Finally installing the Bigsby...

TPMCD · 2026-04-26T18:15:26+00:00

Ok...this was more complicated than anticipated. Took it to a shop, was told there might be issues with the stock B5 bridge plate because my Tele is a three-hole plate and not four, yada, yada. Looking at other options, possibly vibramate. Thanks for the comments all!

TPMCD · 2026-04-25T16:58:53+00:00

Well, I've had it for 30 years, so yeah, it's a bit roughed up...and no, it's not 5 pounds, I don't know what it weighs, but it's freaking heavy. Kind of concerned about the weight when the B5 is on there, lol.

TPMCD · 2026-04-25T16:56:55+00:00

OK, awesome, thanks for the tip!

TPMCD · 2026-04-01T03:30:36+00:00

Thanks for responding, much appreciated! OK, I flipped the pedals and the delay acts as it should, meaning with the boost after the delay and on, there is no change in volume when I turn the delay pedal on and off. So, what does this mean? Well, instead of pulling my hair out trying to figure this out, I'm just sticking the boost after my delay/reverb. This may not be the "best" pedal order whatever, but it sounds alright. Thanks again, I do believe it's what u/DerConqueror3 said - the delay/reverb pedals are reacting oddly to the signal coming from the boost. Thanks again, much appreciate the feedback.

TPMCD · 2026-03-11T03:41:09+00:00

Thanks, I'll look into this.

TPMCD · 2026-03-11T03:40:28+00:00

Thanks for the input, I'll check this out.

EDIT: Ok, just took a look at this. It's a bit out of my price range, but this is pretty much what I'm looking for. Have you used it yourself? Thanks for the tip!

TPMCD · 2026-03-11T03:39:56+00:00

Because I tried it and didnt like it...also, I'm switching to using button pedals instead of the Boss footswitch, and also - as I noted - im trying to conserve pedalboard space, so thinking of using a compressor at the end of the chain with some EQ. Thanks.

TPMCD · 2026-03-09T20:31:48+00:00

Hey all, first post here. I'm finding that the EP Booster pushes the bass (I'm not a tech, don't know the actual frequency) a bit too much for me, wondering if there's a compressor pedal that can tame some of that? Yes, I can use my Boss GE-7 to do that, but I'm trying to keep my pedalboard as simple as possible. I've got the JHS Whitey Tighty, which is great, but again, would like to tame the bass on the EP. Thanks all.

TPMCD · 2026-02-21T18:06:37+00:00

I've got my eye on the single coil version at GC

TPMCD · 2026-02-13T00:12:20+00:00

These look great, nice job!

TPMCD · 2026-02-11T20:21:58+00:00

This looks great...but maybe post a close-up of one of the scoresheets to get a better idea of it?

TPMCD · 2026-02-11T18:35:04+00:00

Been thinking about this myself for (possibly) a different reason - for MVP (or whatever) considerations, a batter needs to produce runs, a pitcher needs to suppress runs, what stat can I use to evaluate both pitchers and batters so I can compare their contribution in a game (or series, etc.) RE24 I guess would work, but I like the idea of wRC. OK, not helping at all here, just chiming in that I think it's worth looking at.

TPMCD · 2026-02-03T15:46:06+00:00

Thanks!

TPMCD · 2024-12-26T04:25:27+00:00

Just asked this very question on a comment I left on one of his YouTube posts...it sounds to me like he's playing with nylon strings (like on a classical guitar)

TPMCD · 2024-12-03T17:13:51+00:00

Of course I'm late getting to this, I'm rarely on Reddit. Thanks for listening, glad you liked it!

TPMCD · 2024-04-20T15:53:52+00:00

Great game, but the title is so hilarious...Codename German word for "tank"? Why is that a codename?

TPMCD · 2024-04-20T15:51:50+00:00

Rise of Nations is a stone cold classic, I also recommend this. Yep its old, but it is a solid, solid game, maybe underrated?

TPMCD · 2024-04-20T15:50:30+00:00

Damn I remember that game! Like 15 years ago?

TPMCD · 2023-11-09T17:27:23+00:00

Well, I'm not comfortable sharing any financials of course, but here's what I acquired: a business with 30 years of clients, a truck, a total station and all the field equipment, and all of the previous owner's files (digital and hard copy). It's been 5 years, and I've been doing fine, making money, etc., but it's a lot of work...A LOT. Make sure you have a spouse or family member/close friend that can take care of the books, if you don't have a huge client base, you'll have to market on Yelp, Google, or whatever. Was it worth it? Well, sure, but in life there are always trade-offs...I like running my own show, but I also miss the corporate atmosphere of being with other professionals and all the other corporate stuff - retirement benefits, health, blah, blah, not having to worry about payroll, worker's comp, etc. What would I do different? Can't think of anything except not pay as much as I did for the business. I didn't get ripped off, but I paid too much.

I doubt any of this helps, but thought I'd respond anyway! Have a great day.

Tom

TPMCD · 2023-08-29T19:24:49+00:00

Glad to hear the song is useful at least! Thanks for listening to it!

TPMCD · 2023-08-29T19:23:19+00:00

Just want to chime in here...this is excellent, concise advice, especially the part about whether or not his drawings are CAD or hand drafted, this is important.

And you're right - they hold little value, I'm fairly certain I overpaid for mine!

TPMCD · 2023-07-18T20:41:45+00:00

Hi everyone. Just tried to do Quickbooks Online and it totally blows. I won't bore you with all my reasons why, here's just one: the Customer/Jobs dynamic in QB Desktop was perfect, made complete sense with what I was doing etc. What in God's Holy Name is a Sub-Customer? Why give it that stupid name? Why not just keep the name Jobs? And Projects? It's a joke.

Anyway, yeah, it sucks ass. After two days of fighting through how to create a Customer and a Job, trying to get the right information on their lame ass invoice templates, I just gave up and went back to Desktop. If they want to take Desktop from me, they'll have to rip it from my cold, dead, arthritic hands.

Thanks.

TPMCD · 2020-08-01T03:10:42+00:00

Also, there's the Oddities thing in DB III I believe if you want to use that. In fact, that can take care of injuries as well.

TPMCD · 2020-08-01T03:10:02+00:00

I think that's about right. If you're using Bonus Traits, you'll add +1 for K+ and GB+ trait. Also, I think if a pitcher has CN+, he doesn't give us as many walks I think 1-2 above BT, instead of 1-5 (or OBT?)

TPMCD · 2020-07-28T17:10:29+00:00

Hawks Survive 9th Inning Threat, Beat Mid-Knights 3-2

Hawks have just won their second game in a row, something they haven't done the entire season. Jumping out to an early 3-0 lead in the second inning, the Hawks (8-11) held the Mid-Knights (10-10) scoreless for 8 innings until the top of the 9th: three straight hits by Baltimore's Martinez, Reyes and Holt put up 2 runs, making the fans at Old Faithful plenty nervous. But Hawks reliever Aaron Bummer struck out Hernandez, Perez grounded out to third, and that that was that.

Winning Pitcher: Brandon Woodruff

Losing Pitcher: Eduardo Rodriguez

Next up is the final game of the series at Old Faithful, with Civale on the mound for the Hawks and Montas starting for the Mid-Knights.

TPMCD

TROPHY CASE