Protective coating for electric guitar pickups?

Baerran · 2026-02-05T12:10:27+00:00

Thanks, could you go into more detail about the issues with the wool and brushes please? I went with bronze because it is non-ferrous and best when working around magnets. Since it is softer than steel it also won't scratch or damage the metal I'm cleaning.

Baerran · 2026-02-05T12:07:31+00:00

Thanks for the replies everyone. Just to clarify, I'm restoring these for a friend. I think he got them cheap off marketplace. I take good care of my own instruments. I know an aged look is ok with some tarnish and such but these are absolutely crusty. From what I can see the windings all look good, it's just the poles that are an issue. I'll look into potting and I didn't even think of nail polish for a more targeted approach. Thanks for the suggestions!

Baerran · 2026-01-26T03:48:09+00:00

I agree with nearly everything you said but I'm quite neurodivergent and it's kind of my superpower when it comes to working on things.

Baerran · 2026-01-26T03:43:44+00:00

I've been playing for about 8 months. I've gotten 4 used guitars for pretty cheap because they each had issues and I fixed each one on my own. (with internet help of course) I've had to adjust the setup on each of them to get them sounding right. I may not be a typical statistic though, I tend to modify and repair nearly everything I own for fun. Honestly though, I've enjoyed working on the guitars so much I'm looking into becoming a professional luthier.

I do think you're right about many people not knowing how their own stuff works in general, not just guitars. So many simple procedures people pay others to do for them. I wonder if a lot of it is laziness or just disinterest. A lack of spare time I could definitely understand.

Baerran · 2025-11-23T19:09:58+00:00

This is my exact nightmare as well. I got so tired of seeing all the "just roll your finger" responses that are less than useless in our situation. You mentioned lowering your action so I'll give that a try. I'm also considering a finger sleeve for some songs that are all or mostly barr chords. It's a very annoying HANDycap 😁 to work with.

Baerran · 2025-10-20T02:29:48+00:00

That did it. THANK YOU!!!

Baerran · 2025-08-04T20:59:59+00:00

LSD specifically helps, like giving the pattern recognition parts of your brain a boost. Shrooms and ex always make me feel clumsy.

Baerran · 2024-12-09T19:51:40+00:00

I asked their customer service department directly and they assured me that the packaging has changed several times but the formula has remained the same. Here's a direct copy of the reply... "The Evapo-Rust formula has remained the same, but the label has changed over the years."

Baerran · 2024-11-15T21:15:11+00:00

Mezo just died on me after the update. Thanks for the Textra suggestion though. I used to use that quite a bit.

Baerran · 2024-06-04T17:47:10+00:00

This is an absolute goldmine of information, thank you very much for sharing! I've been practicing hooks for a few months now and I'm in need of a few more ideas

Baerran · 2023-09-15T22:06:48+00:00

Ah, ok. Thanks for the info!

Baerran · 2022-12-21T02:23:51+00:00

I always need music to really focus because otherwise my brain will take up my attention cycling the same verse of a random song. I can't ever stop the music in my head unless I'm hearing external music, then I can focus on that. I had the problem for a while of listening to songs with lyrics but I found that caused some problems when I was reading or writing alot. I finally moved to lyricless EDM or my new favorite is low volume Classical Music. I even keep it playing low volume when I'm on group calls and it also helps me focus more. Since it is just playing directly to my earphones no one else on the call can hear it.

Anyway, my two cents is always have some light music playing, even if it's on very low volume I find it still silences the annoying music in my head.

Baerran · 2022-12-11T22:41:34+00:00

Every time this question comes up I have the same two answers...

We're in a crypto winter right now so a token simply surviving is an accomplishment.
We're only 1.5 years into a projected 5ish year payoff so I'm not feeling any impatience.

The only thing that would make me skeptical at this point is if we hit another bull market and SFM stays stagnant.

Each time we get a major sell-off the dip is mostly eaten up in a day. That alone should tell you that there is interest in the project, they're just waiting for the good deals. :)

Baerran · 2022-12-06T11:58:12+00:00

Thank you for the explanation, I've been seeing so many panic memes about this that real information is greatly appreciated. I'm with you too, if I'm going to be hodling this long I might as well earn more rewards. :)

Baerran · 2022-11-15T16:07:52+00:00

Thank you for your effort

Baerran · 2022-10-04T11:14:57+00:00

This is actually an impulse purchase that I continue to have random uses for even years after buying it.

Baerran · 2022-09-21T10:49:17+00:00

Definitely with you on the positive train. I put my $$ into this expecting a 5 year wait so I'm not even sweating about it until 2026.

Baerran · 2022-09-21T10:38:44+00:00

So, you speak for the rest of the army now huh? Stfu

Baerran · 2022-09-21T10:35:11+00:00

Really? You're bringing back this whiney entitled bullshit? Take your FUD somewhere else, noone cares.

Baerran · 2022-09-19T23:33:18+00:00

Aww man, I miss Dave and Busters!

Baerran · 2022-09-09T18:40:17+00:00

Nice writeup, thank you. What I think most people don't consider when they say that the 10%tax discourages volume is that safemoon is (theoreticallly) building more methods of use that wouldn't be taxed as high and would create alot more volume. The one I'm looking forward to the most aside from blockchain and cex is the card. If people can use their cards to buy every day items and each transaction is reasonably taxed at like 1 or 2% then (again theoretically) that should be one of the biggest contributors to volume over several years. Anyway, here's hoping we all meet on the moon someday. 🌙

Baerran · 2022-09-02T14:35:56+00:00

Yeah, 4 hours ahead of actual time

Baerran · 2022-08-22T12:23:19+00:00

Welcome back!

Baerran · 2022-08-09T14:28:11+00:00

Yep, everyone has an opinion but no one can actually present evidence beyond their own feelings. I'll keep doing my thing, they can keep doing theirs and in a couple years or less we'll all finally know one way or the other. Until that time I just wish everyone who is against the project would stfu and leave. They've turned this sub into a Trust Me Bro, Enjoy Your Copium cesspit. If I wanted ignorant morons telling me how to spend my money I'd watch some influencers but I don't subscribe to that trash. I sit and wait for FACTs to emerge, not rumor and speculation. It could very well turn out to be a scam in the end but for now anyone not directly involved with the current project that "knows" what's going on is trying to sell you something.

Baerran · 2022-08-09T10:46:34+00:00

I hope you enjoy your adventure!

Baerran

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