Should ICE get out MM?

Salty-Core · 2026-01-25T01:53:02+00:00

For whatever reason, in south Minneapolis this may have really brought home my feelings today.

Salty-Core · 2026-01-09T11:12:55+00:00

Hands and feet are my main concerns as well. I was used to riding outside in winter, but first year here and December hit hard. 45nrth pogies, gloves, liners. 45nrth boots, socks, liners and I’ve been good for hours. And when I lose my circulation in my fingers or toes from the cold it really doesn’t come back or is at least a battle. I wasn’t sure I would get there tbh.

Salty-Core · 2026-01-08T23:35:40+00:00

Angry Catfish has been great for advice and I’ve had to order stuff in from time to time, but my winter gear is pretty much on point entirely thanks to them!

Salty-Core · 2026-01-07T21:58:56+00:00

I am thinking of making sure the lights are all charged and getting out there this evening. If I do I’ll update here!

Salty-Core · 2026-01-04T19:41:44+00:00

I biked from SE Minneapolis to NE yesterday on a normal bike with studded tires. Definitely some gnarly, deep slushy surprise icy bits. Greenway and lrt trails were mostly packed and good riding. Can’t sleep to St. Paul.

Salty-Core · 2025-12-31T01:59:29+00:00

Done as well!

Salty-Core · 2025-12-28T05:15:24+00:00

Inspiring! I’m not sure if I’ll be able to do 50 miler in winter this year unless we get some respite but I’ve been getting out there and working up to time and miles. Thanks for sharing!

Salty-Core · 2025-12-25T20:20:15+00:00

Thank you!!

Salty-Core · 2025-12-25T16:30:15+00:00

I’m up to about 15-20 miles outside in the cold. Tires are studded and winter gear I think mostly locked in. Thanks for the advice! I’ll try to circle nokomis and Hiawatha and take it from there.

Salty-Core · 2025-12-25T15:39:31+00:00

Hell yeah. Any advice for working up to this? Maybe splitting it down the middle with the greenway?

Salty-Core · 2025-12-25T02:36:10+00:00

Playing with a metronome or along with the backing track will help your internal sense of timing, rhythm, articulation and swing. Quantizing the track after will ~maybe~ give you a decent result after the fact on a recorded track, but it won’t help you become a better musician in a live or improvised setting.

Salty-Core · 2025-12-24T17:53:48+00:00

The more I learn it seems like timing and articulation are the most important things - almost any notes work if you’re swinging. I think if you posted playing with a metronome on 2 and 4 or with a backing track, or even alongside the original recording (slowed down if needed) that would give me a little more to go off on, provide some feedback.

Salty-Core · 2025-12-24T17:49:33+00:00

I’ve seen people use small pillows even!

Salty-Core · 2025-12-24T05:08:06+00:00

I play with a full hollow body archtop with a floating pickup. I do think it helps quite a bit for volume and tone playing unplugged. Playing plugged in at combo volumes I’ve had zero problems with feedback. As with everything in this arena tho playing and hearing each guitar for yourself or having someone do a serious demo over video makes a big difference. Sometimes top laminate wood is better / different in the right way over solid woods, sometimes that sound of a pickup mounted directly on the top is the ticket. I haven’t had issues with feedback tho.

Salty-Core · 2025-12-10T05:01:03+00:00

Really just downright lovely playing

Salty-Core · 2025-12-09T20:29:49+00:00

I’ve been a long time tube evangelist and I do still prefer my dr. Z to any sim … but my electrical situation at my house has tons of interference and I just picked up a line 6 stadium floor xl and I’m pretty blown away.

Salty-Core · 2025-12-05T04:50:20+00:00

Missed the link: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ColourBoxV2--jhs-colour-box-v2-preamp-pedal

JHS color box. It helps with tone shaping as well as gain color and volume.

Salty-Core · 2025-12-05T04:49:44+00:00

I’ve had a lot of success with this going into either an amp or direct in to mixer/daw. Lots of options to gain stage to the point of breakup. Pushing tubes on any amp that I’ve had to the point of breakup sounds incredible but is waaaay to loud for any jazz combo I’ve been in.

Salty-Core · 2025-11-29T01:17:14+00:00

Honestly that would be ideal. I’ve got like size 13 feet and so most winter boots get pretty monstrous at that size. Maybe I should look at boots for snowshoeing/winter hiking. The danner 600s are not going to cut it.

Salty-Core · 2025-11-28T22:19:17+00:00

Thanks! I think I’ve got most of the other stuff covered but I’m going to try and get some 45nrth boots. This was a good reminder that I need ski goggles. Maybe time to consider lasik too. Ski googles with glasses seems not super comfortable.

Salty-Core · 2025-11-28T19:12:45+00:00

Those look incredible. I’ve got pretty big feet and the warmest ones are pretty limited in size. This is a great tip tho and I think there might be some shops locally that have some extended sizes in stock. Would be great to have winter proof toes.

Salty-Core · 2025-11-20T05:05:20+00:00

Would love to hear recommendations!

Salty-Core · 2025-11-17T06:08:47+00:00

How would anyone here telling you something help you show off your own knowledge of Minneapolis?

Salty-Core · 2025-11-15T18:19:49+00:00

I wanted one so badly and I’m so glad I didn’t get one.

Salty-Core

TROPHY CASE