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by Bert|Evil
Tue May 11, 2010 11:58 pm
Forum: Tech Sector
Topic: Anti virus suggestions
Replies: 16
Views: 8832

Normally, I would agree that a cheaper or free anti-virus/ firewall. However, I noticed that Norton REALLY upgraded and improved their service in the last year for the same price. I don't mind paying for it.
by Bert|Evil
Thu Jan 08, 2009 3:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Funny Hippy Music Video
Replies: 6
Views: 324

This version is slightly heavier. Watch that drummer go to town!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2PzagXs ... re=related
by Bert|Evil
Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:06 am
Forum: Tech Sector
Topic: new reverb pedal
Replies: 12
Views: 1673

Personally, I’m ALL about the effects loop! The guys at Guitar Center get pretty annoyed at my “stress testing”. On the other hand, I realize that most guitar players don’t want to mess with their effects loop. They’d rather have something to stomp on. I did give that Holy Grail pedal a try at Guita...
by Bert|Evil
Wed Jan 07, 2009 1:57 am
Forum: Tech Sector
Topic: Passive Humbuckers
Replies: 13
Views: 2072

Re: passive humbuckers

lonewolf wrote: The other 2 Parallel Axis humbuckers are the ORIGINAL and SARACENO models. There is also a 4th one that is a single coil humbucker stack.


I did see the Sarceno model before. I just didn’t realize that it was a Parallel Axis.
by Bert|Evil
Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: Tech Sector
Topic: Passive Humbuckers
Replies: 13
Views: 2072

Re: passive humbuckers

The Invader has high output, but I thought they were kinda muddy with very little upper harmonics. The JB is one of my favorite pickups and it is one of the higher output passives available. If the JB's output isn't hot enough for you but you like its tone, the Distortion Parallel Axis is somewhat ...
by Bert|Evil
Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:34 pm
Forum: Tech Sector
Topic: Passive Humbuckers
Replies: 13
Views: 2072

Another option would be a passive pup of your choice with an EMG PA-2 active boost, or an EMG-AB afterburner. These are preamps that work with active or passive pups and you can set the boost anywhere from 0-20+ db. I already have one of those in my Charvel, and it's not being used. I threw the EMG...
by Bert|Evil
Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:31 am
Forum: Tech Sector
Topic: Passive Humbuckers
Replies: 13
Views: 2072

Passive Humbuckers

Hey all! I have a guitar with a Seymour Duncan JB humbucker and 2 single coil rails. I’ve been thinking of upgrading to a Seymour Duncan Parallel Axis Distortion, Seymour Duncan Dimebucker, Seymour Duncan Invader, or DiMarzio Tone Zone. Basically, I’m trying to get it as “hot” as my Charvel with act...
by Bert|Evil
Tue Feb 05, 2008 2:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More funny stuff from the Patriots' big loss
Replies: 7
Views: 436

I volunteered with World Vision in 2004 at their Sewickley location. I'll never forget the "World Champion Panthers" shirt that was hanging above the door on the day that I started. Worst part ... they can't sell or give them away!! If they could, I'd be giving them to Patriot fans right a...
by Bert|Evil
Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:27 am
Forum: Tech Sector
Topic: 5150 II Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1766

5150 II Question

I’ve been playing solid state for the last couple of years, probably because I haven’t played out at all. While I do get a great sound, it’s not good enough for natural stage volume. I play metal and rock. I’ve been looking at some used Peavey 5150 II heads on Ebay. They’ve got a good reputation for...
by Bert|Evil
Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fantasy Football '07
Replies: 35
Views: 1210

I won't be available for a live draft. I'll pre-edit my pick list, but I would suggest that we switching to an autopick. Settings look great, Russ. Good job, as always. Tood, get ready. Oh, and I changed my team name just for Tood. I would do whatever draft type that the majority of us prefer. Seem...
by Bert|Evil
Sun Jun 17, 2007 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fantasy Football '07
Replies: 35
Views: 1210

I'm hoping a continuation. rreiheart or ToonaRockGuy was the one last year who kind of set this thing all up, I can't remember (sorry, if I gave the credit to someone else). But there was some talk of doing it this year as a live draft. I was kind of hoping there would be more discussion on the top...
by Bert|Evil
Sun Jun 17, 2007 5:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fantasy Football '07
Replies: 35
Views: 1210

Will this be a continuation of the Rockpage League that we had last year, or something separate?
by Bert|Evil
Sun Jun 03, 2007 5:01 pm
Forum: Tech Sector
Topic: Motherboard for a Charvel Model 5
Replies: 11
Views: 2762

Re: motherboard

Of course, I find 4 of them on ebay after you get your Charvel done!! Always happens to me also! Here it is, anyway; http://cgi.ebay.com/Jackson-Charvel-ACTIVE-PREAMP-Warrior-Predator-JE-1500_W0QQitemZ140124267020QQihZ004QQcategoryZ33044QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem My first reaction was &q...
by Bert|Evil
Thu May 31, 2007 1:31 am
Forum: Tech Sector
Topic: Motherboard for a Charvel Model 5
Replies: 11
Views: 2762

Re: motherboard

I guess the EMG afterburner is basically an active pre-amp for use with active or passive pickups. Did you use your original Charvel pickups, or did you go with EMG's? Bingo! You can make passive pick-ups more powerful for under $50. That was my angst in this situation. I liked the pick-ups and I d...
by Bert|Evil
Tue May 29, 2007 2:09 am
Forum: Tech Sector
Topic: Motherboard for a Charvel Model 5
Replies: 11
Views: 2762

Terry did a great job! Thanks again for the information. As previously discussed, these motherboards don’t seem to exist anymore. Terry slapped an EMG Afterburner into my Charvel #5. These Afterburners are made to make passive guitars act a lot more like an active circuit using the existing pick-ups...
by Bert|Evil
Tue May 08, 2007 2:08 am
Forum: Tech Sector
Topic: Motherboard for a Charvel Model 5
Replies: 11
Views: 2762

Thanks guys! I heard that there is a new guitar store in Vinco, but I didn’t know where it was. I’ll probably stop by during Memorial Day weekend. I replaced the middle pot and knob. I checked the wires to and from the 9-volt, as well. I’m 90% sure that the problem is in the motherboard. Kenny – I k...
by Bert|Evil
Sat May 05, 2007 4:24 pm
Forum: Tech Sector
Topic: Motherboard for a Charvel Model 5
Replies: 11
Views: 2762

Motherboard for a Charvel Model 5

I have a Charvel Model 5 (1987), and I need a new motherboard for the original active pick-ups. The pick-ups still sound great, and I don’t want to put EMGs in if I don’t have to. Basically, I’m getting a crackling noise when I play.

Anyone know where I can find one?
by Bert|Evil
Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keith Olbermann responds to Bush's BBC remarks
Replies: 106
Views: 2301

I’m convinced that he’s not looking very hard. I'll tell him that,I hope when you get in your mid 40's to early 50's you don't get the rug pulled out from underneath you and they won't hire you cause of your age and too over experienced. And you got bills and the Company gives you a big shit sandwi...
by Bert|Evil
Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keith Olbermann responds to Bush's BBC remarks
Replies: 106
Views: 2301

For CIA says no weapons found. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/21/AR2006062101837.html In the interest of national security and intelligence, do you really think that they’d disclose their findings if they found WMDs? Think about it! What are you smoking ? If they found...
by Bert|Evil
Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keith Olbermann responds to Bush's BBC remarks
Replies: 106
Views: 2301

Look at the people living at or below the poverty rate then come say something about the economy, One of my best friends lost his job with a outsourced company"College Educated" Pennstate Grad and guess what! Bartender at $6.00 an houe with 2 kids in college and can't find a good quality ...
by Bert|Evil
Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keith Olbermann responds to Bush's BBC remarks
Replies: 106
Views: 2301

Anyways I'm not backing any political party,but in all my years and administation Ive seen this one BY far is the worst this county has EVER seen. Economy...War...Enron...Fuel prices...health care.... Precription drugs...Ect I could go on forever Politics is like religion never talk them with famil...
by Bert|Evil
Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keith Olbermann responds to Bush's BBC remarks
Replies: 106
Views: 2301

For CIA says no weapons found. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/21/AR2006062101837.html In the interest of national security and intelligence, do you really think that they’d disclose their findings if they found WMDs? Think about it! So your point is That the CIA (under...
by Bert|Evil
Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cowher leaving
Replies: 10
Views: 578

It’s rumored that the Rooneys are interested in Kirk Ferentz (Iowa), who is a local boy. Still, I’d like to see the Whiz and Grimm stay, but the coaching vacancy in Atlanta really changes things.
by Bert|Evil
Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If Bush cares, why isn't he helping Dar fur refugees ?
Replies: 24
Views: 852

Darfur has been in the news for some time. Ironically, the people who blast the war on terrorism also want us to do something about Darfur.

If we folded in Iraq and occupied the Sudan, would you be happy?
by Bert|Evil
Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keith Olbermann responds to Bush's BBC remarks
Replies: 106
Views: 2301

Hawk wrote:For CIA says no weapons found.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 01837.html
In the interest of national security and intelligence, do you really think that they’d disclose their findings if they found WMDs? Think about it!