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allencollins · 31st August 2009

Ive done it but don't like it. The attack is too aggressive and often too metallic
sounding. Though I have not experimented extensively. I'm sure with the
right mic and placement it could sound good.

31st August 2009	#6
allencollins 3 + infractions, forum membership suspended. Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Rosedale Cemetery Singing Beach, MA Posts: 4,873	Ive done it but don't like it. The attack is too aggressive and often too metallic sounding. Though I have not experimented extensively. I'm sure with the right mic and placement it could sound good.