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Could This Be The Source For New ‘Classic’ Neumann Microphones?

By Big Al on Saturday, July 11th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Neumann microphones, the stuff of legend. The Holy Grail some would say. Many also say that much of the “new” line of Neumann microphones pale in comparison to their original counterparts. But, the originals are getting harder to find and more expensive to buy. There’s also the challenge and expense of service and repair. “Oh, [...]

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UPDATE: United Breaks Guitars

By Big Al on Saturday, July 11th, 2009 | No Comments

Well, it’s only been four days since Dave Carroll released his first video about United Airlines breaking his guitar and refusing to compensate him for it. In just four days: The YouTube video has had almost 2 million views Searching Google for the phrase “united breaks guitars” will get you over a million results There [...]

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This Day In Charles Dye History

By Big Al on Friday, July 10th, 2009 | No Comments

I know I just posted something like this yesterday, but after seeing what was in the history books for today, I just HAVE to do it again. Why? Because my man Charles Dye is “off to the NEWS!” 1999, Ricky Martin started a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Livin’ [...]

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This Day In Music History: 1954 – 2008

By Big Al on Thursday, July 9th, 2009 | No Comments

Boy, July 10th has been a busy day thoughout the last 70 years or so of music history. Take a gander . . . 2008, the drum skin used on the cover of The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper album sold for £541,250 ($1m) at Christie’s Memorabilia auction in London. Other items sold included John Lennon’s lyrics [...]

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Never Mess With A Musician’s Gear!

By Big Al on Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 | No Comments

In the spring of 2008, Sons of Maxwell were traveling to Nebraska for a one-week tour and Dave Carroll’s Taylor guitar was witnessed being thrown by United Airlines baggage handlers in Chicago. He discovered later that the $3,500 guitar was severely damaged. The airline didn’t deny the experience occurred but for nine months the various [...]

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