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Title: Pictures of my guitar + amp
Post by: Powerslave on August 08, 2008, 11:31:38 AM: .
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Post by: bagofeyes on August 08, 2008, 11:33:39 AM: thanks?
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Post by: Powerslave on August 08, 2008, 11:33:55 AM: np
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Post by: Powerslave on August 08, 2008, 11:40:50 AM: dont troll me
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Post by: Tauntaun on August 08, 2008, 11:43:42 AM: :bow Roland products :bow2

Maybe I'll post my rig tonight. :-*
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Post by: Brehvolution on August 08, 2008, 12:04:36 PM: Nice. I always wanted an Ibanez.
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Post by: muckhole on August 08, 2008, 12:30:37 PM: I'll have to remember to snap a pic of my setup. I haven't had a chance to go over where I practise lately.

The amount of guitarists on EB is quite surprisingly high.
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Post by: Powerslave on August 08, 2008, 12:59:40 PM: fuck yeah I just got called a guitarist
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Post by: Eric P on August 08, 2008, 01:02:27 PM: Quote from: Tauntaun on August 08, 2008, 11:43:42 AM
:bow Roland products :bow2

(http://www.vintagesynth.com/roland/images/tb303big.jpg)
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Post by: hyp on August 08, 2008, 01:14:00 PM: (http://www.planetdj.com/images/sp404.jpg)

:bow
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Post by: hyp on August 08, 2008, 01:39:19 PM: :bow
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Post by: Tauntaun on August 08, 2008, 01:42:11 PM: (http://www.bosscorp.co.jp/products/com/MICRO_BR/images/top_M.jpg)
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Post by: Powerslave on August 08, 2008, 01:52:37 PM: hey this thread is to comment on my gear
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Post by: Bildi on August 08, 2008, 06:23:09 PM: Sexy looking gear dude. S's are so purty.

:hump
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Post by: muckhole on August 08, 2008, 08:48:02 PM: If I ever get off my lazy ass we should compose a metal Evilbore anthem. Powerslave can play lead, Bildi can play rythm, Methodis can do base and I'll provide appropriate metal-esque screaming. We just need a drummer to join the forum.

We can get black T-shirts with white sleeves and everything. :rock
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Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on August 08, 2008, 08:55:43 PM: I'd be up for it.
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Post by: Bildi on August 09, 2008, 12:10:04 AM: It'll be fun until someone doesn't turn up for practice. >:(

If we do an 80s rock ballad I'd like to contribute the following lyrical snippets:

1) It's what I need
2) Never gonna be the same
3) Makin' love to you
4) When you leave the room
5) Ooh babe
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Post by: Powerslave on August 09, 2008, 12:13:15 AM: I have troubles with power chords. I dont know how I should play Pchords like the 7-9-9 one. Should I use my pinky to get the last fret or should i use my ringfinger?
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Post by: muckhole on August 09, 2008, 12:16:06 AM: I personally just use my ring finger, if you're talking about muting the rest of the strings. Most time I just do whatever is most comfortable.

Quote from: Bildi on August 09, 2008, 12:10:04 AM
It'll be fun until someone doesn't turn up for practice. >:(

If we do an 80s rock ballad I'd like to contribute the following lyrical snippets:

1) It's what I need
2) Never gonna be the same
3) Makin' love to you
4) When you leave the room
5) Ooh babe

We could just swap audio files back and forth. And it looks like the first verse is already written! I'm gonna go get my tights.
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Post by: Bildi on August 09, 2008, 12:16:49 AM: I use my index, ring and pinky for a three note power chord. You could always use drop-d tuning and dish out some one finger death and destruction.
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Post by: Powerslave on August 09, 2008, 12:17:19 AM: no I want to know if I should use 2 or 3 fingers with P/ Chords.
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Post by: Powerslave on August 09, 2008, 12:24:15 AM: Also I find it VERY difficult to play something like this;

INTRO:
e)|------------------------------------|------------------------------|
B)|------------------------------------|------------------------------|
G)|-----------9/10/9--------9------9---|------9/10/9-------7------7---|
D)|-----------9/10/9--------9------9---|------9/10/9-------7------7---|
A)|-----------7/-8/7--------7------7---|------7/-8/7-------5------5---|
E)|-0-0-0-0--------------0-0----0-0----|-0-0-----------0-0----0-0-----|

it annoys me so much since a lot of cool riffs are like this.
I can;t play the 4 open E;s between the sliding p.chords.
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Post by: muckhole on August 09, 2008, 12:28:01 AM: For something like that, I'd probably still just use my index and ring, as it looks like the B and e strings are a non factor. But again, it may just come down to comfort. If it's easier to work your pinky in there, I'd say do it.

Quote from: anything on August 09, 2008, 12:24:15 AM
I can;t play the 4 open E;s between the sliding p.chords.

It may seem like a stupid suggestion, but try slowing it down to a point where you can do it, even if it seems stupidly slow. Speed will come over time, with familiarity.
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Post by: Bildi on August 09, 2008, 12:56:04 AM: I agree, you probably need to slow it down, take your time, practice, and build up speed gradually.

Frankly, riffs with fast downstrokes can be one of the most frustrating techniques because to a degree either your right hand moves fast enough or it doesn't, and it can take a long time to build up the required speed and accuracy.

Things like the riff at the start of this are damn, damn, damn hard even though they might sound relatively simple: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyajZcySiwU&
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Post by: Powerslave on August 09, 2008, 01:02:07 AM: ok but how should I pick the 4 open E's? Alternate or down?
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Post by: Bildi on August 09, 2008, 01:08:33 AM: It depends on the particular riff and the sound you're going for but most of the time a riff like that will call for all down strokes.

Do you have the audio of the riff available, like on youtube or something? It'll usually be clear from that how it is played.
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Post by: Powerslave on August 09, 2008, 06:59:16 AM: [youtube=425,350]1dSQ5a5K4c4[/youtube]

main riff throughout the song

Painkiller has a similiar main riff
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Post by: bagofeyes on August 09, 2008, 10:03:27 AM: you should record yourself playing for us
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Post by: Powerslave on August 09, 2008, 10:11:19 AM: ok what should I play
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Post by: bagofeyes on August 09, 2008, 10:12:57 AM: That same song you put up there
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Post by: Powerslave on August 09, 2008, 10:15:45 AM: yes yes

I play with that song all the time

I'll check it out how I can record a good audio recording of it

oh when I play along with it, I only pick the open E string twice instead of 4 times :/
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Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on August 09, 2008, 08:00:10 PM: Do yourself a favor and also pirate Guitar Pro!
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Post by: Bildi on August 09, 2008, 09:50:33 PM: That riff works quite well with strokes like this (V being down and ^ being up):

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INTRO: e)|------------------------------------|------------------------------| B)|------------------------------------|------------------------------| G)|-----------9/10/9--------9------9---|------9/10/9-------7------7---| D)|-----------9/10/9--------9------9---|------9/10/9-------7------7---| A)|-----------7/-8/7--------7------7---|------7/-8/7-------5------5---| E)|-0-0-0-0--------------0-0----0-0----|-0-0-----------0-0----0-0-----| |-V-^-V-^---V----------V-^V---V-^V---|-V-^--V--------V-^-V--V-^-V---|
I can't really hear but I'm not even sure they're using all downstrokes in the original. To make it easier for yourself, I wouldn't worry about the G string at all - leave it out altogether. It won't make much difference to the sound (I actually like it a little more without the extra note) and you can put it in later.

Also, I find it easiest to play this using my index and a little barre with my pinky for the fifth and octave (the two higher notes on D and G strings). Even if I'm just playing two notes on the A and D strings, I use my index and pinky. You may find the same, or you might want to use your ring finger instead of pinky. Either way, if you're playing all the notes I'd use a barre rather than using two fingers because there is a slide it's probably easier.
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Post by: Powerslave on August 10, 2008, 01:00:36 AM: ^Bildi, whenever I should play 3 note power chords I always skip the last note. Index and pinky finger are the only ones used. I'm totally gonna record the The Nomad song. I should record it alongside of the original song right? I can nail the slow second part of the song. It pwns so much. I must have recommended that song in a lot of threads now but got no response for it at all. That annoys me so much. I just wanna hear opinions you know.
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Post by: Bildi on August 10, 2008, 02:07:27 AM: It's a cool song - I listened to it the other day for the first time when I was checking out some of their songs. Some of the riffs are really kick ass. It'd be awesome to just hear you playing over the top.
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Post by: muckhole on August 10, 2008, 12:46:12 PM: IK was finally able to give it a listen all the way through (I have a bandwidth cap here at the lake), and yeah, it's a cool tune. I was actually surprised Dickinson(sp?) still had his range for a 2000 release, given that all their stuff I know is from the 80's. The chorus was th only part that didn't really grab me that much, but I do love the main song structure.

And, yeah, it's definitely not sounding like all downstrokes for the intro. Slightly muted, tight picking of the E.
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Post by: Powerslave on August 11, 2008, 09:21:12 AM: ^You made that same post some time ago haha.
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Post by: lordmaji on August 11, 2008, 09:51:50 AM: Quote from: mojovonio on August 08, 2008, 01:37:44 PM
(http://www.computermuseum.li/Testpage/AlphieII.jpg)
:bow

I remember this! :bow2 :bow2 :bow2

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I don't think it worked for me though. I still suck at math. :(
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Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on August 12, 2008, 12:46:26 PM: So we should work on that evilbore album
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Post by: Powerslave on August 12, 2008, 01:41:41 PM: (http://i33.tinypic.com/33ojxa1.jpg)

my current settings, it pwns.
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Post by: radioheadrule83 on August 12, 2008, 02:11:40 PM: All men play on 10!

My amp:
(http://i33.tinypic.com/9s8a69.jpg)

My guitar:
(http://i34.tinypic.com/2zyx8j9.jpg)

My Yamaha Clavinova e-piano
(http://i35.tinypic.com/23s88rt.jpg)
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Post by: Powerslave on August 12, 2008, 02:41:23 PM: yeah he plays bass, guitar, keyboard and triangle
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Post by: lordmaji on August 12, 2008, 02:44:30 PM: Quote from: MyNameIsMethodis on August 12, 2008, 12:46:26 PM
So we should work on that evilbore album

I'm gayme.
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on August 13, 2008, 03:09:34 AM: I'll get pictures later, but I have a Telecaster and an Epiphone Lucille. I love the Lucille.
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Post by: Powerslave on August 13, 2008, 06:21:00 PM: telecasters look like shit
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Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on August 13, 2008, 06:22:45 PM: Man I wish I could make cool sounding shit on the bass guitar :(
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Post by: Bildi on August 13, 2008, 07:23:21 PM: Quote from: anything on August 13, 2008, 06:21:00 PM
telecasters look like shit

You're such a prick.

:heartbeat
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Post by: Tauntaun on August 14, 2008, 11:11:23 AM: Quote from: anything on August 13, 2008, 06:21:00 PM
telecasters look like shit

They are awesome guitars and no they don't. :P
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Post by: bagofeyes on August 14, 2008, 12:08:21 PM: tele's are awesome, indeed
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on August 14, 2008, 01:16:10 PM: Quote from: anything on August 13, 2008, 06:21:00 PM
telecasters look like shit

Okay. Sorry I don't have an Ibanez.
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Post by: hyp on August 14, 2008, 01:58:18 PM: cool, i'll play drums. i just bought an alesis dm5 pro kit :hyper
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Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on August 14, 2008, 06:18:22 PM: I was thinking of getting another bass (full scale this time) since I'm starting to hate my bronco bass because of it's short scale and sound.

MusiciansFriend is having some deals on going so I was thinking about a new one from them. But then again, I kinda want to start to learn electric guitar also.
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Post by: muckhole on August 14, 2008, 06:47:53 PM: Quote from: hyp on August 14, 2008, 01:58:18 PM
cool, i'll play drums. i just bought an alesis dm5 pro kit :hyper

A drummer! Start laying out some drum tracks!
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Post by: Powerslave on August 14, 2008, 07:17:56 PM: I have been neglecting my guitar for days now :(

:pimp
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Post by: muckhole on August 14, 2008, 07:29:45 PM: Did you manage to get the beginning of Nomad worked out?
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Post by: Powerslave on August 14, 2008, 07:33:58 PM: On a slow level, yes I did ok. Messing up a lot on normal tempo though. You find out how easy (basic) the song and riff is but very addictive.
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Post by: muckhole on August 14, 2008, 07:35:42 PM: I've been stuck on my acoustic here at the lake, but I'm looking forwward to trying that song out when I get back to my electric.
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Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on August 14, 2008, 07:53:02 PM: How do you write a song?

Seriously...
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Post by: Powerslave on August 14, 2008, 07:57:57 PM: People who want to learn songs to perform and make money don't deserve to play instruments.
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Post by: muckhole on August 14, 2008, 07:58:49 PM: That's a tough one. For me, I either find a riff/chord progression I like, and then just write lyrics over it, or, on the rare occasion, I can write an entire song in my head without even touching an instrument.
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Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on August 14, 2008, 08:02:05 PM: I dunno, I can't really think of anything interesting to write about, then again, stupidest shit has been written around a good riff or whatever.

I think I might just have to be a accompanist :(
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Post by: muckhole on August 14, 2008, 08:05:05 PM: You don't have to write something super deep to start off with. Just make up a few lines of anything, then try putting it to a tune you pick out. Have fun with it instead of trying to be serious at first.
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Post by: Bildi on August 14, 2008, 08:07:06 PM: For most people, assing about until you find something you like is a major part of writing songs. Other things that will help you write a song:

1) Getting a basic knowledge of keys (which isn't as hard as you'd think).

2) Having tools that suit you and help you compose such as a guitar/ keyboard/ sequencer/ computer/ pen and paper.

To start with just come up with three or four chords that you like an sing a melody over them. Then make sure you write it down. On bass it might be a little harder but you can certainly come up with pairs of notes that you like for example rather than chords.
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Post by: muckhole on August 14, 2008, 08:11:37 PM: :bow Bildi saves the day.
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Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on August 14, 2008, 08:16:58 PM: Yeah, I wish I didnt hate funk so much, because I have a sweet funk rift i've been working on. Oh well :D.

Have you guys made any songs yet?
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Post by: muckhole on August 14, 2008, 08:22:38 PM: Yeah, I've written a fair share. I seem to go in waves with it. Months of nothing, then ideas coming out of my ass.

Lately it's more a matter of me setting up my gear and actually recording any of it. I'm getting lazy in my old age. I also need to go back and re-record a bunch of lyrics, due to me having strepped throat at recording time.
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Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on August 14, 2008, 08:24:33 PM: have any tips for lyrics? like is it easier to write a song and accompany music to it or vice versa?
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Post by: muckhole on August 14, 2008, 08:29:06 PM: Again, it goes both ways for me. Sometimes the riff comes first, sometimes the vocal line.

You mentioned that funk riff you had, why not work on that? I know it may not be your style, but that might make it all the easier for you to put lyrics to, because you won't have to be concerned with it being "perfect".
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Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on August 14, 2008, 08:38:26 PM: Well thats the thing, since i'm not familiar with the style I don't know how to put lyrics to it.

I get these like rare occasions where I hit something pleasent sounding and original on the bass, but then I don't know how to add onto it or anything :(
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Post by: muckhole on August 14, 2008, 08:43:56 PM: Experiment. Just because it's a funk riff doesn't mean it has to be a funk song.
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Post by: Bildi on August 14, 2008, 10:25:38 PM: Quote from: muckhole on August 14, 2008, 08:11:37 PM
:bow Bildi saves the day.

:lol Yeah right.
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Post by: hyp on August 15, 2008, 12:02:27 PM: i can lay down drum tracks. what tempo are you guys looking at, and what style of drumming (rock? i'm assuming).
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Post by: muckhole on August 15, 2008, 07:25:27 PM: If it's going to be the Evilbore theme song, something preferably heavy. But, this is just for fun, so do whatever you're feeling.
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Post by: Powerslave on August 15, 2008, 07:44:45 PM: We are not ready to do any Evilbore theme or cd. There are a couple of beginners here, I still need to advance a lot.

Let's do this nexr year.
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Post by: muckhole on August 15, 2008, 07:48:56 PM: I just figured it would be for fun, regardless of how it turned out. But if you want to wait a bit, I'm cool with that too.
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Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on August 15, 2008, 08:22:29 PM: I think we should just work on it for a year. Like start now and wait until we get an awesome piece.

What do you guys reccomend for recording equipment for a PC?
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Post by: Powerslave on August 15, 2008, 08:30:57 PM: Practice your bass, you just got it.
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Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on August 15, 2008, 08:32:35 PM: But im already a master at it
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Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on August 18, 2008, 07:00:52 PM: So i'll be guerilla recording my first song in the next few days for you fools to listen to.
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Post by: muckhole on August 18, 2008, 07:04:38 PM: Cool. Looking forward to it.
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Post by: Bildi on August 18, 2008, 08:18:22 PM: Sweet. 8)