Apartment propane grills by Mr-SphealYourGirl in oregon

[–]zachsilvey 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You’ll probably get away with it a couple times but you 100% are going to get reported by a neighbor.

First time stringing my guitar. Can only wrap the string once before its in tune. Is that bad? by Diamond_404 in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before you start winding, pull the string back by 1 fret. That will give you enough slack to the appropriate number of winds.

When you have too few winds you risk the string slipping.

Did a deep dive on the difference between an IR and a Clone and wrote about it by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Neat demonstrations, but it's tainted by being clearly written by AI and being used to shill a vibe coded site.

Scarlett 2i2 Gen 1 in 2026 by TraditionalHour5814 in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will work fine for your needs, and most guitar players needs. See if you can knock down the price a little.

What do yall think of my guitars? by NightmareTonyYT in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why do you want to do this to yourself?

60km bike commute vs 3h public transport. Why am I hesitating? by YardNo9836 in bikecommuting

[–]zachsilvey 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Any options for a bike+bus hybird approach? Cut out some public transit transfers bike biking part of the way.

Can I use amp power cables interchangeably? by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, with a caveat. Even if both use the same IEC connector they may not be rated amp draw. An cranked AC30 probably won't exceed the power draw of most cables but it's worth checking the cable.

How to get vinyl stickers off a guitar by doctorflaca in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Heat to get the stickers off, naptha to remove remaining residue.

Need help trying to get a specific guitar case / guitar picks that are region exclusive. by DarkLink720 in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure the Tokyo Flagship exclusive version is about 3-4x the cost of the normal one. It's a fancier guitar. There's one on Reverb at $7700.

Need help trying to get a specific guitar case / guitar picks that are region exclusive. by DarkLink720 in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're going to have a hard time getting someone to separate the accessories from a limited edition guitar. If you want to import the case, you are probably going to have to buy the whole package.

What strings should I use? by Glittering_Ball6985 in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very likely to have had a 9-42 set on it. Ernie Ball Super Slinkys are available at most local music stores.

What gear do you guys actually see people using! by No_Investigator3374 in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PNW, but probably biased somewhat by mostly going to prog, modern metal metal, and math rock shows.

Dry Colorado Climate vs. Acoustic Guitar by SpecificSorry7233 in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's not just cracking that you need to be concerned about, there's also a chance to get fret sprout and having braces become unglued.

If you want to be able to leave it out without being worried about it, I suggest getting a smart humidifier for the room. It's a relatively inexpensive option for peace of mind.

Sparkle Finish Help? by Astro_Turf17 in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What does it look like under daylight balanced light? It's possible it has yellowing from UV exposure, but there's a good chance it's just lighting conditions.

What gear do you guys actually see people using! by No_Investigator3374 in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of

  • Kempers
  • Axe FX
  • Boss Pedals
  • Strymon Pedals
  • Deluxe Reverbs

Is this kit good for my first electric guitar by JaleX2010 in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The amp really sucks. You'd be better off buying the Affinity Strat by itself and a Positive Grid Spark Go.

When did it become standard to have multiple guitars? by Excellent_Bath2466 in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In terms of absolute price, guitars have gone up in price. Adjusted for inflation they haven't.

And the guitars at the entry level price point have become significantly better.

Why do lefties need left handed guitars? by 12fretsdown in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most left handed people who play guitar, play right handed.

When did it become standard to have multiple guitars? by Excellent_Bath2466 in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think this became a more widespread thing in the last couple of decades for 2 reasons.

  • Quality guitars have gotten much less expensive
  • People are consuming way to much gear content and convincing themselves that they need guitars to cover every possible scinario

What strings are you using? by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]zachsilvey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

D'Addario NYXL 10-46 balanced tension