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You're more interested in misconstruing and exaggerating my points than in having a thoughtful discussion. I'm done with you on this thread.

Perfectly true, it's not more useful... except at first. The point of a mnemonic is to help remember things that seem abstract by giving them more commonplace labels. To your earlier question about renaming the notes after the seven dwarfs, no, but why not? Students remember the notes on the...

When his amp grows a 1/3 octave graphic EQ, this will be useful advice. His amp has labels for "Bass," "Lo-Mid," "Hi-Mid," and "Treble." That's what he needs to be familiar with. Maybe realize that not everyone should have to know as much as you know to get a tone they like. Speaking for...

I've got names for my ranges as well. It's useful when I'm trying to figure out what I want more or less of. For a 4-band EQ: low = drone low mid = growl high mid = oink high = fizz No offense intended to anyone's favorite range :) They're just reasonably descriptive mnemonics for the...

Almost a pity that "One Of Us" was such a pop hit... I think a lot of people have overlooked her R&B side.

Have to add Brandi Carlile for anyone who likes alt folk.

A few favorites in the quirky piano pop-diva category: - Tori Amos - Kate Bush (mentioned earlier) - Marina Diamandis of Marina and the Diamonds

New kick for me: http://www.thepuppinisisters.com/

I've always thought Joan Osborne was very versatile and highly underrated. I could listen to Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) all day.

Glue+toothpick is the better bet. The screw heads for those are smaller than standard, so a regular screw might not work. -Tom

Since you're okay with guitars and you asked for blonde: Squier '51. Maybe more of a TV yellow. I don't know why they stuck a birdseye maple neck on a $150 guitar, but I'm okay with it :) -Tom

For those who need their faith in mankind restored: Link Removed Includes the Dylan version mentioned earlier. Enjoy! -Tom

+1 I dealt with Pat a couple of months ago regarding a neck problem. Very positive experience. Helpful on the phone, sent me some parts to try to fix it, and when that didn't work, offered to replace the neck no questions asked. I sent it on a Monday, it was back to me on Friday, and they...

An isolation cabinet is another option. -Tom

Not trying to turn you off at all, but from my limited experience, a lined ebanol fretless is something I'd definitely want to try out before committing to. I've bought and returned two and checked out others in stores, including the Squier you're considering, and on every one the fret lines are...

JustStrings is great for selection -- I'm a fan. Elderly is usually a little better on price. They both treat their customers like people. -Tom

The Bollinger Band They'll get it, I promise! -Tom

Good article, thanks for the link. I had an I'll-be-damned moment when I read this: "The excitation point (string support) must not be located in a node, but closely enough to an antinode of a resonance." It explains why dead spots get less dead when I wrap my hand around the neck rather...

I voted no difference. I suck at this game. -Tom

Maybe post a picture of your wiring. Could someone have messed with it before you owned it? I'm not sure what's causing the problem, but the first thing I would do is check it against a standard P bass wiring diagram. In particular, make sure the tone capacitor goes from one leg of the tone pot...

Sansamp paradriver DI might fit the bill. Output is switchable between -10db and 0db. There's a blend knob for dialing out any unwanted Sansampishness. I've used it as a preamp into an effects loop return -- works great. -Tom

My hair has grown longer and my middle and ring fingers constantly want to curl down to touch my palm. -Tom

Aside from the botched lyrics, I thought it was the perfect rendition for the event. A display of excess to kick off another display of excess. And I'm all for excess, so don't take that the wrong way. -Tom

It's mostly just a problem-solver. If you're getting feedback, turn it to wherever makes the feedback go away. If I'm not having any problems, I just leave it all the way up. Somewhere else might work better for you. Just off the bottom helps with 60 Hz hum, for example. Anyway, experiment with...

Notch filter removes a narrow band of frequencies, usually for eliminating feedback or reducing unwanted resonance (boominess in a particular room, say). It shouldn't have any effect on tuning, but it will have some effect on EQ. On the B100 it's a -10 dB notch, sweepable from 50 Hz to 1 kHz...

Thanks! I was 31... I actually had to get out my calculator :D

I've used a very small, needle-shaped grinding bit on a dremel tool to grind away broken screws without much damage to the surrounding wood, but only if the screw isn't in too far. I'm guessing that won't work for you, but I thought I'd throw it out there. Before I tried screw extractors...

Hey all, I just (re)joined TB after a short hiatus and a change of alias. I've been a vegetarian for about 18 years. Can I be #60? -Tom

In order of importance for me: 1. Non-leather 2. Comfortable 3. Not something you see every day Couch all the way for me.