Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates

Posted by: Dnj

Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/19/07 03:08 PM




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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Posted by: Tony W

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/19/07 03:19 PM

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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Posted by: zuki

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/19/07 03:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Tony W:
It might be that Fran is just really strong

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Then how come he's bulging in the chest
Posted by: Dnj

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/19/07 03:41 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Tony W:
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?


"No Girlie Men here!"
Posted by: mikeathome1

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/19/07 03:44 PM

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
Posted by: mdorantes

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/19/07 05:20 PM

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)
Posted by: Dnj

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/19/07 06:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mikeathome1:
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



listen to both and then get back to me
Posted by: Tom Cavanaugh

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/19/07 07:12 PM

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

Tom
Posted by: Dnj

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/19/07 07:21 PM

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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Posted by: Diki

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/19/07 09:21 PM

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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Posted by: ianmcnll

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/20/07 01:29 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Diki:
Nice highbeams, by the way, Fran...!


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

Ian
Posted by: Dnj

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/20/07 04:38 AM

They have great Air-conditioning in GC
Posted by: Tom Cavanaugh

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/20/07 08:30 AM

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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Posted by: cgiles

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/20/07 09:00 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dnj:
They have great Air-conditioning in GC


Posted by: cassp

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/20/07 11:00 AM

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?
Posted by: travlin'easy

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/20/07 08:10 PM

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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Posted by: keybplayer

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/20/07 08:49 PM

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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Posted by: DonM

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/20/07 09:47 PM

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
Posted by: Tom Cavanaugh

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/21/07 10:52 AM

Don,

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

Tom
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/21/07 11:55 AM

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..
Posted by: eddiefromrotherham

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/21/07 12:14 PM

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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www.yamahakeyboards.info

Posted by: Tony W

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/21/07 03:02 PM

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
Posted by: Scott Langholff

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/21/07 07:02 PM

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
Posted by: Dnj

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/21/07 07:54 PM

enjoy whatever you use.
Posted by: renig

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/21/07 08:39 PM

A nice pair there, Fran!

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

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/21/07 10:49 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Tony W:
I have not been in the best of health so I had a year out (at least from posting). Best wishes my friend
Tony


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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Posted by: cgiles

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 06:31 AM

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

chas
Posted by: Dnj

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 06:34 AM

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!
Posted by: ianmcnll

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 06:56 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by cgiles:
Whoever added the bra, priceless . However, this could hurt his chances in the wet t-shirt competition.

chas



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
Posted by: DonM

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 07:15 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Tom Cavanaugh:
Don,

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

Tom


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
Posted by: cgiles

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 07:33 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by DonM:
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
Posted by: msutliff

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 07:35 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Tony W:
Caption Competition ......
Tony


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



-mike
Posted by: cgiles

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 08:11 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dnj:
Fran is in much better shape then many people 25 years younger then him


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
Posted by: mikey_maestro

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 08:34 AM

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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Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 10:12 AM

I rather watch these than a pair of Peaveys..

Posted by: ianmcnll

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 10:49 AM

So...that's where you got the bra...
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 11:21 AM

No..that is where I get my fans..
Posted by: ianmcnll

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 11:39 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Fran Carango:
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
Posted by: cgiles

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 12:16 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Fran Carango:
I rather watch these than a pair of Peaveys..



The keyword being "watch".



chas
Posted by: Dnj

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 12:23 PM

is that a guy on the right
Posted by: Diki

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 12:35 PM

There's enough plastic up there to BUILD a couple of Peavey's!
Posted by: Dnj

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 12:43 PM

Posted by: travlin'easy

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 08:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Fran Carango:
I rather watch these than a pair of Peaveys..



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
Posted by: keysvocalssax

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 08:25 PM

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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Posted by: Nigel

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/22/07 10:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Diki:
There's enough plastic up there to BUILD a couple of Peavey's!


But sometimes there aint nothing as nice as the smell of new plastic
Posted by: Dnj

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/23/07 03:13 AM

Nigel or sommtimes its BETTER Un-Plugged & natural
Posted by: ianmcnll

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/23/07 05:05 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dnj:
Nigel or sommtimes its BETTER Un-Plugged & natural


Yep...that describes Fran.
Posted by: Nigel

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/24/07 01:41 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dnj:
Nigel or sommtimes its BETTER Un-Plugged & natural


But I do like that new car smell
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/24/07 08:32 AM

Now I understand...the meaning of "Silicone Valley"...
Posted by: Dnj

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/24/07 09:02 AM

Be carefull.....


"Anything you say can and will be Held against you."
Posted by: DonM

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/24/07 09:42 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dnj:
Be carefull.....


"Anything you say can and will be [b]Held
against you." [/B]


Promises, promises!!

DonM
Posted by: ianmcnll

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/24/07 09:45 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dnj:
Be carefull.....


"Anything you say can and will be [b]Held
against you." [/B]


Breasts!
Posted by: Uncle Dave

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/25/07 04:38 AM

Been out to sea long, boys?
Posted by: ianmcnll

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/25/07 05:06 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Uncle Dave:
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.
Posted by: cgiles

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/25/07 07:09 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by ianmcnll:
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
Posted by: Dnj

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/25/07 07:31 AM

Yeah!
5 min of pleasure...........
Lifetime of Misery
Posted by: Diki

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/25/07 03:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ianmcnll:
Breasts!


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

But nice to see that wit is not dead in Canada yet
Posted by: captain Russ

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/25/07 03:41 PM

Estrogen....? What a HOOT!


R.
Posted by: ianmcnll

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/25/07 03:50 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Diki:
Getting lonely up there in the frozen tundra, Ian...?

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



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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Posted by: cgiles

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/25/07 03:55 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by captain Russ:
Estrogen....? What a HOOT!


R.


Yeah, Fran in a bra......not a pretty sight.
Posted by: ianmcnll

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/25/07 03:58 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by cgiles:
Yeah, Fran in a bra......not a pretty sight.


Still much better than without one...
Posted by: Diki

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/25/07 04:47 PM

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...
Posted by: Songman55

Re: Dont Judge a Book By Its Cover!!!! ....as Fran Demonstrates - 10/25/07 07:13 PM

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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