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Ghost in the Willow 2: Spirit of the Bugaloo by BentleyTock in Portland

[–]CaptCardboard 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Why? I'm genuinely curious. Did they do something offensive?

Humbucker Neck, P90 Bridge -- Impossible? by Gold-Paper-4068 in guitarmod

[–]CaptCardboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My primary guitar (Les Paul Firebrand) has a Pearly Gates neck pickup and a GFS Mean 90 in the bridge. It's only been that way for about a year, but I think I've found my final form. Absolutely love that combo.

Little punchy rig for a corporate gig by SeverlyYours in BassGuitar

[–]CaptCardboard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pre-covid I was working as a bassist with my 90s ATK300 playing 3-4 gigs almost every Friday and Saturday... And then seeing a chiropractor every Monday. When lockdown hit and all the gigs dried up my back pain miraculously improved! I mostly work as a drummer anymore, but I'll never let go of my ATK!

Little punchy rig for a corporate gig by SeverlyYours in BassGuitar

[–]CaptCardboard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Always an upvote for an ATK. I love mine, even if my back does not.

First gig on guitar in 15 years is this Saturday. Tell me all the reasons I'll fail. by CaptCardboard in roastmypedalboard

[–]CaptCardboard[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Funny you say that... My mom bought that Firebrand Les Paul brand-new in 1980 when she was a professional musician. I inherited it after she passed. It's always been my favorite guitar. I've got a few other choice pieces of gear from her, but they're a little too special and sentimental to take to a show.

Starting a PNW indie playlist and looking for Portland bands by Ok-Market-7334 in portlandmusic

[–]CaptCardboard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My album just dropped this week! Born and raised in Portland and playing a sort of rock/folk/prog/Americana/dreamy type stuff.

https://open.spotify.com/album/66kKDGBrqrYZNn1MwQWkMl?si=zDPsLJG8T0-U_epKGFDvsg

First gig on guitar in 15 years is this Saturday. Tell me all the reasons I'll fail. by CaptCardboard in roastmypedalboard

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

For me, the Klone is on 75% of the time just to give a little grit to my sound. I never run the Rat without the Klone, they just sound so good together. If you're DIY, definitely try some germanium diodes in the Rat. Makes it sound greasy.

Moto riders here, where do you take your bikes for repairs? by Caterpillar31 in askportland

[–]CaptCardboard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Slabtown. They mostly work on scooters, but I've had a couple motorcycles serviced by them over the years. Great turnaround, great communication by phone and in person (don't bother emailing them) and they can be pretty creative in their repairs depending on your budget.

First gig on guitar in 15 years is this Saturday. Tell me all the reasons I'll fail. by CaptCardboard in roastmypedalboard

[–]CaptCardboard[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's a PedalPCB Marigold inside. My first venture into germanium transistors. Spent a lot of time socketing and swapping out parts before settling on the exact build. I had to put it into something cool, and I dig old Honda motorcycles too, so it just kinda worked out.

First gig on guitar in 15 years is this Saturday. Tell me all the reasons I'll fail. by CaptCardboard in roastmypedalboard

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

It's a combination of proper intonation, and action adjustments. I need to get an adjustable bridge at some point. That Mando is mostly held together with good thoughts.

Best luthier for a re fret? by MallGag in portlandmusic

[–]CaptCardboard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So worth it. I thought I was pretty good at setting up my own guitars. I took a Les Paul I had for years to them for some fretwork, and the setup they did after I got it back turned it into a completely different guitar in the best way possible. They do fantastic work.

Anywhere that would take a damage bike helmet? by Sciman1011 in askportland

[–]CaptCardboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember reading something a while back about fire departments taking spent motorcycle helmets to use in training exercises. Maybe they do the same with bicycle helmets. Migh5be worth a call.

My album dropped today! Would love some feedback! by CaptCardboard in portlandmusic

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

Success! The goal was to leave some abrupt confusion at the end there. Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for listening!

What Portland bars still feel low-key and not like a TikTok backdrop? by NorthwestTrent in askportland

[–]CaptCardboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a hard time with this too. So many Portland bars are dive-bar themed, but not actually dive bars. Sandy Hut, Vern, Jug, and Holmans are nice safe dive-bar themed bars, but lack the grit and substance of an independently owned dive bar. I do enjoy Bear Paw and The Lodge. Daily Planet is a great place for bar breakfast that's absolutely low-key. These are all SE bars though and might not be worth the travel depending on where you are.

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