List My Gear Speaks...

Studio Microphone Shoot Out BANG!

2008-04-06T18:05:00.000-07:00

Hey, its been a little while but we are still here. Been doing some testing and getting to ready to do a major push towards the middle of August. It will be fantastic.

In the meantime, for all the gearheads out there we have a studio microphone shoot out with audio samples and everything. The Mic Shoot Out Key is a great overview of the mics listed. Perfect for getting to know your bits of new kit.

Ta for now.

If you haven't already, join and post your gear on List My Gear. Its free and it will be kick ass shortly...seriously.

People Are Boycotting Ebay!

2008-02-19T18:18:00.000-08:00

Is this ever going to hurt the mighty auction giant...if you haven't heard the details on the changes to their site, here's a recap...

1) Adjustments to eBay's feedback system: sellers will no longer be able to leave negative commentary about their buyers. Critics say that will leave sellers vulnerable to negligent bidders and scammers.

2) eBay is also increasing the percentage it collects from each item sold. For entrepreneurs who have built their businesses around eBay, that means passing the costs along to buyers, or eating into their own bottom lines to maintain a competitive edge.

3) eBay search results, which will favor sellers with high and detailed customer-satisfaction ratings. Small-volume sellers argue that puts them at a competitive disadvantage.

So what does all this mean? There is going to be backlash (edit: already there are strikes organized) and like a girlfriend on the rebound, people are going to need someone to help them through this difficult time. Unlike most rebounds, we won't let you go after a couple of months of bliss. We want you to use our great service to list all your instruments and recording gear and make some money from your old stuff.

Let the rebounding begin! Go now and list your stuff on List My Gear for free. We never charge you for a sale - its all to you! We need some posters to get the ball rolling and since you have nothing to lose, why not list that guitar pedal you never use? It might find a new happy home...

What To Look For When Buying A Used Acoustic Guitar

2007-11-12T12:41:00.000-08:00

In most cases when you purchase a used guitar it is in relatively good condition. However, one must err on the side of caution and look for these details that can be expensive to fix once you realize they are present.

1) Make Sure The Neck Of The Guitar Is NOT Bent, Warped Or Cracked(Even Though It May Look Cool)
Have a look to see if it is warped by holding the bridge of the guitar up to your eye looking down to the headstock. If the the neck seems to bend down or to the left or right, obviously there is some warping going on. Best to stay way from that one! Turn the guitar over so you can see the back of the guitar and look for any cracking, dents or major repairs to the body especially near the neck area. Anything more than a small scratch here could be trouble again.

2) Do The Tuning Heads Move Smoothly?
Chances are they do, but if one of them sticks or makes noise, it will need replacing asap. Best to ask for a discount.

3) Check The Knobs And Output Jacks
Goes without saying on electric guitars to check the knobs, but on acoustic guitars this can be over looked easily. You may thin they work but you never know. If it is an acoustic guitar with electronics inside, make sure you bring a battery to test it out. Check that the knows turn smoothly and that you can hear a difference in volume and tone(if tone knobs are present). Check the eq/notch filter/whammy bar while you are at it too!

4) Play It
Make sure it is in tune. If not, tune it up and play for a while. Does it stay in tune? Bend a few strings - how well does it keep its tuning? Do you notice any frets buzzing excessively? Is the action right for you? Does it sound nice. Ask the owner to play it so you can hear how it sounds as a listener. Is it a pleasant tone?

5) Negotiate
Now that you 've had a chance to try it out, do you think the guitar is worth what they are asking? Have you done any research as to what a guitar like this is selling for on ebay. Why are they selling it? If they are moving or sy they need the money, you may be able to bargain down the price but don't push your luck with being too aggressive.

So that is it for the moment. It should be anough practical information to get you a new axe for cheap locally and either enjoy its company or make some cash posting it here. The choice is your my friend.

Alexa Ranking Update

2007-11-02T14:00:00.001-07:00

This is mostly for our pleasure but its certainly nice to know that a place you enjoy going to is getting busy and happening ...at least I do. We are now ranked at 6,194, 473 in Alexa's most popular website listings. Very cool stuff.

Remember to post to post your old gear that you don't want any more to the site and let your friends know. If you have items on ebay(yuck), why not post them here too? Right now we are getting lots of traffic but people need to start using the service. Remember its free and we are always adding new features. We'll be adding a couple of cool things that are still under wraps at the end of the month but it will be worth the wait and will make the site even easier to use.

We Now Exist!

2007-10-16T12:44:00.000-07:00

For a while we've been keeping track to see if we showed up in Alexa and as of September 25 we ranked 8,864,370....not much you say but it is a start from nothing that is building into something big. In a couple of weeks we reached 8,819,724 so are climbing(less is better just in case you didn't know). We appreciate all your support and look forward to sharing more our our success, which you are a huge part of.

Still Here...

2007-10-08T22:48:00.001-07:00

We are stll here folks. There are a few things in development that are taking A LOT of our time but will be worth it when the site comes our of beta shortly. We appreciate your support and feedback and look forward to serving you well.

We're Everywhere!

2007-09-09T18:17:00.000-07:00

Hey gang, did you know you can get the latest 10 listing on your mobile? Go to http://listmygear.com/wap/index.wml on your mobile phones browser and see what you are missing while driving to the next gig, work or clubbing.

More features coming at you all very soon.

Save The Internet...

2007-09-06T22:15:00.000-07:00

Watch this cool little video on what the mega corporations are up to and why its not good...

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Then find some groups and stay informed.

Start here:

http://savetheinternet.com/=act

3 Preamps On Trial At Record-Producer Dot Com

2007-09-05T20:48:00.001-07:00

Mbox2, M-Audio and Yamaha battle it out in this review with audio. Who will win the coveted home/project studio favorite? Read on to find out. And if you haven't already, sign up for the newsletter. Its full of great tips for all levels of recording education and skill.

http://www.record-producer.com/learn.cfm?a=4089

What do you have in your studio? Leave a comment and let us all be jealous...

Studio-in-a-Box: The New Era of Computer Recording Technology Book Review

2007-09-01T09:02:00.000-07:00

Personal Summary: Having worked in a real studio, then set out in my own virtual studio, this might be a book I would have wanted to pick up should I start out again in another life. For the beginner it seems to go into overviews of how things could and would work and some different configurations. While the reviewer comments that the software used as examples will quickly be dated, he does note that the principles in the book are a solid foundation of technical concepts and knowledge that will help any novice or intermediate user.

Get the full review here at emuscian:

Studio-in-a-Box: The New Era of Computer Recording Technology Book Review

Note: As of September 1st, 2007 the corrections and updates for the book on the author's website do not work.

In The Facebook

2007-08-27T11:27:00.000-07:00

Hey all, we started a group now on Facebook and you can find it here.

ListMyGear.com on Facebook

Join and meet fellow facebookers and get more gear! And its good promotion for your studio or band. :D
Cheers and see you all there!

We've Only Just Begun...

2007-08-25T08:50:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! If you made it here than you have found our blog. We've just started the List My Gear service in Beta and will be moving to a full fledged system within a month. We hope you are able to enjoy the site while we are working out the bugs and adding some great new features. Check back for more updates.

Soon we'll have reviews here of studio gear and instruments to help you make a more informed purchase. Send us your comments if you've used the system. We would love to hear any feedback you may have.