Monday, October 09, 2006

Ole Time Echoplex Rig Revisited

I hope it doesn't cost me a fortune to get this thing repaired!

The Echoplex went to a doctor a month ago. There are so many Echoplexes ahead of me, I think mine may die before it sees the surgeon. Getting really hard to find a local reputable 'plex fixer. But these guys are gonna do a really fine job. Really. Their name is ACME and if you've ever seen a Road Runner cartoon you don't need further clues. Hear that, ACME? Gonna do a Fine Job? Hell, yes - we never thought otherwise!

Then my amps and monitors break down. What is it with gear suddenly all going south simultaneously after 30 years of good use? Am I expecting too much of 1970s tech?

[Voice of Reason] "Cecil! There's nothing, not a sonic signature, not a special interface, not a unique redeeming quality in any of that old shit! It's all noisy and archaic. Get rid of it all and buy yourself some nice modern stuff and an Apple laptop."

[Voice of Principle] "Watch me use these lovelies, then we'll discuss it. Until then, blow me!"

Stay tuned on the Echoplex progress. "The way I see it, Harry, this should be a dynamite show."