Archive | February, 2009

Boss TU-80 and Planet Waves Tuner Metronome go head to head

Planet Waves Metronome Tuner

Planet Waves Metronome and Tuner

A tuner/metronome is a pretty standard (and dang handy) device, but we just got a new type in today and thought we’d have a throwdown. Today we’re pitting the Boss TU-80 against the Planet Waves Metronome Tuner. For the sake of a fair review I’ve broken it down into four categories: tuner, metronome, physical construction and price. Let’s throw them in the ring and see who comes out on top.

TUNER
The Boss wins in this category. Its needle display is accurate and easy to read. It even beeps to notify you that you’re right on pitch. The decision to use bars rather than a needle makes the Planet Waves somewhat harder to read, but still very accurate. Continue Reading →

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Banjo Joke #4

Courtesy of our Repair Shop manager, Mike Horan:

A bluegrass band is playing a cruise ship gig and the banjo player falls overboard. He starts screaming up to his bandmates, “I can’t swim!”.

They reply, “Fake it!”.

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Lux Interior – RIP Goo Goo Muck

One of my favorite frontmen, Lux Interior of The Cramps, passed away Wed. from a heart ailment. Here’s a shot from their great show many moons ago at the Granada in Lawrence. And here’s a kinda scratchy youtube clip of one of my faves – Goo Goo Muck – check that microphone technique. Lots more great clips on youtube – check ‘em out. RIP Lux.

Lux Interior at the Granada...1990s I think.

Lux Interior at the Granada...1990s I think.

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