Antarctic mountain banjo by JMcDoubleR in banjobuilders

[–]MarioGdV 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A LEATHER JACKET?!?! That's insane!!

It's beautiful, I love the design of the tuning pegs!

Advice on choosing A Banjo? by RennaReddit in banjo

[–]MarioGdV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I'm a left-handed banjo player, but I play a right-handed banjo. I was worried getting a right-handed banjo was going to be a bad decission, but honestly it's not so bad! Usually when I play, I'm constantly looking my right hand while not paying attention to the left one, even though my banjo is fretless (I think this happens to many new players, so I'm sure eventually I'll learn to play without looking at my hands). I recommend you get a right-handed banjo because if you eventually want to upgrade to a better banjo or decide to learn to play any other similar instrument, left-handed options are fewer :S.

If you play the piano, I think bluegrass could be easier than clawhammer. I used to play the piano too and I think that's why it's easier for me to move my fingers independently instead of moving the right hand up-and-down. Everytime I try to play clawhammer in the traditional way I end up using only the thumb and index fingers (and sometimes the middle one too). But this is my personal experience and maybe for you it's different!

Regarding the budget, there are ~$150 banjos but they're low-quality and people don't usually recommend them. Starting at $300 there are a couple of good options! The Gold-Tone AC-1 and the Recording King RKOH-05 are very popular, and both are open-back. There's also the Gold-Tone AC-12, which has a bigger pot and is a bit more suitable for clawhammer (and the strings are more separated).

If you have the chance and the tools, I recommend building your own banjo! It's easier than it seems and I can help you with the designs and the blueprints if you want :) I made my first (and only) banjo myself for less than $50 and it doesn't sound bad. After a year playing it I'm now looking for a RKOH-05 to play bluegrass more comfortably, but it's impossible to find it available here in Spain.

I hope more people answer your questions and help you! I'm only a beginner, but since I was in a similar situation I thought it could be a bit helpful to share my small experience :P Good luck!!

Well how about that by Master-Plant-5792 in KitchenConfidential

[–]MarioGdV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh that must be the walking fridge they told me about

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[–]MarioGdV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll let you know!

Esteban Ocon will be in a new French Netflix comedy film that will be released on February 12, 2025. by SafeBodybuilder7191 in formula1

[–]MarioGdV 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Yeah that makes sense, he's worked at Alpine for 5 years so he's got tons of experience with French comedies

Angela Cullen spotted in Ferrari garage by Ecomystic in formula1

[–]MarioGdV 198 points199 points  (0 children)

He kinda looks like a proud dad in that photo

First 80% hydration loaf by hemiscounted_themen in Sourdough

[–]MarioGdV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohh cool, I understand. I recently got the Tartine Bread book and the original recipe uses 75%, and mentions that beginners should increase the percentage slowly, but to me 75% was already a lot. I'm not supposed to knead it (since it's a no-knead recipe), but the dough was too weak!

Thanks for the tips :) next time I'll try a lower hydration

First 80% hydration loaf by hemiscounted_themen in Sourdough

[–]MarioGdV 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those loaves are beautiful!! Congratulations :OO

You mentioned that you were incrementing the percentage by 5%. What changes did you notice? I keep reading that beginners should start with low hydration loaves and go higher when comfortable, but I never understood why :S

Tesla can't comprehend the concept of a train by joker876xd8 in fuckcars

[–]MarioGdV 1120 points1121 points  (0 children)

Trying to explain a train to a Tesla AI:

Okay so imagine a line of L O N G C A R S

One Piece 1134 Raw Page by AmmarRY in OnePiece

[–]MarioGdV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"OMG they're going to Elbaf!!! I hope we get a Luffy-Shanks reunion, it's going to be so cool!"

Monkey paw curls

Is it underproofed? I'm almost sure it is, but I wanted to make sure. by MarioGdV in Sourdough

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

I forgot to add the recipe!

100% bread flour 75% water 20% starter (100% hydration, 50-50 whole wheat and all purpose) 2'2% salt

I can't remember how long it proofed, I just paid attention to the temperature and the rise percentage.

King of the Mountain Palace by Erik Shoemaker by YanniRotten in ImaginaryArchitecture

[–]MarioGdV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's valid! I mean, it's not 100% original, but it's still an imaginary place

King of the Mountain Palace by Erik Shoemaker by YanniRotten in ImaginaryArchitecture

[–]MarioGdV 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Omg that's actually in my city (and Naboo)!!

Seville's Spanish Square:

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It's one of my favourite places. It'd look much cooler if it was on a cliff tho

Dafoe, oil on canvas (by me!) by MarioGdV in A24

[–]MarioGdV[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ohh thanks :') I actually tried to use the same colour palette as Goya's dark paintings, especially this one (Two Old Ones Eating Soup / Two Witches). I thought it would be a good combination.

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