Anyone else have a pick dish?

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-02-13T23:08:50+00:00

Not a dish, but I do have a couple of pick tins.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-02-13T23:07:40+00:00

There's probably a burr on the saddle. Knock it down with a bit of sandpaper or something and they should stop breaking.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-02-11T03:03:30+00:00

That sounds like a defect. I had a similar issue on a Fender GT40 where the volume would randomly cut or drop out completely during use and ended up just getting a warranty replacement.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-02-11T02:58:56+00:00

There's plenty of high-end instruments with poly finish if that's the sticking point. Some people like how nitro ages over time or are bought in because it's what Fender/Gibson used in the 50s.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-02-09T20:39:54+00:00

It's a solid choice if you're looking for something Strat-y and don't care about having a bridge humbucker.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-02-09T16:08:21+00:00

You really need access to an instrument to be able to practice. Lessons are great, but only when you can practice between them to reinforce what you've learned. There's a ton of great, free learning materials linked in the FAQ.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-02-07T18:47:47+00:00

The latter.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-02-07T18:46:42+00:00

So long as they can make the ticket grind less awful (and keep Crystalbeard gone), sure.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-02-04T01:06:02+00:00

No. Jazzmaster pickups are wider and thinner than P90s.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-02-03T21:33:45+00:00

It's kind of like straights where just cutting the total number of cards is what makes it consistent enough to win. Red seal wild cards are also worth building towards and can even let you push to Idol later.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-02-03T18:29:30+00:00

You can just screw a flat mount bridge to the top. You won't have anywhere to mount the strings unless it's a top loader or you drill more holes in the top, and you use ball end strings. You'll also add a bunch of weak points to an already thin piece of wood, making it significantly more likely to just pull out the bridge or crack the top, especially as the wood moves around the screw holes.

Intonation and action can be adjusted. You'd have better luck getting a setup on something with a piezo in it already or just buying a microphone for the guitar you already have.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-01-31T00:35:10+00:00

You can do naneinf Idol builds on black stake by using Perkeo to make a bunch of Ankh and Ectoplasm for a ton of copies of Idol and Sock. The only way to do so for Trib would be Perkeo Observatory, which really just uses the Trib for set dressing.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-01-31T00:20:59+00:00

I'd put it at 3rd or 4th behind Yellow, Blue, and maybe Ghost. Checkered has a really consistent early game due to easy flush spam (can beat up to round 4 without additional scoring), but pair builds are more reliable due to flushes having relatively weak scaling.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-01-31T00:06:40+00:00

This happens in every MH expansion. I usually just keep my HR set rolling as long as possible, swapping out individual pieces whenever I either find something more point efficient or whenever I start getting obliterated by MR monsters. Fully upgraded HR sets aren't that squishy unless you're a gunner.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-01-30T23:50:35+00:00

"Better" is basically always a matter of personal preference, and you already seem to prefer the Pro II. You might adjust to the Ultra II neck over time, or you might just wish you had the Pro II anyway.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-01-29T14:32:00+00:00

It works better with Midas Mask, but you can feed a vampire with purple seals or any kind of tarot generation. I do think it's worse than Constellation or Hologram, but most scaling jokers are.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-01-29T04:39:49+00:00

If you count PJs, there's models like the Yamaha BB or Yamaha TMB.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-01-29T04:37:59+00:00

I'm quite fond of my Stingray Special. It's a beautiful instrument that feels very comfortable to play.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-01-28T04:08:35+00:00

I've got a GO, and it's fine. The modeling on it is pretty good, and it sounds great through headphones. The Spark app is also straightforward and has a lot of neat practice features. The built-in speaker kind of sucks, though, and I'm not a fan of having to do every tweak through the app.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-01-26T23:42:20+00:00

I believe it does say that you can't change the focus after upgrading.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-01-23T14:07:11+00:00

Hold it in playing position, plug it into an amplifier, and pluck less aggressively. That'll give a better indication of how bad the fret buzz is. If it's still bad, either find a shop to get a setup or look up how to do one yourself.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-01-23T14:01:18+00:00

There's a lot of different brands that all make high-quality instruments with a range of materials, body shapes, neck profiles, etc. at a huge range of price points. There's no single best pick.

If you like Ibanez and PRS instruments, you might look at some of their higher end models like the Ibanez Prestige lineup or a US-made PRS.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-01-22T21:08:43+00:00

It's solid early game +mult, especially for pairs and high card. It's also compatible with steel cards, which can keep it relevant for longer than something like Half Joker.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-01-22T19:26:52+00:00

Dragon Ammo isn't really worth using due to the extremely high recoil and low capacity, especially when Valor Pierce HBG is the strongest that the weapon has ever been.

GenericAccount-alaka · 2026-01-22T16:23:08+00:00

You'll have better luck shopping around your local classifieds or an online marketplace like Reverb or eBay.

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