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    Indeed Neil Young is one of my favourite singers, what I can't stand is the new trend for artificially generated vocal special effects*. *OK I'd include 'Computer Cowboy' and Transformer Man' in that category, although I appreciate the story behind the latter.
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    In the photo above, you can plug any 8R cab (of sufficient power handling) into the top socket. If you remove the built-in speaker plug it will disconnect the built-in 4x10 cab. You can then plug in either one 4R cab or two 8R cabs. What you can't do is plug in a 4R cab when that bottom plug is in place. The speaker sizes are irrelevant to how you wire them up as long as the impedances and power handling capabilities are OK. Obviously the choice of cab has an impact on sound. What I do (or would do if I had an opportunity to play somewhere that could take the volume...):
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    My perspective is that when fretting a note you push the string down below the level of the frets and the break angle means the string goes slightly upwards as it leaves the fret. A zero fret does not usually have this effect so a very tiny excess height may be needed to stop open strings buzzing (which is why nuts are usually cut a little higher than fret height too). Be cautious, if you drop the zero fret too much it's harder to replace than a nut, but careful inspection of the clearance at et first fret should guide you
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    I am looking for an off-the-shelf sleeve for the amp in my near-identical combo. The [problem is the front is designed to fit an 19" rack box (there are filler pieces either side that you can leave off) but the rear section is separate and requires a large cutout for ventilation on the upper part of the box. I'd rather not have to go to a larger rack box with a filler at the front and a vent panel at the rear as it's already quite tall. Is there an off the shelf solution or am I making a custom box out of ply?
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    This is correct, the TE internal speakers are 8R for a second 8R cab in parallel. You can unplug the internal speaker and plug in a single external 4R or two external 8R cabs. Slightly older versions do away with the jack plug and are wired so that the bottom socket disconnects the internal cab when something is plugged in.
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    Hmm... it's interesting to see that long signal chain described. I find that the fewer effects I use the better my sound gets, aside from my compressor which works as a 'better knob'. My effects are used for, well, effects... My brother is a guitarist. Some of his playing videos have been getting attention recently. He got queries from people with lots of FX asking how he got the tone on one video. He replied 'I went direct into an amp'. Of course, they then demanded to know what wonderful amp was creating the elusive tone... a Blackstar Fly 🤣
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    IME everything I have tried at a Guitar Guitar has been reasonably well set up, but I would always tweak any guitar or bass to suit my own preferences. Most decent shops depend on having one or more members of staff who play the stock and tweak them if required. Last badly set up bass I played was in PMT, think it was an Ibby Talman. Before that it was an acoustic bass in a local shop - they took it off me and brought it back five minutes later after a truss rod adjustment and it was vastly better.
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    Hmmm... Mariah, Whitney and Ronnie James Dio are/were exceptional and well taught singers. Give me someone who can do vocal fireworks naturally and in tune any day ghastly over-auto-tuned warbling.
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    It's cheaper to change your name by deed poll (£42.44) than to change your number plate (£80).
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    If I was called Lionel I wouldn't draw attention to it... So that's how you came to be called XWG 978 P.
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    At least you've got a great excuse to give people the finger... My pulled tendon is not recovering very fast, it still twinges, the hand works but I can't pull my fingertips into my palm with any force.
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    I'll see you outside mate...
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    I also think defence solicitors are quite capable of claiming that a load of witnesses were working together... I'd just suggest not using this thread to share any information on witness statements etc.
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    As many people here have been asked to give evidence regarding the same case, I suggest that care is taken not to share details etc. as no-one wants to be accused of collusion.
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    Featuring Dave Mattacks and Gary Moore...
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    FTFY Rose Tattoo as well, for a start 😉
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    Introducing... the 'Stabilo BassTM (r) (c)": Available in two versions: cast iron for general use and depleted uranium for the real heavy metal experience.
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    Because the centre of gravity is above the pivot point. Any tiny movement will cause it to fall, one way or the other, even if perfectly balanced. Seriously though, this means 'neck dive' when sitting is a matter of degree and much affected by posture and how you grip the bass. Now when supported on a strap, it's different. The Thunder 1 to my right balances with the neck pointing up at 45 degrees when supported by the strap on the upper horn only. It's utterly immune to neck dive when I'm standing, but still drops when 'balanced' on my knee. If that bass won't balance on a knee without a hand supporting and stabilising it, none will.
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    No. The patchouli and mushrooms, Afghans and Labcoats were Hawkwind.
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    Thing is, what would have been proposed for a definition of 'classic rock' on the late 80s/90s leads to it being open-ended. The new bands coming through are very much in the template of early 70s to NWOBHM rock bands from the choice of instruments and arrangements to the t-shirts, denim and leather... But like any broad musical category it's going to have very fuzzy edges, although to join the NWOCR facebook group you have to sign in blood that you won't discuss pre-2010 bands...
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    I've known people with body dysmorphia and anorexia. I know someone very well with 'chaotic eating' (binge - restrict, rather than classic binge-purge), less destructive but adds to various burdens as well as being a source of anxiety in itself. I think I have a tendency to myself - I can eat enormous quantities of food when I'm unhappy or stressed, but find crash dieting gives me a very comforting feeling of control when the rest of life all seems to be out of control. Although I've not been below the top end of my health BMI range for decades. My obsession is with hitting my ideal weight 13 stone, which is actually a very healthy one for me. The trigger was getting poor cholesterol and BP results so I decided to drop just over 1 1/2 stone and did it in a couple of months, aside from a few short periods I've stayed down at around 13 for nearly four years and I feel much fitter. I used to be naturally very thin ( 6' 2" and 11 stone) until my late 20s despite being a big eater, I feel much happier with another two stone on). It was quite scary when I realised I was cruising aisles in the supermarket looking at things I would love to eat but wasn't going to let myself have... I have no desire to get that thin again, but it is disturbing to have this 'dialogue' with food that can almost become a negotiation, and it is very easy to understand how people can struggle with anorexia, bulimia and even over-eating.
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    Latest update! The NWOCR has arrived ... and it has TEA TOWELS!!!
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