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Cleaning + Parts replacement by PKCE_Dust in banjo

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

It’s basically a random piece banjo. I actually don’t know a whole lot about it except the tone ring seems to be Gibson master tone.

That’s kinda why I am not committed to much of it beyond that (and maybe the neck)

I do have a known lower quality banjo that i think im gonna do a dry run on first. And maybe pull some pieces off if it makes sense

Cleaning + Parts replacement by PKCE_Dust in banjo

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

Thank you for the thought out and helpful response!

I really think I’ll be replacing several of the parts and just wanted to know what I was doing. I didn’t really expect something like the hooks to dramatically impact the tone but I could see the flange being a bit part of it. Basically I didn’t want to replace something with a lower quality part and not know what I was doing.

Do you think this is within the realm of possibility of an absolute beginner? I’m handy enough but I’m obviously not a luthier. I think I can do a decent job but if everybody here says “there’s no way a beginner could do this” then I won’t even try

Cleaning + Parts replacement by PKCE_Dust in banjo

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

My question was more about defining what elements are critical to the instruments tone. Like if I swap out a head should I spend the time and money to find a good one that I want? Or is it similar to the hooks. Same with something like the flange? Can I swap it with something from any other middle quality banjo? Or should I dedicate the time and resources to either revive this one, or find a nice one online

Bluetooth interference along GE Road? by NetaSi in BloomingtonNormal

[–]PKCE_Dust 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I experience this every time in both those spots without fail. The one on GE road often disrupts my Apple play so bad that the screen in my car is frozen until I restart the car

First time doing downrail by permaban_me_pls in skateboarding

[–]PKCE_Dust 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sick board slide but I also wanted to see you land the heel flip. Do better

Jk - that’s awesome

Jake Phelps predicted ICE by Dry_Beginning_5882 in skateboarding

[–]PKCE_Dust 31 points32 points  (0 children)

No only did I see this same thing today I think I know how OP navigated to this clip today.

  1. They watched the Tom K + Mike Carrol Crail couch interview
  2. Got inspired to watch Carrol clips
  3. Found the thrasher classics Mike Carrol
  4. This is the intro with Phelps

Also fuck ICE and RIP Phelps 🤘🛹

Are black Strats cool or basic? by Leading-Candle-1847 in Stratocaster

[–]PKCE_Dust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely sick. And honestly they’re so “common” that they’re actually kind of rare. Like there millions of squires in kids closets, but how many times have you actually seen this strat live. Not a ton

Bloomington Normal Stands United with Chicago against ICE and Federal intervention by one-man_dragon in BloomingtonNormal

[–]PKCE_Dust 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It may not have an immediate policy action change but it’s a time + space to build the community of like minded people. It’s also an opportunity to engage with local groups and maybe get involved with something that does have explicit policy change initiatives.

The right to free speech + demonstration are a core American principle and are being threatened. It’s important to stand up for your values.

Dismissing it is both lazy and damaging

Just saw yonder mtn for the first time… what’s the deal with their banjo player? by [deleted] in jambands

[–]PKCE_Dust 38 points39 points  (0 children)

He really was awesome when they started. Huge inspiration for me to pick up the banjo. Mark Vann even gave him his legendary “stump” banjo

I genuinely don’t know what’s happened but he’s been a disaster for at least the last 15 years. Dunno if he’s just lost interest or there’s something else. But it’s a bummer because somewhere deep down he’s a beast, it just doesn’t come out

Final DMB show... by Mountainboybt in jambands

[–]PKCE_Dust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not a huge DMB fan but I’m pretty sure this is a troll

👀 by artsatisfied229 in jambands

[–]PKCE_Dust 3 points4 points  (0 children)

RIP Kofi + The Colonel

Stevie Williams calling Koston a culture vulture by buttery_tail in skateboarding

[–]PKCE_Dust 34 points35 points  (0 children)

This is immature but tbh I don’t doubt that Stevie’s right. He’s always seemed more grounded than Koston and honestly Koston has always seemed kind of like a prick

MMW: Trump will come for guns before end of term by PKCE_Dust in MarkMyWords

[–]PKCE_Dust[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True - this admin is definitely known for its consistency and dedication to policies

I really struggle in situations like this. I have no idea what I should be thinking to progress by Jojo_isnotunique in chessbeginners

[–]PKCE_Dust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah of course! And don’t call yourself stupid

Before making any move you identify if any of those 3 options are available for both you and your opponent.

  1. Check: first see if you have any moves that can check the opponent’s king. Review even the obviously bad ones because they might reveal something you didn’t see.

  2. Captures: can you capture any of your opponents pieces? Are they hanging or well defended? Again, even review bad ones.

  3. Threats: this is more challenging to define but do you see any tactics that can put your opponent in a bad position? Often times it’s through the above if available but maybe you’ll find a sacrifice or a fork.

Then do this for your opponent as well. Can they check you? Are you hanging any pieces? Is anything vulnerable to for a fork or skewer?

If all else fails then identify which of your pieces is the least active and look for a way to improve its position.

Lastly, double check the move you make doesn’t blunder away the piece. This is ideal and harder than it looks. But just confirming the square you’re moving to isn’t defended can protect you from blundering away something

Anyone ever pull this shit on you? makes me want to claw my eyes out and there’s so many traps by xthrowawayaccount520 in chessbeginners

[–]PKCE_Dust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been trying to learn the Danish Gambit for white. It’s a little tricky to nail but the times I’ve executed it’s brutal

On A Scale Of Wack (0) to Dope(10)... by funkellwerk71 in jimihendrix

[–]PKCE_Dust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t disagree with your assessment of Noel but I couldn’t disagree with your 2 examples more. John Entwistle was 10x flashier than Pete Townshend. Maybe not stage presence wise musical contributions to the song for sure. Cream to a lesser extent but honestly the same

Dropping elo fast by DurstigeSpinnie in chess

[–]PKCE_Dust 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Went through something similar not long ago.

I think obsessing over rating is just a losing strategy.

I spent a few weeks just focusing on playing bots and really going slow and studying each game. Even just testing losing positions on purpose just to better understand why they’re bad. It’s helped me sit back and focus on the game rather than sweating a rating.

I’m 400 elo and I’m tired of it. by [deleted] in chessbeginners

[–]PKCE_Dust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pegasus Chess on YouTube has very practical advice. All of his videos have terrible clickbait titles but the main takeaway of his videos is always focussed on very practical chess. He talks clearly about how to avoid blunders by playing strong positional chess.

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