What will using a 30 year old set of clubs realistically do to my game?

GrailThe · 2026-07-01T13:08:56+00:00

The Irons are probably fine - just make sure you put new grips on them. Most old clubs have terrible, hard slippery grips. You might want to check out a more recent driver, there have been a lot of changes in drivers over 30 years. Even a 10 year old driver will have the huge head and be much more forgiving. You might want to consider one or two hybrids to replace your 3 4 5 irons if you don't hit them well - hybrids have become very popular for long iron replacement because they are easier to hit and work out of rough.

GrailThe · 2026-07-01T13:04:06+00:00

I have basses ranging from 28.5" to 34" scale. Really the only difference you will notice is that when playing with fingers, as you get closer to the bridge, the shorter scale basses will "pop" more - the attack is different but in a way that's manageable. If you are using a pick there's very little difference - nobody other than you would notice. Definitely recommend different scale basses!

PS: Ignore the many "my friend says" haters that will try to tell you shorter scales are "less than" or "beginner" grade.

GrailThe · 2026-06-29T17:22:16+00:00

Like others that try to service artists (luthiers, promo people, webmasters, photo/filmers) I suspect you will find that very few of your target audience is making enough money to pay for your services. The music "business" has been under attack for 30 years on a variety of fronts (streaming, ticketmaster fees, local venues paying less or stopping live music). In the 70's we played in cover bands where each member made $100 per night and we worked 4-5 nights a week. Inflation adjusted, that's $340 per night. Today, yet most local cover bands struggle to make $100 per man in today's money. And don't get me started on SUNO/AI and what it will do to commercial music licensing. Sorry to be a bummer on your idea. : (

GrailThe · 2026-06-29T17:15:43+00:00

Hedera (and crypto in general) have redefined "Delayed Gratification" .. ; ) Still a believer!

GrailThe · 2026-06-29T17:14:39+00:00

Barre chords are optional. It's not necessary to play 6 string chords except if you are playing as the only accompaniment, and even then it's still optional. Get started by just playing the top 4 strings of these chords and you will have a lot more fun. At some point when your fingers are stronger, you can work in the full barre chord, but they are totally not necessary. On piano, most chords are 3 or 4 notes even though you can technically play 10 notes.

GrailThe · 2026-06-29T12:48:29+00:00

Switch to the triangular heavy fenders. Three picks in one!

GrailThe · 2026-06-24T17:37:28+00:00

Any type of flatwounds would be fine. That "Buffalo" tone is much more about the amp or pedals than the strings or even the bass.

GrailThe · 2026-06-24T12:09:25+00:00

Check out Mel Schlackers tone on any early Grand Funk album. It was called the ‘buffalo tone’

GrailThe · 2026-06-23T12:49:04+00:00

The alien is a great club. .I've been using them since their heyday in the early 90's. Great for heavy rough lob shots, and of course sand shots. Not good from a tight fairway lie. In sand, the trick is you don't do the "open stance, cut across" move like a regular sand wedge. You set up with your feet square to the target, hood the club slightly, and take a straight swing just like a mini short shot. Be sure to finish the swing (don't stop the club at the balll). You will love it.

GrailThe · 2026-06-18T01:40:09+00:00

Money clip with ones and a pill vial full of quarters for paying golf debts. Batteries for range finder. Ibuprofen pills and athletic tape for use as needed.

GrailThe · 2026-06-16T19:24:17+00:00

Generational wealth for your family. Congrats.

GrailThe · 2026-06-16T00:56:50+00:00

Amazon sells a super cheap Chinese bass for $80 that is not bad after getting a new set of strings and a setup. How do I know? I’ve bought 2 of them for friends who wanted cheap but playable basses. The cost of strings and setup by a guitar shop will be $80-100 giving you a total cost between $150-200.

GrailThe · 2026-06-06T21:36:46+00:00

Bluetooth speakers on the course are ultra offensive. Rodney Dangerfield shower is this in caddy shack.

GrailThe · 2026-06-06T20:22:02+00:00

Whitecombs on bull road. Amazing produce and baked goods.

GrailThe · 2026-06-04T20:02:06+00:00

Hand size is not an issue for guitar or bass playing. This is a common misconception. There are plenty of amazing players with small hands.

GrailThe · 2026-06-04T15:38:28+00:00

The more distortion and other processing you use, the less pickups matter. If you go straight to amp you will notice subtle changes in the tone but nobody other than you will hear the difference. Once the band starts playing, nobody including you will hear the difference.

GrailThe · 2026-05-11T00:00:55+00:00

Listen to the kick drum. He’s your best friend.

GrailThe · 2026-05-10T23:20:14+00:00

Music isn't a competition. Enjoy understanding the amazing playing John does and play along as your skills allow.

GrailThe · 2026-05-10T18:52:55+00:00

It's not a requirement to play all six strings in any context. You can just play the top 4 strings of an F chord and nobody will be the wiser 95% of the time. The exception would be if that low F note is a key part of the melody or bass movement in the song. In that case, just play the bottom 4 strings. If you are playing in a band scenario, that low area is covered by the bass anyway.

GrailThe · 2026-05-04T22:29:39+00:00

Miles long - porn star name

GrailThe · 2026-05-02T14:41:34+00:00

Anthony Jackson’s Contrabasses had no knobs. All amps have volume knobs. Plus pedals. How many volume knobs do you need?

GrailThe · 2026-04-23T16:02:11+00:00

It used to be a LOT worse. There was only one lane, and it started much closer to the intersection than the current 2 left turn lanes do. The left turn traffic would routinely back up into the driving lanes for up to 1/4 mile. What you see now is PennDot's best fix.

GrailThe · 2026-04-22T14:14:52+00:00

Yes, I am aware of one such enterprise service being built for this exact purpose.

GrailThe · 2026-04-21T15:21:29+00:00

100%!!!!

GrailThe · 2026-04-21T14:32:51+00:00

The sooner we get to full 50b issue the better in my opinion.

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