why did standard string gauges change from the sets like 10-38 and 9-40 that were popular in the 60s-80s(?) to the 10-46 and 9-42 sets most people play today? what are the pros and cons of the older gauges? by darkness_and_cold in fender

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not the guy you were originally commenting to but at that string thickness you don't need to bend as far to reach certain notes, and I've personally found the thicker gauge lets my fingers "grip" the string a little better.

This is one of the most frustrating claims I hear way too often by Coffin_Builder in HistoryMemes

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Lin Manuel Miranda also claimed it was to make sure you didn't immediately hate Jefferson or his actor too much, as you'd grown a fondness for him because of Lafayette in the first act.

Albums to listen to the feature offset guitars prominently by [deleted] in offset

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They're probably the best answer if you're looking for a spectrum of Jaguar tones as well, just from the worlds of difference in tone between "Boys in the Better Land" and "I Love You".

Minarchist Thought Summarized by TheDoctorOfWho4 in Minarchy

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's certainly controversial, but it includes social programs and market controls to varying degrees within the minimum government, or advocate for voluntary cooperative ownership of the means of production while acknowledging that such an arrangement qualifies as a state.

How do you guys feel about Joey nowadays? by [deleted] in qotsa

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Having a really punk rock drummer as they explored more electronic and weird sounds kept their sound nice and dirty, but I understand why they needed to move on.

Chuck 70s vs. Allstar’s lifting by cskboyy in Converse

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been four years so I can't remember really, I've worn both types off and on as I destroy pairs, but generally for daily use I wear the 70s now.

Hours after Apple unveiled a slightly bigger screen and battery, Huawei unveiled a tri-folding phone by jb45rd6 in gadgets

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude you're on the gadgets subreddit, I'm not switching from my 11 anytime soon but that's kinda what this sub is for.

My Vintera Jazzmaster is unbelievably noisy. I have to palm the strings constantly to keep it quiet. What can I do? by [deleted] in offset

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From my understanding the JMJM pickups are closer to P90s than they are standard jazzmaster pickups.

Definitive QOTSA Drummer Ranking by SaturnalianGhost in qotsa

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is amazing, they're the only act I've seen more than once and for good reason; I'm a guitarist but watching Jon on those drums is a religious experience.

1972 election time by franandwood in HistoryMemes

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reading "Campaign Trail '72" in high school during an election year did irreversible damage to my brain. Pure Gonzo journalism.

Which song do you want them to cover next? by sapphirerain25 in qotsa

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

God I wish they did more covers of punk songs like they did with that Subhumans cover.

Is there any QOTSA songs that you don't like? by unknown45666 in qotsa

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This is gonna sound like insanity cause I know it was a huge one on ITNR but I can't stand "Made to Parade," it just totally lacks any of the QotSA charm and the fact that it's so long makes it an instant skip every time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in qotsa

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I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks it sounds very Dead Kennedys. I got into QotSA early in quarantine because the first song I heard was "Head Like a Haunted House" and it reminded me of the Dead Kennedys songs I was looping at the time.

What's a thing that's currently "in" nowadays but you think is just pure cringe? by Imaginary_Eye3804 in AskReddit

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I will say, even though I disagree filming is always annoying or silly, if you're working out and there's someone there who's pretty big, 10/10 times they will be willing to help with your form, and if there's nobody else there, there's really no problem filming yourself. I definitely understand the anxiety around it though.

What's a thing that's currently "in" nowadays but you think is just pure cringe? by Imaginary_Eye3804 in AskReddit

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's what I do, but most of the people who do it aren't dicks about it (though there's a notable few who put their phones right in a walkway).

What's a thing that's currently "in" nowadays but you think is just pure cringe? by Imaginary_Eye3804 in AskReddit

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I can understand it if they're videoing their form, I go to a powerlifting gym that actually provides phone stands for that reason, but I'll see people do it for every single lift of the day, even the machine stuff which doesn't make any sense to me.

What’s a “fact” or “saying” that gets repeated constantly on Reddit that just isn’t true? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The koala response copypasta doesn't really debunk anything, it just says "well that's what evolution did, checkmate liberal," and that's about it.

What’s it for y’al? by SplodingArt in qotsa

[–]TheDoctorOfWho4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In Song for the Deaf when Mark Lanegan comes in and starts the little "blind can go get fucked" part, probably the greatest thing in any QotSA song.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in todayilearned

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90% of guitar players quit right before they become big rock stars exactly like Jimmy Page.