Captain Bike Helmet is...
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    You might be a Guitard...

    Keep using the term if you want, perhaps during your family's Christmas dinner. Explain how funny it is. I sense the butthurt has shifted. Some of those that were called out for using an offensive term are now feeling the burn of guilt. Like kids who get caught red-handed doing something they...
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    opinions on the Fender Marcus Miller 4 string jazz

    I own a MIJ white one. Purchased it new without having ever played one before. Uh-huh. It's extremely beautiful but doesn't supply the tones I prefer - there's too much fatassedness when switched to active. Plus I dislike how the single coils can't be soloed without going all Buzz Lightyear...
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    Wisconsin Bassist Club chapter IV (to the 4th degree)

    What's on the table? Cheese? Soap? Cheesesoap?
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    Mom & Pop Shops

    Were you able to reacquire those basses on the spot?
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    What to do when you're dead...

    My condolences to you and your friend. My dad was a jazz drummer. He played for decades with a local Dixieland group. His drumset, a '66 Ludwig, has all the wear & patina you'd expect from gear that saw hundreds of shows. He was especially proud of his Zildjian cymbals. Interesting also was...
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    being sued over band name

    Here's an interesting case which went to the high court: Judge rules in battle of the ukulele orchestras Long story short is that there's a longstanding British-based group, and another group from Germany. The names of the respective groups, their repertoire, stage shows, and manner of dress are...
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    Wisconsin Bassist Club chapter IV (to the 4th degree)

    I've got one if you want it. It's an empty G-K cab that once housed a 15" G-K speaker (which blew up at a show). The cab is in excellent shape - black rat fur, padding inside, very tight construction, no rattles. I'd need to measure the exact diameter of the speaker hole to make sure your Ampeg...
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    Pre flight check. Configuration correct?

    The guitarist in my old punk band used a Crate 60 for years. The Crate's was a good little workhorse, though maybe a little tinny-sounding. Its volume output will get completely lost in a room, especially if the amp is placed low (like on the floor). Best to mic it and dial back the distortion a...