Actually this isn't true. all records are cut onto similar laquer (or copper) masters, regardless of the type of vinyl they will be pressed to. hence groove depth is determined ultimately by the depth of laquer on the master disc. i.e. cut too deep and you'd cut into the aluminium below. groove dep...

The other major aspect of high gram vinyl, albeit the major reason, is the ability to cut deeper physical grooves into the record, vastly improving the ability for the needle to transduce a more accurate waveform...and therefore, higher fidelity. The most obvious aspect of this would be low-end sig...

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Hi - my EQ3 is blue, i'm assuming yours is similar if not the same not sure what you mean by 'what would normally be' flat - but on this EQ Flat is: 12 o'ckock for all outer coarse adjustment rings except Air which should be hard anticlockwise, and six o'clock (fully clockwise) for all inner trim kn...

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it's pretty dull, but the downside being it provides no mechanical protection like laquer would, so it is susceptable to dings can't find anyone who knows what oil - mit might not matter, it's just to stop the grain drying up and cracking i think - i think it's linseed oil for cricket bats, but that...

For an unusual thing to do in the DC area i would highly recommend the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria. well worth the metro ride out there. and i'd say the guided tour is an essential part of it.

http://www.gwmemorial.org/

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yeah i can echo akinks story - Markleys were my string of choice but hard to find in the UK now. i use Ernie Balls now.

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Hi Adam

my guitar was finished by rubbing oil into the grain (not sure what kind of oil - will try to find out) and looks fine, but does apparently dry out with time and hence needs a re-oil after a while

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lordy

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