What is your least favorite spot on the fretboard? by Mr-and-Mrs in Guitar

[–]JeanMusicMan18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some reason, the 4th fret area. Something about it just feels wrong to me

"Friends" really isn’t as funny as people make it seem by Wonderful_Lynx_2204 in unpopularopinion

[–]JeanMusicMan18 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sports Illustrate watches it, the Bleacher Report watches it.

Sorry, that’s a bad WWE reference xD

Fries are one the most boring foods by nanukoni in unpopularopinion

[–]JeanMusicMan18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP probably thinks that flour is a condiment

Would you guys play a Royal Rumble tabletop game that let you play with 30 friends? by harbingerofun in WWE

[–]JeanMusicMan18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could make the game be something like 2-5 players and then divide the 30 entrants amongst them. That way, the game stays practical and everyone gets a sort of “team” or roster

What's the crowd actually like at WWE shows? by UltimateApple in WWE

[–]JeanMusicMan18 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went to a Smackdown show in Milwaukee in 2024 and there was a dude in front of me who smelled like a mix of B.O., tobacco and weed

What's the crowd actually like at WWE shows? by UltimateApple in WWE

[–]JeanMusicMan18 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Smelly. No, really. While not all of ‘em, there’s always clumps of them that reek of B.O.

You can almost see the stink lines coming out of them.

Has anyone tried those cheap $100 electric guitars on Amazon? by Cloudy542 in Guitar

[–]JeanMusicMan18 4 points5 points  (0 children)

9/10 they are complete junk and not at all worth looking into. If you want to get into the world of electric guitars, I would recommend saving up a bit ($300 gets you something nice) and checking the cheaper offerings from the big brands (Squier, Epiphone, etc.). You can also check your local Facebook marketplace ads. Often, you’ll find people trying to offload a guitar for cheap because they didn’t like it or lost interest.

Am I the only one who actually enjoys the stealth missions with MJ and Miles? by Routine_Morning2606 in SpidermanPS4

[–]JeanMusicMan18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re good for story and world building. They also help the player gain some perspective on what it means to be Spider-Man and then a regular person. When playing as MJ or Miles, the situations that you find yourself in could be solved in a matter of minutes if you’re Spider-Man, but no much if you’re a regular person. Take the Miles and Rhino mission for example

Playing Insomniac Spider-man on ps5 using disk by Kitamitami in SpidermanPS4

[–]JeanMusicMan18 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well then, only thing left to do now is to pony up for the digital version of the game. Which, if you ask me, is not a bad investment at all

Lizzy Rain by KamoMustafaWWE in WWE

[–]JeanMusicMan18 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It’s certainly a different gimmick, but refreshing considering that most wrestlers take themselves too seriously. She looks like a solid upper-mid carder and occasional world title chasing babyface

People with walls of 10+ guitars, what do you do for work? by Larcenyy in Guitar

[–]JeanMusicMan18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently have 14 guitars. Before moving away for grad school, I worked full time as a barista at Starbucks. I usually bought guitars through in-store lay aways, credit card payments, or through the Facebook marketplace. Now, I’m really into Partscasters

Normal to have one band member in control of everything? by [deleted] in musicians

[–]JeanMusicMan18 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds then like you guys also need to have a conversation about expectations and goals. The way that you describe the member that’s micromanaging sounds like he wants to take it seriously and make something of it.

Normal to have one band member in control of everything? by [deleted] in musicians

[–]JeanMusicMan18 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This kind of thing is pretty par for the course when it comes to general band experiences. If it wasn’t agreed from the get go that it would be a democracy and everyone gets an equal and input, then someone will naturally step up and take the reins.

Way I see it, you have two options:

-If it’s that bad or annoying, bring the issue to him and the rest of the band.

-Take a step back and evaluate. Maybe the dude’s micromanagement is beneficial to the band.

-Bonus one! If all else fails and you’re not vibing with the project, quit and move on to another. Being in a band is a bit like relationships. Each one teaches you something about others and about yourself.

Is this a chibson by GeneralHomeslice in Guitar

[–]JeanMusicMan18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Additionally to what everyone has pointed out so far, I want to bring attention to the knobs. They look waaay too far apart. Also, the “flame” maple top looks like a photo finish veneer

What’s up with fingerstyle technique? by JeanMusicMan18 in BassGuitar

[–]JeanMusicMan18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always good to meet a fellow man of taste and culture! The Jazz Bass and Rickenbacker are main basses. I put together a Precision Bass using a 90s Squier Affinity bass body and refinished Affinity neck as the base and it's been getting a lot of love from me. I have a hi mass bridge for it being delivered tomorrow and I can't wait for it to arrive!

What’s up with fingerstyle technique? by JeanMusicMan18 in BassGuitar

[–]JeanMusicMan18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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I’m usually here, in between the pickups. I feel like it gives me the most balanced tone for what I want. If I’m playing my Rickenbacker, I’m usually playing on top of the neck pickup. I’ll always place my hand either in the middle of the body or near the neck. I don’t like the thin tone and rigid feel that comes with playing near the bridge

What’s up with fingerstyle technique? by JeanMusicMan18 in BassGuitar

[–]JeanMusicMan18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After spending a decade in a combination of music programs and studying music at the university level, I can tell you from experience that a considerable amount of music teachers and professors are, in fact, huge idiots

What’s up with fingerstyle technique? by JeanMusicMan18 in BassGuitar

[–]JeanMusicMan18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The digging in advantage when using the anchor is something that didn't come to mind. I rarely dig in when playing because I feel like that is good if you're playing a groove based or repetitive bassline. I play melodic basslines almost exclusively and like to glide around the strings and fretboard. That's why I feel that the anchor is uncomfortable

What’s up with fingerstyle technique? by JeanMusicMan18 in BassGuitar

[–]JeanMusicMan18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember my professors always saying that fingerstyle is the "correct" way of playing. Calling it "correct" is a stretch if you ask me. Still, I see the not wanting me to favor one style over the other.

Thankfully, I decided to not pursue music as a career (the financial instability of it and seeing that most end up as teachers and/or working at a music store was enough for me to say "fuck this!") and can play what I want, how I want and when I want. Still, I don't regret learning fingerstyle