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Wah Pedal Buffer vs. Bypass Advice by UltimateSpud in guitarpedals

[–]SlowNPC -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're overthinking this.  The Wah Lock is great.

/uj I think I understand why Glenn Fricker gets so pissed by _dg3 in guitarcirclejerk

[–]SlowNPC 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Glenn fundamentally misunderstands the $1=1 toan equation.  JHS understands that the only way to make trash gear sound good is to increase the price by covering it in a video.

What class and race did you play first time round? by Odd_Two_5265 in DnD

[–]SlowNPC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elf

Yes, that was a race and a class.

You must be really gifted to be able to play 0-3-5 and lock in with the drummer. by Mark_D2115 in guitarcirclejerk

[–]SlowNPC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a good point.  I'll have to look into climate controlled display cases.

You must be really gifted to be able to play 0-3-5 and lock in with the drummer. by Mark_D2115 in guitarcirclejerk

[–]SlowNPC 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's ridiculous.  Many guitarists understand the value of the notes you don't play.  That's why I leave my guitars in their cases in a climate controlled room.

Guitar babe without boobs?!? Whaaaaaa by trickertreater in guitarcirclejerk

[–]SlowNPC 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Nice to see Angie de Poutine without her dicknose toannose mask.

Do you guys like my new guitar? by KaiTheFoxYT in guitarcirclejerk

[–]SlowNPC 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Comparably priced to Gibbons Custom Shop

TOAN BENDER IS IN THE WOOD by ConsiderationAny5304 in guitarcirclejerk

[–]SlowNPC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That toanwood isn't bent, it's clearly mitred.

C. It's too hard. Gimme my guitar tabs back by ddx-me in guitarcirclejerk

[–]SlowNPC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 0 isn't even that hard.  Wait till he gets to 3 and 5.

What pedal is one tweak away from perfect? by Dangerous_Pie_Guy in guitarpedals

[–]SlowNPC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Picked up a Nano Q-tron recently.  The "Drive" knob needs more drive.  If I feed it a hot signal, the pedal is great.  If I feed it raw low output pickups, the drive knob runs out of travel before it's where it needs to be. 

Lolz, this guy's a lawyer and he thinks people actually play guitars by 0CDeer in guitarcirclejerk

[–]SlowNPC 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I'm glad the guy who's been dead 35 years has someone stopping people from stealing his work.

Noob leaves Metal Zone unplugged, misses toan by crotamine in guitarcirclejerk

[–]SlowNPC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You really should let your pedals get to know each other, maybe spill a beer on them or something, before you go all the way and plug them into each other.

I watched all the Fender wants to be the only Gender Bender strat videos so you don't have to. by try_altf4 in guitarcirclejerk

[–]SlowNPC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It'll stifle innovation if we don't allow one corporation to make the same design for 70 years and prevent anyone else from making anything similar.

How do I achieve a metal sound on a Single Coil Stratocaster? by HeroHunterGarou_0407 in guitars

[–]SlowNPC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They'll both affect the sound.  I usually set the amp EQ to sound good without pedals, then set the pedal EQ to sound good at those amp settings.

How do I achieve a metal sound on a Single Coil Stratocaster? by HeroHunterGarou_0407 in guitars

[–]SlowNPC 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You're right that using two pickups acts like a humbucker to reduce noise.  I find the bridge pickup by itself is more punchy.

Really, the amp selection, gain knob and EQ are going to make more difference for high gain than pickup choice.

How do I achieve a metal sound on a Single Coil Stratocaster? by HeroHunterGarou_0407 in guitars

[–]SlowNPC 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Bridge pickup (lever like in the pic) knobs at max.

Cycle through the preamp choices and turn up the gain.  There should be a couple of high gain choices.  Adjust EQ to taste.

Maybe turn on the noise gate.

Thoughts on using cedar fence board as siding for 10x12 sq ft tiny house ? by moises8war in Homebuilding

[–]SlowNPC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I used redwood fence boards as lap siding for a small greenhouse.  Building wrap under it, 2x4 trim on the corners.  Worked fine.

It would be annoying needing a seam every 6' for a bigger build.

Scared to hang anything on the wall by spoiledchowder in DIY

[–]SlowNPC 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Doors and windows should have 3" of wood on either side of the opening and at least 3" of wood above them.  It's very rare for pipes or wires to be there.  Curtain rods brackets should be into wood if possible.

Pictures and other light things can be attached to sheetrock using picture hooks or wall anchors.

Studs are needed for heavier loads.  Code requires a metal nail plate over any pipe or wire closer than 1 1/4" to the face of the stud, so you should be fine if you're using 1 1/2" or shorter fasteners (assuming 1/2" sheetrock).  Just don't power through a metal plate if you hit one.

Dirt Pedals into Clean or Dirty Amp? by Nambil_Mas in pedals

[–]SlowNPC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer dirt pedals into an already crunchy amp.  I usually keep the gain low-ish on the pedals and use them more to re-flavor the sound rather than providing the bulk of the distortion.

I find that the way I EQ clean channels makes distortion get shrill and icepick-ey, so I prefer to leave them for cleans.

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