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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 03:33 PM
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If I add a little more of the Wrap to thicken it up, would that give a deeper sound?
 
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Originally Posted by Bestrafen
I don't think the President likes biker rap.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 08:14 PM
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You buy a Harley, put it in your shed,
Next thing you know, your battery's dead.
Charge it up, go out on the town,
Your drive belt breaks, and you look like a clown.
Somewhat later, you're back on track,
Then your valve train starts to clack.

OK, I'll stop now.

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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 08:38 PM
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Can`t believe the Mods locked the Beefheart thread.
Beefheart + Zappa = MUUUUSSICCCC
 
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Originally Posted by GPHDXLC
If I add a little more of the Wrap to thicken it up, would that give a deeper sound?

Not necessarily. Increasing chamber volume is what gives a deeper sound. Case in point: Rinehart 3.5" vs 4.0" muffs. The 3.5's have a sharper crack, while the 4.0's have a deeper rumble.
 
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Originally Posted by wwiiavfan
Not necessarily. Increasing chamber volume is what gives a deeper sound. Case in point: Rinehart 3.5" vs 4.0" muffs. The 3.5's have a sharper crack, while the 4.0's have a deeper rumble.
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If you add Tom Waits to your rap it will sound lower but will be less intelligible.

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Originally Posted by Krustee
If you add Tom Waits to your rap it will sound lower but will be less intelligible.

Dan
I'd love to add some Tom Waits to the thread, but they got that time rule, ya know.
 

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Originally Posted by From_Behind
I'm talkin' bout baffles, I don't like raffles,
I don't raise cattle, and my bike has tassels.

That kind of rapping?

I thought you were black? What happened? Can I see your black card?
 
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