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Hi there, anyone out there using a loop station, I'm currently experimenting with a Roland/Boss RC-50 which so far although not very polished is VERY inspiring and enjoyable to use. Could do with a few pointers on how to make loops more natural and…
I have a D28 with Fishman Ellipes Blend system which I like very much, it does have a phase switch to help combat feedback but I've never used it in loud environments.
My latest acoustic is a gibson CJ 165 EC and that comes with the new shoulder mo…
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- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Amateur or recreational musician
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- 20-30 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Electric guitar
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Martin D28 2005 (Fishman Ellipse)
Gibson CJ 165 EC Maple 2008 (Fishman Aura Pro)
Yamaha FG335 1982 (Converted for Slide with JSH pickup) Very sweet for a laminate.
Fender Custom Classic Strat 2006 (Alder/Maple)
Fender Squire Strat 1996 (Chinese)
Fender Prinston Chorus Stereo Amp 1996
Fender 57 Deluxe 2009 (CS hand wired reissue tweed) Amp
Avalon U5 DI
Keeley Compressor
Barder Direct Drive
MXR Carbon Copy
Alesis R16 Drum Synth
Roland VP 5550 Vocal Synth
Roland Juno G (Orchestral Expansion)
Roland RC 50 Loop Station (for sale UK only Boxed As New £220 inc shipping)
Yamaha WG16 hard disc multitrack workstation (Counter-intuitive crap)
Spoons (though not classically trained)
- What is your website address?
- http://www.myspace.com/helmco
- What type of music do you like to play?
- Augmented chords and chromatic variations on a theme. (sounds better than saying I make a few mistakes). Iike fingerstyle but my playing dosen't seam to sound like that of most players.
- Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
- I don't regularly read Acoustic Guitar
I am a musician & an image maker based in Yorkshire, England. I am currently retraining for a career in the web industy and really taking to it. The best aspect of being involved with photography was that it took me into other people's worlds, web development dose that also.
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Loop Station For Sale
Roland/Boss RC-50 Loop Station for sale (UK Only). Boxed and absolute mint condition with no scuffs or scratches whatsoever. This thing is built like a brick. I'm selling reluctantly due to mobility issues and restricted movement.
I'm asking £220 inc shipping. (normally these retail at aro… Continue
Posted on November 9, 2009 at 10:00pm —
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 11:29am on November 10, 2009,
Jim Scanlan said…
- Hi Alan....thanks for adding me as a Friend...I see you have a D28, so do I. Mine is a 1962 model I've owned since '62 when I bought it new, it's a great guitar. It's nice to have a friend from across the pond, I look forward to listening to, and sharing music with you. Have a Blessed day.
Jim
- At 7:41am on February 28, 2009,
Sharon Collie said…
- The one and the same....
- At 11:22am on February 27, 2009,
Joanne said…
- cheers nice to meet you too, 20 - 30 years playing far more than me I'm really enjoying learning though
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