Open Reel Pre-recorded Tapes: Totally Worth It! | eBay: "The second weird belief is to go with very expensive, and occasionally low powered tube systems, often using very antiquated and obscure tube types (2A3's come to mind as well as early 1920's types). I love tubes, but geez, pump it up some, and try some 6L6's, 6550's or 7591's (the 7591 is my personal fave, with 6SC7's for the preamp, although they do tend to go microphonic easily)."
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Friday, November 21, 2014
Mini Discs DAT
MiniDisc
Original Manufacturer: Sony
Launch Year: 1991
MiniDisc is a magneto-optical disc based data
storage device that stored up to 80 minutes of
digitized audio. It was launched by Sony in
1991 as a replacement to audio cassette
tapes, but had limited success due to
competition with the compact disc
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Saturday, August 9, 2014
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Baby Grand Piano Buying Guide | eBay
Baby Grand Piano Buying Guide | eBay: "Finding Baby Grand Pianos on eBay
There are plenty of new, used, and even antique baby grand pianos for sale on eBay. To view these items, start on eBay's main page. Click on the category called Musical Instruments & Gear.. Next, click on the subcategory called Piano & Organ.. Click on the link titled Piano.. From the sub-menu, choose the Grand & Baby Grand option. From there, use the toolbar on the left to customize the results. Those who plan to buy an instrument to repair and refinish may visit eBay's Parts & Accessories page, which is located under the Piano & Organ subcategory."
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There are plenty of new, used, and even antique baby grand pianos for sale on eBay. To view these items, start on eBay's main page. Click on the category called Musical Instruments & Gear.. Next, click on the subcategory called Piano & Organ.. Click on the link titled Piano.. From the sub-menu, choose the Grand & Baby Grand option. From there, use the toolbar on the left to customize the results. Those who plan to buy an instrument to repair and refinish may visit eBay's Parts & Accessories page, which is located under the Piano & Organ subcategory."
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A History of the Piano, 1157-2014
A History of the Piano, 1157-2014: "FROM THE BEGINNING OF TIME
At some time in the distant past, ancient man must have discovered that by stretching a thong between the horns of a dead animal, or on a branch that forked, a musical sound could be produced. The hunter would also have heard that the string of his bow would sound a definite pitch. Later it would have become clear that by stopping the string at different points and varying its length and thickness it could be made to sound other notes. Once two or more parallel strings were added to the bow, a rudimentary harp was created.
The first stringed instrument was the harp, on which the strings are plucked. The harmonic curve caused by the varied speaking lengths of strings dictated the shape of the frame of the piano and broadly follows the shape of a harp. "
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At some time in the distant past, ancient man must have discovered that by stretching a thong between the horns of a dead animal, or on a branch that forked, a musical sound could be produced. The hunter would also have heard that the string of his bow would sound a definite pitch. Later it would have become clear that by stopping the string at different points and varying its length and thickness it could be made to sound other notes. Once two or more parallel strings were added to the bow, a rudimentary harp was created.
The first stringed instrument was the harp, on which the strings are plucked. The harmonic curve caused by the varied speaking lengths of strings dictated the shape of the frame of the piano and broadly follows the shape of a harp. "
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Buying New Pianos vs Buying Restored Pianos | Piano Restoration and Sales
Buying New Pianos vs Buying Restored Pianos | Piano Restoration and Sales: "We believe that early 20th century American pianos are similar.
These pianos are works of art, and were built by craftsmen of the highest integrity that hand picked aged hardwoods and hand crafted their instruments to unsurpassed quality.
Even new, hand-built pianos today do not compare to many of those made between 1900 and 1940. Unfortunately, many of those piano companies are no longer in business because it is very expensive to maintain a piano factory. Also, many did not survive through the war years where there was simply too much piano supply and not enough demand."
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These pianos are works of art, and were built by craftsmen of the highest integrity that hand picked aged hardwoods and hand crafted their instruments to unsurpassed quality.
Even new, hand-built pianos today do not compare to many of those made between 1900 and 1940. Unfortunately, many of those piano companies are no longer in business because it is very expensive to maintain a piano factory. Also, many did not survive through the war years where there was simply too much piano supply and not enough demand."
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75 Gallon Fish Tank Setup
75 Gallon Fish Tank Setup: "75 Gallon Fish Tank Setup
75 Gallon Fish Tank Aquarium, Wood Stand, Glass tops, Dual Bulb flourescent Light, Natural Colored Gravel (optional), Eggcrate, Fluval 304 Filter.
Tank and Stand are in Mint Condition. Was used for freshwater.
Pickup Only Milford, MA
$350 Cash
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75 Gallon Fish Tank Aquarium, Wood Stand, Glass tops, Dual Bulb flourescent Light, Natural Colored Gravel (optional), Eggcrate, Fluval 304 Filter.
Tank and Stand are in Mint Condition. Was used for freshwater.
Pickup Only Milford, MA
$350 Cash
"
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