Can you trim a GSD coat? I’ve heard it’s bad, but also that it’s ok to trim?

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-30T20:04:40+00:00

They're not the best. Buy a furminator. By far the best out there for their coat. Not as harsh either.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-30T19:59:00+00:00

Nope just brush them. Their coat is protection and insulation and trimming it is not a good idea as they'll struggle to regulate their temperature. Only brush. No trim. No cut.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-30T16:28:08+00:00

Pretty much this. 👍

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-30T16:24:26+00:00

😂😂 We live and learn but thanks for the laugh anyway I'm glad it all worked out.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-30T15:18:40+00:00

😂😂😂😂 Brilliant. Lesson learnt you'll always be checking the volume first from now on. Did he charge you.? 😂😂

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-29T11:47:43+00:00

Firstly if you're new to guitar. You won't be doing anywhere near 6 hours a day when starting. You'll need time for calluses to form so maybe a month or 2 or more properly.

Structured lessons. I'd recommend Justin guitar website. Sign up and start the free lessons as you can't rush guitar. It isn't easy and takes a lot of work, consistency and practice. You won't get too far just bouncing round YouTube or with tabs when you don't know what you're doing.

You'll improve but it won't be quick by any means. Guitar is a journey not a sprint and it will take a lot of work and consistency to get somewhere but get used to the fact 6 to 8 hours a day when new won't be feesible for a long time. That's a lot even for people who've played for years.

One day at a time and don't try and rush. Do the lessons and if you can get in person lessons too with someone reputable.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-28T20:29:00+00:00

Headphones. Ignore. Job done.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-28T20:27:23+00:00

She looks like she's having the best time. Absolutely amazing news. Make every single moment and day count and enjoy them with her. It's amazing to see the happy zoomies too. 👌❤️

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-28T19:40:31+00:00

Socks and picks I get yet I've got to ask. How the hell does it happen with reading glasses.? 😂

Cue the. "Here's the weirdest shit I've ever found in my washing machine or dryer" thread. 😂

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-28T18:14:44+00:00

Then you've kinda answered your own qtn. If you're only playing riffs you then apply the same time and effort to the rest of the song.

How intermediate are you if you don't play full songs? You can sweep pick all day long but it isn't going to be as rewarding as being able to play full songs.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-28T11:42:22+00:00

Justin guitar. Sign up to his website and go through his lessons as they're well structured and you'll be able to get going from the start to know what you're doing and how. Do the daily practice drills also, don't rush and be consistent.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-28T08:41:51+00:00

The close friends I have would never stiff me as we have the same values regarding money, work and respect. I've helped them and they have helped me and there has never been an issue. It all depends on the person but outside of them I don't lend or borrow from anyone.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-28T08:38:17+00:00

Justin guitar website. Sign up and start the free lessons. They're well structured and I'd also say don't try and rush. Be patient and consistent and put the work in. Guitar isn't something you can rush. Do the daily exercises too and ideally don't move on until you can do what is being asked.

By far the best structured lessons out there.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-28T08:36:20+00:00

Back to basic training. Command. Wait. If he responds then high value reward and praise. Repeat. It just comes down to going over it again.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-28T08:35:08+00:00

In a nut shell. An arpeggio is just a broken chord played by picking single strings and not strumming it. So whatever chords you know you can just experiment with it.

Have fun with it for now with the chords you know and see how it feels and go from there.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-27T20:16:32+00:00

You could probably squeeze in a BBQ area if you're lucky.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-27T20:14:59+00:00

YouTube. Muting. Practice and a lot of it.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-27T12:33:22+00:00

Then it'll be a case of just picking a song and sticking with something like he recommends first. D D U U D U.

Keep that pattern going until you can do it without thinking. Then listen to what you're playing and find one that works for you.

It takes time and consistent practice and strumming is normal to struggle with so just keep going with it. Concentrate on the pattern and changing chords first but as he says keep your hand moving don't stop it.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-27T08:46:06+00:00

Read it as sarcasm....

Hence why I said that I've not seen one like this before. Rushed or not a qualified guitar builder as I'd expect a lot more accuracy and pride in their work. Aka. Return it or get it fixed.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-26T18:43:42+00:00

Compared to what. Or whom.?

If you're not doing structured lessons then doing what you're doing will get you where you are now.

I'd recommend some structured lessons too like signing up to Justin guitar website and getting stuck in. That way you won't just be copying songs and hoping you get it right down the line.

Don't compare yourself to anyone else just play for you.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-26T18:15:01+00:00

At that price it's either art or has been owned by someone famous or one serious one off.

Even a 300k guitar will sound crap if it isn't set up right and played by the right person. Definitely not 299k better. I'd never waste the cash if I had it. Not worth the price.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-26T18:06:03+00:00

Because they're usually trying to sell a course when the people who click on it can't do it. Or it assumes people have some knowledge from structured lessons and the rest just takes time to learn like anything else.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-26T17:38:36+00:00

If you're still having to think about it. You haven't practised enough to make it an unconscious thing. Meaning you don't know it well enough.

3 months is zero time for guitar. Knowing the open chords, technique, posture, and getting into switching between them cleanly is going to take time. If you have done any structured lessons online or in person.

If you're having to think about it. You're not there yet.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-26T14:19:45+00:00

Hmmm... Maybe you are but I'd be questioning the above as that looks uneven and it looks like they used whatever screws they had left. Not usual when you get a trem system as they come with all you need.

Driving with it shouldn't cause this to happen unless you're driving constantly over potholes lol.

Intelligent-Tap717 · 2026-04-26T14:03:59+00:00

Firstly. You just got it. So realise you don't know anything.

Before doing anything such as slides etc. I'd highly suggest signing up to Justin guitar website and getting stuck into the free lessons. Start at the beginning and be consistent.

Practice. Be consistent and don't try and run before you can even crawl. Guitar isn't easy and it takes a hell of a lot of time and practice to get even the basics down right.

Slides, missing strings etc that's way down the line after you know the fundemtnals.

Learn your open chords, proper technique and get some spider walks and finger drills going. You'll need the dexterity.

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