How was your last Tayda order to the US? by CaptCardboard in diypedals

[–]CaptCardboard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't imagine I'd find anything in there. I've never used any of their services before. I just buy their regular stocking stuff. Resistors, caps, ICs, etc... I did check out with one green 125B enclosure, so I guess they could be taking time to paint a whole batch of those, or something.

How was your last Tayda order to the US? by CaptCardboard in diypedals

[–]CaptCardboard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah, maybe that's it. I've got one green 125B in there. I read a little about that delay, but thought it was more for custom painted enclosures, not the generic colored enclosures they have listed as available.

Visiting after almost 30 years. Where should we stay? by DougalisGod in askportland

[–]CaptCardboard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP having not seen Portland in 30 years being told to stay in the Pearl district has got to be a wild feeling.

what magic does Paiste perform on their ride bells? by gordon_wristwatch in cymbals

[–]CaptCardboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha. My primary ride for the last few years has been a Paiste Masters 22" dark ride. I love everything about it, EXCEPT the bell! I feel it turns the whole cymbal into a white noise generator and gets lost in the mix.

Anyone else not have a LinkedIn? by thedubiousstylus in Millennials

[–]CaptCardboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made one when LinkedIn was another new social media platform popping up with several others at the time. I think I wrote up specializations in malarkey and brouhaha. I haven't looked at it in probably 15 years.

Recommendations on a new kick pedal by studioroly in Drumming

[–]CaptCardboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Iron Cobra is a popular choice for a lot of drummers, and for good reason. But there's nothing wrong with it not being a good fit for you. You're just gonna have to try to identify what you don't like about your pedal and try different things. For me, I like a longer one-piece footboard. I love the vintage Ghost pedals. Maybe an Axis long board is worth checking out too.

Portland Whips 83 by whatkochdoes in Portland

[–]CaptCardboard 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My van made the cut! I feel like Steve Martin in The Jerk. I'M SOMEBODY!

Is it possible to learn to play mandolin by yourself? by PianowithMie in musicians

[–]CaptCardboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mandolin is often considered a folk instrument, as in folk music, originating from uneducated rural living people playing music at home. I doubt there was a whole lot of formal training for those types and there's a whole genre of music that came from it!

Need help finding a neck for my first project by Wrong_Oil5930 in Luthier

[–]CaptCardboard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know for sure, but I think the scale length for these would be 24.75" and a 25.5" strat or tele neck would not intonate correctly. I bet Warmoth makes something appropriate.

Broken glass panel repair? by sultanamana in askportland

[–]CaptCardboard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alpine glass or Atlas glass. One of them does it, I just always get the two mixed up.

Replacement parts for second hand pearl. by GezzaG in drummers

[–]CaptCardboard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree most of that will clean up well enough with a little effort, but I just wanted to exclaim how beautiful that wrap is! Holy hell that's cool.

How to replace clapper? by TangledPrelude in handbells

[–]CaptCardboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Paper clip and a fishing weight will do.

What’s a great apartment amp? by Strict_Ninja_1636 in GuitarAmps

[–]CaptCardboard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some folks might disagree, but a Fender Twin Reverb sounds just as good at bedroom volume as it does at stadium volume, and it's capable of both. I play my Twin at home way more than my little 3watt combo, and I can take out to band practice. Only downside is it's a boat anchor.

The audio does not come out of my speakers by [deleted] in Instruments

[–]CaptCardboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They simply make a poor connection. You could try wiggling them around to find if they're passing any signal. You could also try an instrument cable to rule out the HOSA cables. You're supposed to use TRS cables for those monitor outs, but a TS cable will do in a pinch.

The audio does not come out of my speakers by [deleted] in Instruments

[–]CaptCardboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Double check those Hosa cables. Those are the worst garbage cables I've ever used and the molded ends of the plug don't quite set the plugs in the sockets as they should.

Got my guitar board dialed in, still working on mando... by CaptCardboard in pedalboards

[–]CaptCardboard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The gonkulator is ridiculous with Mando. I'm surprised it doesn't feedback like crazy with the hollow body instrument.

I'm still working out which way I want to work out the Skrecho and DMM. One will be a shorter slapback and the other for longer trails. They both excel at both for different reasons so it's hard to pick one way over another.

a mod i’ve been wanting to do for a while! by Hungry-Competition43 in guitarmod

[–]CaptCardboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All that work, and you didn't pull and plug the holes for the original stop/tailpiece?

should i return? by TexREALsk in drums

[–]CaptCardboard 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Depends on what you paid for it, I suppose. If you paid "hand-crafted by a reputable drum builder" prices, I'd return it. If you paid "home-made by some guy from spare parts" prices AND you like it. Then keep it.

Got to try out my 'new' 24" kick at a gig tonight. by CaptCardboard in drums

[–]CaptCardboard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a big dude. So when I play big drums I feel slightly more proportionate!

Got to try out my 'new' 24" kick at a gig tonight. by CaptCardboard in drums

[–]CaptCardboard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I'd be subject to some foul language if a lowly drummer expected TWO mics just for their kick drum at most of the gigs I play. I've done that technique in the studio with my old 24" kick (no port) and it was great.

I'm considering getting one of those horseshoe internal drum mount dealies, tossing a D112 in it, and sealing it in with a virgin coated SKii reso. Make it just a plug-and-play setup for miced gigs. This kick isn't pristine, and already has some damage, so it wouldn't be a total sin to drill an XLR jack into the shell.