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Post by gaucho on Apr 28, 2011 0:55:33 GMT
Does the Tascam accept XLR inputs?
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Post by gaucho on Apr 25, 2011 18:18:07 GMT
Just ordered a couple sets of mediums (MM Newton's) for my biscuit cone. Didn't think I could find them in the US, but Google delivers! On sale at Strings and Beyond to boot! can't wait to try 'em.
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Post by gaucho on Apr 25, 2011 18:13:17 GMT
Great discussion. I was wondering about the XLR inputs as I need them for audio recording for video (I'm in video/still production business). Think I'll pick one up and write it off my taxes!
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Post by gaucho on Apr 24, 2011 16:10:21 GMT
Yeah, I wondered how Lenny's method would work with the 2nd and 5th string already in place. I don't like to take the tension off the cone(s) if at all possible.
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Post by gaucho on Apr 24, 2011 0:37:55 GMT
Here's a video on the Vintage Nationals site showing a way to do it so the 1st and 6th aren't cutting onto the wood over time:
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Post by gaucho on Apr 23, 2011 19:55:39 GMT
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Post by gaucho on Apr 14, 2011 3:42:56 GMT
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Post by gaucho on Apr 13, 2011 18:17:19 GMT
That exact clip isn't from the DVD (the DVD has higher production values) but is pretty well representative of what is on there. It's somewhat advanced, definitely not meant for beginners. Worthwhile if you are up to it!
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Post by gaucho on Apr 12, 2011 1:10:36 GMT
Thanks Michael, I'll definitely support them!
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Post by gaucho on Apr 11, 2011 20:27:09 GMT
Yeah, the whole Amistar post was what had me thinking Tricone. As I mentioned, my Republic biscuit cone (same cone as the Busker) is fantastic and I will not change that cone. If I was in Europe, I'd definitely check out the MM/Busker line....
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Post by gaucho on Apr 11, 2011 0:10:58 GMT
Never seen that magazine. Is it available in the USA?
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Post by gaucho on Apr 10, 2011 15:21:11 GMT
I put hot rods in my Republic Tricone and it made a noticeable difference. Not necessarily better, just different. But I do prefer the tone now. I was actually in the process of trying to trade it off for a square neck Dobro. But I like it enough now to keep. I agree with Michael that a good set-up on it would have probably improved the tone (and definitely the playability) even more but I don't know of anywhere to get a qualified technician (without sending it off by mail). I've read horror stories about set ups by qualified guitar techs who don't really have reso experience. I read somewhere (possibly here) that the Continental Tricone cones were thicker (and therefor less responsive) than the Hot Rods and that seems to be supported by the difference I found. The biscuit cones are very similar in thickness and tone. My Republic biscuit sounds great with the stock cone.
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Post by gaucho on Mar 7, 2011 17:06:37 GMT
I may have been incorrect about the "hard rock maple". I got the tricone bridge from Resophonic Outfitters (Paul Beard) along with the cones and some other goodies. I checked their website and it says "traditional maple tricone saddle". Sounds good so far!
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Post by gaucho on Mar 7, 2011 2:23:34 GMT
This is a follow up to my post . Just finished installing the Hot Rod cones and doing the set up and WOW, it's great! I always felt the highs on my tricone were muffled and now they are bright and clear. The lows aren't quite the same growl yet, but they sound really good, just different. And this is all after playing it for 10 minutes after the swap. Everything I've read says they "play in" and really start to sound great after a few weeks of playing. I kept the same strings as a "constant". Played it with the stock ebony capped bridge insert and I could hear a difference immediately. Then I took it all apart again and shaped a new bridge out of hard rock maple. That seemed to take it up another notch! The cones dropped right in with no mods necessary. Just changing the cones on my Republic would take only 20 mins or so. Shaping the new bridge insert was several hours of shaping, cutting, sanding. and testing. I had to put it all together and take it apart 2 more times to get the bridge insert and action right. All in all it was totally worth it. Not 100% sure if the bridge insert change was necessary. My Republic had a decent maple with an ebony cap insert already. On a side note, I've never had my Republic tricone (or Resolian single cone) opened up before. I was impressed at how well everything was finished and how clean it was in there! Now, can I resist the temptation to Hot Rod my Resolian single cone? I like the sound of that guitar, but I'm a tinkerer. It's a curse....
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Post by gaucho on Feb 19, 2011 22:37:03 GMT
I have a Republic tricone and though it's a great guitar, I want to tinker with it a bit to attempt to get better high end out of it. The lows sound nice and gritty, but I feel like the highs are a bit muffled. Anyone modified their tricone (the Republic and the Buskers are similar)? I hear that replacing the Continental cones with some National Hot Rods doesn't really make a big difference as the Continentals are decent cones. Mine appears to have an ebony capped saddle and I've heard replacing that saddle with an uncapped Maple one is a pretty effective upgrade. The nut is bone and looks good and I've tried a variety (but I'm open to suggestions) of strings in nickel and phosphor bronze. Anyone do any mods that they've been impressed with?
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