Practice areas

Just_Guild · Oct 21, 2012

Thought it would be fun if we post some photos of our respective practice areas. I say practice, not necessarily recording although seems like most areas include both. Looking for some good ideas as I feel like I am sitting in an Octopus nest of cords, books, lights, stands, etc. Would be very interested to see what ya got...

Some details would be helpful. Thanks!!!

I'll start, although has changed some from this photo...I have reversed the layout, facing outward toward sectional seating. Just added a multi-gang outlet.

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Third floor, finished with AC/DC/HVAC. There are two beds as well in case whoever jams can't make it home. No recording stuff as I don't have a clue what I need.

dapmdave · Oct 21, 2012

The back corner of a spare bedroom serves as my practice area/home studio.

Not sure what sort of details you want, but here's what is pictured:

Left to right, Yamaha SY-77, Guild D-40, strat, a home-made rack with a power conditioner and a few preamps, audio and video monitors, Tascam FW-1884, Guild DV-52, Korg Padkontrol, Rivera Clubster 25-110, Kustom KBA65.

Dave

Just_Guild · Oct 21, 2012

Nice!

Shady Wilbury · Oct 22, 2012

Am I being dim? I can't see the Yamaha.

twocorgis · Oct 22, 2012

Shady Wilbury said:
Am I being dim? I can't see the Yamaha.

That's the keyboard, Shady. Nice setup Dave! 8)

killdeer43 · Oct 22, 2012

twocorgis said:
Shady Wilbury said:

Am I being dim? I can't see the Yamaha.

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That's the keyboard, Shady.

Beat me to it, Sandy.

Joe

dreadnut · Oct 22, 2012

Practice? :?

dapmdave · Oct 22, 2012

twocorgis said:
Shady Wilbury said:

Am I being dim? I can't see the Yamaha.

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That's the keyboard, Shady. Nice setup Dave! 8)

Well, we're a bunch of guitarists, right?

Thanks, Sandy.

Dave

dapmdave · Oct 22, 2012

Just_Guild,

After looking more closely at your setup, I have two questions:

What is that thing under the sheet music book on the music stand on the right?

And, I see one guitar but both channels are plugged in on the amp. Are you "jumpering" or what?

Nice-looking silverface, BTW. Reissue?

Dave

Default · Oct 22, 2012

J_G has a verrrrry nice practice. ;-)
It's pretty much the size of my apartment. The attached bathroom is especially convenient, but lugging beer up to the third floor must be a pain. ;-)

twocorgis · Oct 22, 2012

Default said:
J_G has a verrrrry nice practice. ;-)

Looks great, but need a Hercules stand or three. :wink:

Just_Guild · Oct 22, 2012

dapmdave said:
Just_Guild,

After looking more closely at your setup, I have two questions:

What is that thing under the sheet music book on the music stand on the right?

And, I see one guitar but both channels are plugged in on the amp. Are you "jumpering" or what?

Nice-looking silverface, BTW. Reissue?

Dave

Nothing special. I just have a couple of cables to hook in my Android phone where I have iRealb for backing tracks and a ton of music I can play to. Also hook in my Nook Tablet so I can see and hear what lessons I am watching on-line.

On the stand, I have a little accessory shelf that clips on. Very handy for holding pens, picks, tuner, whatever. Inexpensive.Got it at Sam Ash.

http://www.amazon.com/Manhasset-110...sr=8-16&keywords=music+stands+for+sheet+music

Just_Guild · Oct 22, 2012

twocorgis said:
Default said:

J_G has a verrrrry nice practice. ;-)

Click to expand...

Looks great, but need a Hercules stand or three. :wink:

Nice stands true, especially if playing out. But it's pretty much my private space, no little kids or big dogs.

Just_Guild · Oct 22, 2012

Default said:
J_G has a verrrrry nice practice. ;-)
It's pretty much the size of my apartment. The attached bathroom is especially convenient, but lugging beer up to the third floor must be a pain. ;-)

Thanks Steve. Happy to host any time.

You have to earn the beer, hence the carrying. But the bathroom makes it all worthwhile, since we only RENT the beer.

Default · Oct 22, 2012

Ya need to rinse your kidneys out once in a while!

Just_Guild · Oct 22, 2012

Some other rooms to emulate?

When you Google this subject, some amazing images pop up.

dapmdave · Oct 22, 2012

Just_Guild said:
dapmdave said:

Just_Guild,

After looking more closely at your setup, I have two questions:

What is that thing under the sheet music book on the music stand on the right?

And, I see one guitar but both channels are plugged in on the amp. Are you "jumpering" or what?

Nice-looking silverface, BTW. Reissue?

Dave

Click to expand...

Nothing special. I just have a couple of cables to hook in my Android phone where I have iRealb for backing tracks and a ton of music I can play to. Also hook in my Nook Tablet so I can see and hear what lessons I am watching on-line.

On the stand, I have a little accessory shelf that clips on. Very handy for holding pens, picks, tuner, whatever. Inexpensive.Got it at Sam Ash.

http://www.amazon.com/Manhasset-110...sr=8-16&keywords=music+stands+for+sheet+music

Cool tips & details like this are really nice to hear about. Thanks!

Like Sandy, I've moved to using only the Hercules stands. I've seen my guitars tumble off of the other type, right in front of me, without any apparent cause. Ouch!

Dave

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