© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-ke8yy Recent reviews written by member ke8yy en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_363243671172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - Back when I was a young teen, I didn't know much about guitars (other than my Fender Musicmaster) but I knew that the one guitar I lusted after was my pal Dave's Rickenbacker 360/12. It looked unbelievably cool, and what's more, it was the only guitar... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~363243671172 Thu, 17 May 2007 16:07:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_363243671172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_256118787716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - I bought my Big Baby on a spur of the moment whim- a songwriter friend who's owned one for a few years spotted it on eBay and telephoned- "if you don't grab it, someone else will" and so I did. It arrived a few days later in mint condition. I'd played... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~256118787716 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:15:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_256118787716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_254858071684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - I've long wanted an inexpensive night vision scope to play with, so when I saw the ELF at Optics Planet for under $100, including postage, I decided to risk the money. What arrived a few days later was a compact, seemingly well-constructed and well... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~254858071684 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 22:14:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_254858071684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_237505908356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - I didn't go to Maggianos because the restaurant looked particularly interesting, but because a friend has a regular gig there playing piano. Maggiano's describes themselves on their web page thus: "Maggiano's Little Italy, invites you to take a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~237505908356 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 12:57:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_237505908356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_232624852612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - A few years ago I sold- really, gave away- a 2-stroke tiller that made a lot of noise and smoke, but didn't move a lot of earth. Every year, when it came time to prepare my garden, I ended up renting a 5HP Honda tiller that was really too big for my use,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~232624852612 Tue, 23 May 2006 10:17:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_232624852612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_232618233476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - Although I was perfectly happy using my cheap Sony Ericsson T-28s- they're rugged, easy to use, and available for $30-$40 on eBay- I thought I should really move up to a newer phone with improved multi-band coverage. A Bluetooth option intrigued me as... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~232618233476 Tue, 23 May 2006 10:06:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_232618233476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_228185050756?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - This is, I think, a very funny movie- but it's not one that everyone is going to enjoy. Tristram Shandy is a very famous novel, and one that caused a sensation when it was published in the 18th Century as no one had ever written anything quite like... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~228185050756 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 17:18:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_228185050756?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_228179021444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - I don't get to the Boston and Cambridge area as often as I used to, but when I do go, I always try to have at least one dinner at the Dolphin. Fresh fish, simply prepared, served in an unpretentious setting. What more could you ask for? I usually get the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~228179021444 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:57:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_228179021444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_228178300548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - Entering the relatively new McCormick & Schmicks' in Troy Michigan, the first thing that caught my eye was the decor- they're aiming at an upscale clientele here. Dark walnut paneling (I don't think it's actually walnut), white tablecloths, brass... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~228178300548 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:52:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_228178300548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_218875727492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - It's hard to say exactly what this tool might be useful for. It's not a gun in the mold of the old Wen and Weller guns; more of an iron with a pistol grip. It heats relatively slowly, and it's inefficient, with a tip that conducts heat poorly. It's not... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~218875727492 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 17:38:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_218875727492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_217126112900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - Say you've purchased a Nikon D70 or D50 DSLR, and you're looking for a good lens to extend your telephoto range. You'd like to buy a really good Nikkor ED lens, but spending $1400 seems a bit much for your $800 camera. If so, this might be the perfect... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~217126112900 Mon, 9 Jan 2006 11:47:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_217126112900?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_217125195396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - I owned a total of six digital cameras before purchasing my D70, ranging from an execrable little Agfa that drained a pair of AAs to produce a dozen terrible VGA shots thorugh a Canon G2 that was a pleasure to use. The Canon was pretty good, with manual... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~217125195396 Mon, 9 Jan 2006 11:35:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_217125195396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_216647896708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - Everyone who boats or hikes likes to have photos to remind them of a favorite trip, and everyone wishes they had photos of those once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities that always seem to happen when no one has a camera. Problem is that not everyone... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~216647896708 Thu, 5 Jan 2006 13:06:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_216647896708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_216646192772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - Sam Ash are an old brick-and-mortar music store but fairly new to on-line retailing, and they still have a way to go to equal retailers like Musician's Friend. So far I've only ordered small items from them, like strings, cables and drumheads, and I've... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~216646192772 Thu, 5 Jan 2006 12:48:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_216646192772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_216645734020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - I've dealt with a number of on-line music retailers, and of that group, Music123 is probably the worst when it comes to customer service. Their prices are good, on-line selection is good, and ordering is easy- but heaven forbid you should call them with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~216645734020 Thu, 5 Jan 2006 12:44:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_216645734020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_216645144196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - I've been shopping at Musician's Friend since 1998, and I keep going back, because they consistently have great prices, and great service. I've purchased amps, microphones, effects, three basses, a mandolin, two guitars, a drum set, countless sets of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~216645144196 Thu, 5 Jan 2006 12:40:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_216645144196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_210247257732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - The AF 70-300 isn't quite the equal of Nikon's ED 80-300 zoom, but its resolution and contrast is more than adequate for for the current series of Prosumer digital cameras from Nikon, and that's squarely the market they've aimed it at. Together with the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~210247257732 Fri, 4 Nov 2005 12:51:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_210247257732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_185540775556?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - The SV-AV50 is a very attractive little package, and the kind of thing that's easy to slip into a shirt pocket, ready to capture a quick voice memo, a photo, or a video clip. And when it's not doing any of these things, it's an MP3 player, too. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~185540775556 Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:20:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_185540775556?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_184177233540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - Years ago, when the market for high quality bicycles was evenly divided between full-tilt racing bikes and heavy duty mountain bikes, Bianchi took what some may think is a bit of a risk and introduced the Milano, a high-end cruiser bike. With its wide... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~184177233540 Tue, 24 May 2005 12:26:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_184177233540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_171895328388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - There are only three mail-order camera dealers I feel totally comfortable with- KEH, Calumet, and B&H. Generally I go to B&H first. I've purchased many thousands of dollars worth of film cameras, digital cameras, lighting equipment and other items from... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~171895328388 Tue, 1 Feb 2005 13:26:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_171895328388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_171472031364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - I've had 5 digital cameras prior to my D70, and with each one I've thought "nice, but if only I could use my Nikkor lenses..." Well, now I can- sort of- but more importantly, this is the first digital camera I've owned that gives me full control over the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~171472031364 Fri, 28 Jan 2005 16:42:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_171472031364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_167114608260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - I have 5 electric guitars, and I like playing all of them, but the one that always accompanies me to a gig is my American Standard Stratocaster. I've had it for about 8 years now, and while others in my collection may look cooler, and funkier, or are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~167114608260 Tue, 28 Dec 2004 00:37:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_167114608260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_167113821828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - I've owned a number of acoustic bass guitars, and none of them have had anything approaching enough volume- particularly on the low E and A- to be played acoustically. Even the rather expensive Martin doesn't have much acoustic output on the low strings... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~167113821828 Tue, 28 Dec 2004 00:29:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_167113821828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_167113035396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - The Epiphone EB-1 is a fretless version of Gibson's first- and not terribly successful- electric bass guitar. Like many early Gibson basses, it has one pickup that delivers mostly lows and not a lot of highs. Like the original, it comes with a peg that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~167113035396 Tue, 28 Dec 2004 00:19:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_167113035396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_167094816388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - Before I got my Trademark 60, I used to lug a heavy MusicMan 210-65 up and down stairs at gigs. It was a solid amp with a lot of tone, but it was getting to be a major drag. Then I tried the Trademark 60 at a local store- a lightweight revelation!... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~167094816388 Mon, 27 Dec 2004 21:50:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_167094816388?linkin_id=8003929