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Post by Cruachan on Nov 4, 2019 13:30:35 GMT
Hi, This is how I configured the floating tremolo as part of learning the setup procedure on my 3 Strats (American Deluxe x2, American Standard): charliehall.proboards.com/post/191240/threadYou will need to login to access the post/thread. That was 3 years ago and happy to say I’ve never had to revisit this part of the setup as everything remains stable. Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Oct 26, 2019 12:59:41 GMT
Hi Charlie,
Absolutely sublime! Well done!
Best regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Sept 28, 2019 11:32:49 GMT
I am going to the factory on Thursday to help build a cased prototype version of the EF86 project with Stephen. Hi Charlie, How did you get on? Hopefully, the boundaries of progress with the project are being pushed a little bit further towards that tantalising finishing line. Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Jul 28, 2019 17:01:23 GMT
Hi Charlie,
Undoubtedly this message is likely to be browser specific. I see it while using Safari on my iPad, but never while using Firefox on my Laptop or gaming PC. It’s not a showstopper and, as I said, trying again is usually successful.
How did you get on with those recent record busting temperatures in your area?
Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Jul 27, 2019 21:25:55 GMT
Hi Charlie,
Logged on and off 4 times in quick succession. No robotic references, but did see this message at the 3rd attempt:
Oops, there was an error! Invalid request token / possible request forgery (error 1). If you received this message in error, please go back, refresh, and try again.
I’ve seen this occasionally in the past and presumed it was an error at the server end. Subsequent attempt is usually successful.
Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Jul 13, 2019 11:43:55 GMT
I had not come across this video before of Hank playing a Shadows Medly with no backing. I found it quite inspirational! As did I. This was just an impromptu moment before his main performance. No polish, no finesse, just a player doing what we all do from time to time. The mere fact that he was prepared to do this, knowing the likely reactions, speaks volumes to me of the man who has never allowed talent and fame to eclipse his true character and personality. Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Jul 6, 2019 11:49:30 GMT
Hi, Just finished watching this fascinating video. It relates to guitar techniques used/created by ‘The Beatles’ and felt sure many of you would enjoy watching it as well... www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjqUUafzBg4Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Jul 2, 2019 17:22:18 GMT
No problem or message with IE 11 on 64 bit Windows 7 but I get the Not Secure message if I use Chrome. Hi Sandra, Can I suggest you give serious consideration to abandoning IE11 and instead start using a more capable and secure modern browser. www.ezcomputersolutions.com/blog/stop-using-internet-explorer/I too still run Windows 7 Pro 64bit as well as Windows10 Pro under a Dual Boot configuration. I prefer the former as it allows me greater flexibility without all the irritating ‘features’ imposed by Windows 10. However, things are slowly changing for the better and doubtless I will have to switch to Win10 eventually. I use Mozilla Firefox under Win7 and, currently, Chrome under Win10. No need for any concerns as either browser will allow you to transfer your Bookmarks from IE11. You can leave IE11 in situ, just change your default browser preference. Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Jul 2, 2019 16:56:41 GMT
Hi Charlie, This should shed some light on the matter: support.proboards.com/post/7144796/threadWhen I logged in to create this post I note the padlock appears in the address bar which means my login details are secured. After login the security level seems to drop which should be okay providing we do not supply any sensitive info about ourselves in a post. Our email addresses springs to mind, but then we have been exercising caution about this for as long as I’ve been a member. I suspect the message we are seeing has more to do with our browsers having introduced code recently to advise us when a website is not secure. In other words it’s probably always been this way and we have not been aware of it. I doubt whether there is anything to worry about. As always, it’s best to maintain a healthy level of caution when doing anything on the Internet. If you have any remaining doubts, Charlie, I suggest you contact ProBoards for further clarification: support.proboards.com/Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Jul 1, 2019 15:12:16 GMT
Hi Charlie, I suspect most of us have become aware of this issue in recent weeks but have held back believing that it would soon be resolved. Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Jun 6, 2019 18:02:23 GMT
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Post by Cruachan on Jun 2, 2019 19:24:26 GMT
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Post by Cruachan on May 29, 2019 19:37:27 GMT
Most of this show is semi fake. All of the guest on cam are pre-produced and the items are checked beforehand. Now that I can believe! The nephew’s ‘acting skills’ were found wanting.....and yet we’re good enough as I believed him. Ugh! Mike
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Post by Cruachan on May 28, 2019 17:17:59 GMT
I would have to disagree he was ripped off, he wanted $250,000, he didn't have to take $90,000 but was happy to do so, he could have walked out and auctioned it himself, but still walked out with a wad of cash. Hi Mike, In general I would probably agree with you. However, I had the impression that there was a degree of urgency about this transaction. We don’t know the background but we do know the provenance of the guitar and paperwork was genuine. Could it be that he was selling these items as part of his Aunt’s estate? Seems unlikely as Mary died in 1977. So, it’s reasonable to assume he may have been given the guitar, etc. and, at the time of the video and for whatever reason, he had decided to sell or perhaps he was selling on behalf of another who needed to raise cash quickly. There would have been no harm in testing the market first by taking it to auction. He could have protected his investment by putting a reserve on the selling price. In the end it’s all idle speculation. Also, it’s standard practice to start high while negotiating a price. Perhaps he pushed too far initially and the Pawnbroker sensed a chance to make a good profit. Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on May 28, 2019 12:20:25 GMT
The seller was ripped off! Can’t understand why he didn’t take the guitar to a specialist auction. Time to give our mood a much needed uplift. Who better than Les and Mary: m.youtube.com/watch?v=awjTKeS9WvoMike 😀
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Post by Cruachan on May 27, 2019 12:56:51 GMT
Hi Mike, The artwork for the casing has still to be designed. I want to do the demos to try to gauge the level of interest because the price will have to be higher than I originally anticipated. Regards, Charlie Hi Charlie, With the greatest respect I say forget the demos. At some point, there’s no doubting that it will be helpful to hear what can be achieved when the EF86 Project pedal unit is demonstrated by the Master. However, I don’t believe that this is really necessary in the short term. Your reputation precedes you Charlie, and that, above all else is gold when it comes to generating interest and worthwhile sales. I’m betting the initial sales will be to existing owners of the H&CSE unit. It’s a bit like preaching to the converted! When I read details about the EF86 Project it became a no brainier - I had to have it! Designed and tested by Charlie Hall, the pedigree is both enviable and impressive. Marketed by the same good folk who have shown superlative customer support and attention to detail as has been provided for the H&CSE. What more did I need to know? Once the EF86 Project pedal is out there word will soon get around and it will sell like hot cakes! Kind regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on May 24, 2019 9:04:56 GMT
The start or dream lover byMariah Carey the notes are exactly the same as Wonderful Land a wonder Jerry Lordans family didn’t sue ? youtu.be/CqBtS6BIP1EMatthew I very much doubt it was intentional, just a happy accident. It must be hard to come up with something truly original these days. Most composers are influenced by those that have gone before and, perhaps inevitably, familiar musical phrases will appear from the subconscious musical mind from time to time. They may not even realise it has happened until someone points it out. Anyway, I see it more as a tribute than something deemed to be an act of deliberate plagiarism. Also, I’m not sure why this has appeared in a thread about ‘Atlantis’? The topic was about the presentation of a version of this tune by the same composer and artist. Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Apr 26, 2019 13:04:50 GMT
Hi Roger,
Wow! You betcha! Amazing real talent on display there. Thanks for posting 😀
I could do that...NOT.....never in a million years..LOL!
Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Apr 21, 2019 19:03:55 GMT
Hi Charlie,
Oh, believe me, I do understand particularly if you have taken on the onerous responsibility of supervising operations. While I have had satisfactory outcomes in the past, the effort and anxiety involved was such as to persuade me to distance myself from well-meaning, but untested, tradesmen in the future. Such ventures require Project Managers you can trust to work through all the hassles on your behalf. I know, that now works for me 😉
Actually, I am more concerned about the progress of the EF86 Project itself. In previous posts you have hinted at some unexpected hurdles which were holding things up. That and the availability of those tasked with finalising designs and bringing this exciting project to market. Have these matters now been resolved and can we expect to hear some more encouraging news soon?
Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Apr 21, 2019 1:15:17 GMT
Hi Charlie,
Champing at the bit here! Apologies for that, but I’m hoping you can take another moment to bring us all up to date regarding progress of the project.
Happy Easter!
Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Apr 4, 2019 8:13:19 GMT
Wow! I feel like I want to cry!
Mike 👍👍
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Post by Cruachan on Mar 15, 2019 23:05:34 GMT
Hi Charlie, John's body is not with us but his life, spirit, and genius continue to be celebrated and enjoyed by those of us who plug into the Hall & Collins Signature Echo. What a machine both of you have produced! Forever appreciative, Alan I’m sure we can all agree whole heartedly that Alan’s apt statement encapsulates sentiments in which we can all share as part of John’s legacy. We may not have known the man, but his unique contribution to our musical lives will endure in perpetuity. Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Feb 2, 2019 21:19:50 GMT
Hi Alan,
Well played, I enjoyed your version very much. There seems to be quite a lot of confusion regarding this tune’s origins. I learned to play it a couple of years ago and have always known it as Lille Mor. I believe this is Swedish for ‘Little Mother’ and, it seems, should be written as ‘Lillemor’. Searches on the Internet suggest that it is a traditional Scandinavian tune.
The chords are quite easy, but if anyone would like a pdf that includes the timings then drop me a PM with your email address.
Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Jan 24, 2019 2:01:41 GMT
Yep, patch 15 gets used the most by me as well. Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Dec 27, 2018 13:55:34 GMT
Hi Abel, Oh how I envy you! I’ve long since lost the feeling of exhilaration experienced on that last day. Since then, as each year passes, it’s amazing what comes along to soak up all that ‘free’ time...lol. Having multiple hobbies doesn’t help either. Still, I wouldn’t have it any other way. The big plus, of course, is the luxury of flexibility - deciding when you want to do something without those unwelcome feelings of stress and guilt. Many things can now be deferred without that persistent compulsion to keep ahead of the game. For the foreseeable future, time is now a commodity that can be manipulated to your advantage. Enjoy! One thing should be noted, however: Oddly enough, time somehow contrives to pass so much more quickly during retirement!! Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Dec 12, 2018 17:43:52 GMT
Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Contented New Year, Charlie and to everyone here on the forums!
Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Sept 6, 2018 16:52:02 GMT
Hi Charlie,
That’s great news! Thank you! You’ve no idea how hard it’s been curbing my impulse to request another update...lol!
Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on Jun 4, 2018 17:25:21 GMT
This coincided with my having to work out the chords of a new tune for my playing buddy. Great, I thought, this should save some time! I ran the tune through Riffstation and wrote down all the displayed chords and the timings for each chord. Looking good, I thought......that is until I started to play what I’d recorded and discovered just how inaccurate Riffstation’s chord detection routines are. Ah well, back to doing this by ear. At least I have the benefit of being able to use the eband JS-10 which allows me to isolate short sections and slow things right down. That way I can identify the individual note structure of any tricky chords.
Maybe I shouldn’t rush to judgement. Perhaps next time I’ll have better luck.
Mike
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Post by Cruachan on May 19, 2018 13:23:48 GMT
Thanks Phil!
Showing the chords while a tune is playing could prove to be the answer to my prayers! Hopefully should be a massive time saver 😀
Wonder why they are now providing this at no cost? Perhaps I can now look forward to being bombarded by emails advertising other products 🙁
Might prove to be a mixed blessing. I can always unsubscribe when such emails arrive....hopefully.
Regards, Mike
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Post by Cruachan on May 18, 2018 21:54:47 GMT
Hi Mike, Actually the EF86 doesn't produce crossover distortion because it is a single preamp valve. In the AC15 (and AC30) the pair (or quartet) of EL84 output valves produce crossover distortion (when driven hard enough). It doesn't have to be just EL84s either, it can be any type of output valve. Regards, Charlie Hi Charlie, That did occur to me and I wondered whether you were emulating a couple of EF86’s in an output stage configuration. However, my understanding is that the pedal is mimicking the preamp in the AC15/30 making the output levels compatible with the input stages of a physical amp. Or, are you saying the pedal also incorporates an output stage emulation with levels compatible with the input stage of an owner’s amp? Does this make any sense or am I way off base? Regards, Mike
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