#vintage gear

[vizreef]

Jerry Garcia's TASCAM 388 Studio 8 // 1/4" 8-track Tape Recorder (US, 1985)

[vintagecamping]

Into the desert wilds. California 1973

[etherdiver]

Had to sell this a few weeks ago to make some space. I didn't really get enough use out of it, apart from as kind of a lava lamp substitute.

[marcherren]

shot with a 1930s Leica II & Elmar 50mm f/3.5 on expired Kodak Tri-X film

[tapeskingdom]

vintage industrial gear washi tape

[sixtreemusic]

"Harmony in Imperfection: The Resurgence of Lo-Fi and Analog Sounds in the Digital Era"

In an era predominantly ruled by the pristine and often impersonal digital soundscapes, the warmth and authenticity of lo-fi and analog sounds offer a comforting nod to bygone days. This resurgence highlights a meaningful movement that appreciates the charm of flaws and the unique character of music. Lo-fi, which stands for low fidelity, along with analog sounds, often encompasses music that…

[cryptsovrays]

Been doing a lot of cleaning and organising in the apartment lately and it's come to my attention that I own a lot of amps. Clockwise from top left:

Valvetone Juno 25: 25w tweed Bassman clone, handmade in Newcastle by the guy that used to make Baez amps. Of all these this is the one I tend to play through the most, it covers so much ground, gets along with every pedal you put in front of it and the older I get the more I like Fender gear/stuff based on it.

Sunn Spectrum I: Made for one year only, this 1967 Sunn is the absolute king of cleans. It only gets along with about 1 in 5 overdrives or distortions but it LOVES fuzz. These old Sunns have incredible harmonics, it's the sort of thing you usually need a preamp or a tone scrubber to get but it's right there in the box. Fitted with an aftermarket transformer that limits the output to around 30w and given how loud it is at present the last thing it needs is more power.

Marshall JCM800 1984: Not made in 1984, 1984 model. It's an early 80s build so not far off, though. Basically a 50w Plexi with more gain. One of the inputs is a master volume knob now, and the work done to get this back to stock was nothing short of a rescue mission as it was in terrible shape when I first got it - red-plating, putting out barely any volume - but now it kills.

Marshall Lead 12: Little 12w solid state baby amp from the 80s. Sounds decent when plugged into a cab on its own but as a preamp this thing is incredible, and I am so happy I discovered that before selling it. Lining this into my cheap Champ clone (not pictured here) makes for a hell of a recording setup.

*Line 6 DM4 included to annoy snobs - I love that thing.

[thebramblewood]

A lady vampire may be forced to spend half her day cooped up inside a dark coffin, but that doesn't mean she shouldn't always look her best. After all, you never know when an unexpected snack guest might arrive. And if you see a spot or two of blood... well, that's quite frankly none of your business!

CC linked below the cut!

Look 1: top + bottom + accessory bra / slippers / nails / towel (Spa Day)

Look 2: top + bottom / accessory robe / earrings / hair

Look 3: outfit (Simtimates) / blood 1 2 3 / hair

Look 4: outfit / accessory robe / hair

Look 5: outfit (Vintage Glamour)

Look 6: top / bottom / accessory robe / eye mask

Look 7: top + bottom

Look 8: outfit / hair

Look 9: outfit / hair

[vizreef]

Guyatone VA 200 // 6-channel mixing amp (Japan, 1975)

[gayarmpits]

Scott Austin and Lance Gear in The Violation Part 1: Seized (2001)

[etherdiver]

Tumblr like reel-to-reel tape recorders?

Used this on every track of my forthcoming album, usually on the fundamental elements. Adds a very subtle but pleasing color to the sound; less obvious and much higher fidelity than the cassettes I usually employ.

[boyquiet]

you’ll wind me up or you’ll wind up dead

[miraclepoisons]

Back On 74

[opendirectories]

[chrisdiver2001]

Vintage Draeger rubber drysuit. Wear it, stay in it, live in it.