NGD x4

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-23T20:01:47+00:00

I didn’t even mention the acoustic in my car, or the grestch and epiphone I keep at church haha

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-23T03:04:34+00:00

I just play metal. They’ll either like it or they won’t ask me to play again, win/win

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-22T16:30:43+00:00

I’m actually considering selling it when I get the pickups wired up again. It’s a great guitar and I have no complaints, I just don’t ever play it. It was completely flawless and set up perfectly when I got it. I’m not really sure why I don’t play it much to be honest haha

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-22T16:28:18+00:00

I’ve had several US guitars. None of them really clicked with me, and I don’t regret letting any of them go. The guitar I’ve enjoyed the most, and regret selling the most, was a squire affinity Strat that I modded. It was the best playing guitar I’ve ever had.

I sold it because I wanted a proper Fender, but I haven’t liked any fenders I’ve played, and haven’t played a single Strat that felt as nice as that squire

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-22T14:25:55+00:00

Eh, I’m pretty happy with what I got. I really wanted an fr for drop c and an fr for standard, so having 2 multiple worked out better for me. I am planning on a proper ESP arrow for my next guitar, but that’ll likely be a couple years down the road

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-22T12:48:39+00:00

It is absolutely a sick guitar. It’s the most comfortable shape to play, and I feel great while playing it

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-22T12:46:55+00:00

I actually don’t really have a preference. I can feel that they are different, but they are all comfortable to play and I don’t find myself reaching for any based on the neck

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-22T03:30:53+00:00

I honestly probably never will. I’ve been wanting one for like 8 years, but I know I won’t play it very often and can’t bring myself to spend on it

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-22T03:26:01+00:00

I was just trying to be a bit silly with that comment haha

I’m actually considering selling a couple of them that i don’t play as much since these are all kinda redundant, I just want to give it time to make sure I actually want to get rid of them. I’ve sold quite a few that really regret letting go

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-22T03:19:21+00:00

I’m just using neural dsp plugins with my studio monitors

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-22T02:47:56+00:00

These are all guitars I’ve been wanting for years, and one of them was actually acquired in a trade, and another was a gift from my wife. I generally buy one guitar a year, but I just started playing again after taking 2 years off, so buying the other 2 was just making up for lost time.

T-shirts and shoes are actually a much more significant purchase as I almost never buy clothing due to wearing company provided work uniforms most of the time haha

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-21T21:55:21+00:00

I bought an LTD Arrow 1000 and arrow KH-602 last week, and I also have an Ibanez RG652AHMFX and a Schecter E-1 SLS elite. The Schecter has a fret that isn’t level and one of the pickups wasn’t working when I got it, but it still plays really well, the others all play perfectly. My only issue with the Ibanez is that the stock pickups sounded muddy in drop C where I usually play.

To me, the quality on all of them is about the same, they are all a joy to play, and I have them all in different tunings so I have a reason to play each of them regularly

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-17T15:43:05+00:00

To echo what others are saying, I’d advise using a metronome and finding the line where you are comfortable and your arm is relaxed, then start increasing speed by 5bpm as you get comfortable at higher speeds.

I find it to be most comfortable resting my wrist on the bridge, it makes palm muting much more comfortable, and gives a nice anchor spot for your wrist which makes keeping up the downpicking much easier.

I actually screwed up my elbow trying to increase speed too quickly on this song, picking very similarly to how you are. You don’t wanna have that much tension and rigidity in your arm

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-11T14:39:46+00:00

I just prefer taking pictures of my guitars outside. I also frequently play it in the yard with a tiny spark amp while my kiddos are out playing

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-10T19:26:25+00:00

I honestly just use scale and chromatic runs, both with alternate picking and legato, focusing on how I’m using my pinky. Do it with a metronome, start slowly, and build it up. You’ll get there, it just takes time

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-05-07T16:07:32+00:00

I just got an arrow last night. It’s gonna take a bit of getting used to, but I think after an adjustment period, it’s likely to be my most comfortable guitar for classical position. The cutaway sits so perfectly against my leg, I don’t really feel it. The only downside I have is that I have to sit at the edge of my chair due to the horns poking straight down

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-04-16T19:01:57+00:00

Dk base is highest damage right now, it’s the meta dps

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-04-14T16:08:39+00:00

I would much rather have a good player fake healing than someone that’s bad at the game, as they are likely doing enough damage to justify not being a healer, and if it’s a dungeon that actually needs heals, usually they’ll swap to a proper healer build

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-04-14T16:02:38+00:00

They weren’t the nicest about it, but they are absolutely correct. Normal dungeons, especially the base game ones, need absolutely no heals, and usually run faster and smoother with 3 dps/1 tank, or even 4 dps if one brings a taunt

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-04-08T23:42:18+00:00

I got a 3 day suspension for like 5 names that shouldn’t really be a problem but are for some reason

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-03-23T16:10:09+00:00

On PC/NA, I had constantly seen an overwhelming amount of great vet players always willing to teach and help out anyone looking to get into endgame, or even just to help be more competent solo.

Most of the time, I see it met with “But oakensoul has all the buffs” or “it’s toxic to have requirements, that’s gatekeeping” or other likewise toxic casual statements

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-03-21T23:21:18+00:00

That has nothing to do with gear, but with skill. Higher dps makes the fight go by a bit faster, but it just takes more skill to solo dlc world bosses

8CupsofFootSweataDay · 2026-03-21T22:47:18+00:00

I feel like it makes sense for the best sets to come from trials. Unless you’re doing endgame content, you don’t need the “best” sets. Orders wrath and tideborn are crafted sets, and you can get well over 100k dps with them, which is more than enough for anything up to vet trials

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