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Depending on your views about animal welfare, these seem like a good decision for ear pad longevity

This isn’t really the spot to mention these again, but headphones have come up, so:

Neumann NDH20 closed back headphones. They are sort of expensive but I got them on blowout for $299, so there are deals to be had if you wait. I love them because everything sounds like shit through them, and my micing game increased 1000% as a result. Is this what they call critical listening?!

The thought of listening to music for enjoyment through them makes me kind of sad though.

I am out of buying gear for little bit but I like them so much I might switch to modern Neumann monitors one day.

Piezo or contact mic/pickup for my cello. I'd like to be able to add effects or record DI.

Preferably something under $150 that could clip onto the bridge.

Thanks!

A good electronics repair person for home stereo equipment in Providence, RI area? My main issue is an old Technics SL-1600 that won't play records anymore, but I have other components that need some work, too.

Somewhere in Massachusetts can also be an option. I was considering Audio Lab in Cambridge, but they're moving and I wasn't amazed by their work before. Local Rhode Island sources said there are no local shops that are any good for this sort of repair work.

Hardshell case for my Harmony Hollywood archtop guitar. Preferably something not too expensive. Just to protect and store it around the house.

One of these guys. I don’t know how to go about shopping for this. Never messed with an archtop before finding this thing in a pawnshop a few months back. Lovely thing. Plays great. Deserves a case.

2x10 tube guitar combo amp that takes pedals well but could potentially roar on its own if dimed. Not looking for a ton of wattage, would probably be happy within the 18-25w range.

Don’t care about ‘verb or trem. Front-facing controls preferable. Ideally would be ~40lbs or lower.

What’s The Best Thing You Got?

defendyachtrock wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2024 2:16 pm 2x10 tube guitar combo amp that takes pedals well but could potentially roar on its own if dimed. Not looking for a ton of wattage, would probably be happy within the 18-25w range.

Don’t care about ‘verb or trem. Front-facing controls preferable. Ideally would be ~40lbs or lower.

What’s The Best Thing You Got?

I have an ampeg g20 that fits this bill but I think they're a little more on the rare-side.

Hiwatt SA210 or SA20C210. Essentially the same amp. I think the SA210 is discontinued, but still available on the used market.

Honestly though, if you're going to spend that much, just have Dr. Balls do something for you.

defendyachtrock wrote: 2x10 tube guitar combo amp that takes pedals well but could potentially roar on its own if dimed. Not looking for a ton of wattage, would probably be happy within the 18-25w range.

Don’t care about ‘verb or trem. Front-facing controls preferable. Ideally would be ~40lbs or lower.

What’s The Best Thing You Got?

Highly recommend the Peavey Delta Blues 30w, 2x10, black tweed, and sound pretty good. I have almost bought the 1x15 version a half dozen times.

defendyachtrock wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2024 2:16 pm 2x10 tube guitar combo amp that takes pedals well but could potentially roar on its own if dimed. Not looking for a ton of wattage, would probably be happy within the 18-25w range.

Don’t care about ‘verb or trem. Front-facing controls preferable. Ideally would be ~40lbs or lower.

What’s The Best Thing You Got?

All of the things I can think of under 25W are all 1x12. If I wanted this though, I’d have Dr Balls build me an AC30 style amp with 2 x 6V6GT instead of EL84, add a defeatable master volume, in a Vibrolux sized 2x10” cabinet.