Ibanez Guitars of the early 1980s part 1

12 years ago

When I was learning to play the guitar in suburban CT in the late 80s, the name Ibanez was pretty…

Ladies of Psychedelic Folk, take 2

13 years ago

Daion guitars were built in the Japan in the late 70s/early 80s.  I believe that the model depicted here is…

1981: Battle of the ’55s

13 years ago

1981: Korg and Roland both release prosumer drum machines designated 55.  The KORG KR-55 is a non-programmable drum machine with…

Sex Sex Sex Sex (guitar accessories)

13 years ago

No explanation necessary I manage to do a fair amount of business selling bespoke microphone preamps, filters, amplifiers, etc; but…

Cinema Sound Circa 1953

13 years ago

Today: some random bits+bobs of Sound-For-Film technology of the early 1950s.  Above: the All-New JBL Theatre Sound Systems, which claim…

1953: What is High Fidelity?

13 years ago

Lee de Forest (L), the man who invented the voltage-amplifer tube, takes in the state-of-the-art in consumer audio reproduction c.…

Altec Theatre Equipment 1955

13 years ago

Download the four-page 1955 'Altec Stereophonic Sound Equipment for Theatres' brochure: DOWNLOAD:altec-vott_cat_1955 Units discussed, with text, specs, and images, include:…

Spring 2012

13 years ago

Bad Vibes is one of my favorite places to find out about new music, posting significant new tracks as well…

Pultec 1977 Full-Line Catalog

13 years ago

Download the complete twelve-page 1977 Pultec outboard audio equipment catalog: DOWNLOAD: Pultec-1977_catalog Units covered, with text, specs, and photos, include:…

Tape!

13 years ago

I have an upcoming session with an artist who wants to keep the album all live, very raw.  I am…