Stewart Copepland
Tighten the heads until knuckles are white ---- sort out the sound with the mixer.
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Stewart Copepland
Tighten the heads until knuckles are white ---- sort out the sound with the mixer.
Sounds good, I'l give it a try (on a spot where it won't be noticed to easily . . .)
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You say -- but you posted a pic of the man who does the very best 'Stairways' cover ;-)
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I'd agree -- learing to tune and experimenting with different ways of mufffling and positioning of bits of gaffer and toilet paper can lead to the sound you're after.
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