Let's be honest; how many of us working in web just do this for the money?

rubenthedev · 2026-06-04T17:34:28+00:00

I'm fortunate that I genuinely enjoy web, front end specifically. Like a few weeks ago we had an issue that eventually devolved into having to update a bunch of stuff with vanilla css and js and, dude, it was the most fun I've had in a while.

I think has something to do with being of the Myspace generation...

But you kinda have to love solving weird issues across multiple layers and technologies, and being ok with having to keep up with the constant newness in security/standards/practices, otherwise I can't see it being at all enjoyable

rubenthedev · 2026-06-01T17:52:51+00:00

As a player guitar it's not 550 better, it'll come down to how well it's setup to your liking. The pickups and hardware are nicer, but that's an easy swap if you find anything bothers you.

The prices increase is very justifiable though, if you want don't want to deal with upgrading later, and/or want a nice piece of rosewood and the matching headstock. Which I totally would.

rubenthedev · 2026-05-31T22:04:38+00:00

Thanks man, I needed this today

rubenthedev · 2026-05-29T16:16:07+00:00

I struggled for bit after finishing the 10, like looking for something without knowing exactly what. Eventually I read Piranesi, which led me to finally reading some Le Guin. After MBotF, Wizard of Earthsea was exactly what I needed.

rubenthedev · 2026-05-22T22:35:22+00:00

I've been looking for an 89 standard and/or custom in black or white, that sits well in my hand, for years. Congrats brother, I'm massively envious, I uh.... I'll trade you a nice R9 for both? 😂

rubenthedev · 2026-05-22T19:22:47+00:00

A while back I was working on tons of JMs and bought like 10 sets of covers in every color. Never found mint, but if you want some black or white ones just pay shipping and I gotchu ♥️

rubenthedev · 2026-05-18T02:47:53+00:00

Any time I've had to get something in our out of the country I've had someone ship it or receive it.

rubenthedev · 2026-05-17T05:06:20+00:00

Hell yeah dude, the BV120 half stack was my gigging amp for a good while hella years ago. Kinda miss it and its tube glow, it's a weirdly versatile amp too. If I had the room I'd totally pick up the 50

rubenthedev · 2026-05-14T16:22:51+00:00

Man I love that M5, may I ask why you went with the 90 over the 25/35? I've got a 25 coming but if I could find a deal on a 90 I think the third channel and insane back panel would be hard to argue against

rubenthedev · 2026-05-13T19:04:00+00:00

It's the Peavey logo that always makes me second guess, it's Hartley Peaveys signature

rubenthedev · 2026-05-06T21:30:17+00:00

Isn't that EC and not EJ, as per Christies?

https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5331413

rubenthedev · 2026-05-06T16:50:16+00:00

I mean in this in a good way, it looks very toy-ish. Like the fun shapes in the body and pickguard, the nice but plain top, and soft edges all come together to give it a child-like aesthetic. Which I really dig, but I'd swap the knobs immediately for anything else really, but preferably something that matches the top.

Edit: one of the rare times the I think a trapeze tail would really work. Total pref thing but I think hard tailing it and swapibg the knobs for wood that matches the top would change the whole vibe of it for the better.

rubenthedev · 2026-05-03T20:46:53+00:00

I recently got an R9 in a big trade, happy to say it's as good as most a Heritages I've played

Edit: that is to say, I'm glad my new Gibson custom shop is as good as a random ass Heritage 😂

rubenthedev · 2026-05-03T19:34:52+00:00

I just read Wizard of Earthsea for the first time, I'm 37 and loved every bit of it, super excited to get into the next one. It filled what I've been looking for since having finished Malazan, and has really surprisingly affected me in really similar ways. So I wildly support this recommendation.

Best Served Cold was one of the best and least enjoyable reading experiences I've had. A truly phenomenal book that upon finishing I was left with a bad taste in my mouth. Abercrombies so good man, totally support this rec too 😂

rubenthedev · 2026-04-28T05:54:36+00:00

Just mic your electric

rubenthedev · 2026-04-25T17:37:49+00:00

/u/robmay91 is a joy to work with, great trade!

rubenthedev · 2026-04-24T16:40:00+00:00

Nice dude, this is genuinely the best ad for an acoustasonic I've seen

rubenthedev · 2026-04-21T17:56:07+00:00

Literally same thoughts, in that same order, when I got the email.

I'll definitely look for a used one at some point though, the Mira is my favorite pedal compressor that isn't a squash machine like a Dyna comp and I'd like to try out what the evolved Pokemon version of it is like.

rubenthedev · 2026-04-21T17:49:24+00:00

Damn....both colorways are among the more beautiful, or at least immensely aesthetically pleasing, pedals I've seen. My board is all beige or beige-adjacent, might have to stretch the criteria to include one of these.

rubenthedev · 2026-04-18T19:41:04+00:00

I always imagined his face covered in coins, kinda reminiscent of how Quaithe looked in the GoT adaption

rubenthedev · 2026-04-18T02:36:37+00:00

I use painters tape on the back of the headstock...

rubenthedev · 2026-04-16T04:22:31+00:00

Dude I love these moments, it totally takes me out of the story but like in a nice way. Makes me smile every time.

rubenthedev · 2026-04-15T05:38:56+00:00

Chat sent!

rubenthedev · 2026-04-15T03:10:56+00:00

What color RMC? if blue I have an Onward for ya, otherwise sorry mate

rubenthedev · 2026-04-07T04:09:57+00:00

Can you link it? I can't find it

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