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From: ebstokes@maxwell.crd.ge.com (Ed Stokes)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
Subject: want Roland guitar synth
Date: 10 Nov 92 14:56:53 GMT
Organization: GE Corp. Research & Development, Schenectady, NY

I would be interested in purchasing a used Roland guitar synth
and pickup. Does anyone have one for sale ?

Ed Stokes
ebstokes@crd.ge.com
Organization: Doctoral student, Materials Science and Engineering, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
Date: Fri,  6 Nov 1992 22:02:06 -0500 
From: "Harold S. Lessure" <hl0t+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: How much $ for Kramer Focus3000D??


Hi I was wondering how much this guitar would be worth if I were to buy it
used and in fine condition...

>...Focus3000D guitar (by Kramer) that I'd like to sell.  It has a
>strat-style body with a rosewood fingerboard.  The neck is AWESOME!  It
>also has a Floyd Rose II locking floating tremolo and 2 single and one
>humbucking pickup.  I've had it for about two years and only really used
>it for six months.  I was told that it listed for $750 new, but I really
>don't know.....

plese reply by email and thanks in advance..

HSL
From: dam@dcs.glasgow.ac.uk (David Morning)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
Subject: Re: Fender Heartfield info wanted
Date: 12 Nov 92 10:15:17 GMT
Organization: Glasgow University Computing Science Dept.

s892011@minyos.xx.rmit.oz.au (Mr.Scary) writes:



>Hi all !

>I was at a local guitar shop today and I had a twang on one of the new
>Fender Talon V guitars.  Although I didn't get to plug in, I was still very
>impressed by it's feel and playability.

>I'm looking for a new axe, and the Talon is definitiely in contention.  Does 
>anyone have anything experience with these guitars ?  Any horror stories ?  

>Also, what's the going price for them in the US ?  The Talon V (Floyd Pro, 
>double humbuckers, reverse headstock) works out to be US$1400 here

Are you sure about the reverse headstock on the Talon? There was a review of
one last month in a UK mag and one pf the comments made was how similar the
headstock (and indeed the heel joint to the body) was to the Ibanez style.
It got a good review with no obvious vices.
Costs here from the equivalent of US$600 up to US$1200 for the top whack
model with DiMarzio's.

Dave

>Thanks,

>Mr.Scary (Gary Chapman)
>----------------------------
>s892011@minyos.xx.rmit.oz.au
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From: Janne.Salmi@hut.fi (Janne Salmi)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar,rec.music.misc
Subject: Jay Graydon (was: Steely Dan questions)
Date: 5 Nov 92 14:01:56 GMT
	<oauld.720585653@ponder>
Organization: Helsinki Univ. of Tech., Finland

In article <oauld.720585653@ponder> oauld@ponder.csci.unt.edu (orion okotu auld) writes:

-> What else have these people done?  I am especially interested in
-> Baxter, Dias,and Graydon.

Jay Graydon has (produced/played on/written songs for) at least the
following albums:

Airplay:		Airplay	(Check out the solo on "After The Love
				Is Gone") 
The Manhattan Transfer: Mecca For Moderns
			Extensions (The legendary two-voice solo on
				   "Twilight Tone")
Al Jarreau:		Jarreau
			This Time
			High Crime
			Heart's Horizon
Christopher Cross:	Christopher Cross
			the song "Deal 'em Again" (forgot the name of
						  the album)
George Benson:		Twice The Love
Al Jarreau:		All Or Nothing At All
Andrae Crouch:		This Is Another Day

That's all I can remember now... If you know of others, I'm really
interested to hear. I still haven't heard anything produced by him
that wasn't good. And his solos are extraordinary.

- Janne
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: kflynn@happy.helios.nd.edu (kelly flynn)
Subject: Strat W/Floyd Rose 
Reply-To: kflynn@happy.helios.nd.edu (kelly flynn)
Organization: University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 21:17:56 GMT


	This question might seem like sacrilige to some out there, but, here goes.
I own a Japanese Fender Strat, and I'm considering having a Floyd Rose Locking
Tremolo bridge put in.  My question is, how much (in terms of $ and cutting) will
this process involve?  Is it possible? Practical? Advisable?  I've been moved to 
this point because the tremolo I currently use throws me so far out of tune as to 
be useless.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: kew@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (steve.w.askew)
Subject: Re: Electronic definition of sprong!
Summary: In Search of "Sprong"
Organization: AT&T
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 19:54:45 GMT

In article <1992Nov10.215058.22727@ncsu.edu>, npstewar@eos.ncsu.edu (NATHAN PHILLIP STEWART) writes:
> 
> I've played a lot of different amps, and some have a better feel than others.
>
>                 This is what I crave in an amp.
> 
> So I was wondering if any electrical engineer type people out there could say
> exactly what it is that gives an amp this quality.  I've heard one of the 
> variables is the amount of feedback used in the amp, but I was curious if
> anyone else who knows what I'm talking about has thought this out enough to give
> a thoughtful answer.


	The way I understand it 'SPRONG" is excessive power that is reflected
	back through the output transformer and dampens power tubes.


	Steve
	Doin That Blues ThAng!
From: neal@cmptrc.lonestar.org (Neal Howard)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
Subject: Re: Tube Emulator
Date: 9 Nov 92 20:49:58 GMT
Distribution: alt.guitar
Organization: CompuTrac Inc., Richardson TX

In article <TILL.92Nov5171340@acid-rain.lucid.com> till@lucid.com writes:
>   Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1992 17:56:31 GMT
>   From: tjs@eecs.umich.edu (tim stanley)
>   Organization: University of Michigan
>
>   In the November 2, 1992 issue of Electronic Engineering Times, on page
>   31, there is an article title "Chip sounds like an old Fender".
>
>Thanks for the pointer;  I'll have to check it out.
>
>   It is about a guy named Eric Pritchard who claims to have developed a
>   solid state replacement for the 12AX7 vacuum tube.  Measurement show
>   an "emulation error" of only .01%.  The device is called the Tube
>   Emulator and is marketed through a company Pritchard started called
>   Deja Vu Audio.  The circuit (presumably the actual emulator itself) is
>   currently realized in a discrete version.
>
>[...]
>
>   P.S.
>   This post is FYI only.  In other words, technical flames directed at
>   me about the credibility of this device > /dev/null.
>
>The device is entirely credible.  Hell, I was able to come up with an
>FET/bipolar circuit that emulated the first 12AX7 stage of my Fender Twin
>to within 1% (with a voltage subtraction comparison).  A single FET comes
>darned close if you bias it correctly.
>
>What isn't credible is the emulation error spec -- the parameters of
>individual 12AX7 tubes vary all over the place.  But if he's averaging the
>curves of a number of tubes and using that for his metric, it's certainly
>reasonable, though a bit misleading.
>
>Accurate emulations of a tube stage, or anything else for that matter, are
>not difficult for a competent electrical engineer.  

There's one very important parameter that no known solid state device can
come close to what a tube amplification stage can do: the slewing rate.
Tube amps easily reach slewing rates of 75 to 100 volts per microsecond
and solid state devices (yes, even FETS) are hard pressed to reach 25 volts
per microsecond. The high slewing rates (ability to "accelerate" from lower
frequencies within a complex waveshape to the higher frequencies -- my layman's
definition, if anyone else has a better or more descriptive one, please post)
of tube-type amps is one of the main reasons for their outstanding clarity over
solid state amps.

-- 
=============================================================================
Neal Howard   '91 XLH-1200      DoD #686      CompuTrac, Inc (Richardson, TX)
     "To do is to be." - Socrates      "To be is to do." - Aristotle
                       "Doo bee doo bee doo." - Sinatra
=============================================================================
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: Richard.Banks@launchpad.unc.edu (Richard Banks)
Subject: Active guitar preamp batteries
Organization: University of North Carolina Extended Bulletin Board Service
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1992 00:52:23 GMT


What are some good indications that my electric guitar is ready for
a battery change?

Thanks.

--
   The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the University of
     North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Campus Office for Information
        Technology, or the Experimental Bulletin Board Service.
           internet:  laUNChpad.unc.edu or 152.2.22.80
From: cczdvh@vme.nott.ac.uk
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
Subject: Zoom 90xx  opinions sought..
Date: 4 Nov 92 23:07:29 GMT
Organization: Cripps Confusing Centre, University of Nottingham
Originator: cczdvh@unicorn.nott.ac.uk


Dear all, I have need for a multi-FX unit that I can use with my guitar first
and foremost, both with headphones for living room practice and with an amp, and
also as an FX for recording with my guitar direct (no amp/mic) and my Kawai K4
and vocals. I think a ZOOM 9000/9001 will fit the bill on grounds of cost (read
value for money) and size, and I like the sound on the 9000 I have tried. I 
realise this is going to involve compromise somewhere along the way but Id like
to canvass opinions. Either ecstatic devotion or any bad stuff/caveats would be
most welcome to the address below. If anyone has recommendations for any other
stuff, send them in too please !              ..thanks in advance people !

Dave Valentine-Hagart
 ..............................................................................
  _____   __               .       CCZDVH         .   My Guitar wonders why
 /     \_/ /           __  .   @uk.ac.nott.vme    .    Its not easy to fly
| []| | LLLLLLLLLLLLLL|__| .   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   .    Exept if your name
 \_\___/\_\                .  I can't play this!  .  Ends in Holdsworth or Vai !
  ..\..........................................................................
From: kjell@emke.chalmers.se (Kjell Siimon)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
Subject: Re: Alice's Restaurant
Date: 10 Nov 92 14:39:56 GMT
Followup-To: alt.guitar
Organization: Chalmers University of Technology

In article <BxF2Bv.6Fr@ccu.umanitoba.ca>, evorst@ccu.umanitoba.ca (Ed
Vorst) wrote:
> 
> 
> 	If anybody knows where I can find the published music to Alice's
> Restaurant by Arlo Guthrie, please let me know. 
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------


Hello there Ed!

Even though I'm not familiar with this song I recomend you to take a look
at the "ftp.nevada.edu" site. I think I saw it there.

Good luck!


Kjell the Brave
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: jgb@eng.auburn.edu (John G. Butterfield)
Subject: Ibenez Edge Trem System
Reply-To: jgb@eng.auburn.edu
Organization: Auburn University Engineering
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 16:02:33 GMT


Anybody having problems with loose bars?

I've tightened it a million times and am feed up!  Any help would be appreciated...

Thanks in advance.


John (still working on sig block)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: pquince@blacks.jpl.nasa.gov (Peter Quince)
Subject: Fender Champs! was Re: Fender Amps
Organization: Image Analysis Systems Group, JPL
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 1992 19:30:51 GMT

peak@abacus.Columbia.NCR.COM (Bob Peak) writes:

>I'm somewhat of a beginner when it comes to guitars and amps...

[solicits opinions on: ]

>Fender Bassman amp $200 - no year given - no idea of the condition
>Fender Twin amp $250 - says 1972 model - no condition given
>Fender Twin Reverb $450 - says 70's model - good condition

To which I add:

Now that I have got myself a decent guitar, I too would like to get a good 
amp (but smaller than the above group, I think...)  My pusher has offered 
to sell me a brand-stinking-new Fender Champ 25 for $350.  Features:

Tube electronics in the high power amp part, solid state preamp.
All sorts of cool dials for a heavily advertised wide array of tones.

My pusher further insinuates that he could play through this thing in
a twelve piece band and be heard quite distinctly, no problem.  I am
currently using an old-ish Fender Sidekick Reverb 35 but I can't get
a loud clean tone out of it to save a cat.  My main approach for buying
said new amp is a) raise some scratch and b) go sit in the amp room and
kill a few hours, BUT!!!  I am also interested in the conventional 
wisdom of you guitar Gurus on the Fender Champ 25.  Is it the biggest,
cleanest, loudest bang for the buck, or a pile of second rate junk?

>Any help at all would be appreciated !

indeed!

pquince
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Newsgroups: alt.guitar
Subject: Peavey SOLO combo comments ?
From: Peter.Weekes@bbs.actrix.gen.nz
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 1992 00:25:12 GMT
Organization: Actrix Information Exchange

Here in New Zealand, the battery powered Peavey SOLO sells for US$190.

How does this compare with other places, and does anyone have any comments on
using this or other amps for busking ?

Tkanks,

Peter
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From: sdossick@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Stephen Dossick)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
Subject: Re: Edge is God...
Date: 6 Nov 92 01:18:10 GMT
Reply-To: sdossick@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Stephen Dossick)
Organization: Columbia University

Edge IS God.  Enough said.
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: spray@convex.com (Rob Spray)
Subject: Re: Gibson Explorer
Organization: CONVEX Computer Corporation, Richardson, Tx., USA
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 16:27:28 GMT
X-Disclaimer: This message was written by a user at CONVEX Computer
              Corp. The opinions expressed are those of the user and
              not necessarily those of CONVEX.

In <1992Nov10.053945.12783@infopro.com> david@infopro.com (Dragon [David Fiedler]) writes:

>I don't know about his strings, but I saw Johnny Winter a week or so ago
>and he only played slide on his ancient Firebird...must mean *something*...
>the guy is certainly one of the top 5 slide players on earth...

Yeah, it means that he has the action and tuning set for slide.
I have the same, except I use a lowly '65 Melody Maker.

Re Explorer, Mike Scaccia (Rigor Mortis, Ministry) started recording
with one that was held together with duct tape.  I understand it
it got taken during an overly long pawn shop transaction.
Al Jourgensen of Ministry has favored Explorers for a while.

Don't forget the Ibanez Destroyer, it was so close to an Explorer,
I heard that Gibson sued.  I saw one recently in a Dallas area
pawn shop for $300 (it had gold hardware and hopped-up pickups).

--Rob  spray@convex.com
From: bssbb2sdc@dct.ac.uk
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
Subject: Wanted: Skynyrd info.
Date: 9 Nov 92 19:38:47 GMT
Organization: Dundee Institute of Technology

I am looking for any info on Lynyrd Skynyrd...

Amps, Guitars, F.X., etc.

If you have any info, please mail me...
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: oper@Msu.oscs.montana.edu
Subject: request comments on Trace Elliot Accoustic Amps
Reply-To: oper@Msu.oscs.montana.edu
Organization: Montana State University
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1992 17:50:51 GMT

I guess these babies are the cream of the crop. Anyone using a Trace Elliot
TA50r or TA100r ?? The TA100R is around a $grand. Would love to get a killer
acoustic sound. Looked at Pendulum audio preamps,etc, yet for the same money
getting something with speakers seems more realistic.

thanks

Terry

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From: stevenra@feserve.cc.purdue.edu (Alex Stevens)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar,rec.music.makers.guitar
Subject: Suncoast Phone #
Date: 13 Nov 92 23:18:56 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Purdue University


	I received ba-zillions of letters asking for Suncoast's number,
and since my mail system returned a bunch of my replies (guess your
return address was screwed, I don't know) I'm just gonna post the phone
number.

	Suncoast	1-813-822-4949

	Open Monday-Thursday 9:00 - 9:00 EST
		     Friday  9:00 - 4:00

Alex
stevenra@feserve.cc.purdue.edu
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: dees@sid.sps.mot.com (Randy Dees)
Subject: Re: Passac Schematic
Reply-To: dees@sid.sps.mot.com (Randy Dees)
Organization: Motorola MOS Telecom
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 19:09:05 GMT

> From: pwai (Patrick Wai)
> 
> My roommate recently bought a Passac pre-amp for his Martin Jumbo.  The
> thing works like a charm.  
> 
> The only "problem" is that the manufacturer has gone out of business.  I
> took the pre-amp apart and noticed how simple the circuitry is so I figured
> I could probably rig one up myself.
> 

they are back in business down in Houston.
i've seen press releases lately in some of the magazines. i don't remember
which ones though. I do know they had a listing in the latest Bass 
Player Magazine (the buyers guide issue.)

live from Austin, Texas (Live Music Capitol of the World)
randy
dees@sid.sps.mot.com


Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: wangaj2@sage.cc.purdue.edu (The Total Package)
Subject: Gibson Explorer
Organization: Purdue University
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 1992 20:58:32 GMT

Hi all, 

I'm getting that strange urge to get myself another guitar.  In fact,
that urge is telling me, "get an explorer... get an explorer..."

The only problem is, I only know two things about the explorer.  James 
Hetfield plays on one, and that it is a beautiful axe in an ugly type of
way (hmm... did that make sence?)

Anyway, I was hoping that some kind soul in net land could give me some info
on the guitar.  Any info would be good.  Like, is it a good guitar,  how much 
does it cost,  what type of tone does it have, what pick ups does it have
etc...

Also, can someone play all types of music on it, or is it pretty much a 
metal abomination from hell type of guitar.

Thanks for all your help.

Oh yeah, in case anyone is interested, I play all sorts of stuff.  From 
shred metal all the way to classical, with a heavy emphasis on the blues.  SRV
is GOD!!!!

Always play from the heart man.  

Peace,

--AW
From: na0s+@andrew.cmu.edu (Nicolas Alejandro Arauz)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
Subject: Guitar & Amplifier reduced
Date: 8 Nov 92 00:05:03 GMT
Organization: Senior, Architecture, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA


LIVE YOUR ROCK-N-ROLL FANTASY!!

Only $275 for all this:

Peavey Patriot Electric Guitar
woodgrain finish,
new EMG Select pickup 
    (not original to the guitar), 
hard case  
stand.
  
Peavey Rage amplifier
two channels, tons of knobs.
SuperSat distortion

extra strings, cords included
IMMACCULATE

now reduced from $300: $275 takes it all!!!
$200 for everything except the amp. 
Prices negotiable.
Call me at home at 521-7602 (ask for nick), or respond to this account.  
Must sell -
I need the $$$. 
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: Jeff Robbins <jeffr@ora.com>
Subject: Re: Fender Mustang Info...
X-Xxmessage-Id: <A71EA9C30B01413F@macjeff.ora.com>
X-Xxdate: Thu, 5 Nov 92 10:36:51 GMT
Organization: O'Reilly & Associates, Cambridge, MA
X-Useragent: Nuntius v1.1.1d11
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1992 15:40:44 GMT

In article <1992Nov3.211036.13040@cunews.carleton.ca> John Nash,
jnash@alfred.carleton.ca writes:
>My wife bought me a Bullet for Xmas about 5 years ago (It was made in
>1984) but I'm not sure I like it.  It's a bit twangy (and I don't mean
>through the pickups... I mean even (or especially) when it's not plugged
>in).  I also find that it tends to go out of tune until it "warms up"
even
>more than my other guitars (an mid-1970s Ibanez Strat clone and an
Ovation
>Celebrity special).  What do you think of your Bullet?  I'll probably
sell
>mine but I'm not sure what to ask for it. 
>
>cheers,
>John

I bought it about a year ago at a Pawn shop for $150.  For that much
money, it can't be beat.  And I kind of like the twang.  But when my band
plays S.N.L. it's the first guitar to go. (Smash-a-roo, if you know what
I mean...)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: pan2765@seas.gwu.edu (Crazyman Pan)
Subject: Re: Bridge adjustments
Organization: I have none...
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 15:31:45 GMT

In article <64Zh02dO2a8n01@JUTS.ccc.amdahl.com> drp40@cd.amdahl.com writes:

>In article <BxGMxo.7xE@csugrad.cs.vt.edu>, gwaldron@csugrad.cs.vt.edu (Glenn Waldron) writes:

>>On the bridge of the guitar, each string has two small Allen screws
>>for adjusting the action of the string.  But what are the Phillips
>>screws behind the brigde for?  I know they move the individual
>>bridge pieces (don't know the terminology) forward and backward,
>>but what does this accomplish?
>
>That's how you set your guitar's "intonation", or calibration.
>
>-- 
>Doug Puchalski						   Death to all smileys
>drp40@cd.amdahl.com
>dpuchals@engin.umich.edu

But Doug, what is "intonation" or "calibration"?

HOW THE DAMN THINGS WORK:

You should tune your guitar by striking the harmonic at the 12th (octave) fret
and tuning that using your knobs at the head.  THEN, strike the fretted note
at the 12th and see if that is in tune with the harmonic.  If the fretted note
at the 12th is sharp, then you need to move the little "bridge pieces" back
(use the phillips screws) to lengthen the string from the 12th fret to the
bridge (thus reducing the frequency and normalizing a sharp note).  This will
mean that you will have to re-tune the harmonic and fret the 12th again.  If
the fretted 12th is flat, then you have to shorten the string from the 12th
fret to the bridge (move the piece up).  Again, re-tune the harmonic and fret
the 12th.  If you happen to run out of room when moving the pieces up or down,
well, you're screwed.  A good guitar should not require you to adjust beyond
the physical constraints of its construction.  Put simply:  you bought a bad
guitar (or at least a not so good one).  Now the question is:  do you know
what a harmonic is (querry directed to original poster)?

						-- Crazyman Pan


(I'd rather be playing guitar...)

Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: kew@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (steve.w.askew)
Subject: Re: Know Anything About Matchless Amps?
Summary: Mesa and the custom order policy
Organization: AT&T
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1992 21:48:49 GMT

In article <P1QSB2MM@cc.swarthmore.edu>, bgray1@cc.swarthmore.edu (Brandon Gray) writes:
> In article <1992Nov4.184631.16817@cbfsb.cb.att.com>, kew@cbnewsg.cb.att.com
> (steve.w.askew) writes:
> 
> > 
> > 	The Mesa is probably a better buy for that kind of money. The MarkIV
> > 	is one of the most versitile amps made. The Matchless is alot more 
> > 	limited in its application. 
> > 
> Does anyone know if I could substitute EL84s for the 6L6s in the Mark IV
> when in Class A mode?  Could anyone using the Mark IV/Satellite combination
> (or at least heard it) provide any feedback on their perfromance,
> reliability, versatility, etc. along with personal comments and
> suggestions?  I only tried them  out briefly for about 30 minutes, and I'd
> like to make sure that they are TRULY what I need before I plunk down some
> $2100 of hard earned money!  Ever think Mesa would make a custom 2-12"
> combo for me? (Then I could incorporate a T.C. chorus unit and have the
> best of all three worlds!)  Does Mesa even make custom orders?  I'm sure
> they would be asking for their service, however...   Later much!
>                                                                            
>        Brandon

	I called them about a mono 50 rack power amp. basically a 50/50
	with on side not configured. They told me they do not take custom
	orders anymore. But I'll bet if uhm! THE EDGE called they would build
	him anything.

	Steve
	Doin That Blues ThAng!