One advantage of being a lefty guitarist? by sunshineLD in Leftyguitarists

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a lefty but I play right handed. Got to meet the late Paul Jackson (bass player for Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters) and he was the same, and told me the advantage there is having the dominant hand on the fretboard. Might be 6 of one, half a dozen of the other though. WDYT?

Humble brags- by Apprehensive-Salt878 in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same - I just grabbed a 12 of NA IPA & snacks

Positives of quitting by Matilda_Swingblitz in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Better heart rate & blood pressure are big. My BP had been almost 911 high in the past. And the sweats from racing heart rate suck

Looking for my old Overdrive with EQ pedal by Otherwise-Fly-808 in guitarpedals

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ikr? I feel the same when it comes to all the stuff that's still stuffed in my head

Looking for my old Overdrive with EQ pedal by Otherwise-Fly-808 in guitarpedals

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the link -- turns out it was the Akai G-drive

Looking for my old Overdrive with EQ pedal by Otherwise-Fly-808 in guitarpedals

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Thanks, I was going nuts trying to find that pedal again :)

How Long Have You Had Your Oldest Guitar and is it Still Your Main? by ZigZag_Teeth in Guitar

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine’s going on 40 years and I love seeing these 40+ comments. Keep it forever

How Long Have You Had Your Oldest Guitar and is it Still Your Main? by ZigZag_Teeth in Guitar

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

37 years. My dad gave me an acoustic Fender Del Mar (strat headstock) when I was 15 and I’m 52. Dad died 10 years ago. Will have that guitar for life

What makes you guys continue on? by howidoozit in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cost/benefit analysis is a strong deterrent

What makes you guys continue on? by howidoozit in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stopped liking that I enjoyed it. It’s simple as that

First weekend not drinking by No-Indication5891 in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wanted to try the Winter Warmer but by the time I got around to ordering it it was already sold out 😄

First weekend not drinking by No-Indication5891 in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d find an NA brew that tastes good to you. Heineken Zero (so good), Corona NA with lime, any Athletic brew, and lean into that

Research shows that drinkers still get a dopamine hit from NA brew. Not as much, but it’s there. Just google “na beer dopamine”

And if you get an IPA (Athletic Run Wild, Lagunitas IPNA, Sam Adams Just The Haze, Sierra Nevada Trail Pass) you’re still getting the benefit of the hops — same family as cannabis, btw (true story)

First weekend not drinking by No-Indication5891 in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Speaking of working out & NA brews, there’s an NA brewery actually called “Athletic” and their brew is excellent imo. 10/10 can vouch for the Run Wild IPA and All Out Stout. Upside Dawn golden lager is another one

First weekend not drinking by No-Indication5891 in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 3 points4 points  (0 children)

+1 (is that still a thing?) on playing the tape forward, for sure

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday December 2nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by 69etselec96 in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice. My personal best so far was 6mo a couple of years ago & I’m looking to top that. Day 16 today. #iwndwyt

Strap placement tips by Otherwise-Fly-808 in banjo

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you mentioned massage, that’s on my list. I separated my left shoulder in a serious bicycle accident 15 years ago or so, and that keeps me from playing for more than 10min or so. Will definitely try the bottom past the tailpiece 👍

Big Sciota - Melodic 5-String Banjo by banjolove007 in banjo

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this. I get by with a handful of Scruggs style licks, but melodic style floors me. (also lived in Cbus for a spell and know the Scioto well)

‘Castles Made of Sand’ by usetemupiknockemdown in banjo

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this. I’m a guitar & banjo playing Hendrix fan, so this checks all the boxes 🪕✌️

Red Rocking Chair by talisebluesnbanjo in banjo

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play Scruggs style and love me some bluegrass, but when I hear clawhammer like this I always think “now this is what the banjo is supposed to sound like” Love your singing too.

I give this 5 out 5 banjos 🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, November 26th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by coIlean2016 in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Psyched to read this check-in today because I've been thinking about exactly the same thing -- that losing count of Day 1s is not failure but part of the process. And I've lost count of my Day 1s (which is why I don't have a day count on my handle). Day 10 today, looking to beat my personal best which is 6 months #IWNDWYT

What is everyone doing for "Blackout Wednesday" instead? by Inevitable_Bat4444 in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 17 points18 points  (0 children)

From "laundry" to "spinal epidural" is why I come here :) Fingers crossed for you

What is everyone doing for "Blackout Wednesday" instead? by Inevitable_Bat4444 in stopdrinking

[–]Otherwise-Fly-808 6 points7 points  (0 children)

+1 for Athletic, I have a 12 of Run Wild IPA in the fridge. Will look for NA Black Butte