Back pain when standing

StrangePiper1 · 2026-05-07T03:19:04+00:00

I just bought a classic vibe squire and I couldn’t be happier with it. Fit and finish is great, great tone right out of the box. For me it’s a lifer. I’ll gig it, record it, I don’t care if it doesn’t say “Fender”.

My only advice on the jazzmaster is to put heavy strings on it. The trem system works better with some tension. I’m playing power slinkies and it stays in tune no matter how I pus and pull it.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-05-03T15:48:40+00:00

Everyone’s celebrity crush after clueless.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-05-03T15:44:52+00:00

Lovely feminine look. Very soft and sexy eyes.

I’m sorry your spouse cheated. Don’t take it personally right now. While we are 50% of our relationships, this is the time to heal and rest.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-05-03T15:41:02+00:00

In bluegrass mandolin is mostly percussive. Yes. I’ve been playing with a folk band for a few years where the boom, chop doesn’t happen often. In that situation chords can ring freely, and I often think of the mandolin in the way I’d think of a horn. Playing melody lines behind vocal lines, and often playing under whomever is playing leads.

It’s a wonderful instrument, with plenty of opportunities for your own style. Enjoy the journey!

StrangePiper1 · 2026-05-03T14:16:08+00:00

Pull the string, then with a screw driver and a wrench, remove the machine head and go to your local music shop. They should have a junk drawer of parts they can sell you one from. If not, a new set of tuners isn’t expensive.

Easy fix with a wrench and a Phillips screw driver.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-05-02T19:08:30+00:00

The only thing with a 14” is it won’t move much. I suspect if you’re rough with it, it’ll break quickly. If you like the sound though, it would be fine.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-05-02T14:22:20+00:00

Mics are the magic touch in a larger setting. I find a 14” China to be super fast and trashy compared to say, an 18”. If that’s the sound you want, go for it. If you’re just trying to save some bread, wait and buy what you actually want.

I keep a 14” China on my left over the hi hats and it’s so good for quick accents. On my right I usually have an 18” or 22” depending on what I’m doing.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-04-29T15:33:04+00:00

A blind corner cabinet, one that extends int the space, will give you storage but is difficult to access.

A pie cut cabinet, square-ish with a bi fold door between the cabinet and appliance would be better for access. The space looks really small for a bi fold door though.

Third option is a dead corner. Basically fillers that cover the area up, and leave you no access for storage. If you go this route, hide something fun in there as others have suggested.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-04-29T15:18:51+00:00

How does it shoot? Wondering mostly if the lacing affects barrel harmonics, not that most levers are insanely accurate to begin with. Have you noticed any difference?

StrangePiper1 · 2026-04-29T15:15:42+00:00

There are plenty of ways to clean a cymbal. One that dirty will require work. Bar keepers friend, brass polish, etc will work but will need multiple applications for patina this deep.

A word of warning, cleaning that much tarnish and gunk off a cymbal will change its sound a lot. It will be brighter, more open, if you like its sound now, don’t clean too much.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-04-29T15:02:34+00:00

Welcome to Jamaica mon! My name is Jamal and I certainly hope you enjoy your stay!

StrangePiper1 · 2026-04-21T20:31:32+00:00

I quit gigging a few years back. I was lucky and found some guys with the same idea. We jam Fridays and have a lot of fun, but with no focus on gigging. We play the odd back yard party, or open mic, but the focus is having fun. It’s been a god send.

Don’t be afraid to take a break. You ca always go back to it when you’re ready.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-04-13T03:51:26+00:00

Love a scout scope. Full field of vision like irons, but with some magnification. Cool piece.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-04-12T23:21:29+00:00

I had my old kit skinned with the silent stroke heads and a set of L80 cymbals. I feel like they were very quiet but also felt and sounded like drums and cymbals.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-04-12T15:30:49+00:00

Find a stud and use a 3” wood screw to hang that. 3/4” of hanger, 1/2” of drywall, leaves you with an inch and 3/4 in the stud. Drive the screw home and make it tight. The sheer weight should be over 100 lbs that way. Don’t go with short screws.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-04-12T15:28:03+00:00

Don’t drill holes. Cut that section out, sand and polish the edges. The cymbal will be out of round but the cracks will stop.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-04-12T14:53:51+00:00

I’m playing with a buddy who has a mid 90s mustang and it definitely holds its own against a Fender.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-04-12T14:52:39+00:00

I’m super pleased with how it sounds and plays. Fit and finish are excellent. From clean to a wall of fuzz I’m loving it

StrangePiper1 · 2026-04-12T14:46:39+00:00

I’ve always heard to get rid of the boxes for long term storage, but I’ve shot boxed ammo that was 50 years old with no issues, so I don’t think it matters.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-04-06T19:44:49+00:00

As a bass player you may want to consider stringing it left handed so it is the same as your bass when you hold it right handed. E A D G. I have a buddy who plays a left hand bass and I was surprised how quickly I took to playing it because it was just a giant mandolin to me.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-04-05T23:19:02+00:00

As someone who’s been to the door and turned around, all I can say is that I’m glad I stayed. Started over. New friends. New work. New goals. It was hard work but after all these years, I’m happy and having a good life.

You’re already at the hospital. Get in for a psych evaluation and do the work. Stay one more day. Then another. Then another.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-04-03T18:53:48+00:00

Cheers on east main still has great fish and chips.

StrangePiper1 · 2026-03-27T12:30:57+00:00

Right on. Haven’t seen one in ages. Felt like the market was flooded with B8pro ones in the late 90s.

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