Key posts: Lou's Studio - Construction Phase

Substantial posts by Lou, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 138 of 519 posts are listed.

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Lou, 11 July 2007Hi Guys – I hope you and yours are all well. I can’t believe it’s been over four months since my last post, Man the year is flying through! :shock: This is to bring you…
Lou, 25 July 2007Hi Guys, I hope you’re all OK! Just to let you know it’s been a totally mad few days, and, that after almost seven months to the day since I joined this forum, Studio 4…
Lou, 26 July 2007Hi Oz - really great to hear from you Dude. I've been watching your story for months and, as I've already said, (in American terms at least) we're practically…
Lou, 27 July 2007Morning Chaps – well, as I said, the next step was a bit of a clear up operation on part. Here then are the all important pics! Good old John turns up for the 3rd time…
Lou, 29 July 2007Good afternoon people – much warmth to you and yours, and I hope you’re all enjoying your respective weekends. Johan – thanks for the encouragement, and nice to hear…
Lou, 2 August 2007Thanks Ro – cheers to you buddy! 8) Morning Guys, I hope all is well with you. It’s been busy around here so here comes the update, a bit of ‘off topic’ satire, our…
Lou, 2 August 2007Wait untill tomorrow! front of studio dig done and dusted :o I don't know how they've done it, but they have - crap ground 'n all, mains Gas, Electric, foul sewer, you…
Lou, 3 August 2007Good Morning fellow builders, I’ve just realised that my last post looks a bit over excited and I seem to have almost uploaded the same jpegs twice! To be honest, I was…
rod gervais, 3 August 2007Lou, sorry I haven't been following this closely (did love the pics) - but will try to play catch-up...... As regards the above - your best bet is to feed all AC mains…
Lou, 5 August 2007Hi Rod – many thanks for the post, really great to hear from you, and something of a relief to know that you’re in the background I can assure you. :D I picked up your…
sharward, 6 August 2007Hi Lou, I (finally) read through this entire thread a couple of days ago on my itty bitty Treo 650 screen -- which, by the way, often cannot display more than a handful…
Lou, 8 August 2007Hi Guys – hope you’re all ok! I’ve got to tell you that I have a confession to make, basically, I woke up this morning (cue the ‘Blues’ track) feeling a bit despondent.…
sharward, 8 August 2007Welcome to the club, Lou! :D This forum is indeed so much more than a source of information. It is a source of inspiration. It is a source of support when we are in…
Lou, 8 August 2007Keith - you're a bloody star, and thank you my friend, another really kind post. :wink: Bonus pic, just for you, in case you missed it first time around. Much better day…

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Lou, 10 August 2007Hi Guys –hope you’re all OK. Keith, that was a classic last remark Mate, made me laugh like hell! It could of course be my dry humour , but there’s so many ways to…
Lou, 13 August 2007Evening Chaps! What a weekend! God only knows, I’m definitely one of the club now – loads to show you, loads to tell you (good and bad! progress and aggro etc) but, as…
sharward, 14 August 2007What kind of "duct" are you using for your audio cables? I hope it's not ordinary PVC normally used for water... You shouldn't (can't?) use regular PVC plumbing fittings…
Lou, 15 August 2007Hi Guys – What a weekend we’ve had! Some really good stuff, and some really bad stuff. Keith – thanks for looking out for me Mate, please feel free to do that anytime…
kendale, 15 August 2007Aloha Lou, Man, oh, man! You were making some incredible progress up until now! I am so sorry to hear about the latest development with your neighbor, but even more so…
Lou, 15 August 2007Ken - AJ - Rod I've just taken a bit of time out, and fully intended to come back and post an edit saying something along the lines of: Span and Pete are off the job -…
Lou, 16 August 2007Hi Guys – hope you’re all doin’ ok! Possibly the briefest yet maybe the most important update so far. First off : Keith – hope the meeting went well Mate, and naturally…
Lou, 21 August 2007Hi Guys Hope you’re all OK. I have to start this update with something of an apology because, basically, I have been so wrapped up in my own project and its setbacks…
Lou, 24 August 2007Hi Guys – as always, hope you’re all doin’ Ok! Thanks for the comments Chaps – always nice to know that people are interested. 8) Geoff ………………….Hey! Of course Dude, as…

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Lou, 26 August 2007Hi Guys – How y’all doin’? It’s Bank Holiday Sunday here in the U.K. 8) – Sarah and I went to a party yesterday afternoon (late one!), and we’re off to another one in a…
Lou, 28 August 2007Hi Guys! Hope you’re all well. Tonight we have two updates for the price of one, but first: Keith – Thanks, Buddy! Believe me, you really would have loved to have been…
Lou, 31 August 2007Morning Chaps – Keith - I know, you're right, but it was only a very small amount. :oops: :oops: Well, it’s really rather manic here at the moment, we have 3 guys on…
Lou, 31 August 2007Hey Chaps – great to hear from you both, and so quickly. Now I know you’re watching this one which is so reassuring. :wink: Ken/Glenn: You are aware by now of how much…
kendale, 31 August 2007Aloha, Yes, by all means, if you can use it for storage, AC ducts, electrical, bathroom, etc. then it would be wise to do so. And then, if that's all thats in that area,…
Lou, 31 August 2007Hey..............Dude! 8) I think then, that I'm basically on the right lines. :wink: If my sketchup skills were better, I'd try and show you and Glenn where I'm going.…
Lou, 2 September 2007Hi Guys – hope you’re all enjoying your respective weekends. Keith - what a great gadget, that's exactly the sort of thing I mean. Thanks Mate. :wink: There’s not really…
Lou, 5 September 2007Hi guys – hope you’re all having a good week so far. It’s Wednesday 22.47pm here in the U.K. and I thought I’d try and get this one out to you tonight, as rather like…
kendale, 5 September 2007Aloha, Hope this finds you and yours well, as well. Things are pretty quiet out here. Been tending the garden a bit. What time is that in "Hawaiian time?" :wink:…

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Lou, 6 September 2007Hi guys – and thanks to you all for the kind words of encouragement. Forgive me for not addressing you individually on this occasion, but it’s 22.13pm U.K. time (or…
kendale, 6 September 2007Aloha Lou, Awesome! One word of caution though, while I absolutely love builder's toys, (as a few have noticed) it can't be said enough...always know where your hands…
TomVan, 6 September 2007Lou, You know once the studio is up and running you are going to get comments about your mixing and tweaking. They will say wow your fast or man you are good at what you…
doublehelix, 7 September 2007Lou: I got one of those massive framing nail guns too, mine is pneumatic however, and requires a stinking air compressor, but man can it drive nails! I also used it to…
sharward, 8 September 2007Indeed - do be careful with the new toys. Sometimes I tell myself how much of a shame it would be to injure myself so badly building my drum room that I'd not be able to…
Lou, 9 September 2007Good afternoon Gentlemen – I hope all is well in the world for you. We’ve had a bit of an onslaught over the last couple of days, but a well earned day off today, with…
Eric_Desart, 10 September 2007I'm not an electric guy. But what's the advantage of 110 V? I remember 110 Volt here when I was a child. Then they changed it to 220-240 V and all Belgian households got…
Lou, 10 September 2007Spot on correct Phil - I was coming to that one! :wink: John , sorry if my last post on this point was ambiguous, but, 240V is the norm for domestic/DIY here in the UK,…
Lou, 15 September 2007Morning guys – loads to tell you and show you this week, but first some response to the electrical questions! :wink: Eric – I have to concur with Keith – I have never…

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doublehelix, 16 September 2007NOOOOOoooooooooo....!!! Have I mentioned before how much I hate drywall??? :) Looking great Lou! What a project you have on your hands. Obviously very impressive, not…
Ro, 17 September 2007Lou, that's not entirely true. The power (P) is related to U and I. So with lower voltage there's just less power. Same current, same resistant. The tool will just…
Lou, 17 September 2007My knowledgeable pal from the Netherlands wrote: Ro , That’s not entirely true my friend, because that does not satisfy Ohm’s Law. :wink: If we’re discussing the same…
Lou, 17 September 2007Ro - Dude, just one other quick point before you pick this last one up. My next port of call is to find a product (make, model, type etc) that's identical (in…
Lou, 18 September 2007Ok guys – first off, no pics tonight, but more of a relaxed ‘chill-out’ post to respond. 8) Eric – re the questions: no thanks mate, not at the mo, Ro and I are digging…
Lou, 23 September 2007Wow guys – so many replies. Thank you all very much. :shock: Ro – as I implied, you the Man, too, Buddy. Kevin – would love to Mate, but would probably end up trying to…
Lou, 30 September 2007Hey – Chaps! How you all doing? I thought at the start of this update that there wouldn’t be much to say, until I saw how many pictures I’d taken this week and…
doublehelix, 1 October 2007One word... "WOW"! :) And since you posted a few artsy shots, I will not have to come over there and beat you senseless! You are saved!!! ;) I am really liking the idea…
Lou, 7 October 2007Good afternoon, Gentlemen – I hope, as always, that you are all fine and well. It’s been an interesting week to say the least, with my first totally frustrating day (all…
Lou, 14 October 2007Hi Guys – As usual, I hope you’re all Ok. It’s been a pretty hectic week with comfortable progress and plenty to report so, here goes. :wink: “Ta daaaah!” :D Monday…

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Lou, 15 October 2007Hi Guys – Many thanks as always for the replies and the comps. Firstly this is gonna’ be a quickie since I’m late for an appointment. :shock: JWL – Great to hear from…
Ro, 16 October 2007Lou, it's not per definition a bad thing you installed HC to hang yer boards on. It's just that many times HC is confused with RC. HC ain't resilient as Rod just…
Lou, 16 October 2007Right - now I'm starting to panic. :shock: :shock: :shock: Ro - I thought what I had chosen was resilient! :oops: I've done several google searches (UK sites -don't have…
Lou, 16 October 2007Right guys – Teaching in 27 minutes and I currently look like ‘Catweezel’s Grandad’ :twisted: so need to get cleaned up. Chris – Thank you for the comps mate, and I will…
Lou, 16 October 2007It was suggested to me to employ the RC approach over the entire ceiling area rather than trying to 'cut in' between the joists, (water pipes, cables, wierd timber…
Ro, 17 October 2007@ Lou: Using HC is not bad perse. Using HC thinking it's resilient is still not bad, it just won't function as you think it will. Hence not performing on transmission…
Lou, 17 October 2007Thanks for the comps, tips and suggestions chaps - much appreciated. :D I've thought about this non stop for the last day or so, and following my pub excursion, a good…
Lou, 17 October 2007Hi guys – well what a couple of days, just about every emotion possible flying around my head – excitement, frustration, dismay, confusion, gratitude, self-anger, you…

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Lou, 21 October 2007Hi guys - a real quickie this one, since although we lost last night to the better side in the rugby world cup, (and yes, any SA builders, it was definitely a try!), I'm…
Lou, 21 October 2007Hi guys – it’s been yet another hectic week in the ‘Studio 4’ construction area, and, it’s just occurred to me, whilst posting this, that we passed the three month…
Lou, 22 October 2007Gentlemen - Please! DH - I can so relate to that, but if we're not carefull, we'll all get banished to the wombat hole! :shock: Personally - I would definitely regard…
Lou, 26 October 2007Hi guys – hope you’re all ok (as per norm), and starting your respective weekends in the appropriate manner. Ken – Many thanks Dude, means a lot! Pretty girls in tightly…
Lou, 31 October 2007Hi Guys – hope you’re all well, and thanks for the replies. DH - Many congrats on the nineteen years my friend, this is of course my second time, but I clearly did marry…
doublehelix, 1 November 2007Lou... all I can say is you must have cajones the size of grapefruits my friend! What an amazing job you have done, and those studio walls are just beyond belief! It is…

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Lou, 11 November 2007Hi Guys – Hope you’re all OK! John – many thanks, mate, and I’m sure I can speak for many up here when I say that any comment from the likes of you and Rod is always…
John Sayers, 11 November 2007Lou - your problems remind me of a joke I heard yesterday. A doctor discovered that his hot water system was leaking and water was seeping through his house. He quickly…
doublehelix, 12 November 2007I understand delays, so I sympathize, especially with the disruption to normal family life. It'll all come together, and at least you are still making progress. That is…
Lou, 21 November 2007Hi Guys – How you all doin? Well, I hope. :wink: If any of you ever wanted a ‘real life soap-opera’ of a studio build………. I’m in it! Man, what a week! Loads to show and…
Lou, 22 November 2007Guys – thanks as always for the comments. Here’s a real quick one from me (no pics, no time to properly respond to each of you, and everything). :shock: :shock: HVAC…
Lou, 5 December 2007Morning studio dudes – hope you’re all ok. It’s certainly been hectic around here for the last ten days or so, with paid work getting in the way of studio construction,…
Lou, 5 December 2007DH I dont believe it! I was just about to say, exactly that and you beat me to it! Yes, we do look alike - its been said many times before. He used to be a drummer so…

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Lou, 17 December 2007Morning fellow builders – I hope you’re all OK and looking forward to the festive season and time spent with your loved ones. :D :D So, what have I been up to since my…
Lou, 19 December 2007Guys - this isn't a bump, I swear........... :shock: :shock: Will do proper update soon re silencers etc - promise, but it's 10 to midnight and barely an hour ago, I got…
Lou, 21 December 2007Hey chaps – How you all doin’? Hopefully most of you have, by now, finished for the Christmas break and don’t have to do the Monday morning gag! (On Christmas Eve? –…
doublehelix, 21 December 2007Wow Lou! Great, great, great!!! Every time I read one of your mega-update posts, I get depressed about my little hobbit hole! ;) hehe... Just kidding, my place is just…
Lou, 21 December 2007Guys – many thanks again already. I’ve just got back from a couple of real nice Christmas type hours with Sarah and her Girls – (absolutely crackin’ kids). DH – Thanks…
Lou, 27 December 2007Hi Guys! How you all goin’? I hope you’ve all had a cracking Christmas, although it almost appears that some of you haven’t taken anytime off at all! DH and Tim in…
Lou, 31 December 2007Ensonix - Tim - John - Mosh , many thanks for the comments guys! Major crap going on here re my build - I'll let you all know what's up when I've had the time to get my…

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Lou, 10 January 2008For those of you watching at the moment and wishing me well, I thank you - big time ! Still major shit to deal with and a proper update to follow soon,…
Lou, 11 February 2008Hi Guys – I hope as always that you’re all doin’ fine, and that your respective 2008’s have kicked off in a manner that is keeping both you and yours happy!:wink: As I…
Lou, 11 February 2008Hi Alan – Many thanks for the kind words of encouragement, much appreciated. :wink: You Wrote: The best bit, is that it’s £80.00 per week for the room and there are two…
Lou, 18 February 2008John Sayers wrote: A totally valid point John. I am, as a composer, fully aware of the fundamental principles concerning copyright law. However, I can assure you that…

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Lou, 1 March 2008Hi chaps, I hope you’re all…………………………………………….blah blah as per usual! Wow, wow, bloody wow, holy shit, what? Wow wow, double wow! Did I say Wow? :shock: :shock: :shock:…
doublehelix, 2 March 2008Looking great Lou! I can't imagine what it would be like to have some help, and as mentioned, someone that *knows* what they are doing instead of bumbling around trying…
Lou, 8 March 2008Hi guys, as per normal, I hope you and yours are all well, and that everything in your lives is progressing as well as you’d wish. For me, no rollercoaster this time,…
doublehelix, 9 March 2008As usual, I am pretty much floored by your progress and the great job these guys are doing. We are all very happy for you Lou, it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy!…
Lou, 18 March 2008Morning chaps – Not too much text on this one as I’m fairly busy, but plenty of pics to show you all where we are as of yesterday evening! Fist off – The all important…

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Lou, 29 March 2008Gentlemen, Gentlemen, Oh Gentlemen ……………………………where to start on this one? :roll: :roll: OK, I’m tired, in a crap mood, scared shitless, and totally freaked out with my…
doublehelix, 30 March 2008Lou, Lou, Lou... There is nothing to say that hasn't already been said a thousand times! Wow! I love the doors! Your place is going to be sooooooo cool! Ha! I am excited…
Lou, 10 April 2008Morning guys – Hope you’re all well. Many thanks for all the kind words of encouragement! It’s truly amazing what these people are achieving in such a short time. I now…
Cram, 10 April 2008The next time we fly to visit our friends in the UK there will be no more of these silly strips to view shakespeare's playhouse or a castle from 500 years ago. We'll be…
Lou, 11 April 2008Guys - Thank you all so very much for the kind comments, and I will give you a proper update, and, answer you all 'Lou style' tomorrow morning. :wink: It's been manic…
TomVan, 11 April 2008:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Thats my laugh for the morning. I have actually been thinking about posting a picture of my grass but dont want to get in trouble.…
Lou, 12 April 2008Right Chaps – A bit later than scheduled, but, a proper reply nonetheless. VK – So nice for you to stop by, and, what with you and Andreas watching this, the current…

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Lou, 22 April 2008Morning guys – I hope you’re all well as per usual. In a rush this morning, so a quick update to show you where we are. Can I start by saying thank you to whoever…
Lou, 30 April 2008Morning chaps – A real quick update (by my standards), to show you where we are. :wink: Yul Rarse – By all means Dude, next time you’re in the U.K. pop down. I’m about…
Lou, 30 April 2008Hey Snowdog99 - That's not 'buzzkill' it's a damm good point! To answer your question, the position of everything has basically all been designed to accommodate me. I…
xSpace, 30 April 2008"Orange is a very high energy color. Its creativity juices are extremely intoxicating and sweet tasting. Orange screams with sexual energy. Because of its highly-charged…

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Lou, 1 May 2008Joey Wrote: Dude, we've all been there my friend, trust me, I know only too well. :wink: As long as, in heart, you're still groovin' and diggin' in, man you can…
Lou, 5 May 2008CLASSIC! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: OK, Which one of you dudes is it? Artis ? Gentz ? (Archie and Gene to you chaps following the thread!) :wink: :wink: I told you…
Lou, 3 June 2008Hi guys – Hope you’re all well! Sorry for the lack of updates but this is due to a number of factors. Firstly, I found out towards the beginning of May that the people…

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Lou, 20 June 2008Hi chaps – Hope you’re all well! A massive quick update, but first, once again an even more heartfelt thank you for all the kind words, so very much appreciated guys, it…
Lou, 4 July 2008Good morning fellow builders and firstly, may I wish a joyous and memorable Independence Day to all our American brethren! :wink: I’m pushed for time so this is a quick…
Lou, 16 July 2008Hi guys – Here as promised, is the next instalment! It probably won’t look as if much has happened, but, I can assure you all, I’ve been full on with this since my last…
Lou, 21 July 2008Hi guys – As always, many thanks for the kind words of encouragement, really appreciated. :wink: Ok well here’s the next bit. A step by step guide on how to produce a…
doublehelix, 21 July 2008Nice looking panels Lou! I love the way you etched your logo into them. Pretty amazing, as usual. I guess we are coming to expect nothing less than perfection from you…

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Lou, 7 September 2008Well chaps – Firstly, massive apologies for not updating earlier, but there is good reason. Not much progress on the final stages but a couple of things to show you,…
doublehelix, 7 September 2008Well Lou, it was great to finally get an update from you, and as usual, it was done in your famous laid-back style! Love the pillows, hate the couch! ;) Haha! The place…
Lou, 18 September 2008Hey guys, check this out………………an update from me without pictures! Firstly though, a massive apology to JWL . Mate please forgive me, I’ve just realised that I forgot to…
Lou, 22 October 2008Morning guys – I hope you’re all well as usual, and thought that after five weeks it was time to show you what I’ve been up to, and also try to provide some wiring…
doublehelix, 22 October 2008Haha Hey Lou. I saw a fatal error in the your design, and you need to tear it all down and start over! or... The city government called, and they are going to build a…

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jwl, 22 October 2008Lou, as always, mate, well done. Well done indeed. Truly this is one of the best examples I've seen on the forum, not only your studio, your Brit-Latvian craftsmanship,…
Lou, 9 November 2008Hi fellow builders, as always, I sincerely hope you and yours are fine. :wink: This is not really an update, but more of a ‘diary type’ post (if I may) to let you know…
doublehelix, 11 November 2008Ya know, with all the excitement regarding the pending divorce ( ;) ) and the professional photographer, I forgot to comment on the "Senior Mr. Lou". That is so great…
Lou, 11 November 2008DH Wrote: Thank you so much my friend, that was a really lovely thing to say as it genuinly was, such a special moment. - He absolutely loved it. However, stay tuned…
Lou, 24 December 2008Hi guys – No time for an update I’m afraid, but I just had to quickly share this with you: Check out the sixth client down!!!! :shock:…

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Lou, 1 February 2009James Wrote: ................................!! :wink: :wink: External image, not preserved — original:…
Lou, 9 March 2009Morning chaps - I hope, as always, you're all doing fine. :wink: A bit 'off-topic' I'm afraid, but basically, I'm trying to do a proper update with a few more shots,…
Lou, 14 March 2009Hey chaps – How you all doin’? Fine I hope. OK, well, here’s the penultimate update at last! Firstly a couple of thank yous for the hosting threads, then answers to the…
doublehelix, 29 March 2009Lou... As usual, you have this knack for mixing real life emotions with the technical geeky stuff that we all love to do. Of course the studio is beautiful, and the…

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Lou, 8 April 2009Morning chaps I hope this finds you all well. What can I say other than thank you all for the kind comments about the drum sounds, but more importantly, your kind…
doublehelix, 10 April 2009Haha! Great videos Lou! Bang up job as usual, although we are beginning to just expect that from you. What the hell is up with that funny accent however??? :yahoo:…
Lou, 8 June 2009Guys - I will respond to all of these properly when I get the chance! :oops: Full on here at the moment, but, thank you all for the kind replies. John - I did pay for…
Lou, 8 September 2009Morning Chaps - I hope this finds you and yours well! I can't believe it's been three months since my last post, and boy what a three months it's been. This is just a…
Lou, 25 September 2009Hi guys – Hope you're all well! Can you believe that it's exactly a year today since my first session here? I can't! Where the hell did that go? Anyway – Funky Animal –…
Lou, 7 October 2009John - Thanks mate, much appreciated. Geoff - That was real nice so thank you. The keys comment really cheered me up as keys is actually my third instrument! I played…

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Lou, 14 July 2010Hi Purusha - They're all 10mm buddy! I'd suggest working out the longest length you require and working from there. By that I mean, they were all cut from 2400mm x…
Lou, 13 October 2010Blimey chaps! What a Summer, lousy weather, business ticking over, and then………BANG things come from nowhere! :shock: Some of you may recall my links to our live drum…
Lou, 14 October 2010Hi Stuart - Thank you buddy, much appreciated and glad you enjoyed! :D To be honest I pre-empted someone asking about the mics, and how it was done, so I took some pics…
Soundman2020, 19 October 2010Thanks for all the details on the micing technique, Lou. Much appreciated. I'm curious about one thing, though. You mentioned that you have some 414s (excuse me while I…
Lou, 7 November 2010Hi Stuart - Sorry for delay, manic. :lol: Reading my post, I can see that I've implied that I have a pair of 414's but I don't! They were always on my wish list (and…
Lou, 2 March 2011Hi Guys - Long time no speak! Hope everyone's doing fine and dandy! Forgive me but I'm 'on the scrounge' - Since it clearly seems to be 'tight' for everyone at the…

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Lou, 11 November 2011Thank you Darren - We've been open now for three years and one month! (Doing just fine!) Man - What I've learned..........................So much, in such a short 15…
Lou, 6 March 2012Hey - Fellas! How you all doin? Very well I hope. :wink: It might seem like ages since I was around but, please believe me when I say that, I've kept an eye on this site…
Lou, 9 March 2012Ah Stuart - Bless ya' buddy! Glad you like it! :D The truth is, I didn't, but, everything you've just heard was indeed engineered, recorded, mixed, and produced in here!…
Lou, 12 March 2012Blimey Edo ! Thank you so much! :oops: Not sure where to start, but the 'like' button is just to the right of the Control Room picture on the Studio's page, and above…
andy_eade, 24 January 2014I know that this is a super old thread now bit just to say that I found this by way of the rabbit hole (started looking for an answer in another thread and ended up…