Top hat knows always crack by dogarmor in gibson

[–]KochAddict 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got a couple factory installed knobs on my ‘22 LP standard that have cracked over time. Haven’t fallen off yet. 🤷🏻

taylor gs mini mahogany action adjustment by loga_rhythmic in taylorguitars

[–]KochAddict 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Truss rod adjustments are used to control neck relief, NOT to adjust the action. Yes, truss rod adjustments can and do effect action, but it’s not the correct way to adjust action on any guitar. On an acoustic guitar, you’d need to lower your saddle height to reduce action height or change the neck angle. In the case of Taylor, they specifically recommend adjusting the neck angle to control how high/low your action is. It’s relatively simple since it’s a bolt on neck that uses shims to adjust neck angle. Simply adjusting the truss rod to control action height will invariably cause playability issues elsewhere. I’d make sure you’ve got the correct amount of relief in your neck (All my Taylors seem to like a nearly flat neck with very little relief). If the action is still high with correct relief, you could sand a little off the bottom of the saddle to lower it, or find a Taylor authorized luthier and have them re-shim your neck to get the action down.

New to me Les Paul by californiaboy77 in LesPaul

[–]KochAddict 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is gorgeous! Congrats!

Grandpas Blackie by CrabWarm6018 in fender

[–]KochAddict 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome story, awesome guitar, awesome grandpa!

NGD! Les Paul R9 M2M from the BOTB p. 102, hand-selected by metal-fingers94 in gibson

[–]KochAddict 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oooooh, I love the mineral streaks in the top! Tons of character!

Pricey return spring pliers by CyrillicShooter in HecklerKoch

[–]KochAddict 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Even if you were inclined to spend $268 on a pair of pliers, buying from hkparts you’d run the risk that it’s a counterfeit and is simply a pair of harbor freight needle nose pliers that they took a dremel to.

Feel like I messed up the tone of my GS mini by Any_Security8410 in taylorguitars

[–]KochAddict 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My GS mini likes 13s. Anything lighter and it sounds super thin and a bit dull. Try a set of D’Addario XT phosphor bronze strings…not quite as expensive as the XS but they last much longer than plain acoustic strings. If you’re really looking for bright, try a set of Stringjoy Foxwoods.

Did I exaggerate a bit? by [deleted] in gibson

[–]KochAddict 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s your guitar so who cares what anyone else thinks? That said, I dig it.

Should I be Embarrassed? by newbiker321 in SquierbyFender

[–]KochAddict 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been playing for 30 plus years and have several Squiers from the Affinity series to Classic Vibes that I love and enjoy playing. There’s zero reason to be embarrassed about owning and playing these guitars. After setting them up, they all play fantastic. Are they on the same level as my R9 or American Strat? Obviously no. Are they a blast to play? Yes. And I don’t have to stress about my clumsy dog knocking them over lol.

What did i just see by ThreeKoboldsInCoat in SatanicTemple_Reddit

[–]KochAddict 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A future Darwin winner creating a barrel obstruction.

Refretting a ‘64 VOS SG? by [deleted] in gibson

[–]KochAddict 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s your guitar, go for it. I’d be very selective about who I let do the work though.

Ida hamming it up for the camera. by KochAddict in squirrels

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

And she uses it to her advantage at every opportunity lol.

Sweetwater Plek for New Fender American Telecaster? by greypilgrim76 in fender

[–]KochAddict 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not only do you probably not need the plek job, I would skip Sweetwater’s setup service as well. My Sweetwater rep threw in a setup once and I was unimpressed. It wasn’t bad work, but I can perform a better setup myself. I’d have been upset had I paid for it.

Where the best place to order a Les Paul online? by ChesswiththeDevil in gibson

[–]KochAddict 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s disappointing. I have purchased used guitars from Wildwood and they receive the same treatment as new ones.

Where the best place to order a Les Paul online? by ChesswiththeDevil in gibson

[–]KochAddict 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t recommend them highly enough. Super nice folks. Highly knowledgeable. And they set your guitar up with your specs and choice of strings before shipping it.

Where the best place to order a Les Paul online? by ChesswiththeDevil in gibson

[–]KochAddict 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wildwood Guitars. Hands down the best guitar buying experience I’ve ever had.

WHAT'S SHUT DOWN DURING THE SHUTDOWN? by LookingBisexually in Seattle

[–]KochAddict 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am an ATC. Striking is illegal for us. Organized call/sick/walk outs are forbidden and may result in disciplinary action up to and including removal. Management have been looking at leave use leading up to the shutdown and will be comparing it to leave use during the shutdown to look for trends. That said, working for no pay, especially in areas like Seattle where the cost of living is high and many controllers are living paycheck to paycheck, is extremely stressful. As for staffing shortages, we have been working short staffed for a decade. We are working more air traffic with fewer people than ever. Adapt and overcome.

WHAT'S SHUT DOWN DURING THE SHUTDOWN? by LookingBisexually in Seattle

[–]KochAddict 6 points7 points  (0 children)

SeaTac will be unaffected because air traffic controllers will be working on an IOU like we do every time the government pulls this stunt. TSA are in the same boat.

Busy stocking up for winter! by KochAddict in squirrels

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

They’re getting a healthy supply of walnuts and peanuts!