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Quote from: SdC on May 13, 2009, 04:15:20 AMI'm always curious how other people set up their gear.
AP the moment, mine looks like this. Messy.
But I do have a devoted sound engineer!
(mobile phone pics)

Quote from: Tony on May 13, 2009, 07:31:51 AMThanks.  That's quite interesting.  Do you think guitar synths will get a bigger hold of the market?  With the price of keyboard midi controllers and software packages, it seems like they have a hard road in front of them.

Quote from: 0jimihendrix0 on May 13, 2009, 07:41:57 AMWow mine sure can't compete with yours!

Quote from: SdC on May 13, 2009, 08:01:03 AM

Quote from: 0jimihendrix0 on May 13, 2009, 07:41:57 AMWow mine sure can't compete with yours!

I didn't mean to show off, honestly
It's just. that recording, down to the nuts and bolts gets me real excited. And I am curious about how y'all get it done. There lives a roadie in me!

Quote from: Kody on May 13, 2009, 02:22:05 PMWow! REAL monitors!!....Nice!!  

Looks like fun in there!!

Quote from: Greeny on May 14, 2009, 02:46:35 AMOneday I'll have a proper music space like you guys... ! You lucky, lucky fellas

Quote from: Flash Harry on May 14, 2009, 03:25:52 AM

Quote from: Greeny on May 14, 2009, 02:46:35 AMOneday I'll have a proper music space like you guys... ! You lucky, lucky fellas

Your music space is inside your head Tim, we all covet that.

Quote from: jkevinwolfe on May 14, 2009, 09:24:23 AMIt's functional and moves anywhere, including out of the way.

• A red sparkle Jackson Drums custom drum kit next to the window in one corner (hand-crafted drums made by my dad, who owns his own drum company); the kick drum is a ridiculous 28".
• A midnight blue Rickenbacker 620, aqua-blue sparkle Danelectro DC-3, and a black Schecter Model-T Diamond Series bass in another corner.
• An antique burst Art & Lutherie acoustic guitar next to the door.
• A Roland Juno-D synthesizer against the wall, next to the acoustic.
• A Behringer B-1 condenser mic on a stand in front of the drum kit (used for vox as well as a room mic for recording drums).
• On a small, sad little cramped desk facing the painted wall, between the drums and the synth, there sits the massive, hulking, ultra-non-portable, super-badass alien-robot music recording machine from the planet BOSS (a.k.a. the BR-1600 CD), an ART Tube MP pre-amp, and a pair of M-Audio Studiophile BX8a monitors.
• In the remaining corner, you can find my sanity curled up into the fetal position, weeping.

Quote from: oldrottenhead on May 29, 2009, 08:02:49 PMhope its not in the garage

Quote from: Geir on May 29, 2009, 05:35:19 PMHey Flash ...is that a gold record I spot in that last pic ?
And what's that standing next to it?
And you got drums you lucky b....... 8) boy  ::)

AND I CAN'T SEE NO MBR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote from: Flash Harry on May 30, 2009, 05:33:54 AMTHe MBR is under the mixer just above the keyboard. It's the heart of the studio. I hardly ever use my ADAT XT these days....

QuoteThe thing next to the gold disk is an auto harp. It's a great thing if you can tune it.

Quote from: 0jimihendrix0 on June 15, 2009, 12:54:22 PMIs that a david gilmore strat?!

Quote from: SdC on June 15, 2009, 12:57:33 PM

Quote from: 0jimihendrix0 on June 15, 2009, 12:54:22 PMIs that a david gilmore strat?!

the gilmour strat has a maple neck if i'm not mistaken.

Quote from: Prive on June 15, 2009, 04:25:16 PMit`s a 91 stratocaster made in usa, i replaced the pickguard by a black one cause the standard b/w look is a little boring to me and the white pickguard is now on my fernandes r8

Quote from: Ted on June 23, 2009, 05:20:51 PMIs this the latest in acoustic baffling technology?

Quote from: Pinedog on June 23, 2009, 06:26:52 PMThe exposed rafters will one day knock somebody unconscious no doubt. I've learned from many bumps to be careful.

Quote from: Davo on May 14, 2009, 06:10:34 PMMine looks just like my bed, with a guitar, MicroBR, and headphones on top of it.

Quote from: impudent1 on June 25, 2009, 09:03:14 AMok, not a great pic, I should have staged stuff a little better. My one big investment besides the 2 guitars and 1 Kustom amp is the microBR. I have a feeling that my newest hobby will get out of control soon. By the way, this is in the corner of the basement.

Quote from: Pinedog on June 25, 2009, 01:04:51 PMHi Imp...well, if it gets out of control, at least you'll feel normal here. We all have G.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome)

Your pic is dark...but i sense the presence of a Schecter guitar   8) ..i have a black cherry C1+ ...is that what that is??

Quote from: 0jimihendrix0 on June 25, 2009, 11:51:18 AMIve got that same acoustic guitar in red :D

Quote from: Pinedog on June 30, 2009, 11:45:23 AMI bet we will hardly recognize your studio in another month...with posters on the walls and such. How do ya like those Rockit monitors?

Quote from: Vanncad on July 02, 2009, 10:34:12 AMBluesberry - Happy Belated Canada Day!

Nice set-up. I wish I had a room to lock myself in.

2 Questions:

1. Is that a 5w Epiphone? If so, can you point me to a tune that you've done with it so I can have a listen?

2. Where's the Tubescreamer?

Quote from: Bluesberry on July 02, 2009, 10:57:49 AMNo Tubescreamer, true.  I have a Boss BD and a Boss FDR for my overdrive needs at the moment, plugged into my Fender Blues JR.

Quote from: Sprocket on July 02, 2009, 11:55:26 AM

Quote from: Bluesberry on July 02, 2009, 10:57:49 AMNo Tubescreamer, true.  I have a Boss BD and a Boss FDR for my overdrive needs at the moment, plugged into my Fender Blues JR.

Nice special edition! Texas Red??? What speaker does that have?
And you just gotta love the creamy chicken heads!

Ive got a blonde, thats in my avatar...but I need to change my speaker.
Do you ever record your amps? Im still trying to work that out *shrug*

Quote from: Bluesberry on July 02, 2009, 12:08:21 PM

Quote from: Sprocket on July 02, 2009, 11:55:26 AM

Quote from: Bluesberry on July 02, 2009, 10:57:49 AMNo Tubescreamer, true.  I have a Boss BD and a Boss FDR for my overdrive needs at the moment, plugged into my Fender Blues JR.

Nice special edition! Texas Red??? What speaker does that have?
And you just gotta love the creamy chicken heads!

Ive got a blonde, thats in my avatar...but I need to change my speaker.
Do you ever record your amps? Im still trying to work that out *shrug*

Thanks for noticing Sprocket, yup the Texas Red special edition Blues Jr.  It has a Celestion Vintage 30.  I bought it when they came out (6 months ago ?), they had one in my local store (limited edition and all), and I just had to have it.  It will be a classic amp one day.  I havent played it all that much to tell the truth. It probably doesn't have 30 hours on it yet so it isn't even broke in.  In my new space I will be able to play it more.  It sounds great with my strat for sure.  I havent yet recorded my amps, I find it so easy to get great tones (with no noise) from the BR machines or Pocket Pod I havent yet tried to record them.

Quote from: SteveB on July 04, 2009, 09:29:26 AMJHX - By gum, I'll bet you can bang out some sound on that lot!! Very nice.

Quote from: guitarron on July 04, 2009, 09:54:08 AMis the white solid body a hagstrom?-looks tasty

Quote from: Bosko Schwartz on May 29, 2009, 03:57:03 PMWow, what an awesome thread!  Thanks to Kody for directing me here.  Nice to see everyone else's studios and gear!  I have no pics at the moment, but here's what's in my little recording room:

• A red sparkle Jackson Drums custom drum kit next to the window in one corner (hand-crafted drums made by my dad, who owns his own drum company); the kick drum is a ridiculous 28".
• A midnight blue Rickenbacker 620, aqua-blue sparkle Danelectro DC-3, and a black Schecter Model-T Diamond Series bass in another corner.
• An antique burst Art & Lutherie acoustic guitar next to the door.
• A Roland Juno-D synthesizer against the wall, next to the acoustic.
• A Behringer B-1 condenser mic on a stand in front of the drum kit (used for vox as well as a room mic for recording drums).
• On a small, sad little cramped desk facing the painted wall, between the drums and the synth, there sits the massive, hulking, ultra-non-portable, super-badass alien-robot music recording machine from the planet BOSS (a.k.a. the BR-1600 CD), an ART Tube MP pre-amp, and a pair of M-Audio Studiophile BX8a monitors.
• In the remaining corner, you can find my sanity curled up into the fetal position, weeping.

Quote from: 0jimihendrix0 on July 04, 2009, 09:06:53 AMHere is mine :)

Quote from: SteveB on July 09, 2009, 08:20:23 AM...the number of battles you have to fight to make anyone understand that this is not a hobby! ... that's how I feel (and I guess some of you will too), about music. It is quite simply my life. That's the space I've now got, and I'll fight to the death (not literally, I'm still essentially a coward), to keep it.

Quote from: oldrottenhead on July 09, 2009, 10:21:48 AMas mr miles once sang "music is my first love and it will be my last"

Quote from: Bluesberry on July 09, 2009, 10:12:35 AM

Quote from: SteveB on July 09, 2009, 08:20:23 AM...the number of battles you have to fight to make anyone understand that this is not a hobby! ... that's how I feel (and I guess some of you will too), about music. It is quite simply my life. That's the space I've now got, and I'll fight to the death (not literally, I'm still essentially a coward), to keep it.

Yes sir, thats how It feels for sure.  Why is is so hard to make the non-musical folks around us understand this.  I didn't even realize it myself until 3 years ago when I dragged my brothers cheap Yamaha acoustic out from under the bed and started slowly to learn some Wilco songs (after I learned how to tune it).  It took off from there, it is definately not a hobby as you say.  Without music life is not worth living (or something like that).  I still can't convince my wife that it is so much more than a hobby, at least she humors me and hasn't stopped me from getting the gear I feel I need.  I guess that is good enough.  I just wish there were more time in the run of a week to indulge.  I am glad to see you have your space set up Steve, lets get some more music now.

Quote from: Bosko Schwartz on July 09, 2009, 11:14:30 PMI wholeheartedly agree, guys; definitely NOT a hobby.  However, I'm curious as to what everyone's musical aspirations are...I am just curious as to the different mindsets, hopes, dreams, aspirations, etc., of everyone here. ;D

Quote from: andrewh on July 10, 2009, 01:47:02 AMIn a nutshell, its a hobby, but a pretty obsessive one!!!

Quote from: Bluesberry on July 09, 2009, 10:12:35 AMI am glad to see you have your space set up Steve, lets get some more music now.

Quote from: Greeny on July 10, 2009, 02:40:35 AMWe've all met people who say they 'play guitar'. Then, when you think you're in for an interesting music conversation with them, you can see that they don't have that inner light - that same obsessional spark on the subject as you do.

Quote from: 0jimihendrix0 on July 10, 2009, 02:49:21 AM

Quote from: Greeny on July 10, 2009, 02:40:35 AMWe've all met people who say they 'play guitar'. Then, when you think you're in for an interesting music conversation with them, you can see that they don't have that inner light - that same obsessional spark on the subject as you do.

Ahh.. I've tried that way too much! It's horrible!
"Really? I also play guitar!"
"That's great! What guitars do you play?"
"Um.. my mom gave me one last year"
"Yeah well, what kind?"
"I don't know"
And Thats where i get really disappointed!

Quote from: Greeny on July 10, 2009, 02:40:35 AMFor me, anything transcends being a 'hobby' when it becomes one of the major factors in your life. When you're trying to nail a tricky guitar part in the early hours of the morning (because you know you won't be able to sleep unless you get it right, even though you know you will be wasted at work the next day), it's no longer a hobby. Exactly as SteveB said above. Whether you choose to do anything with your end product is irrelevant - it's the importance you place on your music that's the deciding factor. We've all met people who say they 'play guitar'. Then, when you think you're in for an interesting music conversation with them, you can see that they don't have that inner light - that same obsessional spark on the subject as you do. It turns out they just strum some guitar now and again. It's not a major factor in their lives.

This isn't a forum for the 'hobbyists'. This place is full of obsessed, potentially unhinged (lol) music lovers who spend hours either thinking about or executing their art - usually to the detriment of their chores, relationships, and work. Maybe that's why we all get along so well... !

Quote from: Greeny on July 10, 2009, 02:40:35 AMFor me, anything transcends being a 'hobby' when it becomes one of the major factors in your life. When you're trying to nail a tricky guitar part in the early hours of the morning (because you know you won't be able to sleep unless you get it right, even though you know you will be wasted at work the next day), it's no longer a hobby. Exactly as SteveB said above. Whether you choose to do anything with your end product is irrelevant - it's the importance you place on your music that's the deciding factor. We've all met people who say they 'play guitar'. Then, when you think you're in for an interesting music conversation with them, you can see that they don't have that inner light - that same obsessional spark on the subject as you do. It turns out they just strum some guitar now and again. It's not a major factor in their lives.

This isn't a forum for the 'hobbyists'. This place is full of obsessed, potentially unhinged (lol) music lovers who spend hours either thinking about or executing their art - usually to the detriment of their chores, relationships, and work. Maybe that's why we all get along so well... !

Quote from: SteveB on July 10, 2009, 12:14:44 AMBSZ - I have written elsewhere in other posts, that I have never, ever, bought into this 'Artist-who-doesn't-care-what-people-think-of-their-work' stance. Everybody cares. We may be driven by personal compulsion which emanates from a place within ourselves which we have difficulty in describing to someone else, but nevertheless, it is what pushes us on. Think of the sleepless nights, the long walks, the coffee, the cigarettes, the looking at the sky, the sitting by the lake, or in the park, the reading newspapers or books, the endless practicing to find the right chord or sound, the frayed relationships with loved-ones, the missed dates, and on and on and on...

Quote from: Blooby on July 10, 2009, 10:02:28 AMI am of the mindset that if my living were tied to a paycheck through music, most of the enjoyment would drain from it.

If I can carve out some time in the future, I'd play out again, but right now, I'm content to just play, to create, be it by myself or with friends.  I get a lot of satisfaction through the interactions on this board as well.

It validates my obsession.  Why am I typing this at work anyway?  Back to the grind.

Peace.

Blooby

Quote from: Tony W on July 10, 2009, 10:47:21 AMHobby/Obsession/Evolution.

I am one of the few who have recently crossed the line. for years I wanted to play well enough to entertain friends around a campfire. I never practiced, when I did I was frustrated with how difficult it was, and kept quitting.

3 months ago if someone were to ask me if I play, I would have said, no. Today I can say yes, I play the guitar. I consider that a bold statement within the confines of THIS forum.

Music was never a major part of my life, I was a listener at best. There was a magnetic draw to playing, and secretly I want to sing too. I decided to commit to practicing at least twice a week in April. I joined this site around the same time.

When I started to feel comfortable here, something happened that I didn't anticipate. I was encouraged to post my work. While I knew it sucked (anyone who listened should confirm this if they were not compelled to be polite), Tony J (Witchita) asked if I would like to hear what my music could turn into. He posted a colab of my terrible rhythm and he played lead over the top of it. When I listened to this post: https://songcrafters.org/community/micro-br-b65/re-my-first-recording/msg19250/#msg19250 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/micro-br-b65/re-my-first-recording/msg19250/#msg19250) My hobby transitioned into an obsession. Tony J will hold a special place in my heart for that.

This obsession has led to areas where I never expected them to go. I stumbled on to Mike's (48) blues lessons, and pondered it for a couple weeks before giving it a shot. I was terrified of the disappointment that I was about to embark upon. I never dreamed that I could progress like I have thanks to the patience and generosity of Mike. Today he posted ME playing the blues in the colab section. Today is the day I become a lifer as a musician. I don't know what is in store for me. I'm pretty certain that this hobby/obsession/evolution will probably never earn me a coin, and it certainly won't pay for itself financially, but I don't give a shit about that. I'm taking this journey to satisfy whatever it is inside me that has led me down this trail.

Quote from: SteveB on July 10, 2009, 12:14:44 AMBSZ - I have written elsewhere in other posts, that I have never, ever, bought into this 'Artist-who-doesn't-care-what-people-think-of-their-work' stance.
...
It is when we finally let our babies go, that is when we are at our most vulnerable.
And what do we get in return? Usually obscurity and penury. But ask yourself, would you really give-up your talent and driving force just to become a Listener?

QuoteOf course, you can never have that first fuck, but you're always looking for it. Occasionally, you get very close. Always chasing the same feeling, the same magic.  (http://www.thewho.net/articles/townshen/rs80.htm)

Quote"going all AndyR"

Quote from: Bluesberry on July 10, 2009, 02:04:14 PM

Quote"going all AndyR"

Now that is a great phrase!  I may have to use that myself next time I get all obsessive about my latest song-in-the-works.

Quote from: Ted on July 10, 2009, 02:13:13 PM

Quote from: Bluesberry on July 10, 2009, 02:04:14 PM

Quote"going all AndyR"

Now that is a great phrase!  I may have to use that myself next time I get all obsessive about my latest song-in-the-works.

The danger in using that expression when referring to yourself, is that people may hold you to that standard.

Quote from: Ted on July 10, 2009, 01:18:38 PMHere's a good/relevant article

Quote from: Ted on July 10, 2009, 01:18:38 PMSo, yeah, we want some kind of attention.  And it's no surprise to me that our most intense musical experiences tend to come during our prime peacock years

Quote from: Ted on July 10, 2009, 01:18:38 PMI'm struggling with recording a song right now, trying to get it right, re-recording parts, staying up until 3 AM--basically "going all AndyR" on myself (to coin a phrase).  You think I'm going to keep it to myself?  Hell no!

Quote from: Ferryman on July 10, 2009, 03:58:38 PMSo how come when I played prog rock with long solos I didn't get more girls?

Cheers,

Nigel

Quote from: Redler on July 26, 2009, 02:00:21 AM...my forest studio. It is nearby my cottage on a island. The furniture has been chosen very naturally:-).

Quote from: Bluesberry on October 03, 2009, 08:55:02 PMHere is the latest of my little cave.

Quote from: Ted on October 11, 2009, 05:16:55 PM

Quote from: Bluesberry on October 03, 2009, 08:55:02 PMHere is the latest of my little cave.

Where's the smoke machine?

Quote from: 64Guitars on October 11, 2009, 09:14:00 PM

Quote from: Ted on October 11, 2009, 05:16:55 PM

Quote from: Bluesberry on October 03, 2009, 08:55:02 PMHere is the latest of my little cave.

Where's the smoke machine?

It's over on the dark side of the room.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QWpoVK27dqo/SjiW9MoMqiI/AAAAAAAABWk/WUQdy4GVHsE/s400/Cigarettes.jpg)

Hmm... "Dark Side of the Room" sounds like a good name for a prog album.  :)

Quote from: Ted on October 11, 2009, 05:16:55 PM

Quote from: Bluesberry on October 03, 2009, 08:55:02 PMHere is the latest of my little cave.

Where's the smoke machine?

Quote from: launched on October 13, 2009, 03:09:14 PMYou from Virginia, 64? I think that's the only place you can find one of those things now...

Quote from: launched on October 13, 2009, 03:14:57 PM

Quote from: Ted on October 11, 2009, 05:16:55 PMWhere's the smoke machine?

Ted, you'll have to forgive me for saying this, me being unmarried, but are you really saying "How did you talk your wife into buying all that gear? You may as well get a smoke machine, too while you're at it..."

Quote from: hooper on May 13, 2009, 02:13:59 PMNice to see other peoples pics!  Here is what my cave looks like...
(//)

Quote from: 64Guitars on October 13, 2009, 03:29:31 PM...I only posted the vending machine pic as a joke.

Quote from: Bluesberry on October 03, 2009, 08:55:02 PMYou still playing out on your deck Tony, looks real cosy there.

Here is the latest of my little cave.

Quote from: Migs on November 19, 2009, 10:48:25 PMKinda goes alright for a holiday house.  ;D[/center]

Quote from: cuthbert on November 20, 2009, 04:23:24 PMSandy, have you got the Baby Taylor? I've been thinking of getting one.

Oh, and pass that chronic...  :D

Quote from: danieldesete on November 20, 2009, 04:11:42 PMCan you play with a hitchkiker on your knees ?

Quote from: Greeny on January 17, 2011, 03:34:18 AMFinally got around to organising my 'space' for the first time in my life...

Quote from: Ferryman on January 17, 2011, 04:30:08 AM

Quote from: Greeny on January 17, 2011, 03:34:18 AMFinally got around to organising my 'space' for the first time in my life...

Can't go wrong if a picture of the young Kate Bush is near to hand...........

Quote from: oldrottenhead on January 17, 2011, 10:39:52 AMall my shit is stuck under the bed

Quote from: dasilvasings on January 18, 2011, 08:43:24 AMGritter, that's a portable studio you have there. And I bet the rizla papers are for writing down the microBR virtual tracks :-)

Quote from: Greeny on January 25, 2011, 08:35:13 AMA fine collection of guitars

Quote from: Greeny on January 25, 2011, 08:35:13 AMMy first guitar ever was called Lady Jane (it was grey, lol)

Quote from: Gritter on November 20, 2009, 04:32:40 PMIt's actually a Big Baby Taylor. 15/16 size. I love it...it's light, the neck is sweet and it's got that rustic, junkyard sound. It was the sound I was looking for - when I played it in the shop I just had to have it.

Quote from: dasilvasings on January 31, 2011, 12:43:39 PMThe only thing I lack is talent! And time!

Quote from: Zen Master FuzzFace on March 05, 2011, 10:24:04 AMI don't have a lot of vision for this stuff, so I couldn't see it until the last picture.
Now I'm thinking, what's left to do?

Ha ha

Quote from: Farrell Jackson on October 19, 2012, 09:13:32 AMHere's some pictures of my place.

Farrell

Quote from: 64Guitars on October 19, 2012, 10:29:42 AMThat's a lot of gear, Farrell. I think you need a bigger room. :)  Looks impressive though. Especially the desk with the two recorders and all that outboard gear. Do you use both recorders? Are they synced via midi?

Quote from: SteveB on October 19, 2012, 11:15:01 AM

Quote from: Farrell Jackson on October 19, 2012, 09:13:32 AMHere's some pictures of my place.

Farrell

OMG!! Farrell, I'm not Gay, but I want to come and live with you and play with your things!!  :D

Here's what I'm reduced to (and I have to live in this as well!). To the right I can hang two 20-tog duvets over the door frame and make a cotton-wool corner for singing and playing - Yam a/c Guitar + BR900 etc. Oh well.
Great photos Farrell.

(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af304/adobeflats/Adobe1/Songcrafters%20etc/A7.jpg)

Quote from: peterp on October 19, 2012, 12:51:01 PMWow Farrell! Nice cozy room :)
How big is it? I managed to grab a 12*12 basement room our son vacated before the wife filled it up with "stuff".

It needs major reno though, so far I pulled up the  floor which was rug covered plywood on top of  2*4's (it smelled really funny) and found whoever build it power nailed the 2*4's  to the concrete.
So I need to start by repairing the holes left in the concrete slab, and a large chunk of the wallboard is damaged so a lot of that needs to be replaced too. Before I can start putting in a new subfloor/floor .

And the ET wallpaper really has to go  ;D

Then I can start building it into a proper music cave!

She already grabbed the room our daughter vacated and filled it with art materials. Oddly that room needed no repairs. Strange.

Quote from: bruno on October 19, 2012, 12:05:54 PMI have a new excuse ...... "well, at least I haven't got as much gear as Farrell .." 

Quote from: Flash Harry on May 01, 2013, 03:16:51 PMWhere's the photos?

Quote from: peterp on May 12, 2013, 06:01:37 PMI'm back in town, working fer a living suks!

Sure here are a couple of shots of the work in progress, not much to look at for now.
Room is 10'*13', first shot from the door looking in second looking back towards the door.
Shot with a wide angle 17mm lens so things look a bit distorted.

Quote from: Flash Harry on May 01, 2013, 03:16:51 PMWhere's the photos?

Quote from: kenny mac on May 12, 2013, 06:05:11 PMwow ET phone home, those lights even look like spaceships ,I'm looking forward to the end result......or is this it ?lol ;D

Quote from: kenny mac on May 12, 2013, 06:02:08 PMWow that's a cool rack my friend,nice work.

Quote from: Gnasty on January 24, 2014, 01:34:05 PMThanks,

My Les Paul is going on 4 years old and yes Geir, that`s an Ibanez FGM. I`ve had it for 12 years now.
The longest i`ve ever kept a guitar.

Quote from: Blooby on January 24, 2014, 02:08:38 PMIs an offshoot of a Sabre (Saber?) model?

Quote from: Gnasty on January 25, 2014, 07:57:51 AMI`ve never tried a sabre but they do look very similar. I don`t think the sabres have a humbucker and 2 single coils. Not sure of the schematics for the sabre.

Quote from: Gnasty on January 25, 2014, 08:34:41 AMI still want to and haven`t seen Frank Gambale play. He is one modal monster.

Quote from: chapperz66 on September 18, 2014, 01:23:38 AMI moved house recently and have a slightly bigger room for my studio.

Quote from: AndyR on September 18, 2014, 01:44:17 AMMine (the Broom-cupboard) is so small, there's only one place to store the 2nd set of headphones...

Quote from: Blooby on September 18, 2014, 04:54:37 AMChapperz, would that be an Axe FX? Please take a moment to talk about it so I can bathe in G.A.S.

Blooby

Quote from: Geir on September 18, 2014, 04:14:59 AMThat's a great studio you've got there Paul !! I hope to get a room now that the kids have flown the nest, but I'm sure the missus have other plans for the spot I've set my eye on ::) :(

Quote from: chapperz66 on September 18, 2014, 10:03:41 AMOne other thing - I haven't got a kazoo!  ;)

Quote from: AndyR on September 18, 2014, 10:35:39 AMI think you made the right decision on the AxeFX. I considered it a while back, but it was well out of budget for me back then.

Quote from: AndyR on September 20, 2014, 01:17:54 AMSo it's only me that's got a kazoo, then? #ethnic

Quote from: Farrell Jackson on September 19, 2014, 04:54:34 PMLooks like you are ready to hit the record button Bruno. Right off I recognized the AKG C1000s case and then saw it in the mic stand. I have one but never really figured out what it works best on. I've used it on backing vocals and amp cabinets but that's about it. What do you use yours for mostly? It's a good clean mic that I should use more often. What is the side address mic? Nice set up!

Farrell

Quote from: bruno on September 20, 2014, 01:55:32 AMOne of the problems when recording is a) seeing and setting levels and b) stop and starting the recording button, when holding an acoustic guitar, and wearing cans - or is this just me :-)

B

Quote from: AndyR on September 20, 2014, 01:17:54 AMSo it's only me that's got a kazoo, then? #ethnic

(Wish I could play it, though)

Quote from: bruno on September 20, 2014, 01:55:32 AM

Quote from: Farrell Jackson on September 19, 2014, 04:54:34 PMLooks like you are ready to hit the record button Bruno. Right off I recognized the AKG C1000s case and then saw it in the mic stand. I have one but never really figured out what it works best on. I've used it on backing vocals and amp cabinets but that's about it. What do you use yours for mostly? It's a good clean mic that I should use more often. What is the side address mic? Nice set up!

Farrell

One of the problems when recording is a) seeing and setting levels and b) stop and starting the recording button, when holding an acoustic guitar, and wearing cans - or is this just me :-)

B

Quote from: thetworegs on September 20, 2014, 06:47:56 AMHere's a view into the cellar.....I still have a little room left....one day i will  possibly learn to play and use everything instead of just collecting it....... ;D

Quote from: AndyR on September 20, 2014, 01:17:54 AMSo it's only me that's got a kazoo, then? #ethnic

(Wish I could play it, though)

Quote from: bruno on September 19, 2014, 04:05:56 PMMy hovel tonight :-)

(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2782.0;attach=24094)

Quote from: Blooby on November 04, 2014, 04:55:20 PMYour OCD reveals itself. "Tidy" is a good word for it.  How do you keep things so neat? Some great gear very worthy of GAS (Damn you!).

Thanks for the post.

Blooby

Quote from: Hook on November 05, 2014, 03:52:37 AMThat's a fine looking studio brother. Does it reside in that castle??
Rock On!

Quote from: Hook on November 05, 2014, 04:03:39 AMIt's the pic between your acoustic and your interface, "Castello San Marco" ? it's beautiful.

Quote from: Redler on March 03, 2015, 07:05:00 AMHere's my current set up - part of it...

Quote from: Ted on March 03, 2015, 08:03:28 AMLooks like a cocktail party.

Quote from: fenderbender on May 08, 2015, 11:45:27 AMJust looking back at the photos

your a Leftie
I'm a Leftie

Quote from: Blooby on May 08, 2015, 02:06:48 PMLeft-handed people tend to rub me the wrong way.

Ba-zing!

Back to lurking now.

Quote from: fenderbender on May 08, 2015, 11:45:27 AMHow many Lefties on the site I wonder -

Quote from: Redler on February 22, 2016, 10:43:57 PMI see electric drums, which model?

Quote from: Hook on February 23, 2016, 04:10:09 AMThat is a great set up Kenny, I have to admit to a bit of jealousy. I must be happy with my car, corner and 1/4 of garage...ill post some pics later. It's great to have a proper studio Kenny, also nice to have all your gear displayed and accessible. I'm super happy for you!
Rock on!

Quote from: Blooby on February 23, 2016, 05:15:01 PMFantastic set up, Kenny. I might just sit there and rub my hands together like Mr. Burns, admiring my booty.

That didn't come out right, but you know where I was headed.

Blooby

Quote from: Farrell Jackson on February 23, 2016, 06:22:55 PMNice new studio digs Kenny! Where's the bass?

Farrell

Quote from: fenderbender on February 24, 2016, 06:20:27 AMThat's a nice looking V6 Strat.

Quote from: Oldrottenhead on February 24, 2016, 10:37:25 AMhere is my studio unner the stairs.

(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2782.0;attach=131369)

Quote from: bruno on February 25, 2016, 04:04:52 PMThe current studio - new guitar coming soon ....

Quote from: 64Guitars on February 25, 2016, 07:02:01 PM

Quote from: bruno on February 25, 2016, 04:04:52 PMThe current studio - new guitar coming soon ....

And new guitar rack, I assume? That one's full.  :)

Quote from: Hook on June 14, 2016, 05:53:54 AMCool looking set up 10, remind me why are you in Madagascar? Are you there just playing music and traveling or is there a work thing? I think you told us all but I don't remember anything ever. Rock on!

Quote from: Blooby on June 14, 2016, 04:10:17 PMI find these posts fascinating. It's cool to see everybody's creative space. It would be interesting to start a thread where people describe their creative process, how to escape ruts, etc.

Nice images, guys.

Blooby

Quote from: Mike_S on June 17, 2016, 12:00:05 PM

Quote from: Blooby on June 14, 2016, 04:10:17 PMI find these posts fascinating. It's cool to see everybody's creative space. It would be interesting to start a thread where people describe their creative process, how to escape ruts, etc.

Nice images, guys.

Blooby

Following on from what you are saying Blooby...

I always thought everyone should have a kind of a home page on Songcrafters, where they could tell everyone a little about themselves... as little or as much as they would like in terms of why they are a member, what they like to do in terms or music production, what their aspirations are musically, etc...

At the moment I only pick up knowledge on other members based on little bits and pieces i pick up along the way.

Quote from: Mike_S on June 17, 2016, 12:23:30 PMYes Hilary but that info gets kind of lost as more people come on board and your intro post goes further down the thread...

Quote from: 64Guitars on June 17, 2016, 11:11:43 PM

Quote from: Mike_S on June 17, 2016, 12:23:30 PMYes Hilary but that info gets kind of lost as more people come on board and your intro post goes further down the thread...

See this topic:  https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=25375.0 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=25375.0)

Quote from: 64Guitars on June 17, 2016, 11:11:43 PM

Quote from: Mike_S on June 17, 2016, 12:23:30 PMYes Hilary but that info gets kind of lost as more people come on board and your intro post goes further down the thread...

See this topic:  https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=25375.0 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=25375.0)

Quote from: bruno on June 18, 2016, 02:38:36 AM

Quote from: 64Guitars on June 17, 2016, 11:11:43 PM

Quote from: Mike_S on June 17, 2016, 12:23:30 PMYes Hilary but that info gets kind of lost as more people come on board and your intro post goes further down the thread...

See this topic:  https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=25375.0 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=25375.0)

Well you learn something new every day - didn't realise that the avatar linked directly to 'Introduce Yourself - can make it be a bit more informative now, that's really very cool capability. Top tips!

Quote from: Mike_S on November 09, 2021, 10:29:54 AM(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2782.0;attach=192505)

Quote from: Blooby on November 09, 2021, 10:41:35 AMLeft-handed people tend to rub me the wrong way.

Quote from: 64Guitars on November 10, 2021, 12:47:25 AMNice pictures Mike. Have you ever tried playing a regular right-hand Strat left-handed? Worked well for Jimi.

Quote from: godinqc on December 12, 2021, 06:42:41 PMThis is what my recording space looks like .. It's a small space in one of my rooms.
Basically 2 Godin guitars, one P90 and HMB , Yamaha MX49 , BR800 , BR80 , Scarlet 2i2 , Presonus E4.5BT Monitors and an old pair of Sony Headphones which I will replace soon ..

Quote from: Ted on May 13, 2009, 09:44:42 AMSince you asked:

(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=2756)

• Piano and Telecaster are on long-term loan to a friend in Tucson
• That mic is in storage in the USA. This was before I overcame my doubts about the chintzy looking mic built in to the Micro BR
• I have a real professional pop filter now, not one made out of a clothes hanger and panty hose.
• The acoustic bass is with me in Madagascar, but the head snapped off and I haven't had it repaired yet.
• The Micro BR in that photo was probably the one I blew out by plugging in the wrong adapter.

Quote from: godinqc on December 12, 2021, 06:42:41 PMThis is what my recording space looks like .. It's a small space in one of my rooms.
Basically 2 Godin guitars, one P90 and HMB , Yamaha MX49 , BR800 , BR80 , Scarlet 2i2 , Presonus E4.5BT Monitors and an old pair of Sony Headphones which I will replace soon ..

Quote from: Ted on February 22, 2024, 02:56:43 AMFor some reason, I looked up this photo of my old studio from 15 years ago.

Quote from: Ted on May 13, 2009, 09:44:42 AMSince you asked:

(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=2756)

• Piano and Telecaster are on long-term loan to a friend in Tucson
• That mic is in storage in the USA. This was before I overcame my doubts about the chintzy looking mic built in to the Micro BR
• I have a real professional pop filter now, not one made out of a clothes hanger and panty hose.
• The acoustic bass is with me in Madagascar, but the head snapped off and I haven't had it repaired yet.
• The Micro BR in that photo was probably the one I blew out by plugging in the wrong adapter.

So here's an unvarnished update:

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My most recent song was finished in our car. And I'm still using the homemade mic stand adapter that I tried to sell to my fellow MBR users. (I think I sold one.)

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The homemade snap-on pop filter from 15 years ago came in handy for this session too.

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I don't know whether it's sad or awesome that I am using less recording gear than I was 15 years ago. I have invested in a lot of pedals recently, so there's that.

Quote from: StephenM on February 22, 2024, 04:59:01 AMTed,
I love your ingenuity...

Quote from: Ted on February 22, 2024, 05:32:51 AM

Quote from: StephenM on February 22, 2024, 04:59:01 AMTed,
I love your ingenuity...

One piece of gear of which I'm kind of proud is this guitar stand:

(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=196080)

A few years ago I bought some bamboo furniture, including a coat rack, from a local guy named Freddy Bamboo. I started designing a 4-guitar guitar stand based on the coat rack, and I showed my sketches to Freddy. It didn't take long for him to make it. It can hold two full-size guitars, and two smaller instruments like a ukulele and a kabosy. It works pretty well. It's kind of hard to see in the photo.