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Title: Music Rooms?
Post by: he.who.forgets on Jan 07, 2013, 08:32 PM
So I just did some renovating and created a little music room in my loft upstairs.  Anyone else have a room dedicated to music, whether it be listening or playing?
Here's a few pics...still have some work to do, but I think it's coming along nicely
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i472/jnice1980/photo7.jpg)
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i472/jnice1980/photo8.jpg)
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i472/jnice1980/photo5.jpg)
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i472/jnice1980/photo9.jpg)
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: headhunter on Jan 07, 2013, 08:41 PM
You mean the man cave aka the sanctuary?

Yes, it's my favorite room in my house.  Could be one of the few things that helps keep me sane in an otherwise insane world.  I've been fortunate enough to share my music room with some very good people on this forum.

I think I've posted some pix in the past in other threads but I am sure you must be very proud of yours.  Looks like a beauty.

Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: Hawkeye on Jan 07, 2013, 11:35 PM
Very nice!

Had one in my old house, before we moved this past June...it wasn't that nice though.  I need to get a second stereo system or something...the problem I run into is my good speakers and record player always end up in the living room, with my "cool" furniture and music playing equipment in another room.

My basement in this house has some potential...I plan on having a music section, a workout section, a brewing section, and a storage section  :thumbsup:

(Someday soon?)
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: Loress on Jan 08, 2013, 01:26 AM
Looks nice :)

Yeah we have one too, the man cave, or "information centre". Hundreds of CDs, records,
books, it's pretty amazing. It's the only room in the house I rock out with the harmonica.
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: Jaimoe on Jan 08, 2013, 09:57 AM
I'm planning on a music room soon. Wall-to-wall framed gig posters, inspired by the Fillmore in San Fran. I'll have two amps up there, 6 guitars and a music centre set up. Can't wait!
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: BH on Jan 08, 2013, 11:38 AM
I've been planning a music room in my head for years and it looks a lot like yours!    I'm jealous!
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: pawpaw on Jan 08, 2013, 11:44 AM
he.who.forgets, looks great! The one thing that's missing is a killer bong, and maybe a shrine for it.

Hawkeye's music room is now the nursery!  :grin:
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: iLikeBeer on Jan 08, 2013, 12:53 PM
Quote from: bbill on Jan 08, 2013, 11:44 AM
he.who.forgets, looks great! The one thing that's missing is a killer bong, and maybe a shrine for it.

Hawkeye's music room is now the nursery!  :grin:

Yes!  What is a music room without a bong?   :cool:

My music room is currently in the form of a girl's playroom in our attic?!  :tongue:   One day it will be mine... ALLLLL MIIIINE!!!   :beer:
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: he.who.forgets on Jan 08, 2013, 02:17 PM
thanks for all the compliments!  I plan to trash that pc and desk (which you can barely see from the photos) and replace with a laptop.  I'm also going to add a beanbag chair or two.  And finally still need to frame some more posters for the walls but they're all irregular shapes/sizes so could be holding off for a while since as you probably know it can get quite expensive.
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: pawpaw on Jan 08, 2013, 05:21 PM
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Jan 08, 2013, 12:53 PM
Quote from: bbill on Jan 08, 2013, 11:44 AM
he.who.forgets, looks great! The one thing that's missing is a killer bong, and maybe a shrine for it.

Hawkeye's music room is now the nursery!  :grin:

Yes!  What is a music room without a bong?   :cool:

My music room is currently in the form of a girl's playroom in our attic?!  :tongue:   One day it will be mine... ALLLLL MIIIINE!!!   :beer:

Without a killer bong, it's just storage.  :grin:
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: Jaimoe on Jan 09, 2013, 08:07 AM
No bong in my music room, but I will have a beer fridge and Fender Twin Reverb amp.
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: johnnYYac on Jan 09, 2013, 11:13 AM
If you're gonna have a beer fridge in your music room, shouldn't it be this one?

(http://whatthecool.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/marshall-amp-mini-fridge-528x340.jpg)

$399

http://marshallfridge.com/ (http://marshallfridge.com/)
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: Jaimoe on Jan 09, 2013, 11:14 AM
I will, but Bud won't be in it, that's for sure.
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: LeanneP on Jan 09, 2013, 08:52 PM
No, Jaimoe, it'll be 50 all the way   :tongue:
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: el_chode on Jan 09, 2013, 09:46 PM
Quote from: he.who.forgets on Jan 07, 2013, 08:32 PM
So I just did some renovating and created a little music room in my loft upstairs.  Anyone else have a room dedicated to music, whether it be listening or playing?
Here's a few pics...still have some work to do, but I think it's coming along nicely
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i472/jnice1980/photo7.jpg)
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i472/jnice1980/photo8.jpg)
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i472/jnice1980/photo5.jpg)



You have a very happy turntable
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: Jaimoe on Jan 10, 2013, 11:47 AM
Quote from: LeanneP on Jan 09, 2013, 08:52 PM
No, Jaimoe, it'll be 50 all the way   :tongue:

No Canuck domestic old man/hipster swill!

Some nice imports and craft beers for me!
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: Shug on Jan 10, 2013, 02:52 PM
Quote from: el_chode on Jan 09, 2013, 09:46 PM
You have a very happy turntable

yeah, just noticed Zepp IV on the turntable and Tatoo You as well, nice!  :thumbsup:  Nice looking cocktail there, too, although it looks like melting ice has diluted your bourbon, I think you need a fresh drink!  :smiley:

I just recently got our office/music room going, got some framed posters up and CD racks mounted on the walls and stuff, it looks kinda like yours without the guitars.  Those are all in my sons' room, he's the guitar player in the family.  I'll try to get some photos soon.
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: LD on Jan 10, 2013, 02:58 PM
Quote from: Shug on Jan 10, 2013, 02:52 PM
Quote from: el_chode on Jan 09, 2013, 09:46 PM
You have a very happy turntable

yeah, just noticed Zepp IV on the turntable and Tatoo You as well, nice!  :thumbsup:  Nice looking cocktail there, too, although it looks like melting ice has diluted your bourbon, I think you need a fresh drink!  :smiley:

I just recently got our office/music room going, got some framed posters up and CD racks mounted on the walls and stuff, it looks kinda like yours without the guitars.  Those are all in my sons' room, he's the guitar player in the family.  I'll try to get some photos soon.

When you post pics of the office/MUSIC room, post some of #2 kids room and don't forget the Led Zeppelin diorama he made!!! Cool stuff
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: he.who.forgets on Jan 10, 2013, 05:49 PM
Quote from: Shug on Jan 10, 2013, 02:52 PM
Quote from: el_chode on Jan 09, 2013, 09:46 PM
You have a very happy turntable

yeah, just noticed Zepp IV on the turntable and Tatoo You as well, nice!  :thumbsup:  Nice looking cocktail there, too, although it looks like melting ice has diluted your bourbon, I think you need a fresh drink!  :smiley:

I just recently got our office/music room going, got some framed posters up and CD racks mounted on the walls and stuff, it looks kinda like yours without the guitars.  Those are all in my sons' room, he's the guitar player in the family.  I'll try to get some photos soon.
You guys are exteremely observant :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: el_chode on Jan 10, 2013, 06:43 PM
I'm just talking about the face I see in the turntable
Title: Music Rooms?
Post by: Taterbug on Jan 10, 2013, 07:37 PM
My little oasis where I get away and pound on the ivory and such.  (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/11/7ehy4any.jpg)
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: headhunter on Jan 10, 2013, 08:25 PM
Looks mighty nice Tater.
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: Fully on Jan 10, 2013, 08:29 PM
Quote from: el_chode on Jan 10, 2013, 06:43 PM
I'm just talking about the face I see in the turntable


I knew what you meant! Love it, I see faces too! :kiss:
Title: Music Rooms?
Post by: Taterbug on Jan 10, 2013, 09:21 PM
Quote from: headhunter on Jan 10, 2013, 08:25 PM
Looks mighty nice Tater.

Thanks HH.  I'd take more pics but I'm waiting to get some posters up. 
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: el_chode on Jan 10, 2013, 10:08 PM
Quote from: Fully on Jan 10, 2013, 08:29 PM
Quote from: el_chode on Jan 10, 2013, 06:43 PM
I'm just talking about the face I see in the turntable


I knew what you meant! Love it, I see faces too! :kiss:


Paredolia I think it's called
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: sweatboard on Jan 10, 2013, 10:43 PM
I made my wife view this thread so she wouldn't think I was so insane for having a "Music Room!"   Thanks  :kiss:
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: he.who.forgets on Jan 11, 2013, 08:16 PM
Quote from: sweatboard on Jan 10, 2013, 10:43 PM
I made my wife view this thread so she wouldn't think I was so insane for having a "Music Room!"   Thanks  :kiss:
glad to help :cool:
Title: Music Rooms?
Post by: Taterbug on Jan 11, 2013, 10:09 PM
Quote from: sweatboard on Jan 10, 2013, 10:43 PM
I made my wife view this thread so she wouldn't think I was so insane for having a "Music Room!"   Thanks  :kiss:

Let me know if you need a bong for your room.
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: sweatboard on Jan 12, 2013, 12:04 AM
Ha, I'm barely getting by with my Surfer Rosa poster.  Our friends kids LOVE the music room...especialy the Surfer Rosa poster, my wifes grandma...not so much.  I remember in highschool my mom found a homemade bong in my car and I told her it was a science experiment for school....she at least pretended to buy it, then again, I kinda Was telling the truth.   
Title: Music Rooms?
Post by: Taterbug on Jan 12, 2013, 09:22 AM
Quote from: sweatboard on Jan 12, 2013, 12:04 AM
Ha, I'm barely getting by with my Surfer Rosa poster.  Our friends kids LOVE the music room...especialy the Surfer Rosa poster, my wifes grandma...not so much.  I remember in highschool my mom found a homemade bong in my car and I told her it was a science experiment for school....she at least pretended to buy it, then again, I kinda Was telling the truth.

I remember finding my moms weed when I was 8.  My brother and I were in the midst of trying kill each other and he pushed me into the rubber tree plant and knocked it over.  It was hidden in the planter.  She said it was catnip.  We didn't have a cat.  I still bought it. 
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: iLikeBeer on Jan 12, 2013, 12:30 PM
Love the weed stories!  :cool:

Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: Shug on Jan 13, 2013, 01:53 PM
Damn, posting photos still eludes me, even though I've been taught before.  Well, here's a link to Flickr if you are inclined to take a look at our music room and a couple of my sons guitars (Taylor acoustic and an Epiphone Les Paul)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15142692@N06/sets/72157632509033358/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15142692@N06/sets/72157632509033358/)

Oh yeah, that Zeppelin diorama is a school project my son did a few years back.  Yep, he's a way cool kid!
Title: Music Rooms?
Post by: Fully on Jan 13, 2013, 02:04 PM
That Zep diorama is so cool! Your son is quite talented.
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: LD on Jan 13, 2013, 03:45 PM
Quote from: Fully on Jan 13, 2013, 02:04 PM
That Zep diorama is so cool! Your son is quite talented.

Thanks Fully!  That was one of my favorite projects with Austin!! He was in 3rd grade and the assignment was to read a book and make a diorama on a favorite person or persons.  Austin chose Led Zeppelin!  Luckily his teacher was pretty cool and it probably didn't hurt that she was a Neil Young fanatic too!  Recently, we were going through the house purging stuff and can you believe we were wondering whether to keep the diorama or not.  I must have had a momentary lapse of reason on that one!  We kept it and will forever and it has a new home in the music room!
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: he.who.forgets on Jan 17, 2013, 04:34 PM
newest addition: bought this beauty in a consignment shop the other day - it's a 50's bar and faux fireplace with built-in speakers.
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i472/jnice1980/50sbarfireplace2.jpg)
Now for that bong...
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: Crispy on Jan 17, 2013, 04:46 PM
Quote from: he.who.forgets on Jan 17, 2013, 04:34 PM
newest addition: bought this beauty in a consignment shop the other day - it's a 50's bar and faux fireplace with built-in speakers.
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i472/jnice1980/50sbarfireplace2.jpg)
Now for that bong...

Holy SHIT, I am coveting that thing!
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: ffghtrs on Jan 18, 2013, 05:14 AM
Currently i've been taking over the dinning room.  If i had my own place i would have a great music room with many posters, amps, guitars, a bass, keyboard and i would have to buy a drum set for some sweet jams.  oh man can i dream.
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: LD on Jan 18, 2013, 05:09 PM
Quote from: he.who.forgets on Jan 17, 2013, 04:34 PM
newest addition: bought this beauty in a consignment shop the other day - it's a 50's bar and faux fireplace with built-in speakers.
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i472/jnice1980/50sbarfireplace2.jpg)
Now for that bong...

That is swwweeeeettttt!!!
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: darkglow on Jan 18, 2013, 07:30 PM
(http://i50.tinypic.com/b7dw6w.jpg)

(http://i45.tinypic.com/2isaat2.jpg)

(http://i50.tinypic.com/35i8u1w.jpg)

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(http://i45.tinypic.com/27wym48.jpg)

(http://i46.tinypic.com/15f61q0.jpg)

(http://i49.tinypic.com/j0cr5j.jpg)

(http://i46.tinypic.com/24gstjp.jpg)

(http://i48.tinypic.com/33wl11y.jpg)

(http://i45.tinypic.com/wmjb02.jpg)

(http://i45.tinypic.com/2u56gkw.jpg)
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: he.who.forgets on Jan 18, 2013, 07:34 PM
kickass, Darkglow!!! I really need a rug to pull everything together...
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: Taterbug on Jan 22, 2013, 05:20 PM
DARKGLOW  :thumbsup:     Sweet setup.  Did you make that awesome chair & guitar wall hanging ? 
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: darkglow on Jan 24, 2013, 11:02 AM
Tater, no.. the chair is a french style folding chair i bought at a consignment shop and the guitar wall art i got at a place called the "old time pottery barn"
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: sweatboard on Jan 25, 2013, 06:10 PM
yep, I think I pick darkglow's room to hang out in.  just need to make it pitch dark and then add some awesome lighting and it's ooooon and ooooon and oooon

Tater.....close second  :kiss:
Title: Music Rooms?
Post by: Taterbug on Jan 31, 2013, 10:22 PM
Quote from: sweatboard on Jan 25, 2013, 06:10 PM
yep, I think I pick darkglow's room to hang out in.  just need to make it pitch dark and then add some awesome lighting and it's ooooon and ooooon and oooon

Tater.....close second  :kiss:

Thanks Sweatboard.  I concur.  Here is the rest of my dungeon .  When I'm not melting my cats faces with the mighty Ibanez I put on my green crushed velvet onesie and chill. 


(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/01/ymyge7ut.jpg)
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: YouAre_GivenToFly on Feb 01, 2013, 04:20 PM
I don't have any pics right now, but my entire apartment is a music room. The living room, right off the kitchen has my record player, a couch, and all my records. The bedroom has my guitars and the amp.

My neighbors probably don't like me very much.
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: ffghtrs on Feb 03, 2013, 07:29 AM
Given to fly, sounds like my old apartment. you walked in and there were Hendrix posters and records every which way.  I miss living in a house filled with music, now i just enjoy the space my family gives me.  Still great times.  On and Off topic, i had a great jam session tonight with some new people, the best words i had were, you are a great on your guitar but you need to learn to let the simple be simple and the complex be complex.  now that's not exactly what he said but what i got from it was that i need to stop filling up every measure with consistent 16th notes and just let sound be sound.  i think my issue is that i play by myself too much and dont' have another instrument to listen to when i'm jamming.  It was a spectacular night and i hope everyone had a great saturday.  Had a bit too much whiskey but it was worth it.
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: Angelo on Feb 07, 2013, 01:39 PM
Quote from: darkglow on Jan 18, 2013, 07:30 PM
(http://i50.tinypic.com/b7dw6w.jpg)

(http://i45.tinypic.com/2isaat2.jpg)

(http://i50.tinypic.com/35i8u1w.jpg)

(http://i49.tinypic.com/2vx528h.jpg)

(http://i45.tinypic.com/27wym48.jpg)

(http://i46.tinypic.com/15f61q0.jpg)

(http://i49.tinypic.com/j0cr5j.jpg)

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(http://i48.tinypic.com/33wl11y.jpg)

(http://i45.tinypic.com/wmjb02.jpg)

(http://i45.tinypic.com/2u56gkw.jpg)

What kind of speakers are those in the last picture? I have a pair that look exactly like them, they're from Korea.
Title: Re: Music Rooms?
Post by: darkglow on Feb 10, 2013, 09:32 AM
Quote from: Angelo on Feb 07, 2013, 01:39 PM

What kind of speakers are those in the last picture? I have a pair that look exactly like them, they're from Korea.

Mine are Radioshack's NOVA 8B's. very good speakers for my simple L-R setup.

NOVA's ---> MCS 3862 100 watt receiver ---> MCS 6601 direct drive auto turntable w/ audio technica cartridge