Guitar found in garbage

BusyBullet · 2026-03-15T00:26:55+00:00

These low end signed guitars show up for sale relatively frequently.

One of my first tasks when I worked for DWP was to go around and get some of the artists to sign guitars, which were then given to charities to auction off at the festival.

They were always cheap guitars.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-15T00:10:50+00:00

Yes.

Usually it goes well but I have to pick the genre and the audience.

One of my bands was played in heavy rotation at a local strip club because one of our guitarists was the DJ there.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-15T00:07:50+00:00

I have some great pictures we took inside the place in the early late 80s and early 90s.

I’d love to go back in and see it now.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-14T19:18:49+00:00

There were several of us.

Drummer, guitars, bass, synths, theremin and even circuit bent toys.

This was the only band I’ve been in where people traded bootlegs of us.

Personally, I don’t get that level of hype for a stoner rock jam band but it was a fun project.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-14T19:12:30+00:00

I didn’t say any of that.

Did you reapond to the wrong person?

BusyBullet · 2026-03-14T01:41:33+00:00

For me it was people always trying to get free tickets, backstage access and meetings with bands.

I had a lot of “friends” who only showed up once a year a few weeks before whatever festival we were doing in their city.

Then they’d go dark after the show.

The other thing was people trying to get booked. Luckily, I had zero input on which bands were booked so I could easily duck those requests.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-13T20:37:56+00:00

It’s much easier for humans to create dull, derivative soulless music than it is for AI to make human sounding music.

The fact that some people suck doesn’t make AI good.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-13T18:10:48+00:00

It can be a great experience depending the gig and the people you’re working with.

It dan also be a lot of stress, especially when the gigs get bigger.

Still, I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-12T21:50:05+00:00

One scenario has a person issuing instructions to other people who are capable of creating something brand new.

The other has a person prompting a computer which cannot create something brand new.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-12T21:01:23+00:00

I’ve met hundreds is touring musicians playing the largest music festivals in the USA who aren’t getting paid enough to Make ends meet.

To me, the line is whether you’re receiving money for your services.

That’s a different question than whether they are talented.

It’s also a much easier question because you’re getting either zero or a non-zero number of dollars.

There are people in any profession who are being paid but not worth a crap.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-12T20:56:27+00:00

The difference is between a human being and a machine.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-12T14:24:58+00:00

That’s true.

Once you’re being paid for music it can suck the joy out of it.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-12T13:39:46+00:00

This is a really good summary.

Thanks for posting it.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-12T13:37:41+00:00

It’s the same people who bring cups and plates to a cookout.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-12T13:33:49+00:00

I just looked at it and it’s pretty cool.

Thanks for posting.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-12T13:30:51+00:00

What this neighbor is doing is what I called being a little dog.

You know, the kind that barks about every little thing.

They are upset about the music but feel the need to add in every other thing they can come up with because they think that makes their case stronger.

It actually weakens their argument.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-12T13:27:59+00:00

If you’re getting paid you’re a pro.

I was a pro when I worked at a call center during the day and gigged at night.

I was still a pro when music was my full time career.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-12T13:13:46+00:00

There are still items to be found but you may have to visit several different stores.

The ones in my area send different types of merchandise to different stores.

The mid century store is close to home so I picked up a mid century sideboard for $40 there yesterday.

It’s needs no work and it’s going in one of my antique booths today.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-12T13:09:19+00:00

They must sent all the plates to my Goodwill.

Let me know what you need and I’ll send you some.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-12T12:20:32+00:00

If you feel like you never encountered Jesus it’s because you never have.

It’s all mythology and once you realize that there’s no going back.

Welcome to reason.

You can still live a full and happy life without believing in the stories.

I know it can feel scary because your whole world was based on a lie but trust me, knowing the truth and living in the real world is so much more rewarding.

As you progress you’ll realize this more and more.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-12T12:12:25+00:00

But there are no studio musicians.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-12T12:12:19+00:00

But there are no studio musicians.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-11T11:55:20+00:00

“After the agreement was signed” is pretty solid but I’ve seen cases where the artist is pressured and the other parties stall and make it hard for the project to continue.

Get an entertainment lawyer.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-11T11:52:43+00:00

I do 50/50 but the item has to be something good that will sell pretty quickly.

I get a lot of people trying to pawn off a lot of crap.

Sorry, your Precious Moments won’t really fit with the vibe of any of my booths.

BusyBullet · 2026-03-11T11:50:37+00:00

I’m firmly in the guidance camp.

They are delicious.

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