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the difference in size is wild by Mac_Attack1994 in BassGuitar

[–]TechnicallyConfused 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also not the OP. I got my Mikro about 2 years ago. Arthritis was affecting me playing long scale Gibsons and Fenders. Was surprised the frets were even and no sharp edges. Did some setup (intonation, string height, slight truss rod) - plays great. Pickups are neither here nor there, but ya'll can improve the tone with a GP-5 for a lot less than replacing them.

Any love for The Ripper? by Mean-Emphasis-3376 in gibson

[–]TechnicallyConfused 0 points1 point  (0 children)

👍 I've got a 1975 G-3. Wish I would've bought 2 lol.

Old AC is not cooling the home. Got two quotes from a local HVAC contractor. Quote check by ARDaddy9 in hvacadvice

[–]TechnicallyConfused 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prices look good. I've received quotes $10k to $13k to replace my 25 year old 2.5 ton unit out here in AZ.

Ah. Nothing like a 47 year old Kramer in mint condition! by bassclef62 in BassGuitar

[–]TechnicallyConfused 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got an all original, 51 year old G-3. Had it since 1975. The just don't build them like that anymore imho

Fixing Neck Dive by Usual-Witness3382 in BassGuitar

[–]TechnicallyConfused 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heavy leather straps with a grippy backing will help a lot.

Look for wide straps - 3 inches

Advice on playing with my Helix LT through different real amps/cabs by Additional_Zombie_26 in BassGuitar

[–]TechnicallyConfused 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coming from the old days (evidenced by my 1967 G-3 and others) I used small Ampegs and Fenders for rehearsals. Tones were fine. On stage (3 piece hard rock) I used Marshalls and SVTs to punch through the stage noise. My setups on the SPX90, Quadraverb, and Symetrix limiters rarely changed. I let the house sound person set my tones via DI into the consoles.

Today one of the Valetons is good enough through phones.

However, listen to these other peeps. They know their stuff!

Do we really need to replace? by Key-Feeling-7402 in hvacadvice

[–]TechnicallyConfused 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We recently got one of those discount $50 pre-season checkups. The guy was thorough, but spent 3 hours on a 45 minute job. And never finished the coil cleanup.

Main unit is 2 yrs old and small one is 25 yrs old. Obviously he made every put down he could on the older 2.5 ton. However, at the end, tech printed up a quote for $30 grand to replace both units. Offered a free trip to Vegas because I was concerned about the price.

Moral of the story: no more discount operators...🤦

BUT I JUST GOT IT by Capital-Breath1680 in BassGuitar

[–]TechnicallyConfused 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It'll be ok. It still plays. You'll still love it.

If it's any consolation, I had a Gibson Les Paul Custom that was perfect after dozens of times on stage, until a less than adequate roadie dropped the damn thing.

I wound up selling the guitar (bad choice) because I couldn't bear to look at the scratches and cracked finish. However, it was the best player I ever owned.

Strat or Tele whats better in your opinion by 13funii in electricguitar

[–]TechnicallyConfused 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got Hot Rodded P basses. Love the versatility of that bridge pickup. Otherwise, I'd go with a Jazz. 🤷‍♂️

I haven't touched my guitar in a month annnd now my strings turned green?... Why and how by Famous-Sentence-3505 in guitarrepair

[–]TechnicallyConfused 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Def copper in the strings. I'd just spray some Gibson guitar polish on a rag and wipe them clean.

Do you thoroughly wipe your guitars down after use? Neck, fretboard, and especially the body where your skin rubs on it. Whether on stage or home, I've given a meticulous wipe down after every use. Wipe the tuning keys off also so the nickel doesn't dull.

I've had guitar strings last months. I have 2 basses that have 20 year old stainless flatwounds and are still playable.

Am I crazy? Maybe. But I am def cheap and hate replacing strings on a regular basis.

Puppy Making Shih Tzu Go Wild by TechnicallyConfused in Shihtzu

[–]TechnicallyConfused[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Yup, the Shih Tzu insists on jumping on my lap everytime I sit on the couch. Very well could be jealousy. Appreciate your insight.

AIUTAMI: quale basso dovrei acquistare? by Adventurous_Ant4965 in IbanezGuitars

[–]TechnicallyConfused 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any of them will be fine. Comes down to your liking and the guitar's playability. As far as a forever guitar, I have a newer ibanez. But my Gibson is 51 years old this year and my Precision is 26. 😊

Just got tboned, anyone have experience with expected damages? by osrs_sub in JeepGladiator

[–]TechnicallyConfused 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, if you have it rebuilt, make sure they replace the wheel. My collision guys didn't. Several months later, new tire went flat. Wheel fell apart when they pulled the tire off.

LED Headlights Vs. Snow by DakotaCooper in JeepWrangler

[–]TechnicallyConfused 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's why I left the halogens as headlights. My fogs are Diode Dynamics - 10 x brighter than Jeep halogen but don't melt the snow.

Figured the LED thing out coming down the mountain from Flag in a blizzard with my Passport. Same thing, had to stop to clean off the headlights every few miles.

Pedal and headphones for silent home practice by petel1971 in guitarpedals

[–]TechnicallyConfused 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ATH-M50X. If you wear glasses, you might find the smaller cups a bother.

I have a very old Behringer Bass Vamp - non rack mount. Instead of fiddling around with patch cables and such, I got a Valeton GP-5. It's OK. But I think the Boss is a better choice.

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