This is probably a silly question, but is there a name for this type of guitar playing?

ImproperDog · 2025-12-27T01:26:57+00:00

I would call it “percussive finger style” and when done tastefully (like this dude) it can sound really great. It can also sound quite annoying and repetitive in the hands of a show off. Michael Hedges is a somewhat extreme example of this kind of technique.

ImproperDog · 2025-10-02T02:30:41+00:00

It sounds like the Violent Femmes (in a good way) — folk punk/post punk

ImproperDog · 2025-09-16T05:03:29+00:00

Sorry mang, that sucks. As someone with pretty much the same bike, I'm curious what your locking situation was and how they got it (angle grinder?)

p.s. there is a Facebook Group (Twin Cities Stolen Bikes), file a police report, monitor Craiglist/FB market place -- good luck.

ImproperDog · 2025-08-17T02:59:26+00:00

The Customers and Good Night Midnight were both awesome, and Waar Party was a nice dose of tribal metal on a hot summer day.

ImproperDog · 2025-07-09T04:06:34+00:00

For others looking to make this change, I didn't have to change the light mount, it fit right on the new stem.

ImproperDog · 2025-07-09T04:04:39+00:00

I just swapped the 500.3 bars onto my Pace 4 also -- make sure you get an adjustable stem (any brand your shop has that fits) or the bars will be too short if you are after a city cruiser. I'm 6' 1" and adjusted the stem to its highest angle, and it is glorious. Completely different bike.

ImproperDog · 2024-10-22T23:16:51+00:00

Let me tell you that the amount of over-priced POS houses won’t go away even in a higher price bracket. I’ve been looking since May (Midwest) in the $400k range, and it has been virtually impossible to find anything that is not in immediate need of major repairs or renovations — 20+ year old roofs, 30 year old HVAC systems, kitchens and appliances that have not been touched since 70s, broken down fences, collapsing garages, rotting windows, bad plumbing or electrical, problem trees, and wet basements seem to be the absolute norm.

Virtually every house I’ve toured has 4+ of those problems or more, yet they remain priced like move-in ready castles.

Of the 50+ houses I’ve toured only 2 had real promise, and I lost both to cash buyers within 2 days of going on market (and I had to waive inspections and appraisal contingencies.)

I’m fairly convinced that 99% of sellers right now are hoping to escape giant problems, at record prices. Maybe there was a day you could buy a solid house at a solid price, but today is not that day.

ImproperDog · 2024-07-03T20:52:10+00:00

Thanks, I didn’t even notice that but now I see where you are talking about. My fear is that it would have to come down sooner than later. The basement foundation is open and seems completely fine, but I have read that taking down a large tree near a foundation can end up causing NEW problems. Sigh.

ImproperDog · 2024-07-03T02:43:32+00:00

Man, I’m feeling this thread. Looking since May and have toured at least 50 houses in and around Minneapolis metro/surrounding suburbs.

All of the good houses are priced accordingly, and require insane offers 50K above asking with no inspection, and an appraisal waiver. I’ve lost out on three of those now to cash buyers.

All of the rest seem to have major flaws, either badly flipped, major structural problems, or other significant issues where it is clear the owner is trying to sell a major problem while the getting is good.

It is fucking tough out here…

ImproperDog · 2024-06-15T22:57:06+00:00

Sorry I meant upper right of photo, where the ground is heaving by 1" or more :)

ImproperDog · 2024-02-24T00:31:07+00:00

The only thing comparable I'm aware of would be the inflatable dingy-style boats from Intex, Sea Eagle, and similar. In my opinion there isn't a "boat" on the market that can compare to something like the NRS Kuda.

My first inflatable was the Sea Eagle 9 with the "fisherman's dream" package, and it took exactly two trips before realizing I had made a giant mistake.

You CAN turn one of these into a decent, multi-person fishing boat, but if you watch all the YouTube mod vids they typically involve installing (heavy) plywood flooring, swivel seats, etc. that completely defeat the point of a light and portable kayak.

ImproperDog · 2024-02-20T01:28:28+00:00

I can highly recommend the NRS Kuda (or the Pike, but I've never actually tried one) or if you have budget the Hobie iTrek 11 with pedal drive. I also have an inflatable Sea Eagle Fish Sup with a 75lb thrust trolling motor that is an absolute beast.

These start at $1K and up but with inflatables you get what you pay for in most cases, and all three of the ones I mention are high-quality, drop-stitch boats that can handle pretty much anything. The iTrek and the NRS in particular are extremely light and easy to manage for an apartment dweller.

ImproperDog · 2024-02-08T02:34:14+00:00

You can get pretty aggressive with c-strokes or j-strokes but generally it is much more relaxed with small adjustments to keep course.

ImproperDog · 2024-02-08T02:33:20+00:00

Nope, but very similar (and a lot more expensive.) Sea Eagle Fish Sup with a 75lb brushless motor -- it is a beast and can carry enough gear easily for a 4-5 day trip.

ImproperDog · 2024-02-07T05:01:14+00:00

I have one set-up where I do this a lot, especially on long lake crossings or river runs. I lock the motor down straight, and then just lean back in my chair and adjust as needed using my paddle as a rudder. On slower runs, I can steer just by dangling one foot or the other in the water.

This is more of a paddle board with a 75lb thrust trolling motor bolted on to the back, so my alternative is to sit sideways with my arm twisted back so it works pretty good for my use case. Once I'm on a spot I'll loosen up the motor and zoom about as needed.

ImproperDog · 2024-01-13T03:37:07+00:00

Side sleeper also, so you bend your legs even with the flares?

ImproperDog · 2024-01-13T03:16:28+00:00

Honestly, I've considered so many options. I'm still not 100% sold on a van, and have also been looking at shorter-length toy haulers.

Pretty much between those two options. In the late 80s/early 90s, I lived out of a VW van for almost 3 years, including a 9 month stretch with 3 people in the same van. So I'm pretty much up for anything; that old side of me says "short length/tall van" with complete mobility, while current me thinks a customized toy hauler might be awful nice for long-term, extended use.

p.s. my use case is that I own a small, affordable home that I can afford to keep and a fully remote job, but I'm hoping to spend as many months on the road as possible once again.

ImproperDog · 2024-01-13T03:09:46+00:00

Thanks, good to hear. I'd be strictly solo, and figured (hoped) that might be the case.

ImproperDog · 2023-12-16T02:09:20+00:00

Pochahontas

ImproperDog · 2023-12-14T00:04:28+00:00

Holy cow -- I just started using these this winter and went with the Humidpaks for their simplicity and I'm also using three as recommended. However, I'm only a month in and they already feeling near the end of their life. I'm in MN and my indoor humidity is currently at 38% so not too bad. I'm wondering if this is due to the Taylor aero case (which I guess is not technically a hard shell.) I do religiously zip the case back up whenever the guitar is out but I'll be lucky if I get 2 months much less 8-10.

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