bradm Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 What gift did you get (or give) this year, that is pretty much guaranteed not to have been received (or given) by anyone else?For example, books, CDs, DVDs, video games, clothing, comestibles (food, drink, etc.), toys, jewellry, etc., are mainstays of gift-giving; what gifts were under your tree (or any tree you contributed to) that would be far outside these types?For example, I received something I doubt any of you got: a vacuum tube. Yes, a vacuum tube. In particular, a JJ Electronics 12DW7 (also known as an ECC832) pre-amp tube, for a guitar amplifier of mine (a Fender Champ 12) whose overdrive channel is rigged to pretty much max out a second pre-amp tube, which is normally a 12AX7. The 12DW7 has lower gain, but which should (I hope) still be punchy enough to give me the crunch tone (as opposed to the amp's current buzz-saw tone) I want.(And, before you ask, yes, I specifically asked for it. Gift-giving in my family is heavily list-based. I'd been wanting one of these tubes for a while, but hadn't got one because I thought that the only source was mail-order from the USA; I found out recently that a couple of stores [in Ottawa and Toronto] carry this line of tubes, so put it on the list as a bit of a lark, and my brother came though in spades for me.)Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balogna pogna Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 I got a fancy wooden toilet seat from my kid sister which I actually do need (if you've been over the one I have is cracked from a big bum that I know). Once I get this new toilet seat on KW after parties will never be the same.Look out ladies you'll be sitting in style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooly Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 i got a gift that not many other ppl have, maybe a dozen in the world. my honeybee made a compilation book for healthier living, eating and spirituality. it rocks, end of story. i figure its about time i cleaned up my act Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 my lady got me drum lessons, one word, awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guigsy Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 the gift i sent for the scank exchange i can almost guarantee is a one of a kind.. to this point, anyhow... i wont reveal what it is, in case this person reads this and has yet to receive it... i mailed it kinda late-ish.umm, and for receiving, well, my folks contributed to the set of studio lights that i got myself for xmas, so i guess that kinda counts... studio lights dont seem like too common a gift.. but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 ya, my skank gift got out kinda late too, but it'll get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 I got Becky a set of over-sized wine glasses (fits a whole bottle pretty much) with a boognish engraved on them. I couldn't wait to give them to her. Putting the Boognish glass to good use! One of the many unique gifts I rec'd from her was a 1984 issue of IQ 2000 ROCK TRIVIA. "From Beatles to Bowie!" Pretty tough questions. Can't wait to turn it into some sort of drinking game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 Someone else may have got this but Im pretty damn excited about it. I got my first electric guitar this christmas an epiphone dot, sunburst colour. Now anyone know what a alright amp would be for around 300 dollars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted December 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 Welcome to the tribe of wired musicians, Jakis! As for an amp, I'm assuming that you're a beginner (if you're not, let me know your level), and that you'll be playing mostly rock-ish type stuff (as opposed to jazz or death metal). For that kind of stuff, and for that kind of coin, you might look into a used Roland Cube amp, like maybe a Cube 20 or a Cube 40. They're solid-state (tube amps are usually considered to sound better, but you need to research them more and a be a bit more knowledgeable before you go that route), but sound really good. (IIRC, Billy Bragg used a Cube 60 in his earlier days. If you've seen the video for "Levi Stubbs' Tears", that's a Cube 60 behind him.) If you're looking for a particular sound, or want to use it for/with a particular set of effects, let me/us know, as it can affect the amp you want/need. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 Thanks brad, ya Im pretty much a beginner. Getting better but still a beginner and I will be playing rock stuff. Thanks for the advice I will look into them. Im gonna go shopping at some music stores this week. Im not in too much of a rush, my brother borrowed his friends until I get one. Again thanks, Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted December 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 Also, if a particular amp gets recommended, or if you see one in a shop or ad, and want to find out about it, a good resource is http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/Data/ which contains reviews of amps broken down by manufacturer, then model. For example, here are Roland Cube 20 reviewsRoland Cube 40 reviewsRoland Cube 60 reviews Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 brad you've defrosted my bitterly cold from this crap ass snow heart! i can't think of anyone i know who knows what 12AX7's and 12DW7's are. I can remember being a kid and sorting out an enormous volume of tubes for my dad's store. i can't believe tube model numbers warm my heart. i'm a weirdo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 I got an amazing, new acoustic guitar; a Norman B20! (Thanks to Velvet for acting as a guitar-consultant to my girlfriend.) I gave a book and dvd about dog and cat physiotherapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingbear Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 i have a norman b20, nicest sounding guitar i've ever picked up....just something about it... :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieknight Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 my best friend jamie hooked me up with with one bad ass pimpin velvet track suit. looks like it's gonna be a bling bling new years yo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 i got a day in toronto with ricky! i bet no one else got that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 Norman B-20 represent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcane Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Edible body powder (with aspartame), for The Mercenary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 A red Good Charlotte T-shirt. I love it!! The best gift ever!!!!!! THEY KICK THE CLASH'S ASS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalacePrincess Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 heh, i just noticed when i take sips from my boognish glasses, the opposite-of-the-mouth-side of the glass is higher than my eyebrows. heehee! now THAT'S a wine glass! thanks so much, backbacon! i love you and all of the wonderful and amazing christmas presents you gave me! *mwa* i also got something from parents of backbacon, and i bet i am the only person EVER to get this! i am the offical new treshing festival queen! yup, i got a REAL crown (read: no plastic!), and a really fancy sash that says treshing festival queen on it. i suppose there is some sort of threshing festival that happens, but thanks to the magic of typos, i am now the one and only queen of treshing. "how you doing?" "oy matey, i be treshed, whoohooo". in conjunction with the uber FABULOUS stretch/sequin/chiffon prom dress given to me by my superstar dance students, vixen & sweetmarie, yup, i'm all set for ctmf this year! ooooh, and i also got those wham! bars i was drooling about on here a few months back (candy from the UK i hadn't had since i was about 7). my mom got 'em for me. yum yum! oh, i had such a great christmas... :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 My holiday gifts, delivered between December 25th and January 1st were as follows: I got to hang out with ALL my best friends (including the ones who normally live in California...and Brampton...) and many of my favourite people... :) I couldn't ask for anything more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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