For example these Peavey PA speakers look nice, Big, etc, etc, BUT in reality they weigh nothing!!!makes you wonder of the quality....
Try doing this with some JBL/Mackie, FBT, Yorkvilles



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It might be that Fran is just really strong

Caption Competition ...... 'Real musicians don't need no Roadie'

Best wishes
Tony

And was there any need to be so nasty Chas?

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Then how come he's bulging in the chest

"No Girlie Men here!"

Are those the Unpowered PR 15? 15" speaker lightweight neodymium magnet and injection-molded polypropylene cab $199 41 lbs great speaker for the money

mackie SRM450 a powered 12" PA speaker 51 lbs $699
Also a great speaker/amp combo for the money

For Light Weight PA....I have this:
http://www.zzounds.com/item--ELVZX190

I first got 2, I like them so much, only 18 lbs each, that I got a second pair...

For powered mixer I use: http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/ContentDetail/ModelSeriesDetailPF/0,,CNTID%25253D38160%252526CTID%25253D227800,00.html

Only 22 lbs.... Incredible sound for a light weight and no compromising sound quality. ;o)

listen to both and then get back to me

I have used these this past summer. They are very light and sound great. I think I posted something about them previously.

Tom

Thanx Tom....for your input.
hows the G70 coming along?

I guess the light weight, perceived low quality that been going on here with the S900 & these speakers, etc, & anything plastic & lightweight makes people wonder & arugue....I'm not saying its true, but its a perception that wont go away!

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So.... once you get used to a G70, even 88 lbs of speakers (2X44?) doesn't seem much...

That's what? Nearly FOUR PSRs?!

Nice highbeams, by the way, Fran...! I guess gear lust is a real phenomenon...

(chas... you are a FUNNY man )

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Diki, you seem to admire the strangest things...but, whatever floats your dingy.

Ian

They have great Air-conditioning in GC

Diki,

Those Peavey Pr speakers weigh I believe 22 pounds a piece. It's not 2 times 44 but 2 times 22.

Donny,

I'm not expecting to receive the g70 until later next week. AJ has to wait for the e-check to clear. I don't blame him for that. What I do wonder though is why does he have all these various brands of arrangers when he works for Ketron?

Tom

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I liked the design of the Mars Music display rooms (when they were in business) better than GC. For some reason, I'm not enticed to try the keyboards and the sound room looks like a big wall of "don't touch" - too dark too. And who picks the sh&%*y music they play all day - I couldn't work there.

Fran, the man - are those the speakerless display cabs you have there?

I haven't seen Fran in more than a year, but from that photo DNJ posted I would say Fran has been hitting the all-you-can-eat breakfast bar on a regular basis. South Beach Fran--if Donny and I can do it, so can you!

Gary

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I was going to say something similar to Gary's statement. Like.. what's that thing growing in Fran's stomach? Gary, being the gentleman that he is, said it in a more subtle round about way.

PS: As long as your BP is okay and you don't smoke, drink, or do drugs (forgive me, I'm not implying that you do but stating it as on the whole - for whoever), then I wouldn't sweat it too much Fran. Eating healthy and living in what is considered a healthy manner is the main thing. If your doing that, then a few extra pounds shouldn't be too much of a cause for over concern in my opinion. It's when the other things are neglected or abused that the added extra pounds begin to take a toll on your health, well being, and longevity. But I think Gary's suggestion is a good one. We only want the best for you Fran you know that. Although there may be some enemies here who don't I'm not sure. Just kidding...

Best,
Mike

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I had a pair of the Peavey PR 15's when they first came out. They sounded really good, and were really light. I would still have them, but I opted to go with powered speakers.
DonM

Don,

I believe you've been a fan of Peavey equipment for quite a while now. Would that be a true statement?

Tom

Hey guys that is just a bad camera pic from Donny's phone camera and poor positioning for lifting the Peaveys..Gary I am still that trim guy from a year ago...but I do eat what I want..

Good Heavens! Did I see a letter from Tony W?

Where have you been my friend? I have missed your songs. Can we have some more please.
I also notice that your website has paused....
cheers
Eddie Johnson

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Skype:eddiefromrotherham
www.yamahakeyboards.info

Hey Eddie
Great to see you. I have not been in the best of health so I had a year out (at least from posting). I am on the hunt for a new keyboard so it won't be long I am sure before I am back in the saddle properly.
Best wishes my friend
Tony

I've heard the PR12's and they really kick and have a good sound. With the new speakers in them they are only 24 lbs non-powered and 34 lbs for the powered.

So, you're right you can't judge a book by it's cover

enjoy whatever you use.

A nice pair there, Fran!

Okay, fess up! Who stuck that bra on Fran? Looks like the new poster boy for Victoria's Secret.

Great to see you are back and fighting fit.
Let us know which new board you get but in the mean time give us another song.
cheers
Eddie




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Skype:eddiefromrotherham
www.yamahakeyboards.info

Whoever added the bra, priceless . However, this could hurt his chances in the wet t-shirt competition.

chas

Again don't judge a book by it's cover... dont be fooled seriously Fran is in much better shape then many people 25 years younger then him for sure!

There's a rumour that moobs are in this year.

I just hope he doesn't try a Janet Jackson impersonation at his next gig.

Ian

I started used Peavey gear when the company just started. Later, I became close friends with Mr. Paul Robinson, who worked for Peavey. Paul would bring the latest gear for me to evaluate and often just leave it with me.
The last thing he brought me was a red Peavey guitar. He would sit in with me and play it when he came to town. I still have it.
Paul and I played golf every time he came to town, and I also went to his house in Memphis to play a couple of times. One day while he was on the road, he finished his appointments early, decided to play a round of golf. After he finished, he went went to dinner, then back to the motel room. He died later that night from a heart attack.
Now every time I think of Peavey it reminds me of my friend.
Anyway, the PR15s were the last Peavey gear I bought. I must admit I have opted for several pieces of the low-price Behringer gear in the past few years, and have not been disappointed.
I believe Behringer has had a big effect on the entire industry and have forced other companies to price their gear more realistically.
DonM

Don, I think you're correct about their effect on pricing in the industry. However, it's a lot easier to undercut the competition when you're taking advantage of their R@D. We condemn China for reverse-engineering, cloning, flat-out stealing, etc., other's technology; why not Behringer? Could it be that we've become addicted, ala WalMart, to those low, low, prices? And ultimately, doesn't this hurt the industry, and by extension, ourselves, in the long run? Just a thought.

BTW, I'm as guilty as anyone as I sit here looking at my FCV100 (at $24.00, larger, better built, and functionally better than the EV5 it replaced) and my ADA8000 (best bargin in the industry), and my ...... oh, what the hell.

chas

.....Here we see Franny sporting the new "Bro" or as he likes to call it, the "Mansier".



-mike

Let's see, now. That would be roughly 98% of the population, right?

Kidding, kidding, I'm pretty sure that I am older than Fran (wiser, too ).

chas

I own those speakers and love them the sound for the price can't be matched.

peavey neo pr15
I bought mine for 340.00 plus tax from a mom and pop shop here in ma



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God Bless,
Mikey

www.mikeymaestro.com
www.balloonanimal.com
www.1000colorcards.com

I rather watch these than a pair of Peaveys..

So...that's where you got the bra...

No..that is where I get my fans..

You wear fans too...I bet ya do a terrific fan dance.

You're so talented....sing, play, dance...even Donny and Dave can't compete with a performer like yourself...but, of course, they aren't blessed with your natural endowments.

You could be billed: Fran the Frantastic!

Ian

The keyword being "watch".



chas

is that a guy on the right

There's enough plastic up there to BUILD a couple of Peavey's!

Fran,

Those are the girls that work at the Jewelry Store I perform at every Christmas. That's how they dress during the summer months.

Gary

the woofers on the two on the left seem like they would involve heavy lifting. but of course would provide more fullness to offset if you have enough power to handle them. the tweeters on the others are all very sweet, as good tweeters should be, especially when turned up.

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But sometimes there aint nothing as nice as the smell of new plastic

Nigel or sommtimes its BETTER Un-Plugged & natural

Yep...that describes Fran.

But I do like that new car smell

Now I understand...the meaning of "Silicone Valley"...

Be carefull.....


"Anything you say can and will be Held against you."

Promises, promises!!

DonM

Breasts!

Been out to sea long, boys?

I don't envy your restraint, Dave...I think it's kinda nice to see some of us older guys still have a good supply of raging hormones.

Yeah, including ESTROGEN, in some cases .

chas

Yeah!
5 min of pleasure...........
Lifetime of Misery

Getting lonely up there in the frozen tundra, Ian...?

But nice to see that wit is not dead in Canada yet

Estrogen....? What a HOOT!


R.

Lonely but content, Diki...but I am rather concerned about Donny and his "5 min of pleasure...........Lifetime of Misery"

I HOPE that he's referring to his PA-800....could it be premature infatuation?


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Yeah, Fran in a bra......not a pretty sight.

Still much better than without one...

Sad to see him covered, I was hoping there might be SOMETHING worth looking at for our female membership, after that eye-candy for the guys up there...

Yeah!
5 min of pleasure...........
Lifetime of Misery

Hey Donny,

5 minutes can't be all you've got! LOL

Ciao,

Joe

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Joe Ayala