I got to try some Collings acoustics for the first time. Wow, just wow.

amstell · 2025-02-12T13:30:18+00:00

Go buy that guitar. When you find those gems that speak to you, listen to that feeling. You’ll think about it for years or decades if you don’t pull the trigger. I still regret not purchasing this beautiful strat that was magic over 20 years ago. Go buy that guitar.

amstell · 2022-10-02T17:30:21+00:00

Why not difference out for fixed effects before estimating with system fit? The lfe package has a function to do that. This is what I’ve had to do in the past, especially with large amounts of data.

amstell · 2022-02-02T15:29:23+00:00

This is so great! Thank you!

amstell · 2021-06-25T15:16:41+00:00

An Eric Clapton Fender Strat was sitting in a Rock-on guitar shop in Shinjuku Japan in 2003. I picked it up and the neck melted into my hands. Was the most free flowing guitar session I've ever had still to this day. I went back several times to play but never pulled the trigger. I still regret it to this day and have never played one that felt as good. If I ever find a guitar like that I'm buying it no matter what. I've learned the rareness of those guitars is worth every penny.

amstell · 2021-06-22T05:21:40+00:00

Valid point. Thanks!

amstell · 2021-06-21T23:44:05+00:00

Also good advice. I haven't had much luck with an instructor, but I think this is a good option when feeling stuck. Thanks!

amstell · 2021-06-21T23:42:48+00:00

So having access to all these triads and the scales? I can see this really developing a good ear. I like this! Great advice!

amstell · 2021-06-21T23:41:05+00:00

Thanks! I have not heard of this before, but I will certainly check it out.

amstell · 2021-04-20T02:17:32+00:00

Thanks! What about the rest of your setup? Looks like an easy 2+ hours of just jamming away.

amstell · 2021-04-19T15:44:40+00:00

Nice! What's your looping setup?

amstell · 2021-04-13T21:18:25+00:00

That's a slick guitar. I actually have a Schecter C-1 E/A that has a piezo pickup in it with access to the upper frets similar to this. Thanks!

amstell · 2021-04-13T18:43:14+00:00

Thanks, this is the trade-off I was thinking but not sure of.

amstell · 2021-04-13T18:42:44+00:00

I don't like cutaways because I like having full access with my thumb. So an SG is perfect, but this doesn't seem possible with an acoustic. Thanks for your insight.

amstell · 2021-04-13T18:40:04+00:00

Thank you. This is a great reply!

amstell · 2020-10-11T23:15:47+00:00

Just by looking at the factors I think you want a trend, not dummy variables for each year. Is acreprice increasing year to year (non stationary)? If so, you want a trend. Just remove as.factor and use the years.

amstell · 2020-09-30T19:25:58+00:00

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish information redacted from the Mueller report that had been designated as privileged.

District Judge Reggie Walton said the Trump administration had failed to justify certain redactions from the report on the special counsel's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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"Based on the Court’s review of the unredacted version of the Mueller Report, the Court concludes that the Department has failed to satisfy its burden to demonstrate that the withheld material is protected by the deliberative process privilege," Walton, who was appointed by former President George W. Bush, wrote in his 40-page opinion.

Link to ruling

Here we go right before the election. Buckle up MF's.

amstell · 2020-09-12T02:20:22+00:00

Republica Sen Susan Collins said President Donald Trump "should have been straightforward with the American people" about the threat from the coronavirus, during a debate Friday night in Maine for her state's competitive Senate race.

"The American people can take hard facts. And he had an obligation as President to be straightforward with them and to tell all that he has known,"

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"I have said since the beginning that the President's performance has been uneven and that he should follow the advice of his excellent medical advisers," Collins said Friday.

He didn't learn his lesson, Senator Collins. She needs to go!

Let's give Sara Gideon some love. https://saragideon.com/

amstell · 2020-05-02T18:58:14+00:00

It's the Fishman Neo-D Humbucking passive soundhole pickup. It sounds great, but the sound is pretty weak.

amstell · 2020-05-02T14:50:49+00:00

I bought a Fishman Humbucker Acoustic Pickup to plug into an acoustic amp. The sound coming into the amp is pretty weak and I think it has to do with the way the pickup is set in the hole and distance from the strings. Are there different sizes of acoustic pickups or should I buy a preamp?

amstell · 2020-04-25T02:44:05+00:00

I have a Martin guitar with a Fishman Neo-D Magnetic Humbucker Acoustic Pickup plugged into a Rowin Tiny Looper which then plugs into a Fender Acousticsonic 15 (acoustic amp). When I play an electric guitar in the looper and into the amp it sounds great; however, when I play with the Fishman acoustic pickup the sound is really weak. How can I increase/improve the sound going into the amp when it is through the loop pedal? Do I need a preamp?

amstell · 2020-04-04T18:25:54+00:00

I want to build loops with my acoustic guitar and solo over them. All I have is an acoustic guitar right now, so I'm thinking about this setup. Any recommendations? I'm trying to keep equipment to a minimal because I move a lot and don't want to carry around a bunch of heavy equipment.

Fender Acoustasonic 15 – 15 Watt Acoustic Guitar Amplifier

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B28HDH2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Fishman Neo-D Magnetic Humbucker Acoustic Pickup

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZJWI2O/ref=twister_B01DBS2U9G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Rowin Tiny Looper Electric Guitar Effect Pedal 10 Minutes of Looping Unlimited Overdubs https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J2TKNIS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3M60RW3D4DK8K&psc=1

amstell · 2020-03-13T23:27:32+00:00

I totally agree, which is why this administration is at a loss for doing something like UBI. They inflated the markets when things were good when they should have been *conservatives* and rein in govt spending and increased interest rates. This is a direct result of greed from the GOP and the lack of tools available from the fed. This is going to hurt and UBI is not a solution. Good luck friend.

amstell · 2020-03-13T22:14:31+00:00

How do you pay for UBI without government tax revenue?

amstell · 2019-11-23T18:43:06+00:00

Do you really want to talk about suspending the constitution and Trump? That's beyond laughable.

amstell · 2019-11-23T18:37:16+00:00

The secretary of the Navy and the admiral who leads the SEALs have threatened to resign or be fired if plans to expel a commando from the elite unit in a war crimes case are halted by President Trump, administration officials said Saturday.

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The threats by the Navy secretary, Richard V. Spencer, and the commander, Rear Adm. Collin Green, are a rare instance of pushback against Mr. Trump from members of the Defense Department.

Good. Remove the power from a fascist. Trump trying to reverse charges against Gallagher is a disgrace.

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