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Ron Holmes

			"Holmes Engineering...Defy Corporate Music!" Male 59 years old California United States Last Login:7/24/2008
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http://www.myspace.com/ronsgear

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Ron Holmes's Interests

General	Preamps, creating custom audio gear, gear mods, restoring vintage tube gear, helping musicians get heard, selling used gear, Second Life (Tubeguy Gemini-Achado 88,8,66)
Music	I LOVE THE BLUES! That's Freddie Vanderford playing on our site!
Heroes	All the outstanding INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS who bring us great sound.

Ron Holmes's Details

Status:	Married
Here for:	Networking
Orientation:	Straight
Body type:	0' 0"
Zodiac Sign:	Gemini
Children:	Proud parent
Occupation:	Design/manufacture gear for musicians

Ron Holmes's Networking

Music - Production - Engineer
I design and make gear for musicians.

Music - Live - Technician
I help players get heard with fat, juicy tone.

Publishing - Writer - Technical
Books/soldering, gear diagrams,www.holmeseng.com

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About me:
My customers include: Kim Wilson, Harper, Freddie Vanderford, Ronnie Montrose, Tom Waits, Dobbie Borthers, Rupert Oysler, Benny Reitveld (Santana), Steve Kimock, Rudy Trubitt and many, many more. http://www.holmeseng.com home of my preamps that match/connect microphones to sound equipment for live performance or studio/home recording. I also have an electronic design and packaging turnkey service to create prototypes and custom audio gear. Working on a tube bass preamp and a brass preamp. Check out the FREE books for musicians on our website and our electronics related bargin bin because I'm cleaning out 40 years of electronics stuff!

Who I'd like to meet:
Musicians...and I'm happy to answer gear questions. Other audio designers, sound technicians, etc. I'm happily married with grandkids and I have NO interest in "dating".

Ron Holmes's Friend Space (Top 4)

Ron Holmes has 892 friends.

Kim Wilson Blues

Charlie Musselwhite

Freddie Vanderford

Harper

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Tim Taylor Blues Band	Jul 22 2008 6:06 PM Hey Ron, what's up? Just giving you a shout, the h. c. jr. is great,love it straight through p.a. real smooth old time sound. thanks again, Tim
Brian	Jul 12 2008 9:21 AM Ron- Your Harp Commander III has earned a place in my gear stable. Top rate tone and features. You are a quality guy. Thanks Brian /tooblueband
Ms. Paula a.k.a. Harmonica Lady	Jul 4 2008 7:33 AM
The Blues & Muse of M. D. Friedman	May 22 2008 5:17 PM Thanks for being a friend. Please check out my new psychedelic back porch blues ..So High.. CD at .. maddogharp. com.. . .. "Landing!!! It's as if E.T. plays the harmonica!!!! I dig your take on the instrument, seeking and speaking!!" -- ..Sugar Blue ..
rizorkestra one-man-folk-roots-blues-band	May 17 2008 9:36 PM "...keepin' music real down-home for y'all..." live in santa cruz california rizorkestra youtube
Agent Mooney	May 9 2008 5:55 PM Hey Ron, Didn't know you were a Gemini as well. I guess the 4 of us should get together sometime. Best Regards Always, Kevin
Ms. Paula a.k.a. Harmonica Lady	Apr 22 2008 8:06 PM Sending your way!
COTTON BELLYS	Apr 2 2008 8:16 AM Venez nombreux! willywood
Dave Ferguson	Feb 28 2008 2:18 AM Thanks for the invite Ron... I'd really like to try one of your Harp Commanders one day but being here in the deep South (of Africa) makes it a little difficult... Keep up the good work Dave
Cumberland Cases	Feb 23 2008 2:19 PM Ron, Thanks for the request.........Jeff
Captain Bliss	Feb 23 2008 10:33 AM Greetings from the UK!
Shrimp Daddy	Feb 14 2008 1:43 PM Thanks so much for all your help brother I would have fried myself for sure. i'll let you know how it turns out.
Ralfi	Jan 30 2008 12:38 PM Thanks the the add and your MySpace friendship. Keep on amplifying the blues harp. Ralf(i)
Dick Trom a.k.a. Teddybear/Bazooka Joe	Jan 30 2008 11:25 AM Hey mr. Holmes, Thanx for adding! greetings from Holland!
Harmonica Steve McNenly	Jan 30 2008 10:48 AM Hi Ron, Thanks for joining my friends list. I've heard nothing but very positive comments about both you and your products. Although I've yet to try your gear, I definitely appreciate the service and products that you provide to us harp players...thanks for that too. Take care and best of luck....Steve.
Leon Maddy - A Week Left Till My 17th Birthday..	Jan 18 2008 11:58 AM Wts goin on, just passing through to say i have new tracks on my myspace from the latin jazz vol.1 plz check them out peace P.s dnt 4get 2 give me feedback it will be much appreciated.
Walter Herleman And Howlin’ Dogma	Jan 13 2008 8:23 AM Hey Daddy-O, Not here for Dating...!? I'm devastated! Haaa! Thanks for the Request/Add.... I'll always be a friend. And not JUST because your the best Amp Mechanic around! If fact you'll recognize my picture here to the left. It's one of many you've rebuilt for me. Purrs like a kitten, then turn it up and it growls like a beast! Take care my friend. I'll be in touch! Here's a photo for ya, the original THUNDERBIRDS, they started in New Jersey, and ended up playing for years in Tahoe, or at least that's the story I've heard. All the best!!! Walter
Harmonica_Boris	Jan 7 2008 3:04 AM Thanks for the add. Hope I'll try one of your devices sometimes. Dtill too expensive for me, but very interesting.
Fabio Izquierdo	Dec 28 2007 9:49 AM
Leon Maddy - A Week Left Till My 17th Birthday..	Dec 26 2007 4:53 AM Whats up! Keep checking the profile. New tracks coming 4 the new year liking ur myspace hola bk. Oda myspace ppl ADD ME. Bless
JIMMY LLOYD REA AND THE SWITCHMASTERS	Dec 22 2007 11:40 AM Thanks for the Add & Support! THANKS VERY MUCH FOR ADDING A OLD BLUES DOG LIKE ME TO YOUR MYSPACE FRIENDS. I REALLY DO APPRECIATE IT, HOPE TO SEE YOU AT A JIMMY LLOYD REA AND THE SWITCHMASTERS GIG SOMETIME SOON. KEEP THE GREASE IN THE GROOVE !!!! JIMMY LLOYD REA MEMBER
bryin dall	Dec 19 2007 10:21 AM When the going gets dark, the dark go country. Bryin
Jr. Greene	Dec 16 2007 9:36 AM Thanks for requesting me as a friend. I hope you enjoy my music. Stop by as often as you would like. I appreciate you as one of my fans/friends for supporting what I do. I'm keeping the blues alive in Mississippi. Lots of love to you and yours, Jr. Greene.
Whiskey River Revival	Dec 15 2007 9:00 AM
the State of Oregon	Dec 15 2007 8:56 AM Salut Ron! hope you like Oregon'
the Committee	Dec 7 2007 6:21 PM Thanks for the add Ron. If you're around, come join us on the 21st.
Albert Maksimov	Nov 29 2007 2:10 PM :-)
The Quills	Nov 24 2007 10:14 PM Hey Ron it's Dave from The Quills. How's it going? I just wanted to let you know we've recently finished recording our debut EP "Some New Place" and the songs from the record are now available to preview on our page. We hope you like it. Thanks for being a friend. Dave + The Quills
The Quills	Nov 22 2007 10:03 PM Hey Ron, thanks for the add mate. That's some pretty cool people you've worked with in the industry - you must be pretty good! Stay in touch. John
GastelBlues	Nov 16 2007 9:52 AM Hey! my new friend emily really likes you, so add her msn she really wants to talk to you emil y19myspace@hotmail.com
Late Nite Access	Nov 11 2007 1:02 PM Hi Ron, We will be back in C.A in March / April. Hope to catch you at one of our shows. Rockin! Kim Late Nite Access www.lateniteaccess.com
Extended Family	Nov 8 2007 5:08 PM Hey Ron! Lovin the blues...welcome to the Family! :)
The Rick Ray Band	Nov 7 2007 4:40 AM Howdy Ron, nice to meet you. Rick The Rick Ray Band The Masked Cartoonist…A.K.A. Rick Ray
BLOOD OF THE SUN	Nov 6 2007 7:20 AM
Taylor of GTO	Nov 6 2007 6:50 AM
Steve Kelly	Nov 6 2007 3:15 AM Ron, Steve Kelly thanks you for your request, welcomes you to his friends and would like to wish you every success in all that you do.
Stanfield	Nov 4 2007 4:26 PM thanks for the add ron. nothing beats that warm tube sound. have a great week. take care. -michael
RADIO BLUES	Nov 3 2007 6:14 PM GRACIAS POR EL REQUEST. SALUDOS DESDE CIUDAD DE MEXICO
Jack Dening	Oct 31 2007 2:44 PM Hey thanks alot for the add, hope you enjoyed my music! I really like the page, sounds like you do alot of interesting things! Cheers. :)
From Ritual To Romance (SACRAMENTO 7.29)	Oct 28 2007 10:19 PM HEY WHATS UP!! THANKS FOR BEING OUR NEW FRIEND! WE APPRICIATE THE SUPPORT! How did you hear of FRTR? Don’t forget to stop by our page and tell us what you think. And join our myspace group called FROM RITUAL TO ROMANCE , POST SOMETHING IN THE GROUP AND ON OUR PAGE!! CHECK OUT THE PAGE AND OUR PICS AND THE BLOGS, AND LEAVE US A COMMENT BECAUSE WE ALWAYS LOVE COMMENTS, THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT! AND CHECK OUR CALANDER FOR OUR UPCOMING SHOWS!!! AND ALSO MAKE SHURE YOU DEMAND US TO PLAY YOUR CITY!! ..ght="43" width="400" border="0" src="http://static.eventful.com/store/stickers/flash/assets/split/400x43_mid-black.gif" /> ..
JG	Oct 28 2007 10:04 AM Hi Ron, Thanks for the request. I love blues & bass too. I'll have a look at your web site. All the best, JG
Harper	Oct 28 2007 9:45 AM Dear Ron and Linda I did my first gig with the harp commander 111 and I have to tell you, you have saved me many years of trying to find "the sound" I am so happy to recommend your Harp Commander to anyone who is serious about there tone and feel. Thank you so much for your love . peace Harper
TripLine	Oct 26 2007 5:05 PM Hi! Thanks for the add, please stop by and let us know whatya think of the tunes.
Breeze Kings	Oct 24 2007 11:51 PM Hey Ron, Thanks for checking us out. I hope you dug us. I am going to check out your downloads for sure. My soldering technique could really use some help!! All the best man.
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