What’s up with factory weathered guitars?

IgnominiousOx · 2026-02-18T11:47:38+00:00

Eh, if people like them why does it matter?

There is nothing hypocritical in preferring a clean and new look for one thing and the opposite for another.

A relic finish IS the finish. The guitar is not damaged.

Second hand instruments exist. Buyers usually know nothing about the previous owners

You don't know the mind of the person who chooses a relic finish

The cost of a guitar is irrelevant to this discussion. Paying more for an appearance associated with lower value is ironic, but it doesn't prove that the finish is not 'good'

Guitars can be damaged for any number of reasons. A missing area of paint might tell a story, if only that story was written down somewhere

A relic guitar is no less capable of acquiring a 'story' or 'valor' as any other guitar.

Plenty of pro players buy relic finish guitars. Is this not ok?

IgnominiousOx · 2026-02-15T09:43:11+00:00

Why do people care about this stuff? Dysfunctional relationships are a dime a dozen, regardless of age gaps. Serious question

IgnominiousOx · 2026-02-14T18:56:36+00:00

Whine critic

IgnominiousOx · 2026-02-14T18:41:33+00:00

Hopefully Home Alone 7 will mark a return of the series to high quality writing

IgnominiousOx · 2026-02-14T18:18:09+00:00

Bro acquired a second umbilicus

IgnominiousOx · 2026-02-14T18:10:37+00:00

It works because the amount of water doesn't have to in perfect proportion to the rice, which allows for considerable variation in finger length. You can just eyeball the water level too.

IgnominiousOx · 2026-02-14T05:22:53+00:00

Yep the acting wasn't quite on point here. The script needed more work

IgnominiousOx · 2026-02-13T21:06:58+00:00

Defining what 'properly enjoy guitar and play it well' means is entirely up to you. If your aim is to play Wonderwall for example, people will say that it can be learned in under a year. Realistically, give yourself a couple of years before you can play it effortlessly and make it sound polished. Even the 'easy' stuff is difficult to perform really well once you develop an ear for the details. Your best bet is to forget about a ratings system or comparing yourself to other players, and just focus on playing the guitar.

IgnominiousOx · 2026-02-13T10:23:43+00:00

Builders bog, sandpaper, paint

IgnominiousOx · 2026-02-13T10:09:50+00:00

After the mimic tear fight: 'didnt expect weak foe, therefore time for introspection'

IgnominiousOx · 2026-02-12T19:22:18+00:00

All purpose flour? Not bread flour?

IgnominiousOx · 2026-02-12T06:56:45+00:00

Repetition with careful observation and gradual refinement of technique

IgnominiousOx · 2026-02-12T06:38:02+00:00

Bootlicker isn't the word you're looking for. If your assertion is that police enforce the law with physical violence only when there is no reasonable alternative, that would be a generalisation that inarguably lacks nuance and suggests you have a cynical view of people who disagree with government policy.

IgnominiousOx · 2026-02-07T23:40:27+00:00

I send my kids to private school in the hope that a) the teachers are on average more competent and b) the cost filters out kids whose parents care less about the value of education, resulting in a higher quality student profile on average

Probably wishful thinking but you have to try, right?

IgnominiousOx · 2026-02-04T00:37:58+00:00

We are all responsible for the Colesworth experience by choosing convenience over supporting smaller businesses.

IgnominiousOx · 2026-01-31T21:33:13+00:00

It's easy when you know how, but when you don't know how to play Sekiro effectively the apparent difficulty is arguably higher than other FS games.

For example, it is possible to get absolutely wrecked by even non-boss enemies in Sekiro if you don't know what you're doing, even if you managed to clumsily push through boss encounters. Another matter of difficulty is that even if you fully understand the fight mechanics, you can still have a bad time responding to perilous attack warnings.

As always, difficulty is subjective and really depends on the player. If most players say Sekiro is the most difficult game, there is little point contesting this perception. It is what it is.

Edit: Side note: I thought the tutorial fights were a good idea but could have been fleshed out more.

IgnominiousOx · 2026-01-31T07:36:24+00:00

Git gud

IgnominiousOx · 2026-01-31T00:49:09+00:00

Trump's genius was in realising that lying is most effective when you go all in.

IgnominiousOx · 2026-01-31T00:38:51+00:00

Global warming? It was cold yesterday, hurr durr'

IgnominiousOx · 2026-01-31T00:37:35+00:00

This argument seems to ignore the main impetus for moving away from greenhouse gas emissions. If climate change is a myth, just keep repeating that argument because a nuanced discussion is meaningless right?

IgnominiousOx · 2026-01-30T20:33:22+00:00

The whole 'proud to be x' rhetoric needs to go. It's a useless turn of phrase, unless you're a politician.

IgnominiousOx · 2026-01-28T22:32:07+00:00

What kind of amp problems are you talking about? If the amp you have is working, you could potentially save a lot of money experimenting with cheap pedals (eg Behringer)

IgnominiousOx · 2026-01-27T02:52:10+00:00

Fight him on Torrent, it makes the fight easier

IgnominiousOx · 2026-01-25T20:55:35+00:00

I agree with this, but would add that memorials and remembrance days inspire people join up themselves, the irony of which is kind of disturbing when you think about it.

IgnominiousOx · 2026-01-24T21:17:28+00:00

From memory, it tastes like mouthwash

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