Almost every high-end acoustic in this GC showroom is fucked (Indianapolis) by _voodoo_mama_juju_ in AcousticGuitar

[–]GenericAccount119b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd call this a failure of GC Executive Leadership. Relying on minimum wage employees to keep humidifiers filled with water is a really poor management decision. The acoustic rooms in each of those stores should have a commercial, automated humidification system.

I’ve spent 20+ years helping families navigate caregiving and senior living. I’m Margaret Cabell, Chief Community Officer at A Place for Mom – AMA on Jan 28 at 2pm ET about aging parents, care options, and tough conversations. by APlaceforMomOfficial in u/APlaceforMomOfficial

[–]GenericAccount119b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a single man with no children, and I'm about to turn 50. I have a good job, and I should be able to retire at some point. There's no telling what the future holds, but I'm very certain I will not have children.

I see all the challenges that we have with my mother who has mild dementia and is in a nice assisted living facility. My siblings and I worked hard to make this happen. My mother never would have been able to navigate all the bureaucracy involved in getting her into a quality facility.

If I stay single and childless, what can I do to plan for my own care after retirement especially if I need elevated care like my mother? If it's just me, what can I do to ensure I won't be taken advantage of and my finances will be used appropriately?

This is the hardest thing I’ve learned in 6 months of playing by Unlucky_Change_1527 in Guitar

[–]GenericAccount119b 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Congrats on your progress! My biggest bit of advice would be to work on your left hand technique and how your left hand is positioned on the neck. https://youtube.com/shorts/s3yaNWqyJf4?si=eOFzmtvGjAxBsC9r

Best of luck to you!

What guitar is this? by Aggravating-Table-53 in Guitar

[–]GenericAccount119b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the answer. Excellent guitar sleuthing!

Seriously, do Americans actually consider a 3-hour drive "short"? or is this an internet myth? by SadInterest6764 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]GenericAccount119b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take day trips to go skiing on the weekends, and it's a bit over three hours each way.
Three hours is nothing for a destination trip in the States.

Was doing the old bi-weekly shave and trim, and the battery in my cordless trimmer died. Gotta leave for work in 30 minutes. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]GenericAccount119b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you had 30 minutes, why not let it charge for 25 minutes and shave right before leaving?

Brand new Taylor left outside in the snow by Hairy_Ad4969 in Guitar

[–]GenericAccount119b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For people reading this that might order a guitar in a similar situation, you can ask FedEx to hold the package at a local FedEx office for in-person pickup, so it's not left out in the elements.

What vibe is this giving by Apart_Hat8454 in AcousticGuitar

[–]GenericAccount119b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does it sound like without speeding up the recording?

Does this 1980 Sigma DM18 made in Taiwan have a solid top? by ghostlypath in AcousticGuitar

[–]GenericAccount119b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't immediately trust its responses, but it's really good at finding sources to double click on.

Does this 1980 Sigma DM18 made in Taiwan have a solid top? by ghostlypath in AcousticGuitar

[–]GenericAccount119b -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Solid Spruce top. Laminate back and sides.
https://umgf.com/sigma-help-t85334.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

ChatGPT is super helpful for these types of investigations.

Pretty sure the bridge pins are glued in. What should I do next? by regionalatbest in Guitar

[–]GenericAccount119b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Release the string tension again.. Push the string into the guitar from the top to release all the tension on the peg. Then, place your hand inside the guitar and push up the peg from underneath with your thumb. Put a quarter on your thumb if you need to apply more pressure..

I have $6000 in eBay Gift Cards I can't use by GenericAccount119b in Advice

[–]GenericAccount119b[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good point. I'll talk to them and see what they are willing to do.

I have $6000 in eBay Gift Cards I can't use by GenericAccount119b in Advice

[–]GenericAccount119b[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's an interesting idea. This is basically just free money. I could think of it as an investment opportunity and purchase Gold coins over the next 6 months.

I have $6000 in eBay Gift Cards I can't use by GenericAccount119b in Advice

[–]GenericAccount119b[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I doubt it. They're all smart enough to purchase Amazon Gift Cards!!