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    A 1700-yr old mystery possibly solved!

    On a related note, The Great Courses has an excellent series on Ancient Greek and Roman engineering. The lecturer, a retired West Point civil...
    Post by: Rich Fiscus, Jan 27, 2023 at 5:53 AM in forum: Off Topic [BG]
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    Does anyone have any experience using rechargable 9 volt batteries in an active bass? (Ray 34...)

    When I was looking, a couple years ago, I came to the conclusion that the best options were 9.6V NiMH or 8.4V Lithium-Ion. If you’re looking for a...
    Post by: Rich Fiscus, Jan 26, 2023 at 6:28 AM in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
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    Bassists with disabilities

    Sooner or later I will have to use a stool. It’s usually easier to play standing for now, but I make a point of practicing seated as well, mostly...
    Post by: Rich Fiscus, Jan 25, 2023 at 8:57 AM in forum: Bassists [BG]
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    NFL 2022-2023

    Fair enough. I don’t really watch anything but the games these days, so I’m not subjected to him very often.
    Post by: Rich Fiscus, Jan 24, 2023 at 7:50 AM in forum: Off Topic [BG]
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    NFL 2022-2023

    His perpetual 8 year old personality has allowed him to live off endorsement money and use 100% of his salary for building actual wealth, as...
    Post by: Rich Fiscus, Jan 24, 2023 at 6:38 AM in forum: Off Topic [BG]
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    Bassists with disabilities

    Kidney stones may not be a disability, but the pain they cause is a whole other level of suffering. It’s certainly the worst pain I’ve ever...
    Post by: Rich Fiscus, Jan 20, 2023 in forum: Bassists [BG]
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    Genzler Magellan Pre... looks tasty

    Exactly. Fortunately there are many good options around the same price.
    Post by: Rich Fiscus, Jan 20, 2023 in forum: Effects [BG]
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    Genzler Magellan Pre... looks tasty

    When I was looking at preamps, I didn’t find a DI to be that standard, but it has been a few years, so things may have changed. I also never ended...
    Post by: Rich Fiscus, Jan 20, 2023 in forum: Effects [BG]
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    Bassists with disabilities

    Speaking of neurological symptoms, here’s one that’s surprisingly rare, or perhaps not, the more I understand neurology. When I started having...
    Post by: Rich Fiscus, Jan 20, 2023 in forum: Bassists [BG]
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    NFL 2022-2023

    Really? I’ve been cheering since the off season. I cheered when the McCaskey family decided step back from running the team, and take Ted...
    Post by: Rich Fiscus, Jan 20, 2023 in forum: Off Topic [BG]
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    Genzler Magellan Pre... looks tasty

    I understand the reasoning behind it, and it makes perfect sense on my Genzler amp. However, at least for me, the calculus for a pedal is a little...
    Post by: Rich Fiscus, Jan 20, 2023 in forum: Effects [BG]
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    Bassists with disabilities

    I’m lucky not to have aspirated so far, but sometimes food stops moving just past my throat. Most of the time I just have to wait a few seconds...
    Post by: Rich Fiscus, Jan 19, 2023 in forum: Bassists [BG]
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    Bassists with disabilities

    Thanks! I’m lucky to have an excellent family doctor, not to mention my mother being a retired RN. Actually, a combination of a top notch neck...
    Post by: Rich Fiscus, Jan 18, 2023 in forum: Bassists [BG]
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    Bassists with disabilities

    I’m almost certain I know what it is now, which is sort of the good news - except that it’s degenerative and probably fatal in less than a decade....
    Post by: Rich Fiscus, Jan 16, 2023 in forum: Bassists [BG]
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    NFL 2022-2023

    Damar Hamlin is apparently awake and at least physically interacting. They’re saying he appears neurologically intact, which probably means...
    Post by: Rich Fiscus, Jan 5, 2023 in forum: Off Topic [BG]