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2012/11/19 02:28:52
craigb
Nice torodal torroidal donut-shaped transformer there!
2012/11/19 07:28:29
The Maillard Reaction


Those heat sinks look like they came off somebody's motorcycle.


Just saying.
2012/11/19 07:52:08
Guitarhacker
I have an old Carvin DCA-800 that is similar ..... black, very heavy, still works, sounds like a jet starting up (the cooling fan) so I shut off the fan with a switch.... I just dust it every now and then. 

I start it up every few months and let it set there for a few minutes to keep the caps in shape. 



2012/11/26 18:18:56
quantumeffect
So this is what I did, I just wiped down the surface of the amp with Windex ... it is as gold as it is black.  You can see it on the right hand side of the desk.  It is not rack mountable so it is sitting on a deep rack mount shelf (the amp is much deeper than the desk).

I moved the KRKs out and incorporated the Tannoys on some low budget Guitar Center stand.

2012/11/26 20:08:34
craigb
That looks good, but your crash looks like it could use a dusting.  
 
(P.S., Love that drum throne though - I've got the same one!)
2012/11/27 15:39:36
quantumeffect
craigb


That looks good, but your crash looks like it could use a dusting.  
 
(P.S., Love that drum throne though - I've got the same one!)

Done.  I never polish my cymbals but I should probably dust them on occasion.
 
Yes, the Roc and Soc is a nice cushy seat.
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