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by OMB
Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Vocal mics?
Replies: 9
Views: 219

Re: Vocal mics?

Can't go wrong with Shure. I like some models of AKG . I think one of my favs is the D-88s (discontinued) which is very similar to the SM-58. I also have an AKG P5 that ain't half bad. If you get a decent mic it will last you a loooong time.
by OMB
Fri Jun 30, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: New Guitar Day
Topic: What is your end game in buying guitars?
Replies: 37
Views: 3444

Re: What is your end game in buying guitars?

When I gigged I only had 1 electric and 1 acoustic 12. There were/are so many different feature sets to explore. Very easy to let it get out of control and one can only play so many guitars at once. I am down to 10 which is too many but I have (3) earmarked to sell whenever I get my lazy self to pos...
by OMB
Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Considering Chromecast purchase...
Replies: 6
Views: 403

Re: Considering Chromecast purchase...

Been using Chromecast fopr years. Just buy the latest. Don't make it complicated. If you REALLy want to go frugal look at WalMart's https://www.walmart.com/ip/onn-Google-TV-4K-Streaming-Box-New-2023-4K-UHD-resolution/2835618394?athbdg=L1600&from=/search device. NOt sure of it's capabilities but ...
by OMB
Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Shocking Blue - Venus (Live @ Top Of The Pops 1970)
Replies: 1
Views: 130

Re: Shocking Blue - Venus (Live @ Top Of The Pops 1970)

She died at 59. Gallbladder cancer. Great song!
by OMB
Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: Firefly
Topic: The Firefly Has Landed **Update**
Replies: 38
Views: 2717

Re: The Firefly Has Landed

Can't imagine not having a 335 style guitar. I was going to buy a Firefly till they changed the horns. I was stuck on the Mickey Mouse ears at the time so I ended uip with a Grote. Lots of upgrades but my buying days had kind of slowed to nothing so why not.
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by OMB
Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Show Those Christmas Presents!
Replies: 19
Views: 1116

Re: Show Those Christmas Presents!

When I work in the garage...Not much else I needed. Oh also got a flannel shirt!!!

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by OMB
Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Recent Health Scare
Replies: 22
Views: 1036

Re: Recent Health Scare

Jeff - Just read this and happy to hear you appear to be OK. I had a heart attack (3rd) at 48 and almost met the maker. They wanted to do a triple bypass but I said no (IN the ER with a Doc I knew nothing about) so they ended up doing a stent once I stabilized, then a year later 2 more. After they d...
by OMB
Fri Dec 09, 2022 1:02 pm
Forum: Tube Amps
Topic: Pedal Friendly Tube Amp
Replies: 16
Views: 1553

Re: Pedal Friendly Tube Amp

Hey Sam glad to hear your wife is doing better. A reissue Ampeg takes pedals quite well and does great cleans. They are all (Jets and Jet II's) very loud. If you need quiet then a small solid state or hybrid is the way to go and most of the modelers really don't need pedals in my estimation. As you ...
by OMB
Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:32 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Here Come The Mummies
Replies: 9
Views: 467

Re: Here Come The Mummies

They sound tight for sure.
by OMB
Sun Aug 21, 2022 2:23 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Meet Finnagen...
Replies: 7
Views: 395

Re: Meet Finnagen...

Cool Pupper!
by OMB
Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:34 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Judith Durham R.I.P.
Replies: 7
Views: 481

Re: Judith Durham R.I.P.

I read she had a lung disease from childhood that was chronic and stayed with her. She never drank nor smoked from my understanding. What a beautiful voice and a good looking lady too!
by OMB
Wed Aug 03, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: Acoustics
Topic: Looking for info on Recording King RO-328
Replies: 6
Views: 1673

Re: Looking for info on Recording King RO-328

I had two solid wood Recording KIngs. Can't recall the model but both experienced the bridge pulling up. One I had professionally repaired and it pulled up again. Nice looking, sound good and fun to play. Oh they were 12 fretters. But I would look at a solid wood import Guild first or if you are wil...
by OMB
Sat May 14, 2022 1:37 pm
Forum: Gibson
Topic: NGD! Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue
Replies: 10
Views: 1279

Re: NGD! Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue

That ES 355 is quite pretty. Congrats!
by OMB
Tue May 10, 2022 1:55 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Otis Rush 'on the Riviera'
Replies: 2
Views: 218

Re: Otis Rush 'on the Riviera'

Sounded Good!
by OMB
Tue May 03, 2022 2:07 pm
Forum: Tech Discussion
Topic: Speaker Selection for a Frontman 15R/25R Conversion
Replies: 9
Views: 1427

Re: Speaker Selection for a Frontman 15R/25R Conversion

I have owned a few 4x12's and 2x12's. My preference these days is two separate 1x12 cabs utilizing a different flavor for each. Maybe a Fender/Jensen in one and a Vox/Celestion in the other. I do not run them simultaneously but each on it's own. Helps eliminate same sound tedium.
by OMB
Tue May 03, 2022 2:02 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: In case you missed it....
Replies: 4
Views: 399

Re: In case you missed it....

Skills!
by OMB
Sun Mar 06, 2022 1:25 pm
Forum: Jam Room
Topic: Thaw
Replies: 1
Views: 277

Re: Thaw

Nice tune. The echo chops it up some but that may be what you were going for?
by OMB
Sun Feb 27, 2022 11:40 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: How did I let it get so bad...
Replies: 28
Views: 1636

Re: How did I let it get so bad...

Why are so many folks stressing over a 1099 from Reverb and paying taxes? Aren't the taxes on gains (profit) from the sale. I keep receipts or notes on all expenses associated with the purchase of a guitar. I purchased guitars for my personal enjoyment and never really made any money (after upgrade...
by OMB
Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:51 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: How did I let it get so bad...
Replies: 28
Views: 1636

Re: How did I let it get so bad...

CcHOCOL8 - Small Fish. I agree 100% and it is up to the seller to show what the cost basis of the sale was. The IRS does not have enough staff to focus a LOT of energies on this I don't believe. But if they do what would you like me to bring you in jail? Only kidding...
by OMB
Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:47 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: How did I let it get so bad...
Replies: 28
Views: 1636

Re: How did I let it get so bad...

Why are so many folks stressing over a 1099 from Reverb and paying taxes? Aren't the taxes on gains (profit) from the sale. I keep receipts or notes on all expenses associated with the purchase of a guitar. I purchased guitars for my personal enjoyment and never really made any money (after upgrades...
by OMB
Sat Jan 29, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: Others Manufacturers And Imports
Topic: "To Bigsby or not To Bigsby" that is the question
Replies: 17
Views: 1362

Re: "To Bigsby or not To Bigsby" that is the question

If you have to ask...probably should stay away. I can not for the life of me understand why anyone would want a guitar without one ;)
by OMB
Thu Jan 27, 2022 12:43 pm
Forum: Jam Room
Topic: Big Three
Replies: 2
Views: 439

Re: Big Three

doc-knapp wrote: Wed Jan 26, 2022 11:32 pm I love the drama "This Is Us" on NBC and decided to write a song that would fit in with the ambient background music they play on the show.

Very woody, earthy and melodic. Nicely done!
by OMB
Sat Jan 08, 2022 12:42 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: PayPal Alert
Replies: 33
Views: 2710

Re: PayPal Alert

Would like to avoid the "political side" of this argument if possible but if you bought a guitar for $1,000 and put $200 into it, then sold it for $800 why would you owe taxes?
by OMB
Wed Jan 05, 2022 3:36 pm
Forum: Others Manufacturers And Imports
Topic: Ibanez AS73 Aye or Nay on Finish
Replies: 18
Views: 1965

Re: Ibanez AS73 Aye or Nay on Finish

Aye, if it gets your rocks off. I can say I recently bought an AS73 in an antique amber finish. No matter on the finish, the thing plays great! I have had several Artcore AS guitars. Two 73's, one 83 and a 93. All great guitars in my opinion. This is my amber. Love that color. Ibanez Artcore AS-73 ...
by OMB
Mon Jan 03, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Why I don't own a Casino
Replies: 16
Views: 1812

Re: Why I don't own a Casino

What is weird is the newer Worn version has more vintage (lower output) accurate pickups, improved electronics and a nubone nut. Oh and $200 less.