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    pieces that highlight the double bass

    So, I just got back from seeing a friend of mine perform (plays the bass) with a pianist. They played pieces by Giovanni Bottesini and i couldn't get enough. Anybody know of any other great pieces that focus on the double bass?
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    Need More Wood

    That's what she said! Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I've been watching too much of The Office. Quote: Originally Posted by gorgak There is only one that I know of. Check out Galactic They're more of a 'jazz funk' sound from New Orleans. I do love the MMW though...
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    Marking undergraduate assignments sucks

    Quote: Originally Posted by K2Grey sry not all of us have time to proofchek everything we write. noone cares neway xexcept nerds Quote: Originally Posted by Clutz It's proofread, not "proofchek". Why don't you have time to proofread all of your assignments? Too busy out...
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    POST YOUR COLLEGE! (Student or Alumni)

    Tulane! Neuroscience major, just got accepted to the M.S. program in Neuroscience here as well, really looking forward to it.
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    Vampire Weekend

    Just saw them this past tuesday here in new orleans! They put on a great show.
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    kronos quartet, anyone?

    I just saw the Kronos Quartet and i loved it. It was just an amazing performance. They played a little bit of everything: some Sigur Ros, Thelonious Monk, and Steve Reich are the ones I remember and could readily identify. For the Sigur Ros portion they even broke out a huge pipe organ. The...
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    Favorite Podcasts?

    the Adam Carolla show!
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    DIY headphone stand

    I was bored this weekend so I decided to make a stand out of some wood that I had lying around. I'm no carpenter so be gentle haha. I apologize for the crappy pictures. I took these with a really old digital with a non-functioning screen and no viewfinder. I couldn't mess with any of the...
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    How much difference should the AMP make (in my setup)

    Quote: Originally Posted by s0n1c6l1ss b) I didn't use the setup long enough to appreciate it I'm guessing that's your main problem.
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    total bithead the answer?

    Quote: Originally Posted by tpc41 im going to warn you the total bithead isnt very portable if you are going to keep it in your pocket, all the connections come out the corners which makes it very clumsy unless using right angle connectors, however it is great for at the computer...
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    total bithead the answer?

    I think the bithead would be a pretty good choice. For the price, it does a really great job. Plus, it's a good way to upgrade from your computer's on-board sound and get an amp in one shot. Do a little searching around, and you will find that the bithead is far from your only choice though...
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    AKG K601 Vs Sennheiser HD595

    Quote: Originally Posted by Tone Def The 595 is a great jack of all trades kinda headphone. Quote: Originally Posted by RogerB I have the 595's and they are a great all around headphone. They do very well unamped. x2 I have both the K601's and the 595's. With...
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