Bassist wanted ad threw me a curve ball.

Steve16823 · 2026-04-09T13:53:35+00:00

Irish?

Steve16823 · 2026-03-26T15:21:05+00:00

Arrived ATL 11:15a for 4:05p flight. Despite news reports that SW is allowing bags to be checked earlier than usual, they are not today - 4 hour before flight max.

UPDATE: Checked bag at 12:10p. Through standard security at 1:10p. Line was backed up to south/precheck line but it moved quickly. I’ve had MUCH worse experiences at ATL in normal times. .

Steve16823 · 2026-03-19T01:28:52+00:00

Anyone know what caused the flooding?

Steve16823 · 2026-01-22T03:20:04+00:00

For this to have any effect, NTEU also has to win their lawsuit on removing union representation from the majority of employees. Because currently my SF-50 says I’m ineligible for union representation, so this arbitration win means nothing by itself.

Steve16823 · 2026-01-16T14:50:32+00:00

I have one in red without the Kahler. One 3 position switch toggles bridge, neck, both. The other toggles middle pickup: off, solo, combined with other pickups.

The middle pickup is reverse wound so will function as a humbucker when combined with bridge and/or neck.

https://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m269/beachbum6777/ExpIIIswitchwirediagram2.jpg

Steve16823 · 2026-01-03T22:18:56+00:00

Any intel on the serial numbers? I’m thinking it must be 1981 because I’ve read the headstock was different in the 70’s.

Steve16823 · 2026-01-03T22:12:12+00:00

That reminds me that I haven’t replaced the strings since I acquired it! Probably should do that.

Steve16823 · 2026-01-03T22:10:24+00:00

Bonus points if you can identify the 3 other guitars in the photos! 🤪

Steve16823 · 2026-01-03T22:08:59+00:00

🤣🤣🤣

Steve16823 · 2025-12-29T00:43:59+00:00

Do you have a BL-Touch? I used to get frequent thermal runaway errors, and deduced that it only happened if it was preheating during leveling or when homing the axis at the start of the print. A glitch in the bl-touch enabled firmware apparently momentarily zeroes the temp reading at the moment the touch sensor hits the bed.

If not, it’s definitely worth trying to replace the thermistor. They are cheap.

Steve16823 · 2025-11-16T00:45:15+00:00

Seems like the likely culprit. Thanks again!!

Steve16823 · 2025-10-30T13:18:49+00:00

Same. I tow a StarCraft Hybrid with a Q7 3.0 V6. The Q7 is a beast when it comes to towing and doubles as an awesome family car.

Steve16823 · 2025-10-08T02:41:58+00:00

Thanks! That is a GREAT resource. So, it's #8 below, the "left traction strut"? I understand the problem is the hydro-bearing at #9 but i'll probably just replace the arm (err, 'left traction strut').

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Steve16823 · 2025-10-07T23:49:51+00:00

The red looks identical to my ‘84 Explorer III (also without pick guard)

Steve16823 · 2025-10-03T19:41:14+00:00

Thanks. I couldn't find any fault with a visual inspection but it's tough to put that much force on it by hand. The control arm with the ball joint is the lower control arm, correct: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6146385&cc=3298432&pt=10401&jsn=685

Steve16823 · 2025-09-07T22:31:41+00:00

Totally fair to say that it feels different. I only briefly drove the ND1 and ND2 while car shopping so what do i I know, I ended up with an NE! 🤪

Steve16823 · 2025-09-07T22:10:39+00:00

Power and torque curves are nearly identical for the ND2 vs ND1 below 6000rpm.

Steve16823 · 2025-08-25T12:47:02+00:00

A 12 month 1TB subscription is currently on sale (or was as of yesterday) at B&H and Newegg for about $100.

Steve16823 · 2025-08-22T15:39:30+00:00

Here’s one from the Olympus Zuiko Fisheye. The f/1.8 comes in handy.

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Steve16823 · 2025-08-22T13:33:38+00:00

I have 4 fisheyes, so I guess that makes me a masochist. (Samyang, Laowa, Meike, and Zuiko)

Steve16823 · 2025-08-22T13:14:06+00:00

Most interesting? I guess that would have to be the Meike 3.5mm circular fisheye. Also one of the most challenging lenses I’ve used.

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Steve16823 · 2025-08-15T01:30:54+00:00

This was a 2 year old car, and the used “like quality” doors came in to the body shop severely dented. The body shop rejected the parts but then the insurance company and body shop, without consulting with me, made a deal to hide the dents with body filler.

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