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    Wireless static when I move my volume pot

    Contact cleaner. Very simple solve. Happens to lots of devices (including my Sennheiser IEM) pack.
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    Behringer X32Rack or something else?

    That's interesting. The only thing I'll say is - if your router is just 'ok', the app will sometimes show a view (like a channel muted or not muted), but it isn't actually the case. Or the fader position on the app was not where it was on the 'console'. It was simply that we had an unstable...
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    Behringer X32Rack or something else?

    Please elaborate. What problems did you have with Behringer X32 rack?
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    Behringer X32Rack or something else?

    X32 Rack all day long. I have 2 X32 Racks as well as a X32 core with a SD16. Zero issues. I preordered the X32 rack when it was announced. I am still gigging with that same unit. It was in a 10 space rack case that was wheeled right off a 2.5' stage, landed face down (with rack lids on)...
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    CJ Snare Firehouse RIP

    I remember seeing them front row in the 90s. Killer band and he had a really distinct voice. I've always been a fan. So sad.
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    Well, wish me luck....

    How'd we do?
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    2 Guitar Options: NGD!

    This is all I need to read - buy the Premier Mini DC. You want it. Any time I hear someone mention resale value of a guitar, I know it's something they're not in love with.
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    an FX only Box?

    I am absolutely not the target market for a product like this - BUT, why not take the existing FM9 and release a firmware that is 'FX Only'? Without the Amp/Cab blocks in there, you could probably double up the amount if FX blocks you could use, which a lot of folks would love. You could allow...
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    Bamboo Shirt

    This made me laugh. Just because it's a great analogy if you grew up in the 80s.
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    dumb question - any "fix" for the loud pop you get when powering on/off?

    36 inputs and a waiter for a sound engineer? If I am unsure the FOH has muted me, I'll pull my XLR out that is feeding FOH. Then power down my rig (using the proper order of operations that has been mentioned many times in this thread).
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    Leon Todd revolutionizing what it means to make bank as a musician

    This was one of the only entertaining April 1st vids posted. Got a smile out of me - thanks Leon.
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    Did a comparison between my FM3 and a Quad Cortex

    Yes yes yes. Their product gave me comfort that my ears still work.
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    Did a comparison between my FM3 and a Quad Cortex

    I had a QC. I agree that a few spins of the amps and I found a great tone pretty quickly. I also really liked the low end palm mute on the QC. It felt great, right away. I played with the QC for a few hours, then shut it off for the night. Next day, fiddled around again, found some great...
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    Travel Ball insanity and Parents training their Kids to be Pros......

    I'm right at the beginning stages of this right now and I'm having concerns much like you've mentioned. My oldest daughter is 9 and she's on a competitive dance team. This is her first year, and I think they expect too much from the kids. Spending an entire weekend at these competitions, not...
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    Wish AXE FX III Core - 1U Rack Version

    I would LOVE to see an Axe III core. Just like described by the OP, is perfect. Make it bluetooth as well so you can connect your phone/ipad for quick tweaks at a gig. Save money on creating a screen....use the app at all times. Simple simple simple. (I have a X32 Core and S16....same premise...
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    Live equipment list for a 4 piece band - help and advice

    X32 Rack - no brainer. X18 is nice...X32 is more robust. Worth the extra $. I'd check out the Yamaha or Turbosound Coax monitors. I have not yet heard a Behringer wedge that even sounded 'ok'.
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    What would you do?

    I agree with this. Only, I may say - it's 2hrs of studio time to get your tracks together. Price is $150 per hour. Get some money, give her the tracks (which she could re-record herself anyway). You're protected if anything gets used for a future/new track of hers. But my bet is - nothing...
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    Best Way to EQ Ear Piercing Frequency?

    Parametric EQ - put the Q as high as you can (so as tight as possible) , turn the gain up...sweep until you find an annoying frequency, then duck that freq by 4-6db. Do it with a few bands, and you can tame your headphones. I do it when tuning a PA. That said - your headphones (or something...
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    FM3 live tone vid from last night

    Tone sounds great. Is that just coming from FOH? Looks like you've got something behind you, but I'd assume we're hearing most of just the FOH speakers? Good mix too...solid and full.
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    If you had to choose a Tele or a Strat..

    Trying to think of an answer to this question is giving me anxiety. There is no way to make this decision. I think you're just trying to get us all fired up! lol The way I'd look at this question (if someone had a gun to my head) - which guitar do you have a personal connection to. When you...
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    Does this App exist?

    I do it with my kids all the time. Ipad to ipad usually. You may have to set up a second FT account, not sure.
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    Does this App exist?

    Facetime...should already be on your IOS devices. If you want to communicate with a Windows device, use Zoom or Skype.
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    James May Engineering

    How hard was the install?
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    Saw Living Colour and Extreme last night at Jannus Live in St Pete, FL.

    The term I've heard used to describe his soloing is: 'scribble' I think that's a good way to say it. Another scribbler is Mick Mars.
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    I've broken my Audeze LCD-2😫😫😫. Any alternative?

    Seems like you're all set, but wanted to throw this into the chat - if you are wanting to mix on headphones, the Slate VSX are legit. I'm absolutely loving them.
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    Acoustic guitar recommendation

    This is very very true. I've been through more acoustic guitars than I care to mention. You're either buying something high end (over 2k) or you should go for a budget option. The 'middle market' is (subjectively) not much better than the budget market. If I was buying sub 1k, I'd be looking...
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    Dynacab 4x12 Recto Slant

    Excellent, I have this cab. Always liked it better than the oversized...the traditional is tighter.
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    Will there ever be FM9 hardware in an FM3 size box?

    If neither fit in your space, then you're stuck with what you have for now. Will there be a new unit....someday likely. Until it's here, or until you have more space, you have the best product available.
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    G3’s opinion on amp modeling

    100% Another giveaway here is - EJ is mentioning the Fender Tonemaster like is some new revolutionary tech that just came out (I know the product just came out, but the 'tone quality' of this product has been available since the Axe Standard). It just reveals to me that he's not well versed on...
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    FM3 longevity

    Buy it. That is the answer. I can give you many reasons why, but let's make this simple: - it will sound better than your current rig - it will be supported for years to come - they have outstanding resale value I'm still on the original FM3 and I don't have any need to upgrade to the Turbo...
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    Project 600 Les Paul.

    Man that looks super nice! Honestly, I really like the finish of the body. I'd absolutely buy a guitar with that 'finish'. If there was a way to do that to the neck (because I love a bound neck), I'd be buying up every Studio I could find and refinishing them. I am keeping my eyes open for one...
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    NGD - Emerald X20

    If I could find one for like $2k I'd buy one. The price is just a little too steep. That said - if I had one, I'd probably never put it down. STOP FEEDING MY GAS!!
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    NGD - Emerald X20

    Would love to hear more about what high end acoustics you've been through (and how the Emerald compares)? I've been on an Acoustic kick and have been through a bunch. Currently have some Martins: 2014 D28, 2022 HD35, 1976 D35 and a 1968 Gibson Country Western. The vintage stuff I'll never gig...
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    NGD - Emerald X20

    Man that is pretty! I love the concept of a carbon fiber acoustic, and I did try an Emerald Baritone once. They're very cool and sound unique. Played a McPherson carbon fiber at Gruhn's in Nashville....sounded really really nice. But they I played some vintage Martins and my attention never left...
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    How many are using external loopers w/ Fractal?

    Reason #1 - no Fractal unit can stay in sync (by reading Midi clock) to a device like the Singular Sound Beat Buddy (a popular rhythm tool for acoustic players). It makes the Fractal looper unusable in that Use Case. I use the Pigtronix Infinity Looper for this purpose. Stays in sync.
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    What's the rub on running two amp blocks (current firmware considered)?

    I would try a different amp (for your second amp). Selecting two different amps (example - I have a 5150 and JMP1) and panning them hard L/R can create a bit of a 'multitracked' vibe. I believe it's been discussed here and stated that using 2 different amps creates that feel because different...
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    Like A Good Neighbaaa

    Arnold sounds fine to me! (and my Boston accent)
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    Project 600 Les Paul.

    Makes total sense. Just never registered with me that sanding down a Studio could expose a cap that creates the look of binding. I like the look of a 'wood binding' better too.
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    Project 600 Les Paul.

    Wow, had no idea. Almost makes me want to buy a studio and strip it!
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    Project 600 Les Paul.

    How did you get the white binding on there? (if I'm not mistaken, the original wine red studio would not have had binding?) It looks outstanding by the way! I have a friend with a wine red studio and your yellow finish looks so much nicer!
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    NGD if ya hate Relics this is def not for you LOL

    I like relics, but I don't consider this one. Why? Because every one of the guitars that are this model, are identical. Same relic pattern to match the original. I'd call it a replica instead of a relic. I've played one of these Charvels, very nice playing and sounding guitar.
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    Roadhouse remake

    No Swayze? No Wayze!
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    NAMM 2024

    Keep us up to date on any new cool gear, guys! (please)
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    Switches stop working on gig!

    Happened to me once at a gig. No external switches. Just tried one of them and nothing happened. Tried them all, nothing happened. Changed presets manually, still not working. Rebooted and all was fine. That was probably 5 months ago. I know that is zero help....other than sharing that...
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    Spark Live

    Ah, didn't see it was pole mountable. I agree on the rehearsal comment. It's very hard and the current software options (i've used Jamkazam) are just too unstable. I don't think it can really work until internet transfer speeds are close to real time (for any data size). I'll be retired by then.
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    Spark Live

    Solo acoustic player that only plays coffee houses that are no bigger than 20x20. That's the best Use Case I could imagine for that unit. One Mic input (so solo act only)....not pole mountable (so can't cover a large space)
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    PSA for dummies: switch the Fractal unit on before your power amp

    Because if your power amp is turned on first (and it's plugged into a cab) you have a wide open amplified path. When you then turn your Axe on (like every product) there is some type of pop or click that comes out of the Axe (or other unit)....you are sending that pop/click noise into your wide...
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    Dirt Cheap Used FM9's?

    .....and they only take Cash App, Venmo or Paypal Friends and Family. (2 weeks later) "Weird, I still don't have a tracking number, the seller isn't responding to my messages and blocked me...."
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    Looper Quantize

    I'm not saying the Axe looper is unusable, but it's 'harder' to use than some other loop (specific) products. I ended up buying a Pigtronix Infinity for acoustic gigs, and it syncs to midi clocks really well. I can start the recording early, end it late....and it catches exactly what I intended...
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    Fm3 Ultra mini.......lol

    I watched five videos on this - and haven't heard any distorted tone that didn't sound like a steaming pile of garbage. Someone please provide a link where this thing sounds usable?
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.04 Release

    Do you hear that?? It's the sound of your Christmas Gift getting bigger. THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!!
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    NPGD

    After looking a few more times - Black. No question. Especially with the white guard. The white guard makes the purple finish pop, the black pick ups make the white guard pop. It's a great combo.
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    dialing in stage sound via IEMs... Possible?

    For the best IEM experience, use Output 2 L/R and create a stereo mix for just your IEM. You can send a feed in via Input 2 if you need to blend in a feed from the FOH mixer (vocals/bass/drums). When you send to your IEM out of Output 2, add a Stereo Enhancer block. Choose 'Classic' mode...and...
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    All cabs sound thin

    System reset - start from scratch. Check the settings Unix Guy mentioned. Not time consuming. Try Legacy Cab #103 (it's a well balanced greenback IMO)
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    NPGD

    Both pick up colors look great. Hard decision. Super nice new Axe!!!
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    Laney LFR-412

    You mean you don't miss loading a 94lb cab into your car/van/truck for every gig?
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    1970's Guild Acoustic - Neck Issue

    From a website discussing Guild resets: "Rumor has it that older Guilds used very strong glue (and a lot of it too) to secure the neck joint and that it complicated the neck reset process greatly. A lot of steaming is needed, which sometimes can damage the surrounding wood, so I've seen some...
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    Ziricote 000 build

    You build acoustic guitars too?!!!! Man you have an amazing skillset!
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    Tonewood doesn’t matter

    Totally agree. I took some engineering classes with David Moulton at one point. He said they ran an experiment. They had 2 keyboards, they had one player come in and play them both, they recorded the playing, and asked a group of folks (including the player), which one sounded the best. They...
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    Guitars in Moving truck?

    No way to take a trailer with you and put them in there? Unlike most folks on this thread, I'm paranoid - yes I have shipped tons of guitars. But when I move, they all come with me, in my vehicle. Fortunately, I've never moved more than 1hr away, but I've done multiple trips with a SUV fill of...
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    IEM Mix Input

    Absolutely. I'm doing this with the Global EQ for the Outputs I'm using for my IEM mix. It's glorious.
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    Wenge & Walnut Explorer style

    That looks amazing!
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    IEM Mix Input

    A tip for any X32 users. Instead of using an Enhancer block in the Axe to create a stereo spread for my IEM mix (which is amazing), I tried doing it in the X32 instead (and it works well). As (to the best of my knowledge) the X32 allows the user of Delay in the first 4 Effects Engines, and I...
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    IEM Mix Input

    In order to always have a stereo mix, you can take your IEM feed from FOH and send it into Input 2 of your Axe/FM3. Then mix it into your IEM signal chain within the Axe. I was doing this (as described above) and adding a stereo enhancer block (in the Axe) to just my IEM feed. This made my mono...
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    IEM Mix Input

    I see I'm not the only one who always types in music terms. (I always type shure instead of sure...lol) In your screen shot it (and in the front panel), when you chose where to apply the mute, the option (which you chose) was 'input'....not input 1 or input 2, etc. The available options are...
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    Wenge & Walnut Explorer style

    If you are ever selling any of them, please post here!
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    IEM Mix Input

    I'm doing it preset by preset. I'm not sure you could do it globally.
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    IEM Mix Input

    I have this same issue and have not found a way around it. The issue this causes for me is - I want to mute my guitar when I put it down (and just sing on some songs with no guitar on). If I use the tuner/mute - it mutes my IEMs. Have not found a way around that (using the tuner as my mute)...
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    Wenge & Walnut Explorer style

    Good lord! Where are all these guitars? Are they your personal players? Are they for sale?
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    Wenge & Walnut Explorer style

    WOW!!!! That is some beautiful wood! LOVE Explorers!
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    Best wifi router for size/money and reach?

    Exactly - I only use 5g for my mixer and 2.4 for other wireless gear. Seems to be the most stable. One other thing I do - I name my network with the word 'virus' in it (my password also contains the word virus), so that people are less likely to try and connect. They could never guess my...
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    Best wifi router for size/money and reach?

    The TP Link above, seems like a great option. Yes the antenna's look a little goofy, but you need them. For mixing (I'm using X32), I prefer a router with 2.4 and 5g....I generally connect to the 5g an turn the 2.4 off. 2.4 is going to get too much cell phone interference, and it also...
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    Matrix Power Amp on fire at gig

    Hate to say this, but the niche companies that are trying to appeal to the modeler market (Atomic, XiTone, Matrix) are all failing to provide any type of acceptable customer service. This has become a very unfortunate trend.
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    Best place to get inexpensive XLR cables that are not crap?

    Maybe things have changed with Seismic, but I bought a bunch (via an ebay auction they held), and they're 'decent'...but the male barrel size seems to be a little too large. They get stuck quite a bit.
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    Kemper Profiler Player Announced

    Didn't notice that until you said it!! That's a bummer. That said, I've been wishing for a tiny Fractal that is just a 'loader', with little to no front panel controls other than volume. So I guess this is a Kemper version of that.
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    Kemper Profiler Player Announced

    Agree on Tonex to a degree. I have the desktop version and it's good. But - no effects (other than a simple reverb) and no tuner, make the Tonex unusable without more pedals. Add in the price of a couple pedals for effects....you're now at the price of the Kemper (with a larger footprint than...
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    Kemper Profiler Player Announced

    USB-C is too flimsy. I have a laptop that uses a USB-C charge port and it's already starting to fail. I do love the Bluetooth (edit via your phone on the fly) capability. Other than that...it's falling short in a couple areas. - one set of input/outputs - WALLWART power supply - biggest turn...
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    The Universe is killing me!

    Oh yeah, all gear. Guitars (but mainly I just love vintage ones)....of course want to try them all (even though I already have the perfect guitars)
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    The Universe is killing me!

    This is a pattern I follow. "oh cool, new product by XYZ....I want to try it" I tried it...it's cool. Then I fire up my Fractal and think....yeah, I don't need that other product. Rinse and Repeat. Always fun to try new gear....but nothing pulls me away from the Fractal products in the end.
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    FM3 vs Quad Cortex

    Do it. You will not regret it. I own an Axe III, I own a FM3 and I've owned a Kemper, HX Stomp, Tonex and Quad Cortex. Short story - the QC does not sound as good as the Fractal. There is a harshness on the top end that I could never get rid of. There are some graphs showing that the QC does...
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    IEM Mix Input

    I do this same thing. Input 1 - guitar Input 2 - Aux mix from mixer Output 1 - mono feed to FOH Output 2 - stereo mix to IEM Put whatever you want into the signal chain. (I put Eq and reverb on my aux signal...it helps create some nice depth) I use a Mixer block inside the Axe to balance out...
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    How long does a guitar that stays in tune actually stay in tune?

    My good guitars should stay in tune for an entire 50 minute set. Sometimes I'll have to tune them once in the middle of a set. That to me is acceptable. I have a 70's Goldtop that I have to tune like every 4 songs....so I don't gig with it. I'm sure it can be made better, but I just haven't...
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    James May Engineering

    That is very interesting! May have to try creating some IRs then.
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    James May Engineering

    I read a lot about the Ultra Tonic, but ended up installing a K&K in my Martin HD35. I know James makes it so you can 'upgrade' your K&K with his kit, but I couldn't really determine if it was feasible without sending my guitar to him. I believe he likes to have your guitar shipped to him so...
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    Boss IR-2 - Fractal Killer?

    Right? I keep wondering why they don't switch to Squire guitars too!?? /sarcasm off
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    Any nerds want to check out my band in ear setup? Help?

    Deftones tribute? Love the rack and how tidy it is. Great work!
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    Boss IR-2 - Fractal Killer?

    Cool toy. Might be a good back up. This will impact Fractal sales by .00000000001% (assuming the OP returns his FM9 for the Boss pedal)
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    Electric 12-string thoughts?

    I have a Schecter 12 String Electric. Looks like a Rick. Very pretty, very cool guitar. Interesting sounds/tones when playing through an amp. My (now wife) bought it for me when we were dating. All that said. I've played it less than 5 times in 15 years. If I could turn back time, I would...
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    Xitone still in business?

    I also had great experiences with him. He let me demo lots of products (shipped them to me for free). I had one funky experience where I shipped him my CLR wedge so he could spray it with the bedliner he was using on his cabs. He was going to start offering that as a service and was going to...
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    Does anyone else find it funny

    Man that's a hell of a home system!!
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    Talk me out of (or into) buying a Suhr Guitar

    You'll probably find a lot of Suhr love in this board. I know lots of folks absolutely love them. My only comment would be - also check out Tom Anderson. Similar price point and I've never found an Anderson I didn't love. I've liked all the Suhrs I've played, but I've loved the Andersons.
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    Does anyone else find it funny

    Dual 18? They have to be SRX then?
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    Tips for Mono IEM's (AKA the death of guitar tone)

    Yeah, it's a bit much, I agree. But I will say - I set it all up this morning and it works/sounds excellent! Being that the IEM base case sit in the rack with my Axe, the set up time is quick. Tell the house sound person to hand me an XLR for my IEM feed....just give me vocals....I'll mix it...
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    Does anyone else find it funny

    Are those JBL STX828 subs?
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    Does anyone else find it funny

    Nobody sees the irony in this thread? We're all on this forum because we traded our large speaker guitar rigs for small digital units...lol. That said - I used to have a crushing stereo system in my living room. When Korn's first album came out I remember that it rumbled so hard I couldn't...
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    Tips for Mono IEM's (AKA the death of guitar tone)

    Yes, not easy to describe with words. Something like this. Input 1 - your guitar Input 2 - Aux feed from Mixer (for me, this will be just my vocals usually) Output 1 - FOH (which is mono) Output 2 - IEMs I jump from Row 3 to Row 4 to create a guitar chain just for my IEMs (I did it after the...
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    Tips for Mono IEM's (AKA the death of guitar tone)

    After a bit of thought on this the past couple of days, I'm set on getting a stereo mix to my IEMs, to enhance the experience. I'm going to try 2 options. Posting this because I think it's possible for anyone to get a stereo mix with my 'option 2'. Option 1 - put my vocals and guitar...
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    Tips for Mono IEM's (AKA the death of guitar tone)

    Honest question - which ones give 40db of attenuation? I'm trying to find IEMs with the most isolation for the exact reasons mentioned. I don't want my IEM volume to compete with stage volumes....so I need isolation. Custom molds seem to have ~20db reduction (being looking at 64 Audio...
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    Tips for Mono IEM's (AKA the death of guitar tone)

    I think for it to be enjoyable, you have to spend some money. This thread is timely as I'm in the midst of the IEM journey. I have a Sennheiser G2 system (15 yrs old now) with their entry level ear buds. I have come to terms with (after speaking to many musician friends). You have to invest a...
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    What a journey! ( FM3 VS Kemper content)

    Not trying to put you in a weird position (and not even saying I want the IR), but is there something in the Friedman purchase agreement that says you agree not to share the IR? I know IR companies have that in their digital agreement when purchasing....but I've never seen that on a hardware...
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