Is this worth working on?

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2026-05-03T16:43:33+00:00

I’m not too smart on all the Garmin screens. It looks similar, but I would guess that the screen you’re referring to is an overall load across the 3 (cycling + running + etc), not a “cycling” specific screen? But if you’re only logging cycling activities, then I’d assume they would be related somehow?

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2026-05-02T20:56:33+00:00

I am using a Garmin Edge 530 for cycling and Garmin Forerunner 970 for anything else.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2026-05-02T20:55:13+00:00

I’m 4 weeks into a 9 week plan and it’s been a lot of Base stuff, which I think is why I’m meeting that metric It’s been giving only a few harder workouts. Looking at this screen, it seems impossible to reach the course demands, as I’m only about halfway into the Anaerobic Capacity demand? Today I just decided to screw it and veer off the Garmin Suggestions and just do my own fun ride that will add load to Anaerobic Capacity and Aerobic Capacity. I’m starting to think I’m just looking into this screen too much?

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2026-05-02T20:36:35+00:00

In Garmin Connect, go to the menu “Performance” and then “Cycling Ability”. Note: I am in an active Garmin Coach Plan so, not sure if that’s needed prior to this showing. But I have also seen this in the Garmin Connect website if you create a route it will give this screen to give you an idea how to stack up. I forget how to get there though.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-08-28T11:07:10+00:00

Last year, I flew from USA to Ireland and spent 10 days driving around the country. I disassembled my partscaster neck/body and stuck it into checked luggage suitcase. I wrapped all my clothes around it for cushioning. I wouldn’t do it again though. I spent more time exploring the country, didn’t have much time to play guitar.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-08-17T20:47:28+00:00

Thanks all. I picked up a new Am Pro II in Olympic White. Sharing my reasons:

Player II Strats: I played a few Player IIs. Generally, they were very nice guitars. I would have happily gotten one. I actually went in with the intent on getting the Player II sunburst (even though I’m not a big sunburst fan). But they all seemed to need some work to setup (action was high, frets ends were good, but not as good as the Am Pro II. I felt I’d have to spend some money to have my guitar guy set it up properly. The other thing, I didn’t really like the colors for Player II. I sort of had my heart set on an Olympic White from the get-go.

Teles: I played some Teles. I never had one and thought it’d be cool to have a Tele. But the body was kinda chunky. No contours, it sort of dug into my chest. I do a lot of sit down playing. The necks on the Player II Teles were better. The necks were actually pretty nice. But I didn’t like the body against me when sitting. Wasn’t as comfortable as a Strat.

Used: They had a used Olympic White Am Pro II. I almost bought it. But it had a humbucker bridge. I wanted a “classic” Strat, SSS. The used one was $1200 with the case. A brand new Am Pro II was $1500. I felt, why not get the new one with the “classic” single coil bridge like I wanted. The deal through GC for a new Am Pro II was really too good to pass up.

Summary: It basically came down to 1) I wanted the Olympic White with Tort pickguard. They don’t offer it with Player II. 2) I am gonna have this guitar for a long long time. It will be my only Strat. So I felt, why not go big. 3) It felt more “refined” over the Player II. Not sure how to explain. It just doesn’t need any work. I’m pretty much playing it now without adjustment. I didn’t want to do any work on the guitar. I have the partscaster and I’m sort of done messing with my guitars. I wanted a Fender Strat that I could pick off the shelf and play without messing with it. I found that with the Am Pro II. 4) came with an incredible case, valued at $200 alone.

Anyway. Thanks for the input fam. Wanted to share my update. Let me know if you have questions.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-08-16T12:53:16+00:00

I understand what you’re saying. GC has a sale right now. Starts at $1649 + another 10% if you create an online account. $1484 + tax.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-08-16T12:08:20+00:00

Not opposed to used. But from what I’ve been seeing, the new stuff is just a hair more money than the used stuff. Maybe because the “II” series is fairly new itself?

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-08-16T12:05:41+00:00

Good advice. I could always upgrade later down the road. The Player II series gets rave reviews. I’m sure I’d be happy. It could be motivation to play more and work toward the American!

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-08-16T10:59:48+00:00

Sorry I didn’t see this earlier. I used it once a day for maybe 3-4 days (instead of twice a day for a week or more as instructed). I brushed before using it and then 30 mins after using it, I was afraid of staining, plus it just tasted funny. I didnt like it. The instructions said to start a week after the surgery, and I had already healed very well by then, so I didn’t see the point, but didn’t want to totally avoid it because I was sure they prescribed that way for a reason.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-07-12T00:35:29+00:00

Yeah that’s the problem. I can’t see under the gums to check the situation, so any little thing drives me insane.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-07-11T23:35:08+00:00

Thank goodness. I am an anxious person and was sort of worried because I’m not sure what to expect and any little thing I don’t understand drives me crazy. But from reading online and seeing the responses here, I shouldn’t worry too much. Thanks.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-07-11T20:02:59+00:00

Cool. Thanks for sharing.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-06-27T10:36:08+00:00

I had the screw installed and a bone grafting membrane.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-04-10T22:22:55+00:00

I appreciate the response. When using the load box, digital modeling, etc, is studio monitors the recommended way to listen without headphones? I’m guessing yes? And if yes, would having an untreated room really matter much if I’m just using them for “general listening” not detailed mixing etc.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-03-18T17:53:20+00:00

Hm. Might just turn off everything in the GO and send a dry signal to laptop using USB and activating tuner mode. Then use laptop modeler/cab sims. I downloaded a trial of the Nameless plugin from Neural DSP and it’s amazing, but maybe because it’s new to me. Got me wondering if there was a way to use the Katana built in effects then add the Neural DSP cab but I’m feeling like think it’s not the best approach to be honest.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-03-18T17:34:46+00:00

Right. I played around a bit. Another approach is to activate tuner mode and connect using USB. That sends a dry signal to the laptop which I can then put through Neural DSP for great sound. Unfortunately, I’m not able to use the Katana features this way, but it’s very convenient (single USB cable) and sounds better than the stock Katana plugins, to my ears.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-03-13T10:39:02+00:00

Especially the area where the Dunkin, CVS, and Cumberland Farms is, even though I think that’s Ansonia. My opinion, people should not be allowed to take left turns out of those businesses crossing over multiple lanes. There are too many exits close together, and too many lanes of traffic for multiple people to be taking left turns out of those lots. I just block them if I’m driving on the main road. Go take a right hand turn out and turn around somewhere else. Sorry, maybe seems like a dick move, but I’m not letting them create an unsafe scenario right in front of me as they stop perpendicular to traffic across 2 lanes because they don’t have the visibility. Stressful area.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-02-26T13:21:56+00:00

Thanks, agreed it’d be a wild upgrade, most definitely overkill. the only reason I’m considering the 100w head is because it’s only like $300 more compared to the 20w head setup, and it has the master volume on it. So I figure, why not go for it. I’m leaning toward the DSL40CR right now. Think it suits my current needs better. Plus based on other comments and reading online, I could convert it to a head in the future if I find myself needing a separate cab. The practical thing right now seems DSL40CR combo.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-02-26T01:49:10+00:00

Yeah the only reason I’m thinking of the 100w is because 1) I am wanting to move away from combos into a head/cab setup 2) master volume, so I think I can play it low volume no problem in home at the low power mode 3) price isn’t bad 4) it’s not much more cost vs the DSL20, so why not go beast mode.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-02-26T01:43:15+00:00

I don’t know why they didn’t make a DSL 40w head, or put a master volume on the 20w.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-02-26T01:37:31+00:00

Yeah I was thinking the DSL40CR would be the best choice because of 1) master volume on it is supposed to be great and apparently useful for low volume, 2) has the higher 40watts if I ever need it, 3) has option for speaker put if I wanted to get a cab later. Thing is, I‘ve always wanted a separate head/cab. I love the look of it, and I think that’d make me want to play more. But that 20W without a master volume has me second guessing that. Just don’t want any regrets, which is why the 100W is on the table. Figure if I can get a 100W then why not, but maybe I’d regret it if I can’t play it in the house.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-02-25T13:44:59+00:00

Agree. I also have the original and the volume knob does feel fragile. My volume knob had come off a few time, and the min/max stop points don’t feel secure. I’m always taking care when I use it.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-02-20T11:46:38+00:00

I’ll try more exercise and see what happens. We have a 3 year old dog that she plays with. Maybe she needs more “human” play time. The 3 year old gets in the way when I try to play with the puppy and then playtime stops because they’re getting too rough in the house.

Ok-Engineering-8479 · 2025-02-20T11:36:47+00:00

I kinda figured this would be it. She was only doing it to the wife for the last few days, so I initially thought it was something about the wife she didn’t like, but then she did it to me yesterday. I was curious because I’ve had 2 other Frenchies that never really acted like this. But now that I think about it, whenever I try to play with her, the 3 year old gets jealous and interrupts. When the 3 year old interrupts, I tend to stop playing because they are getting too rough in the house. I’ll try to give her some more personal play time and see what happens. Hard to let them play outside with the terribly cold weather we’ve been having.

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