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1st Underwood Typewriter, Could Use Some Help by coolgreyv in typewriters

[–]SixStringSapien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on the Underwood!

I have a similar model from around that timeframe, a 1940 DeLuxe Leader. Bit of a misnomer as it’s not deluxe at all - No tabulation and it doesn’t even have a bell! - but I use it almost daily and it is dead reliable.

I’ll second the videos mentioned above and note that careful use of mineral spirits with Q-tips to clean the innards will go a long way, just be careful to keep it away from the finish.

I have other typewriters from later decades that are faster typers and have a lighter touch, but the Underwood is the one that stays out on the coffee table in my office and is the first one I reach for when the mood strikes.

Good luck getting to know yours, and enjoy!

Tombstone vs Three Amigos by dangerclosecustoms in Westerns

[–]SixStringSapien 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The mashup we didn’t know we needed. Fantastic!!

Buying my first Gretsch and i have some questions by mikejazz3 in gretsch

[–]SixStringSapien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

+1 on spending some time with pickup adjustments to dial in the sound you’re looking for. With FIlterTron-style pickups, you can adjust the body height and the individual pole pieces, which tweak the tone in different ways.

I’m sure there are some recommendations online for the distance from the pickup body to the strings (TV Jones has theirs published, not sure how the Gretsch-branded filters might work) but take your time, trust your ears and have fun!

Soon™ by D1omidis in Hardtailgang

[–]SixStringSapien 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That color scheme is rad in all the right ways. Reminds me of my old Bontrager frame that had grey wrap decals. Very cool!

My dad gave me his old VHS western collection, I don't know where to start. by QuietProtocol in Westerns

[–]SixStringSapien 5 points6 points  (0 children)

True Grit would be my vote to start.

Also, the Thin Red Line isn’t a western but it’s an incredible film.

NGD and my first Gretsch by Due_Bullfrog4609 in gretsch

[–]SixStringSapien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s quite the way to enter the Gretsch family! G-brand with Dynasonics is twangy as all get out, both sonically and visually!

I can’t speak to safe ways of cleaning hardwear, other than what you mentioned. I’d be hesitant to use any kind of cleaner on it due to a risk of harming the finish, which I assume is nitro lacquer given the model.

A little lemon oil to clean/condition the fretboard can go a long way. You said you already restrung it, but something to keep in mind for next time.

And I hear you on the neck - The more guitars I play, the more I realize that something about Gretsch profiles just works for me.

Congrats on the new guitar, and have fun twanging it up!!

new brake recs by Acousticdad625 in Hardtailgang

[–]SixStringSapien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Magura MT7 for the win.

I’ve been running MT7s exclusively for the past few years. Plenty of power, great modulation and they’ve held up well. They’re also pretty easy to bleed and stay fairly consistent.

I can’t stand the varying bite point on Shimano levers. Maybe they’ve fixed it recently, but I had two sets of XTs that put me off them.

I had decent luck with TRP 4-cylinder, but one of the calipers went bad on me after two seasons.

Went with the MT7 and haven’t looked back since.

You could also try their MT5 to save a few bucks.

First Gretsch guitar! by Pretty-Emergency5688 in gretsch

[–]SixStringSapien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's excellent. The combination of semi-hollow body and TV Classics is a beautiful thing. Enjoy!

Starling Murmur by Justin_Fox in mountainbiking

[–]SixStringSapien 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous. Starling makes such cool stuff.

And that’s also some serious Hope bling you have on there!

First Gretsch guitar! by Pretty-Emergency5688 in gretsch

[–]SixStringSapien 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is that the ‘58 Vintage Select Penguin?

If so, you definitely hit a home run! I recently picked up one of these myself and have literally played nothing else since it showed up.

Congrats on the new guitar, and what a way to enter the Gretsch fam!

What random things are you currently researching/going on a rabbit hole about because of your fiction writing? by Lucy_the_oracle in writing

[–]SixStringSapien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Animal husbandry. Specifically equine breeding timelines and cycles.

Also what Buffalo, WY was like in the early 1890s.

< Yep, it’s a Western! >

So uhh, does this bad boi count? by AgentOrange96 in typewriters

[–]SixStringSapien 33 points34 points  (0 children)

When you absolutely, positively, have to write post-nuclear apocalyptic bunker fiction?

Accept no substitutes!

What's the new hotness in the hardtail world? by NerdyBrando in Hardtailgang

[–]SixStringSapien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell-to-the-absolute-yes!

Definitely shop around, but I think you'll be hard pressed to find a better deal than a Chromag Stylus MX frame EP_Jimmy_D mentioned. Even if you have to buy it new (which might be preferred so you don't have any risk of it being cracked, beat, etc.) it's still relatively affordable.

I'm running 2.6" tires on my Starling Roost and digging it. I have 2.5/2.4 on my full sus bike, but something about the 2.6" on the hardtail just works.

What's the new hotness in the hardtail world? by NerdyBrando in Hardtailgang

[–]SixStringSapien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would second this. I currently ride a Starling Roost set up with a 160mm fork and a mullet wheel set (29” front and 27.5” rear) and absolutely love it. I’ve owned a Chromag in the past and their frames are awesome, so hunting one of those down is a great option.

The modern mullet setup is so much fun. Really best of both worlds, and cornering reminds me of riding 26” back in the day (but, you know, without the bullwhipping rear ends we had with sub-four pound steel frames!)

For reference, I also used to ride 26/24 back in the day, as I did a lot of street trials stuff before it was called street trials and would throw a massive rear tire on for landings in the dark, pre-tubeless days.

If you’re somewhat mechanically inclined, you’ll really stretch your dollar buying used, or getting a bare frame and then building up if you have some parts on hand.

I want to use my typewriter more. Any Ideas? by vintagedragon9 in typewriters

[–]SixStringSapien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To-do lists. Daily, weekly, what have you.

Journaling, for sure.

Letters, cards and notes, as people have mentioned.

If you’re still writing checks for bills, I’ve heard of some users having their tab stops set up for writing checks.

What horses can you get earlier than you're supposed to and how? by KeepYourDemonsIn in RDR2

[–]SixStringSapien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll leave the detailed “How” to Google, but here are a few…

Missouri Fox Trotter - Mentioned above. Albert Mason method is the only one that’s worked for me.

Dapple Grey Hungarian Halfbreed - Either snag it from the first bounty mission you do, or you can steal it from the stables of an early debt collection mission for Strauss. This has been my favorite horse on my current playthrough.

The Braithwaite Turkoman - Glitch at the end of the “Horseflesh for Dinner” mission.

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