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From: META000 <META@UNB.CA>
Subject: re: van halen's variac
Organization: The University of New Brunswick
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 22:07:02 GMT

Those wishing to fool with variacs should consider that simply
goosing the line voltage from 110 up to something higher will not
guarantee the desired sound (brown, I assume?) unless the various
voltages coming from the power supply AS A RESULT OF THAT GOOSING
are appropriateto the desirable plate voltages for the tubes in
question. In the case of Van Halen's use of a variac, I assume that
the desirable result of goosing the line voltage is somewhat
specific (though not restricted to)his particular preferred model of
amp.  Andy Marshall's interview in November 91's GP discusses what
kinds of plate voltages are preferable for certain kinds of tubes,
and even for certain brands of tubes (i.e., a 6L6 manufactured by
firm X vs. firm Y).  His comments make it painfully clear that some
tubes/designs can be profitably goosed, while others could maybe
stand a good "de-goosing".

Bottom line, even if you are prepared to spend money on replacing
components, use of a variac may not produce a discernible or even
desirable difference in sound.  For my money, take your variac
savings fund and sink it into new speakers or retubing.

M Hammer

Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: META000 <META@UNB.CA>
Subject: Re: Frampton Talkbox Schematic (Other Performers)
Organization: The University of New Brunswick
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 21:21:48 GMT

In article <1dglj8INNt6n@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> bk233@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Jack W. Weinmann) writes:
>
>In a previous article, timk@meaddata.com (Tim Klein) says:
>
>>In article <weyJsna00WBNE3kmkF@andrew.cmu.edu>, Paul M Mcelwee <pm3w+@andrew.cmu.edu> writes:
>
>[stuff deleted.....]
>
>>By the way, I'm a great fan of this little gadget, and am trying to compile
>>a list of all the recordings in which it is used.  Are you aware of
>>any recordings of someone using  it with a violin (or any other non-guitar)?
>
>Tim and anyone else OLD enough to remember,
>
>There used to be a steel (slide) guitarist in the '50's that used one to
>make his steel guitar talk.  I can't remember his name, but I remember that
>one of the songs that he did was something like:
>
>"I'm just a guit-ar.... why does ever-y-body pick on me!"
>
>He really made it sound good, and with a steel guitar he got more constant
>tone and less percussive effects.  It was the clearest, most understandable
>talkbox usage that I have ever heard.
>
>If anyone remembers who he was I'd appreciate hearing from you.  I'd like
>to find some of his recordings.     AHHHHH nostalgia - ain't it great?
>
>Jack Weinmann
>bk233@cleveland.freenet.edu
>.
>.
I believe the gent's name is Aldo Ray, if memory serves.

Mark Hammer

Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: darrenp@cs.monash.edu.au (Daz)
Subject: Opinions and prices sought on roland's GR-1
Keywords: GR-1,roland,guitar synth
Organization: Monash University, Melb., Australia.
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1992 03:07:44 GMT

What do people think of the roland GR-1 guitar synth - I was quite impressed
at both the price and the capabilities, but haven't played one yet.
Any opinions ?
--
Darren Platt, Department of Computer Science
darrenp@dibbler.cs.monash.edu.au
Monash University, Clayton Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: michael@monitor.com (Michael Johnson)
Subject: Re: Enough Already!! (Was Re: Edge is God...)
Reply-To: michael@monitor.com (Michael Johnson)
Organization: Monitor Company / IE
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 23:16:37 GMT

In article <1992Nov9.193942.6329@ptdcs2.intel.com> ssivakum@ptdcs2.intel.com  
(Sam Sivakumar) writes:
> restricted to playing techniques, equipment...
> 	So, let us leave these arguments to the rec.music.* groups and 
> concentrate on more interesting stuff.
                 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Hmmm...I didn't realize that the playing techniques and equipment were more  
interesting than the music...

(I am deeply sorry for posting this but I couldn't resist.)
From: chrisk@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Chris Kennison)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 05:50:09 GMT
Subject: Re: Fingernails...
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Newsgroups: alt.guitar

> I have recently started playing guitar exclusively using my
> fingernails on my right hand. They have been growing stronger
> (nature is wonderful) but they still do break quite frequently.
> 
Ya they do. I use fingernails 98% of the time for both electric and
acoustic. I'll break one about twice a year.

There have been numerous articles about nail care. Classical guitarists
are probably the most fanaticle about their nails - ask one what they
do.

I remember an article by Chet Atkins once that make me go buy some
600 grit sandpaper for my nails - still use it to this day. I'll
tell you what I do. Somebody else will tell you something different.


> i) Is there any good way of strengthening them
> 
a) keep them filed smooth. Rough edges can catch and rip on 
clothes etc. 
b) get a clear  nail treatment with protien - there are some 
out there that are sort of 'organic'. My wife let's me use hers.
c) I keep mine fairly short.
d) Get a manicure. Healthy cuticles promote strong nails. Don't
let them cut your nails! Always file, file, file.
e) I also use one of those multi colored nail polishing sticks.
it lets you shine the tops without polish, helps keep ridges down.

> ii) Is there a good method of protecting them
a) clear nail treatment
b) ask a woman with long nails how they do it, really!
I've learned different ways of grabbing things from my wife that
really work. You need to think a little about what your doing.
c) stay away from table saws!, vollyballs, softballs, lawnmowers
and chain saws  ;)

you forgot one;
iii) Is there a good way to repair them?
a) superglue         
b) superglue and kleenex - make a little patch with klenex and
glue it down
c) Lee nails makes this stuff that you can mix to create nails,
a powder and resin with forms - I've used that when desperate.

> 
I've notice that super glue can damage nail surfaces sometimes
so DON"T pull it off, let it wear off. And don't use it too much.
Emergency use only. I'll use it long enough to let the otherone
grow out.

Go to manicurist - they can show you how to build nails.

Cheerio! and don't bite your nails!
               
cbk
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: fullerto@tortoise.cis.ohio-state.edu (timothy dwight fullerton)
Subject: Re: Funny Chord Symbols
Organization: The Ohio State University Dept. of Computer and Info. Science
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 14:06:54 GMT

In article <41790003@hpfcmgw.FC.HP.COM> mds@hpfcmgw.FC.HP.COM (Mark Schulz) writes:

>	  Over the years I have played guitar in several jazz bands where
>     the guitar player reads music that is typically just a series of chord
>     progressions.  From my earliest years I have been mystified by some of
>     the symbols that were used to specify various chords.  I have learned
>     most of the theory, it's just the symbols I don't know.
>     accompany the chord letter.  Can anyone out there give a short tutorial
>     on the varoius little extra symbols for jazz guitar chords, and what
>     they mean? Thanks.
>



	Really, some of those symbols suck because over the years they have 
been used to mean a lot of different things. Refer to this chart:

symbol		common practice meaning		when you write chords 
						    use instead

triangle		major 7				ma7

minus sign		minor			       	mi

plus sign		Augmented (#5)			plus OK, (#5) less 
						       	ambiguous in extended 
								chords *

tiny circle		diminished triad, or 		tiny circle OK
			if seventh is present,
			fully diminished seventh

tiny circle w/		half diminished 7	       	mi7(b5)
slash through it

	* I say this because in the past, the plus sign has sometimes been 
used to add extensions and/or raise them. It does not mean this anymore,
but it could still conceivably be misunderstood.

	Column number 3 is not to flame anyone who uses the little symbols.
A lot of people do. Column number 3 is presented to illustrate the less 
ambiguous options.

	References: _The Art of Music Copying_ and _Standardized Chord 
		    Symbol Notation_...both by Clinton Roemer.

	Tim

Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: petrus@stacken.kth.se (Lars Petrus)
Subject: Loose tuning screws.
Organization: Stacken Computer Club, Stockholm, Sweden
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 1992 02:57:07 GMT

   Well, finally I got around to fix up my old elctric guitar. The volume
and tone pots were hopeless. I never use them, so I just bypassed them. This
should give a cleaner sound, at least theoretically. Great!

   There is some hum, but not too bad. But there is one big problem. Two
of my strings detune much too quickly. It must be that the tuning screws
(I'm sure there is an english term for them, but you know what I mean) are
too loose, right?

   So what could I do? I'm thinking of pouring some sticky fluid like Coca
Cola on the cogs. But I'm sure there is some age old trick that someone can
reveal. I could buy new ones if I have too, but they would probably cost
more than the guitar is worth, so I'll avoid it if I can.


  -  -  -  -

Lars Petrus, Solna, Sweden  -  petrus@stacken.kth.se
From: roger@nrc.com (Roger Goeb)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
Subject: Re: Les Paul data needed
Date: 4 Nov 92 16:39:38 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Network Research Corporation

kew@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (steve.w.askew) writes:


>	I was at my local music store, talkin with the local assistant
>	manager. They had just gotten in a 1960 Les Paul reissue. During
>	the conversation he brought up two points that I found hard to
>	swallow. So I need some verification from all you Les Paul Guru's

>	1. all Gibson Les Pauls(not jr's or SG,s) have Maple tops   True/False

	*CURRENTLY* true.  The original Les Paul Custom (through 1961)
	had solid mahogony bodies.  The original Les Paul Standard (through
	1961) had a 3/4" carved maple top.

>	2. No Gibson Les Paul's were made from 1961 till 1968	True/False

	Well, kinda true.  The original design was discontinued in 1961,
	but the name "Les Paul" was at that time applied to a guitar 
	that was eventually renamed "SG".  Then in 1968 the original design 
	was reintroduced.

>	Come guys help me out here. I need expert oppinions and referances.

	The Gibson Guitar Handbook
-- 

Roger H. Goeb.				
Network Research Corp.
roger@NRC.COM
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: till@acid-rain.lucid.com (Don Tillman)
Subject: Re: Tube Emulator
Reply-To: till@lucid.com
Organization: Lucid, Inc.
Distribution: alt.guitar
Date: 5 Nov 92 17:13:40

   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.  

  -- Don



Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: miles@ms.uky.edu (Stephen D. Grant)
Subject: Re: Les Paul data needed
    <TILL.92Nov3212206@acid-rain.lucid.com>
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1992 09:12:00 GMT
Organization: University of Kentucky, USA. -5 GMT

Les Paul Customs are solid mahogany vs the other Les Pauls which are
mahogany bodies with maple tops.
Customs also have ebony fingerboards (vs rosewood) and thinner frets
(vs jumbo).
From: jkeczmer@sdcc3.ucsd.edu (John Keczmerski)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
Subject: Tubes
Date: 5 Nov 92 08:44:53 GMT
Organization: University of California, San Diego

Is there someplace where I can mail-order new tubes?
(Fender Deluxe Reverb amp)
Thanks


#########################################################          
#  John F. Keczmerski.....jkeczmer@sdcc3.ucsd.edu	#        
#########################################################
From: bk233@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Jack W. Weinmann)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
Subject: Re: Solo Acoustic Guitar
Date: 7 Nov 1992 15:11:49 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Reply-To: bk233@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Jack W. Weinmann)
NNTP-Posting-Host: slc10.ins.cwru.edu


I would say that ALMOST any of the Chet Atkins albums would be a good choice.

Chet did do some with choral back-ups and I believe there were a few with
orchestras behind him, but they are generally listed on the back of the
jacket.  

I once heard him do Humoresque and Swannie (sp?) River at the same time
that man is incredible.
From: rseymour@reed.edu (Robert Seymour)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
Subject: Re: was fret positions, now decimal places
Keywords: fret, scale length, building
Date: 13 Nov 92 00:50:37 GMT
Reply-To: rseymour@reed.edu
Organization: Reed College, Portland, OR

In article <1992Nov12.180854.2730@athena.mit.edu> juggle@athena.mit.edu (???)  
writes:
> In article <1992Nov11.104253.725@lugb.latrobe.edu.au>  
HCHA8904593X@LUST.LATROBE.EDU.AU (PERRETT, ANDREW) writes:
> 
> >so if you decide on a scale length (nut to saddle) of 70cm you would divide
> > 
> >70/17.835 = 3.9248668349
> > 
> >ok now to stop the errors coming in subtract that from 70 = 66.075133165 
> >now divide 66.075133165 /17.835 =3.704801411
> 
> 
> 
> Yeah, sure.  
> 
> I'd like to see *you* measure 66.075133165 cm.  (PS, a human liver cell
> is about 0.00015 cm in diameter).
> 
> I have never built a guitar myself, but I'm pretty sure that if your
> frets are off by say. . . .0001 cm (ie one micrometer,  significantly
> less than the diameter of a hair) you won't notice the difference.
> 
> (Sorry, MIT student being anal).
> 
> Does anybody out there know to exactly what tolerances the frets on a really
> good guitar are laid?  Better or worse than say .01 cm?
> 
> 	Sincerely,
> 	juggle
> 

	Well, I don't know about other persons, but I lay out frets with a  
ruler. And, ckecking my ruler I don't see any markings for angstroms.  
Personally, I'd rather not deal with a scanning/tunneling electron micrscope to  
lay frets. Tolerances are more often in the range of +/- .05 cm at best (with a  
lot of effort), and this does not include inaccuracy in fixing down the fret  
once cut/laid. Even at this range, the differences are in very small fractions  
of cents, so they are imperceptible. An assembly line guitar could be more  
accurate, but hand builts are far and away the best.

--
Robert Seymour				rseymour@reed.edu
Departments of Physics and Philosophy
Artificial Life Project			Reed College
Reed Solar Energy Project (SolTrain)	Portland, OR
Xref: sparky alt.guitar:9720 rec.music.makers:10842 misc.forsale:30782
From: rhrs_ss@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (Rob Harris)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar,rec.music.makers,misc.forsale
Subject: ***FOR SALE: Gallien Krueger 200rcb Bass Head***
Date: 10 Nov 92 04:43:14 GMT
Organization: University of Rochester - Rochester, New York

Hey there--
	the subject line pretty much says it all.  Im selling my Gallien
Krueger 200rcb bass head so I can upgrade.Features include a pretty
active 4 band equalizer, compressor, tone-boost and contour, and a pretty
nice built-in chorus....also, I have the original documentation...
	Im asking $200 or best offer, but the $200 is pretty firm, plus
shipping (I'm in Rochester, NY).  Interested replies to:

rhrs_ss@uhura.cc.rochester.edu

Thanks, and Ill answer any questions that I can...oh yeah, it is a 100
watt head...

>>>>>>>--------------------------------->Ro Harris


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Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: cfthb@ux1.cts.eiu.edu (Howard Black)
Subject: Re: Solo Acoustic Guitar
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 21:13:56 GMT
Organization: Eastern Illinois University

In article <1df24rINNelv@aludra.usc.edu> rmurphy@usc.edu (Bob Murphy) writes:
>My favorite music is usually just solo acoustic guitar.
>I unfortunately don't know of many albums like this.
>I have occasionally bought albums which seemed to contain only guitar
>but would in reality have lots of other instruments as well.
>Could someone post a list of possibilities with the type of music(i.e.
>jazz, folk, blues, etc.) and short reviews included?
>I prefer instrumental but feel free to include those with a single
>voice as well.

    I agree with most of the other responses, and would like to add any of
Joe Pass' solo efforts ("Virtuoso" is a good place to start).  His command
of the instrument is just amazing.  BTW, he plays most of his dates solo -
definitely worth catching.

-- 
   ******************************************************************
     Howard Black                             cfthb@ux1.cts.eiu.edu
     Department of Chemistry                  Eastern Illinois Univ. 
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
From: ingtest@monu6.cc.monash.edu.au (Mr M.A. Nolan)
Subject: GR700 MIDI query
Keywords: GR700, guitar, synthesizer
Organization: Monash University, Melb., Australia.
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 07:36:41 GMT

I recently got hold of a third-hand Roland GR700/GR707 guitar synthesizer. 
While I know this unit has several tracking problems, it's still pretty
fun to use. I was a little dissapointed, however, that the MIDI support
didn't include sending bender information to the remote synfs. It uses
a stepped chromatic scale that sounds slightly daft and cuts out any 
vibrato/intonation ...

Does anybody know of any upgrades to the GR700 that would improve allow
bends to be sent out thru midi ? 

Thanks and warmness in advance..

Gerrard Hocks.
From: lemay@netcom.com (Laura Lemay)
Newsgroups: alt.gothic
Subject: sigh, oh sigh
Date: 12 Nov 92 19:43:55 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest)



Heard on the radio last night, paraphrased:


"Now opening a new store -- we have rave ware, we have doc martens,
we have Lip Service, we have a full line of leather, we have gothic
sculpture, clothing, and accessories, blah blah blah."

The ad went on to list all kinds of brand names of clothing and shoes,
goof stuff in general...and then the kicker... Where is this funky new
store?

"Now opening in Vallco mall in Cupertino.  Soon arriving at a mall
near you."


*malls*!!  Agh!


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no clever three-word sig yet
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From: cluster@fs1.mcc.ac.uk (General Access)
Newsgroups: alt.gothic
Subject: Haskin
Date: 9 Nov 92 19:10:46 GMT
Organization: Manchester Computing Centre


No response as to the post Bauhaus career of Haskins ,well?
From: ajs90@uk.ac.soton.ecs (Earl Grey)
Newsgroups: alt.gothic
Subject: Re: Bauhaus question
Date: 6 Nov 92 12:55:47 GMT
Originator: ajs90@chapman

In <27625@castle.ed.ac.uk> gtclark@festival.ed.ac.uk (G T Clark) writes:

>revik@camelot.bradley.edu (Gary Achenbach) writes:

>>I've recently bought Bauhaus' "The Sky's Gone Out."  Not quite what I
>>was expecting, but after a couple listens, it's beginning to grow on me.
>>Well, I don't regret the slight amount of cash I spent, at least.
>>What I'd like to know is if they're later albums have pretty much the
>>same style, or if they've changed, how so and to what degree.
>>Any info would be much appreciated.

>	There is only one later album."The sky's gone out" was made in
>1982, as their third album (after, in order, "In the flat field" and 
>"Mask".Personally,I feel it's the weakest,but that's just my opinion.
>The slightly bitty,disjointed feel was also present on the 1983 album
>"Burning from the Inside" but I tend to feel that the songs are a bit
>better on it.There is,for a start,the full version of She's in Parties.

Also check out 'Who killed mr Moonlight'. It's one of the few good
trackes on the album. 
  
>This is a slightly dodgy album in a different way,though,because Murphy
>had viral pneumonia during the recording and is only on about half the
>tracks. Apparently he was a bit upset about this,which may have been one
>of the factors contributing to the breakup at the end of the 1983 tour.
>	If you're interested in more blurb and drivel on the
>subject,just say and I'll happily go on for hours.

Try and get a copy of 'Press the eject and pass me the tape'. It sort
of act like a greatest hits for Bauhaus.

Also B-side ofthe twelve inch of 'Bela Lugosi' has  a track called
'boys'. Probably the best and gentlest piss-take of the entire
glam-goth genre.

>	G.

ANDY.
From: pete@ohm.york.ac.uk (Pete French)
Newsgroups: alt.gothic
Subject: Re: The Mission Touring in the States??
Date: 5 Nov 92 12:09:25 GMT
Organization: Electronics Department, University of York, UK

From article <1992Nov3.213452.44370@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu>, by nephilim@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu:
> When will The Mission Tour in the States since Masque came out for a little 
> while?  I heard that Red Lorry Yellow Lorry has a new album coming soon.  Is
> that for real?  I hope it is!

Unlikely - the lorries split years ago. last time I, saw them the roadies were
playing half the instruments. They were not very good at all. Where did you
hear the "new album" rumour ?
-- 
-Pete French. (the -bat. )    -+
Adaptive Systems Engineering   |
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Newsgroups: alt.gothic
From: ogre@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Lestat)
Subject: Re: catalogs please?
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1992 19:26:40 GMT

ogre@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Lestat) writes:

>MXR133@psuvm.psu.edu (yeah you know me!) writes:

>>RE: Goth catalogs

>>Actually, if anyone has any addresses or whatever, can you post them here inste
>>ad of private mail? I'm surealot of us could use them. Thanks..

>Have you tried NETHERWORLD? They have some really really cool stuff. I just
>ordered a t-shirt and a coffin spike necklace from them. I don't remember
>the entire address offhand, so I'll post it next time.

For a catalog, send $2 to:

NETHERWORLD
701 N. MacQuesten Parkway 
Crypt 122
Mt. Vernon, NY 10552


Lestat
"we thought her dying whilst she slept, and sleeping when she died"

Newsgroups: alt.gothic
From: argent@iastate.edu (Christopher L Jorgensen)
Subject: Re: catalogs please?
Organization: Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 1992 02:54:26 GMT

Itoo would like the address of any catalouges selling and tailoring to the gothic style.  Please email me directly.  So much more exciting to actually get mail.  No really I have a life.
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