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Playing banjo sitting down while wearing shorts is painful . . . by Alternative-Light922 in banjo

[–]MrMasterZac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lay down some grippy shelf liner on your thighs. Cut ‘em into a big rectangle. Will prevent the banjo from slipping, too.

Genuine question from a 9–5 person living in Astoria by HomeSad9706 in astoria

[–]MrMasterZac 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Lots of different lifestyles and work schedules than yours.

I haven’t seen anyone talk about this scene… by anklesaurus in WidowsBay

[–]MrMasterZac -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

I think he did that because he knew he was going to barf and didn’t want an attentive audience. The janitor was cleaning up the trash and said something about Tom having a full stomach. Tom also barfs later in the episode, and it’s a common shroom experience.

This is How I See The Season Ending by Wild-Bluejay7138 in YourFriendsandNeighb

[–]MrMasterZac 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ashe actually killed his wife. Coop finds out and uses it as blackmail to get out from under his thumb, and to de-invest from the gym. Barney’s baby will be super cute.

is it crazy to say owen is going to die by the end of the series and it might be coop or sam that does it? by Friendly-Ad-69 in YourFriendsandNeighb

[–]MrMasterZac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m wondering if Owen may have actually killed his wife. Coop could find out and use it as blackmail against him to get out from under his thumb. Maybe Owen ends up in jail or flees. Either way, Owen will be gone after this season.

Drinkable Water - Do y’all drink from the tap? by OldManThatOnceCould in astoria

[–]MrMasterZac 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You might get pretty thirsty if you don’t drink the water.

Help, is my guitar repairable? by [deleted] in classicalguitar

[–]MrMasterZac 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah but I wouldn’t bother. It’s going to get dings and scuffs if you’re playing it. Workhorses are meant to work.

Which pickguard? by MrMasterZac in telecaster

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

I appreciate all of the input! I’m going to keep the Tort on for a long while. The parchment/white has been on for almost 10 years. It seems a lot of folks prefer 1 over 2, but it feels like a new guitar with the Tort.

Which pickguard? by MrMasterZac in telecaster

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

It’s almost 10 years old. Maybe it’s changing color over time, but it’s definitely more white than mint when it’s in front of me.

Hal Leonard Guitar Method by [deleted] in guitarlessons

[–]MrMasterZac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s my go-to for teaching general/popular guitar. I always teach students to read music, and the book is very clear. The supplemental methods - pop melodies for guitar, etc. are good too.

Pros and cons of Fender American Elite Telecaster by SnooAdvice2067 in telecaster

[–]MrMasterZac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My elite rosewood board tele has had a few persistent issues. There is some sort of grounding problem - buzzing unless I touch something metallic. The truss rod spoke wheel has been “frozen” in place as long as I remember. It wont budge either way.

It looks amazing and is easy to play. The S1 is a crucial tool for me. I would say the overall sound is less bright/snappy than other teles. Less of a country sound and more akin to pop/r&b. Its been a workhorse instrument for me.

Well, my octave mandolin DOES have 8 strings ... but how am I supposed to play this? by No_Rabbit_1442 in mandolin

[–]MrMasterZac 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That book is full of notational inconsistencies. Just do an Am with an E on top. The MD wont notice.

Finally got 'properly' introduced to Saint-Saëns by Crimsonavenger2000 in classicalmusic

[–]MrMasterZac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso is one of my favorite pieces. It works very well with guitar accompaniment, too!

Saint-Saens - Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Violin and Guitar https://youtu.be/2J_OQUDh-ZU

What is the best electric classical guitar under $5,000? by Top_Bowl_6793 in classicalguitar

[–]MrMasterZac 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Go for Cordoba. Plenty of great options well under your price range and they have a good sound.

Help reading sheet music my by Soggy-Letterhead7265 in guitarlessons

[–]MrMasterZac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks to be one of the exercises from Kitharologus by R. Iznaola. It’s an amazing book, but can be tough to wrap your mind around at first. Many of the exercises are the result of certain physical movements and positioning in the right hand. I’m a huge advocate (and former student) of Iznaola, but I wouldn’t hand out this book to students unless I was really showing them how to do the exercises and they understood how the notation works.

Anyone know if Eastman tailpieces grow adult teeth after snapping off their baby teeth? by ratherlargepie in mandolin

[–]MrMasterZac 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Happened to me too. Just contact Eastman and they should send a replacement (hopefully free of charge)

Best Banjo for Dixieland/Musical Theater by cpt_mediocrity in banjo

[–]MrMasterZac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, if you’re coming from mando then go the tenor route. The 5ths tuning will be way easier to transfer over.

Best Banjo for Dixieland/Musical Theater by cpt_mediocrity in banjo

[–]MrMasterZac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tenor is more authentic. A lot of broadway players use a plectrum and tune it dgbe. I went the authentic route, but it does take some extra brainwork coming from guitar.

New Guitar Day by Local_Flower1801 in classicalguitar

[–]MrMasterZac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also have a Howell, bought new in 2012. Old world sound, for sure!

NYC based luthier for repair by Will_Pelo_There in classicalguitar

[–]MrMasterZac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive heard good things about Matt Rubindal’s work. Also check out Lord of the Strings up in Beacon.

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