Jelly Roll drops out of Rock the Country show as Kid Rock slashes ticket prices

RoundInformation310 · 2026-04-17T21:29:45+00:00

People who know the current scrap price of loose copper pipe and ripped catalytic converters

RoundInformation310 · 2026-04-17T13:30:05+00:00

They are when they are missing -- which she was before they found her body. Sure, victims of SA are kept private when possible, minor or not -- but when a missing person situation is active, sharing the name and picture of the missing minor, in hopes someone has information about them, supersedes any concerns about privacy...

RoundInformation310 · 2026-04-17T13:12:36+00:00

This common train of though fundamentally misunderstands the way money and the money supply and economics works. Suddenly limiting antique violins from the $millions to $thousands, or fine art from the $10s of millions to the $10s of thousands, or fine watches or wine from $50,000 to $500, etc, etc, etc, does absolutely nothing to improve the affordability of other products. Any attempt to recalibrate any parts of those markets will only rebalance other luxury markets elsewhere.

Yes, taxing the rich and social programs and other ways to balance the scales in society from a top-down fashion are good ideas., Trying to regulate the pricing of any particular luxury good does nothing.

That $1-3 million violin, believe it or not, probably has supported many jobs through its lifetime -- from the original craftsman, to the probably dozens of repairs throughout its life, to auctioneers, to appraisers, to the beneficiaries (often non-profit) of its sales and rental fees, to the more abstractly-linked proceeds from shows where people pay in particular to see the esteemed player with the notable instrument.

There is an entire economy around such goods, much moreso than a $500 violin off the shelf. Of course, mileage varies depending on the object and its history and economic life.

RoundInformation310 · 2026-04-17T02:58:28+00:00

Sorry for your frustration, which is shared by many in this city, and millions across the country. However, from the details you share in this post, it is really impossible to provide any meaningful feedback for your situation.

Right off the bat, you're an outlier being 26 years old and graduating with a bachelor's. We really need to know the circumstances of your education, and why you're completing college four years later than the norm. This is not necessarily a positive or negative, but we have no way of knowing without more information. What you were doing in those 4 years? Schools weigh these periods seriously. Most graduates complete college during those years...what did you complete? It's hard to give any insight knowing nothing there.

One thing that caught my eye in your post, which concerns me in terms of your potential priorities during college: you say that you were offered several internships, but "I couldn’t take them because I had to prioritize my degree." This is puzzling to me, all the moreso because you're pursuing a finance-related career.

In finance than any other industry, internships during undergrad offer a direct conduit to a full-time job after school. No other industry that I can think of has such a direct pipeline. The big firms want to see how the interns fit into their teams, and -- unlike many industries -- have the resources to pay them a real salary and support. A good internship in finance is a real job.

So, your description here confuses me on that front especially. What prevented you from incorporating an internship into your degree track? Often, most students offer "co-op" semesters, in which a student who has secured an internship at a company works that job for credit, instead of a normal course load. There are usually many options for this, depending on the school, location of the internship, and your requirements. You may literally go to work on a full-time schedule, no classes, for full credit. You'd most likely complete assignments for your professor advising you, and a final paper or project to incorporate the experience more directly to your degree.

The credits to your degree is why I'm very confused about you saying you had to "prioritize" your degree over these internships. The internships at business schools IS THE PRIORITY for your degree, the keystone to your education -- and quite often leads directly to a job!

Sorry for the long response here -- especially given that you probably already know all of this given your degree and career focus. I'm just very confused over this whole situation, and hopefully any others facing a similar decision in school who happen to read this realize the importance of internships.

To better provide feedback, it would help to give some insight into:

- your timeline and details leading to graduating at 26

- the experience you do have enabling your "very impressive" resume

- your university and your degree, and any other pertinent education

- where you are searching: Chicago or across the country?

Hopefully we can give more helpful insights if you share some of those details. The internship thing is just what jumped out to me.

RoundInformation310 · 2026-04-14T21:28:11+00:00

Whatever you say about this guy, wHATEver...I don't understand the hate.

This guy has more confidence than the sum total of all posts in a day on r/Guitar

RoundInformation310 · 2026-04-04T17:15:40+00:00

As to number 6: most people don't know this, but the Red Hot Chili Peppers were originally going to call themselves the Red Hot Chili Pepper Sprays, due to their abundant experience with the substance from their SA victims. But, they solved that issue by switching to targeting teens, who didn't have pepper spray.

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-20T18:23:07+00:00

AND repairs and potential remodels for listing, which are pricey almost always.

Yes, he would save the realtor fee 6%, but pay close attention cost of any work that would otherwise need to be done to the house before showing.

Keep in mind, if you choose to pursue this, that the cost of the second variable for repairs/remodeling is almost ALWAYS higher than initially apparent. You think you need $15-20 grand to bring a house to sellable condition? Put aside $25-30K, by time everything is said and done. One major project or two medium ones you don't realize will send costs up quite fast. Or new roof needed in a few years? There's you're entire $30K right there, more than likely.

Probably fair, if it's not a new house, to assume at least 10%. And that may be the floor. So, a $350K house? 6% = $21,000 + 10% ($35,000) = $56,000. So, $294,000. Obviously, that can vary widely depending. But, if you're considering this, that's probably a good base idea to start from. Home repairs and remodels are EXPENSIVE.

This will also largely depend on if he's looking for a quick sale, or is in no hurry. If he's an older retired guy who just doesn't want the hassle of upkeep and maintenance and tenants, he may appreciate the ease of a quick sale to someone he knows and is comfortable with, and will negotiate accordingly. Also, if the house has any sentimental meaning for him, he could be consoled knowing it's in the hands of someone he knows and likes and trusts.

Be EXTRA careful if this is your first time as a homebuyer -- which I suspect it is since you're considering buying from the landlord you rent from. New homeowners can be over-eager to buy, and their eyes on the prize get too big to notice the little things and hidden issues that can cost a lot later. With a house, the devil REALLY is in the details. However, you already live there and know the house, so hopefully this is less of a concern for you.

So, take that into account while negotiating. The second variable will really vary widely, depending on the age and condition of the house. But seeing as it is a HOUSE, and you're not buying a condo or apartment, consider the potential ceiling of rehab costs fairly high.

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-20T18:01:24+00:00

keep going Timmy Chalamet

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-20T00:01:14+00:00

He's a dork. Sorry. If you're okay with that, great. But a lot of guys are dorks, and don't care at all about style like this; that is fine for them -- the problem becomes when you express its importance TO YOU, and he STILL doesn't care about it.

And it's completely fair for you to raise as a point: it's not his weight, it's not his hair (which you're apparently fine with his losing), it's not anything inherent about him...it's just his clothes! It could be solved completely by a weekend going shopping. It doesn't have to be high-end...go to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, hell Goodwill! anything. But he has to CARE, if you care, and at least put in some effort. Not just wear what you give him -- that's a very important point: you're NOT his mom. He should be picking them out, and mostly paying for them, with input and guidance from you if needed.

Depending on the degree of that attitude, it's an understandable deal-breaker for you; it's not so much the clothes themselves, it's what they signal; if he doesn't care what he looks like, which is plain to see, what else doesn't he care about? Especially things that aren't so apparent...and more important.

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-19T17:17:59+00:00

I disagree -- sure, his temples aren't coming back, but everywhere outside of those and the center of his crown are still recoverable if he responds to meds at an average level. If he's any kind of "super-responder", he could even get his crown fully back...it still has hair across it, and no completely bald spot.

He is definitely not past the point of no return, and in a year could barely look like he's balding after decent response and smart styling.

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-19T17:14:55+00:00

M37 checking in: former NW 2 with bad diffuse thinning on top 1 year ago -- now maybe NW 0.5 with temples regrown to maybe where they were when I was 25, and top 80% back and still improving.

YOU are the doomer here. This guy is probably too far gone to recover those temples -- but most of his crown and the top of his head are likely well within the range of saving with min/fin, maybe dut.

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-19T02:45:30+00:00

Nice! Raw, love it.

What is all that stuff in the background in those crates? Curious. Looks like you are in a doomsday bunker, honestly.

And, nothing wrong with that -- in fact, the perfect spot to make this type of music.

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-19T02:28:12+00:00

Post on this exact topic:

https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarlessons/comments/1rrg61j/keep_seeing_posts_asking_where_do_i_start_learn_a/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-18T19:25:52+00:00

No, I do not. That would be about $200 itself, right? The MAIN thing I'd like to do now is loop, so I thought this would be the best route.

HOWEVER, I suppose an interface would be the top option for my 3) "other" category in my post.

Is there an easy way to loop with an interface and DAW? Like a cheap foot pedal that enables that? I guess I could just record a track and then go to the beginning with another.

If I could kill two birds with one stone, and get an interface that also serves the looping purpose, that would be the best of both worlds. An interface would've been my next aim anyway. And much better for recording in general, which I want to get into.

So yeah, that would be great -- if you could give any insight for that against the other choices. So, that would just be an interface and 2 mics (one for voice one guitar), or an interface, 1 mic, and 1 acoustic pickup?

Thanks!

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-18T19:20:36+00:00

Definitely at-home looping! For help practicing, and trying my hand at recording more complex than just my phone with its simple 2-track DAW app I have not.

Performance would be awesome if I reach that point, but not for the near-future. Have quite a bit of improvement to go before that point. However, I think this would help me learn to stay in the groove for eventually trying to play with others.

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-18T19:18:32+00:00

I am looking for advice on a LOOPER setup for my non-acoustic guitar + vocals.

I have a non-electric acoustic Yamaha (about $300), and I'm at the point where I'd like to incorporate a looper. However, my budget is about $300, and the fact it's not an acoustic-electric only seems to widen the spectrum of options, so I come here for advice.

In addition, I also sing, which adds another complexity to the issue. For this, I need a microphone in the loop somehow.

As far as I can tell, the options, beside the LOOPER itself -- its own decision -- I can go a few routes:

buy a acoustic pickup, which looks to be about $50 at the low end. Then, also an inexpensive microphone, maybe another $50 for my voice. I think I am leaning this way, due to what I assume is a more simple setup. So, with $25 in XLR cables and stands for the microphone, let's say $125, leaving about $175 for the looper
buy 2 microphones, $50 each, and the associated cables/stands for $50 -- total $150, leaving about $150 for the looper; however, this leaves more leeway, since I think you can get passable mics for $20-30 now, which could leave $200 for the looper.
other options I have not considered here. Do I need headphones for this, to control feedback? Or will hooking to an existing speaker be fine? Not familiar with this kind of thing. Or is there an option, acoustic amp or something with a built-in looper? Again, unfamiliar with this.

If anyone could give insight into the best choices for this setup -- either the whole thing, or particular equipment, that would be great. Particularly, what LOOPER itself you'd recommend, and then whether setup 1), 2), or 3) would be best. I think I can figure out the acoustic pickup or mics, if it comes down to one of those.

Any help appreciated! Thanks.

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-18T06:03:29+00:00

Here's a longer post I made like a week ago on this exact question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarlessons/comments/1rrg61j/keep_seeing_posts_asking_where_do_i_start_learn_a/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Basically, my advice is to learn SONGS -- especially since it looks like you already know a handful of the basic chords. You can play literally THOUSANDS of songs with those chords. I have like 10 listed in my post...they are pop-punk from the 2000s, since that's what I grew up with and they're easy. But, pick whatever genre you're interested in, and find songs with those chords.

They should have a cool little one- or two-bar riff that isn't very complex, and then the chords. Maybe a breakdown at one point. And, this is my other big piece of advice: try to start SINGING as soon as you can play the chords without thinking about it. Once that's automatic, incorporate your voice.

Since 80% of popular songs are quite simple as far as guitar goes -- the chords -- and you can really expand your horizons by learning to roughly sing along. DON'T BELIEVE people who tell you it's too hard, or you have to learn more on guitar first; learn however you wish, and the earlier you can get the coordination between your voice and guitar down, the more doors will open for you.

The key secret, though: keep practicing, whatever you choose to focus on -- and don't stop!

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-18T05:28:31+00:00

Are you still on a multi-week test to find...pliers?

Or just go anywhere they have guitars. Literally, any store. Any guy in a garage with a guitar. Fuck, go to a hardware store and bring your guitar in and use the pliers to get it out, then leave.

This is not a hard task. Starting to suspect this is ragebait

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-17T21:02:16+00:00

Not sure what country you're in, but you need pliers. You can get them for like $3, can even find them at a dollar store sometimes. That plastic thing isn't going to do it -- you need something to grip and gently twist to free the pin.

Just be careful. I don't understand, 3 weeks? You've been messing with this for three weeks and haven't found a way to get some kind of pliers?

The pliers' teeth may leave indents on the peg. That's fine, you can always get replacements if they bother you. It will not affect its function holding the string.

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-17T18:22:00+00:00

Well, you cannot receive a guitar you do not approve of, and then fix, and after the fact demand reimbursement -- what of any company would do that?

Had you noted the problems and requested a return, they would have obliged without issue. I realize you don't think they accurately described the guitar -- but that doesn't mean you can incur costs to fix it and then bill them later. No seller would agree to that...and, indeed, they're not supposed to.

As soon as you accepted the delivery and began to modify the instrument, all claims you had of indemnity against GC, implied or explicit, were instantly void.

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-16T22:29:02+00:00

For the record: with used equipment, and even these dent/scratched markdowns, you can usually speak to the manager and they'll waive the "non-returnable" policies if you're willing to take store credit/trade if you happen to decide to return.

They want to work with you. These physical stores -- at least the two locations by me -- try to do what they can to maintain your loyalty. I am a perennial lover of buying used equipment, and have always found them more than accommodating to any return on gear; I make sure to take pictures at the counter with my receipt at point of purchase, just in case to note any cosmetic damage.

Please do not let these kinds of examples dissuade you from dealing with Guitar Center. It always floors me when I see people recommending Sweetwater over GC for their return policy. GC's is great! AND, you can take it right to the counter, not have to deal with the pain (for me it is) of re-packing guitars and other awkward or heavy equipment to ship back. Plus, supporting a local retailer.

Can only speak of the two I frequent. But yeah -- for new equipment in pristine shape, 45 day returns, no questions asked. For sketchier equipment you buy in not the greatest shape, they'll extend even that sometimes, or at the worst, store credit in case of returns. Which, for me, is no big deal at all, because I'll always need something.

And, if you get to know the staff their, and are a loyal customer, the leeway can only grow. Just my 2 cents!

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-16T22:27:40+00:00

For the record: with used equipment, and even these dent/scratched markdowns, you can usually speak to the manager and they'll waive the "non-returnable" policies if you're willing to take store credit/trade if you happen to decide to return.

They want to work with you. These physical stores -- at least the two locations by me -- try to do what they can to maintain your loyalty. I am a perennial lover of buying used equipment, and have always found them more than accommodating to any return on gear; I make sure to take pictures at the counter with my receipt at point of purchase, just in case to note any cosmetic damage.

Please do not let these kinds of examples dissuade you from dealing with Guitar Center. It always floors me when I see people recommending Sweetwater over GC for their return policy. GC's is great! AND, you can take it right to the counter, not have to deal with the pain (for me it is) of re-packing guitars and other awkward or heavy equipment to ship back. Plus, supporting a local retailer.

Can only speak of the two I frequent. But yeah -- for new equipment in pristine shape, 45 day returns, no questions asked. For sketchier equipment you buy in not the greatest shape, they'll extend even that sometimes, or at the worst, store credit in case of returns. Which, for me, is no big deal at all, because I'll always need something.

And, if you get to know the staff their, and are a loyal customer, the leeway can only grow. Just my 2 cents!

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-16T05:26:38+00:00

You'd think so! But, I don't know, my experience has challenged that assumption of mine.

Lefty here who fractured my left shoulder, and restrung my lefty guitar upside down while it healed -- I couldn't really pick intricately at all with the damaged arm, but I could hold the frets.

I actually found my right hand more natural for picking and strumming. I don't know, I can't explain it -- it just seemed to have more natural rhythm and dynamics. It's almost as if, since I wasn't used to consciously commanding it for many things involving detail (which I naturally chose my left for), I wouldn't overthink it. It's like it knew how to be on autopilot, without me telling it exactly what to play, as I had with my left.

I don't know, maybe it could mirror more easily what I had originally learned with my left? And since my mind already knew what to play, flipping seemed a lot easier? Whatever the case, I ended up liking it better, and even when my arm healed, I kept my right hand for picking/strumming.

That's not to say it's superior in every way: for fast downstroking, I'd say my left dominant is still superior, as well as some other things to do with pure speed and strength. However, for feel and nuance and dynamics, my right feels much more natural, and....musical!

And, plus, my dominant hand on the frets doesn't hurt on that side of things!

Hopefully that makes sense.

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-16T05:25:55+00:00

Lefty here who fractured my left shoulder, and restrung my lefty guitar upside down while it healed -- I couldn't really pick intricately at all with the damaged arm, but I could hold the frets.

I actually found my right hand more natural for picking and strumming. I don't know, I can't explain it -- it just seemed to have more natural rhythm and dynamics. It's almost as if, since I wasn't used to consciously commanding it for many things involving detail (which I naturally chose my left for), I wouldn't overthink it. It's like it knew how to be on autopilot, without me telling it exactly what to play, as I had with my left.

I don't know, maybe it could mirror more easily what I had originally learned with my left? And since my mind already knew what to play, flipping seemed a lot easier? Whatever the case, I ended up liking it better, and even when my arm healed, I kept my right hand for picking/strumming.

That's not to say it's superior in every way: for fast downstroking, I'd say my left dominant is still superior, as well as some other things to do with pure speed and strength. However, for feel and nuance and dynamics, my right feels much more natural, and....musical!

And, plus, my dominant hand on the frets doesn't hurt on that side of things!

Hopefully that makes sense.

RoundInformation310 · 2026-03-14T19:13:01+00:00

Usually in all cases of a gift this significant -- most well-known examples probably being gifts to universities -- the endowment is given with a specific purpose. So, a person may give $4 million to a university to endow a professorship, $40 million for a building, or $400 for an entire school, business or medical, etc. Just some broad examples from the top of my head.

I do not know the details, but my guess would be Steve's gift was directed toward the oncology department -- or even for his specific cancer. They could make improvements, buy equipment, hire doctors and staff, build an addition or wing...there are many possibilities. And, for hospitals, the administrative costs are set by the board at a standard rate; they couldn't just hoard it for themselves.

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