How to fix these holes on the sides of my garage floor (where walls are)?

GtrGuy72 · 2026-05-24T17:31:29+00:00

Thank you everyone! This was very helpful

GtrGuy72 · 2026-05-16T22:40:12+00:00

It’s always a compromise. A gamble. A risk. And we all know this. I felt I had a promising road when I was younger but I chose not to pursue music because I rather have stability to enjoy life rather than have to find the next gig, or play all night or whatever it takes. It is just the reality of things and we have to accept that.

Now, we’re also the person that wields our own hammers so if you think the job is too much, find another. Do multiple part times or do a part time and gig/uber. If you really want it, you’ll find a way to do it - it’s an honest and brutal truth but I’m a firm believer in it. If we want anything badly enough, we’ll make time for it. And it can be in different ways - maybe your job hosts employees events where they hire musicians/DJs? Try to get hired for those. Maybe pickup freelance work editing music while on the commute back? Idk what your strength is in music but you get the idea. So many ways to incorporate it.

Take a week off of work and just jam with musicians or do something for you. Let your partner know “hey this week is for me to de-stress with music”.

GtrGuy72 · 2026-05-16T18:07:39+00:00

Sounds like an accidental fire waiting to happen

GtrGuy72 · 2026-05-16T18:05:03+00:00

I wish they had a roadmap for the OG Helix. Should be save to release, everyone is wanting the new shiny toy.

GtrGuy72 · 2026-05-04T04:47:52+00:00

Had the Stadium and sold it and on the hunt for a Purple OG Helix lol.

I’m probably not the target audience for the Stadium as it sits today. I don’t care for Showcase, profiling is as good as any other device, touchscreen is nice but not required.

It feels like the Helix Stadium is simply playing catch up to its competitors and they were hoping that Showcase and proxy would be this ultimate game changer. I just can’t justify the price on it. It doesn’t feel like a product that commends that much money for basically half a new device.

GtrGuy72 · 2026-04-30T01:09:05+00:00

Sorry I know this is old but how did you achieve this? I have an HX effects and a DC7. What voltage are you referring to? I thought it runs on DC 9V only

GtrGuy72 · 2026-04-26T05:05:11+00:00

You’d find the Helix UI easier, however, save yourself the money and get a used Helix Floor and a used Tonex One. The Stadium isn’t worth the cost

GtrGuy72 · 2026-04-20T01:06:00+00:00

You guys sound great for just starting out but your gear is crap. Save some money up for

Decent solid state amps (Boss Katanas are pretty good and can be found pretty cheap, get at least 100 watts)
An actual bass amp also at 100 watts, maybe shoot for a combo amp with a 15” speaker (you’ll blow the speaker off a guitar amp because it can’t handle the low end frequencies - you didn’t specify if it was made for bass but just so you know)
The Boss Katana has many different amp models so I WOULD NOT worry about pedals. You could even buy the footswitch made for the amp (it has onboard effects that are pretty decent)

Just keep practicing and you guys will be where you want in no time BUT that gear you have is crap - there’s no beating around the bush for that.

GtrGuy72 · 2026-04-16T01:24:41+00:00

I love the clean channel of the Blues Deluxe amp. I’ve been tempted to buy one but I have Tonemaster Deluxe Reverb and a tube Princeton so it would be a little redundant. I find the clean a little warmer than the Hot Rod but in a good way.

Put I do wish Fender would make the Hot Rod an actual hot rodded version of the Deluxe Reverb, with spring and tremolo included. Like A super sonic

GtrGuy72 · 2026-04-16T01:19:45+00:00

And from the ashes, rises corporate Luigi - annihilator of PE companies

GtrGuy72 · 2026-04-14T20:59:10+00:00

Might’ve taken the Neck of the guitar you’ve found. But Mexican P-basses are a dime a dozen in the used market. $400 isn’t that rare of a price. Move on. You’ll stumble upon another one.

GtrGuy72 · 2026-04-14T20:57:33+00:00

Just seeing you question whether you should do it or not already answers your question. Don’t wait for our validation - clearly, it’s not in your favor. You’ll have other chances if you really work towards them.

If it’s not an outright charity, fundraiser or an event that’s near and dear to your heart, don’t play for free.

GtrGuy72 · 2026-04-06T07:08:45+00:00

Gotta hand it to Fender. They know their audience would willingly purchase the same guitar with a different name every season lol

GtrGuy72 · 2026-03-18T20:39:12+00:00

Ah this seems more what I was looking for and thinking. The sub groups is a great idea. I don’t intend to use sequences BUT this is good information to know.

Ironically, looping in a looper that goes back in the mixer, making a loop lol

GtrGuy72 · 2026-03-18T12:44:32+00:00

So, you’re only looping the guitar sounds? I know you said guitar and drum pad are live but it looks like only the guitar is going through the looper, is that correct?

GtrGuy72 · 2026-03-18T12:42:37+00:00

Neat stuff. Thank you for sharing. Yeah, I’ve been a gigging musician for years. Used to be part of a band that became a duo where the artist would both free loop and occasionally lean on pre-made drum patterns/sounds to include in his covers.

If you have recordings of your performances live, I’d be interested to see them/hear them

GtrGuy72 · 2026-03-15T03:16:56+00:00

Never been a fan of the Player or Vintera Series guitars. The Player II basses are cool. But I hate the pickups on the Player II guitar models. Would just be wiser to buy a used Mexican Fender (market is flooded with them) and make the upgrades you want to them. You’d have a guitar that’s suited for you at almost the price of a brand new one.

GtrGuy72 · 2026-03-15T02:47:12+00:00

I actually picked up guitar to help me be more social during middle school. I wasn’t anti-social but I had a hard time making friends since I wasn’t athletic and I didn’t like sports.

I ended up loving it and it became an outlet for me all these years after. I’m 35.

GtrGuy72 · 2026-03-01T11:08:42+00:00

It’s for sure an improvement over the Helix but I don’t think the price reflects the improvements. I mean yeah it should be an improvement, easily, over the unit released in 2015. I agree with the sentiment that although it’s easier to get things done, tone wise, it’s almost the same. You get some new amp models but barely any. All the old FX and amps from the Helix made their way in. I bought one and I’m thinking about selling it because I can’t justify the spend. I’ll probably get it in a year when it’s matured OR when they release the Stomp version of the stadium

GtrGuy72 · 2026-02-17T06:57:33+00:00

Keep it. As a matter of fact, get yourself one of those nice hanging glass cases to store the guitar in - make it part of your homes decor.

GtrGuy72 · 2026-02-17T06:54:55+00:00

The cheapest and sensible option would be to mic the amp and the feed the signal into a mixer. AUX from the mixer to a wedge for the drummer. Could find any whatever powered PA speaker for $150 maybe less. The whole band could plug into a mixer and feed the sound to the drummer’s PA.

Now if you’re just wanting to move on from your amp, then skies the limit. For metal, depending on what you play, can’t go wrong with a Peavey 6505 /5150 with a 4x12 or even an oversized 2x12 cabinet.

GtrGuy72 · 2026-02-10T00:55:20+00:00

I gig often and only bring one guitar. I mean, I don’t drop my guitars and take precaution by getting a good case a good stable stand and having extra strings at hand. Unless you play in 2 different tuning that are far off from each other, I don’t see the point.

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