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Post by ericn on Dec 9, 2023 21:54:04 GMT -6
Bummer... I got my stedman N90 in from reverb after Eric wrote about it... the element (or something) is loose inside the grill and causing a horrible noise. Completely unusuable. Package didn't look damaged either, so I'm guessing they just got it and sold it without testing it. That absolutely sucks! |
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Post by sean on Dec 10, 2023 8:16:46 GMT -6
Traded a Guild 12 string for a J45 Standard…excited to have a slope shoulder. I think I’ll get a bone saddle made (Tusq or whatever it is just doesn’t sound right to me on the B and E string ever) otherwise happy with it! And as nice as the Guild was I don’t need 3 acoustic 12 strings 😆 I upgraded my J45 with a bone nut, bone saddle and bone pins. I also threw a set of vintage style tuners. They were hard to find, but made a HUGE difference in terms of feel. Changed the balance of the guitar, not so neck heavy. I’m thinking similar things…bone nut and saddle and some Gotoh Vintage 3 on a plate style tuners…probably the “Deluxe” with the 1/18 turn ratio. I don’t gig so I’ll probably take the electronics out because they pretty bad 😆 |
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Post by keymod on Dec 11, 2023 7:17:56 GMT -6
Bummer... I got my stedman N90 in from reverb after Eric wrote about it... the element (or something) is loose inside the grill and causing a horrible noise. Completely unusuable. Package didn't look damaged either, so I'm guessing they just got it and sold it without testing it. I fixed mine. Can pm you photos |
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Post by keymod on Dec 11, 2023 7:21:55 GMT -6
Bummer... I got my stedman N90 in from reverb after Eric wrote about it... the element (or something) is loose inside the grill and causing a horrible noise. Completely unusuable. Package didn't look damaged either, so I'm guessing they just got it and sold it without testing it. That absolutely sucks! Easy fix |
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Post by keymod on Dec 11, 2023 7:22:42 GMT -6
Just got a WesAudio ngBus Compressor
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Post by niklas1073 on Dec 11, 2023 7:59:04 GMT -6
I am talking about the 19” version. The difference is tubes. 500series comes without. I have the 500 series -- I forgot them even made the with-tube rack version. The rack version doesn't seem to come-up used. Ok, was able to hook it up today. It really sounds great... plays well together in front of my vari mu mastering comp. I was doing some a/b with uad plugs and its much smoother in character and fatter in a way. really like the low frequency seperate frequency for boost and cut, makes a big difference. Attachments:
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Post by ericn on Dec 11, 2023 9:48:07 GMT -6
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Post by enlav on Dec 11, 2023 9:53:04 GMT -6
Bummer... I got my stedman N90 in from reverb after Eric wrote about it... the element (or something) is loose inside the grill and causing a horrible noise. Completely unusuable. Package didn't look damaged either, so I'm guessing they just got it and sold it without testing it. I fixed mine. Can pm you photos I may take you up on that - I'm not sure what typical return process is, but if I'm stuck with it one way or another, I figured I would open it up and see what could be done. |
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Post by drbill on Dec 11, 2023 10:03:19 GMT -6
AWESOME Eric!!!!!!!!!!!! Best "new gear" on this thread!!!
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Post by Bark Bark Dog on Dec 11, 2023 10:11:54 GMT -6
Been on a bit of a 500 series spree, a pair LTL Chromas with both Royal Blues and Hitmakers, a Singular Audio Tubedrve and a Bereich03 Densitry. Oh aye and a pair of Capi Bt50s with ca-0252.
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Post by ericn on Dec 11, 2023 10:20:30 GMT -6
AWESOME Eric!!!!!!!!!!!! Best "new gear" on this thread!!! You would absolutely love this pup Bill! |
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Post by johneppstein on Dec 11, 2023 10:41:28 GMT -6
I upgraded my J45 with a bone nut, bone saddle and bone pins. I also threw a set of vintage style tuners. They were hard to find, but made a HUGE difference in terms of feel. Changed the balance of the guitar, not so neck heavy. I’m thinking similar things…bone nut and saddle and some Gotoh Vintage 3 on a plate style tuners…probably the “Deluxe” with the 1/18 turn ratio. I don’t gig so I’ll probably take the electronics out because they pretty bad 😆 Gibsons deserve Grover Rotomatics. I have the 18 to 1 ratio ones on my J-200. Feels great and in this climate it hardly ever goes out of tune. And the gold doesn't tarnish.
I would not use any 3 on a plate tuners that I've ever seen - not reliable.
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Post by drbill on Dec 11, 2023 11:31:14 GMT -6
AWESOME Eric!!!!!!!!!!!! Best "new gear" on this thread!!! You would absolutely love this pup Bill! Zero doubts on that. Looks like a great addition to the family. Enjoy! |
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Post by sean on Dec 11, 2023 11:38:54 GMT -6
I’m thinking similar things…bone nut and saddle and some Gotoh Vintage 3 on a plate style tuners…probably the “Deluxe” with the 1/18 turn ratio. I don’t gig so I’ll probably take the electronics out because they pretty bad 😆 Gibsons deserve Grover Rotomatics. I have the 18 to 1 ratio ones on my J-200. Feels great and in this climate it hardly ever goes out of tune. And the gold doesn't tarnish.
I would not use any 3 on a plate tuners that I've ever seen - not reliable.
I personally don't like the added weight to neck (feel the same way about the Grover's on my Les Paul Classic)...but if tuning is a problem I can always change it back |
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Post by chessparov on Dec 11, 2023 14:03:29 GMT -6
I'm guessing a male "Apollo". Over a female "Grace". (From the Blue collar) So... If the Room better treated yet? It has to be! Instant corner Bass Trap. (Or salmon?)  Chris |
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Post by ericn on Dec 11, 2023 14:59:28 GMT -6
I'm guessing a male "Apollo". Over a female "Grace". (From the Blue collar) So... If the Room better treated yet? It has to be! Instant corner Bass Trap. (Or salmon?) Chris A male Jake from State Farm, 2 year old Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherd mix. |
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Post by chessparov on Dec 11, 2023 15:28:07 GMT -6
He's certainly in good hands.  Chris |
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Post by lowlou on Dec 11, 2023 15:29:49 GMT -6
In the end I didn't bought the second hand Dynax2 from Al.so.
Few people know, I learned about it by calling Oliver Bolling directly a few days ago, but there is actually a Dynax3 available and it's somewhat cheaper than many Dynax2 for sale out there. The transformerless version at least is cheaper. It's Olivier Bolling's favourite. Lots of new features, a new mean "sorgin" ("witch" in french dialect) mode etc.
It's sold direct and in small quantities, contact Oliver at Audiotechpro.fr
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I'm about to buy a Focusrite blue 230. Anybody think it's a bad idea ? Any reason I shouldn't do it ? No demos online, I've just read a few good things about it (it's not well known I think, it's a semi-stepped Red3 with trannies IN/OUT).
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Post by ericn on Dec 11, 2023 16:09:56 GMT -6
In the end I didn't bought the second hand Dynax2 from Al.so. Few people know, I learned about it by calling Oliver Bolling directly a few days ago, but there is actually a Dynax3 available and it's somewhat cheaper than many Dynax2 for sale out there. The transformerless version at least is cheaper. It's Olivier Bolling's favourite. Lots of new features, a new mean "sorgin" ("witch" in french dialect) mode etc. It's sold direct and in small quantities, contact Oliver at Audiotechpro.fr -------------------- I'm about to buy a Focusrite blue 230. Anybody think it's a bad idea ? Any reason I shouldn't do it ? No demos online, I've just read a few good things about it (it's not well known I think, it's a semi-stepped Red3 with trannies IN/OUT). Blue 230 was billed as a broadcast compressor, but the timing was wrong, air-chains started to go digital all in one boxes for about the same money and you could free up rack space for station automation. They became a cult favorite of mastering guys. Probably the least colorful Focurite. |
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Post by lowlou on Dec 11, 2023 16:26:34 GMT -6
Ok interesting, thanks Eric ! It was so very expensive too...! 5K at the time. I read that the 230 equipped with IN & OUT proprietary transformers have a little something going on sonically, but something different from what the very bright Red3 late revisions offers. According to a few forum posts, a 230 with IN/OUT transformers is basically a coveted Red3 mk1 with some stepped knobs. And blue. The transformerless versions of the 230/330/Red3 are said to be a bit boring in comparison. Also it's said that you want to have the proprietary Focusrite VCA in your unit, not the THAT vca chip. The one I can buy ticks all the good boxes, in term of transformer and VCA... Not cheap, but not overly expensive.  |
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Post by EmRR on Dec 12, 2023 9:38:09 GMT -6
ugh....new HVAC for the studio....there go all the reserves....
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Post by ericn on Dec 12, 2023 9:56:51 GMT -6
ugh....new HVAC for the studio....there go all the reserves.... Ouch! |
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Post by lee on Dec 12, 2023 11:26:55 GMT -6
ugh....new HVAC for the studio....there go all the reserves.... If you don't mind sharing, what unit(s) did you go for? |
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Post by parasitk on Dec 12, 2023 11:47:46 GMT -6
Recently arrived, or just about to:
Fairfield Circuitry Shallow Water
Mono Active Auratone
Bereich03 Density
Random snakes for my rack and patch bay
A couple GIK Monster bass traps
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Post by johneppstein on Dec 12, 2023 12:24:34 GMT -6
Gibsons deserve Grover Rotomatics. I have the 18 to 1 ratio ones on my J-200. Feels great and in this climate it hardly ever goes out of tune. And the gold doesn't tarnish.
I would not use any 3 on a plate tuners that I've ever seen - not reliable.
I personally don't like the added weight to neck (feel the same way about the Grover's on my Les Paul Classic)...but if tuning is a problem I can always change it back Grover and Gibsons have gone together as long as I've been playing about 60years now... Damn, I'm getting old... |
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