Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"

[beans-on-toast]

Why should today be any different than any other?

Audient instigated it by hiring a marketing person that’s more idiot than savant.

 

[Jeff Scott]

I almost bought an inexpensive cello yesterday. It was at one of the antiques malls we like to frequent. Instead, for the same amount of money I picked up a L. & J.G. Stickley 816 arm chair from the mid 1910s! (No pics, as of yet).

 

[beans-on-toast]

I almost bought an inexpensive cello yesterday. It was at one of the antiques malls we like to frequent. Instead, for the same amount of money I picked up a L. & J.G. Stickley 816 arm chair from the mid 1910s! (No pics, as of yet).

With instruments, they like to insure each one separately. Does that apply to L. & J.G. Stickley 816 furniture? You can always go back for the cello in the fall.

Whenever I look at turn of the last century homes, I shudder at the thought of having to buy all the period correct furnishings from scratch.

 

[SoulReflection]

With instruments, they like to insure each one separately. Does that apply to L. & J.G. Stickley 816 furniture? You can always go back for the cello in the fall.

Whenever I look at turn of the last century homes, I shudder at the thought of having to buy all the period correct furnishings from scratch.

There is a distinct difference between those who care and those who can't be bothered. IMHO no discussion between the two is necessary .

 

[Jeff Scott]

Whenever I look at turn of the last century homes, I shudder at the thought of having to buy all the period correct furnishings from scratch.

Surprisingly, all the Stickley pieces we have were relatively inexpensive compared to a lot of modern manufactured furniture. You just got to look around a bit.

 

[Charlie Tango]

I think it's Jeff Jammerson.

Naw, it's Jammin' Jefferson.

 

[beans-on-toast]

There is a distinct difference between those who care and those who can't be bothered. IMHO no discussion between the two is necessary .

Period correct furnishings matching the architecture allows you to immerse yourself in living in past. Nothing wrong with that. On the other hand, I have simple and sparse furnishings and way too much gear. Next time I move, I’ll just take the gear and furnish from scratch.

 

[SoulReflection]

Period correct furnishings matching the architecture allows you to immerse yourself in living in past. On the other hand, I have simple and sparse furnishings and way too much gear. Next time I move, I’ll just take the gear.

I am with you on that.

 

[GwenOnBass]

I find paring down to minimum personal essentials in life now and again refreshes my soul. A sort of spiritual seaman's duffel, I suppose. Take care not to sign on to the Pequod or the San Pablo.

 

[GonePlaid]

Because the second half of 2020 is just underway.

But what an improvement!

 

[Jeff Scott]

Period correct furnishings matching the architecture allows you to immerse yourself in living in past. Nothing wrong with that. On the other hand, I have simple and sparse furnishings and way too much gear. Next time I move, I’ll just take the gear.

Most A & C furniture really is pretty simple and plain.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Most A & C furniture really is pretty simple and plain.

Not to mention craftsmanship and quality wood.

The antique stores near me have changed. In the past, there were one after another on one particular street, literally dozens of shops in antique alley. They were full of good items at affordable prices. Most have closed and have been turned into coffee shops and the like. The stock is sold and the quality isn’t there, they are scraping the bottom of the barrel. Probably why many have closed. Yes there are high end items available but the prices start at tens of thousands. Which is why I say I shudder at the thought of furnishing an entire house with period pieces from scratch. I DON’T KNOW IF i have that many years left. Old victorians have huge rooms, multiple living/dining/family rooms, six bedrooms and up is not uncommon. Finding the right pieces in the right size to match big rooms would be difficult. People have managed to do it and the results are spectacular.

There are a few places that sell newly built reproduction products and that seems to be a trend. Prices are high. A pine armoire will still set you back many thousands. They are built then distressed. The intended funkiness can be over the top.

I like what I see here.

I like a persian carpet, not the painted woodwork throughout.

 

[GwenOnBass]

Where's the rehearsal room?

 

[beans-on-toast]

Where's the rehearsal room?

A room in the basement works well. Stone foundations are common in these old houses and provide a nice reflective surface.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Speaking of the Audient EVO. It’s a good package for an affordable $129 US. Nice for home recording in the basement.

 

[GwenOnBass]

Yes, I looked at that and Too Late Now. I bought a PerSonus USB DAW that's yet to see use. It's got two inputs vs. one of the Evo .... Seems to me the PerSonus and Evo are different products.

 

[beans-on-toast]

There are so many products to choose from. I have a Focusrite rack thingy. The small desktop units are quite nice and most folks typically don’t need more than two inputs at a time.

 

[spiritbass]

Speaking of the Audient EVO. It’s a good package for an affordable $129 US. Nice for home recording in the basement.

That's a pretty cool 'face at that price!

 

[GwenOnBass]

Casting my vote for a vintage studio (like Sugar Ray's) for a vintage house.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Then you would like Chris Mara’s place in Nashville. They record and also do vinyl. A good place to buy a multitrack recorder is Mara Machines.

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