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    K&M Memphis Pro or Hercules GS415B+

    I remember I've explicitely read on the vendor site that the stands weren't suitable for instruments with a nitro finish. So I digged a little bit at that time (it was maybe 4 or 5 years ago) and I read that the problem was a chemical reaction between their foam and the finish. Since maybe 2...
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    K&M Memphis Pro or Hercules GS415B+

    I had the Hercules on my wishlist for a while as I've toured with many musicians who used them. It felt sturdy, stable and secure, but I when discovered that their stands have a foam that reacts with nitro finishes and alters it, it was a no-go for me. As a tour manager & backliner, I had to...
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    What Song Intro Causes You To Immediately Turn Up The Volume?

    Tool - The Pot That groove just makes me moove
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    Brand Preference?

    I totally agree with this. I know there are a lot of allrounders like tc electronic and boss and I understand people who have a "go to" brand for their gear but I can't do it. I think some brands do an excellent job at designing and building pedals, but I also believe they're really good in one...
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    If you could only play one bass brand forever

    I was wondering who would be the first to go for Wal...
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    What are your essential pedals?

    First things first, I must say that there are tons of really good effect pedals with different flavors, even if they're of the same type of effect. The only thing to do is try to understand what each effect is supposed to do, then check if it would fit your needs and, if so... Go to your...