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  1. DJkeys
    I had the Baby Spider with two sets of arms. I would take the top set of arms off and load them into a carry tube along with my boom attachment and put it in the case (I did use an after market lighting equipment case, the original case was too flimsy). Great system, but just got too heavy for me, now I use the K&M 18880 and 18881, weighs less than 8 pounds! The Baby was close to 20 with the attachments- -dj
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    Years ago, I ordered the Baby Spider Pro for this reason. I am 5'8" and hated that tall column. I purchased an extra set of arms and did a bunch of mods to it. Worked great for years. Last year I sold it and bought the K&M 18880 and 18881, best stand ever!
  3. DJkeys
    You might want to take a look at the long Nord Stage 4 thread: https://forums.musicplayer.com/topic/184719-nord-stage-4-announced It is discussed in detail along with comparisons to all of the boards mentioned in this thread. There is a 73 key piano action version that you may be interested in. Of course, you won't be able to play one for many months- -dj
  4. DJkeys
    I agree with this. I have the same combination NS3 and NW2 and there isn't really any sound programming for Pop/Rock tunes that I haven't been able to do and do quickly. Plus, these instruments hold value better than anything else on the market. I have had 6 of them and sold 4 years later. -dj
  5. DJkeys
    I agree that this is a better stage, but actually think it is more than incremental. The Stage 4 is a completely new interface based on the Wave 2. This Layer approach I think opens the door to additional flexibility in the future. It has the same Arp as the Wave 2 (polyphonic, gate, pattern mode, etc), effects per layer, layer switch feature, support for the P5 unison features and a 73 keybed that a lot of users wanted. I am hoping this may lead someday to a six-layer instrument where each layer can access any engine, piano, organ, or synth. -dj
  6. DJkeys
    I also have two holding up my studio gear (see avatar). Also, still have my unused case for one of them- -dj
  7. DJkeys
    Grateful Dead harmonies affect me this way.😁
  8. DJkeys
    You cannot go wrong with a Stage 3 Compact. Plus, it only weighs 20 pounds. Even if they announce the Stage 4 this April, it will be months before it is available to purchase. I have used the Stage 2 and Stage 3 compacts since 2012 and they were the best instrument purchases I have ever made. Plus, resale value of Nords is higher than any other brand in my experience- -dj
  9. DJkeys
    Reading Roger Daltrey's Autobiography right now- -dj
  10. DJkeys
    And the Bluetooth features- -dj
  11. DJkeys
    I worked in a Yamaha/Baldwin piano dealer for 7 years. I was lucky enough to find a 1988 Yamaha U3 that I bought in 1993 for $2000 (not in the store, of course)! It is a monster of a piano, so any of the Yamaha uprights would be a good bet. Also, keep in mind, that a 52 inch upright piano will probably sound better than a small grand piano and has a soundboard about the same size. Many of the entry level "baby grand" pianos are often better furniture than instruments. -dj
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    I still have this logo I removed from my Music Man 1x12 guitar amp in 1980, all metal- -dj
  13. DJkeys
    I cannot work with musicians who refuse to learn a song properly. I recently quit a band because the guitar player didn't really learn any of the material, just would wing it every night on just his ability to hear the changes (many mistakes). That band also would not work on backing vocals, so the guitarist and bass player would just sing whatever harmony they wanted at the time. The leader of the band refused to do vocal rehearsals. -dj
  14. DJkeys
    If you don't have to move it, the On-Stage KS7365 stand is rock solid. Top tier comes down pretty close to bottom board- -dj
  15. DJkeys
    I have played this for years. Guitar player starts song, then when I come in with the vocal, I play the funky riff with a clav sound and the guitar player takes over the complex rhythm part. I play the riff during his guitar solo, and at the end, I take a synth solo and he plays the riff behind me. I use horns only on the chorus. -dj
  16. DJkeys
    When I was touring, we covered all of the logos with black contact paper. The only thing we wanted audiences to see was the name of the band. We also did not want to do free advertising. It actually was a pretty cool look, and the black contact paper comes off easily and leaves no residue at all- -dj
  17. DJkeys
    Absolutely, there have been more reports and documents released over the last year, this is just yesterday: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/new-ufo-report-number-incidents-reported-increasing/story?id=96389000 -dj
  18. DJkeys
    I use this stuff for everything, including on top of my rack so my speaker doesn't slide. It is right up there with duct tape and velcro. Always have a roll of black in the house- -dj
  19. DJkeys
    I have two volume pedals and one sustain pedal attached (using double sided velcro) to a 1/4 inch plexiglass sheet with its own rubber feet. Very solid and compact. -dj
  20. DJkeys
    This is a local guy on Bandmix, great video! Very campy- -dj
  21. DJkeys
    I once purchased the entire DVD collection of Fernwood Tonight and America tonight. Those guys were funny as hell to me, but not everyone's cup of tea- -dj
  22. DJkeys
    That list is huge: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/62816/18-celebrities-who-appeared-twilight-zone -dj
  23. DJkeys
    There must be a demand out there for all of these different upright pianos, but none of them are useful for me personally. Perhaps in film scoring. I have a few Grand Piano samples and those are all I need, Silver Grand, White Grand. -dj
  24. DJkeys
    I also have been watching the Perry Mason series. I actually think it holds up pretty well, even though it is formulaic and fairly predictable. The cars are one of the best parts, I didn't realize they made so many two door convertibles back then! Also watched most of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and all of Twilight Zone. The original Sherlock Holmes with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce are also excellent. -dj
  25. DJkeys
    I have some microphones that I could not sell, so I am donating them for the tax benefit- -dj
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