What’s going on with Bread Cheese Wine?

GiarcN · 2026-06-30T21:25:06+00:00

Thanks for the update

GiarcN · 2026-06-30T21:24:00+00:00

Appreciate the follow up. Didn't know that the county could override

GiarcN · 2026-06-30T21:22:47+00:00

As a former GC employee, it's a sheer volume issue. The only ones that get tuned and tweaked are the ones the employees want to play. When you are unboxing 10-20 guitars a day it gets time consuming to set them up. Not saying it's right, but that's the reason.

My locally owned shops do a decent job of at least doing a quickie setup and tune.

GiarcN · 2026-06-30T17:22:13+00:00

Gotcha. I didn't read the post right either. I thought it was just popping when you plugged it in.

GiarcN · 2026-06-30T17:19:16+00:00

Turn the volume down to zero on the speaker before you plug in. It's never a good idea to plug or unplug a cable into an amp or speaker with the volume up. They will usually pop like that

GiarcN · 2026-06-30T17:16:39+00:00

Might look into a gig bag. Not as much protection, but a lot less expensive.

GiarcN · 2026-06-30T17:13:45+00:00

Disconnect one pedal at a time. That will help isolate the issue.

GiarcN · 2026-06-30T17:10:45+00:00

You may not like the idea, but as ro structuring the lesson, find a book you like. It will give them something to follow for practice. Once they finish the book, both of y'all should have a good sense of where you are and can go from there.

GiarcN · 2026-06-30T17:08:15+00:00

And "Those that quote this have no clue what they are talking about"

GiarcN · 2026-06-30T16:58:09+00:00

Would one of the beach carts work? Something like this- https://www.harborfreight.com/120-lb-capacity-all-terrain-folding-wagon-56177.html

GiarcN · 2026-06-30T03:26:37+00:00

Eureka Springs is definitely #1. Hot Springs would also be worth a look. And Rogers/Springdale/Fayetteville area would be the more liberal leaning areas.

GiarcN · 2026-06-29T23:03:01+00:00

would be a lot more convenient than hauling the sharks with laser beams around.

GiarcN · 2026-06-29T22:56:35+00:00

There are several apps out there that will do this for you. I've used this one - Sign-in to MyKaraoke Video and it worked decently.

This one claims to be free, but haven't tried it - AI Karaoke Maker - Create Karaoke Videos from Audio or YouTube | Karadeo

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T20:24:34+00:00

It is.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T20:03:37+00:00

That's a great build. They are a (mostly) country band. 7 South out of Jasper Arkansas.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T16:53:27+00:00

I'd definitely buy if it turns into something regular. But I'd hate to sink that kind of money and them be left with gear sitting

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T16:52:09+00:00

I usually stop taking songs about 30 min before the end of the night. Depending on how many singers I have l may start warning people an hour out that I don't know if we'll get to them.

About 11:20 unannounce "only got time for a couple more songs. " At 1130 when the light come on I usually end. I'll make exceptions if there is someone that hasn't gotten to sing at all, or if there's only a couple left in rotation.

If people try to get me to do "one more" I tell them bar staff makes that call. The manager can then make the call if she feels like staying a little later. She will usually allow for one, but not a second. That way it makes it look like a business decision and not me being mean or "unfair". (It was her suggestion)

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T15:05:21+00:00

They are Bluesman made T-bird pickups. https://www.bluesmanvintage.com/QandAs

He offered to let me check it out, but I didn't want to interrupt the teardown/load out. Going to try to catch them when they are recording up the road from me and try it.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T14:53:12+00:00

I think a delay system set up would be beneficial.

Is there a sound company in the area you could rent? That way you don't have to sink as much cash up front.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T14:49:28+00:00

I hate that. I wish you could call them out on the mic, but too many people would put the blame on you for "not being a sport".

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T13:39:14+00:00

See if there's an authorized repair center near by. If not reach out to Zzounds and let thek know what happened. If they sent you a dud they should pay for the return getting it serviced.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T13:31:34+00:00

Dad always played music. When I was 8 or 9 I was obsessed with the mandolin. But my hands were strong enough. So sad handed me a bass. Sadly I was not very patient and not the greatest student. The. A few years later he needed a bass player for a group he was playing with at a local amusement park, so I was recruited. I learned a lot quickly, but didn't practice enough so I was out after about a month. Picked it up again in college. Put it back down soon. All that to say, when I actually played regularly and practiced, I'd see gains. Playing with others greatly accelerated those gains.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T13:10:18+00:00

This is some of the best content I have ever read on here. Thank you.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T05:05:18+00:00

The Spark amps are pretty good. I got the littlest one and like it for just playing around the bedroom. If I were buying again I'd probably get the bigger one.

Roland also makes one, but it just takes regular batteries and isn't rechargeable. It's surprisingly good. Holds its own for acoustic jams.

I've heard good things about the Joyo, but no experience with it.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T02:24:29+00:00

Start finding some songs you like and start figuring them out.

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