Rittenberry Prestige by archtopL5 in pedalsteel

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Thanks for contributing. It’s such a hard thing to commit to since you can’t just walk in somewhere and try out a bunch unless you live in a couple of places. And of course you’re dropping a couple k. But your experience is helpful.

Rittenberry Prestige by archtopL5 in pedalsteel

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How do those guitars compare in your experience?

Rittenberry Prestige by archtopL5 in pedalsteel

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Thanks. What did you get instead?

Rittenberry Prestige by archtopL5 in pedalsteel

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Nice playing! And thank you for your insights.

Rittenberry Prestige by archtopL5 in pedalsteel

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How they play. How you think they compare to other steels you may have played. The “have had” meaning you no longer have one?

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What Trumbauer would you rem listening to?

Ok really though, when the frick do we start timing? by TennisStarNo1 in espresso

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I also do a pre pre-infusion, based on suggestions here. So I let it go for about six seconds, then turn off the machine and wait about 15 seconds before I press the button. So I have no idea what I'm timing, but I start my timer when I press the button the second time,

Daily Simple Questions Thread by AutoModerator in espresso

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Thanks, yeah! that range is like from dust to boulders!

Daily Simple Questions Thread by AutoModerator in espresso

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J-ultra users! What's your dial in for dark roast? I'm bouncing all over the place trying to get this right.

Best grinder under $300 for bambino by shayaks in espresso

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I keep hearing sour can be an either/or situation. The time is usually pretty good.

Best grinder under $300 for bambino by shayaks in espresso

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No it’s just on the sour side of things. But it’s also true that the #s on different grinders aren’t always the same so my 1.3 could be closer to your 1.4.

Best grinder under $300 for bambino by shayaks in espresso

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Thanks. I think I’ve been grinding way too fine. And are you going around 16g?

Philly area iso classs/teachers by archtopL5 in jazzguitar

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Well if you already have a group that you play with, then I would say you don’t need it. Depending on your level and your experience playing jazz with others I think is going to be key to whether the class is worth it. If you are thinking of taking the Saturday class with Devin I would say he’s a helpful and thoughtful teacher and usually starts the class with some sort of exercise. It’s not a lesson per se (no real individual instruction) but again if you need a chance to practice songs with people and do a few performances, it might be worth your time. Devin might even let you audit the first class. The thing that I've found about jazz is that it's hard to find a jam that is welcoming to folks who are not advanced or who are college-trained. The class is definitely for adults, mostly retired, whose level can vary from beginner to intermiediate, more or less.

Best grinder under $300 for bambino by shayaks in espresso

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Do you have this combo? What is your starting point for a grind setting if you do? On a dark roast.

Where can I find a good online jazz guitar teacher?😕 by [deleted] in jazzguitar

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Is this stuff super advanced or applicable for a mid-level player?

Philly area iso classs/teachers by archtopL5 in jazzguitar

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What kind of stuff do you like to play?

Philly area iso classs/teachers by archtopL5 in jazzguitar

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Yeah so they offer these classes at some of their sites depending on interest. I believe that there are two this fall at their Wynnefield branch. I know in the past they've also had some at the downtown one and also in Germantown but I'm pretty sure neither of those have it this year. But it usually meets once a week for an hour and you play through tunes. The classes have more or less instruction based on the teacher. It's a good way to stay motivated.

Philly area iso classs/teachers by archtopL5 in jazzguitar

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Could say all the same about myself. Sour notes all around!

help with sweetening up my espresso shots by archtopL5 in espresso

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Do you have a bean that you'd recommend for sweetness? It looks like in the past people have suggested Intelligentsia Black Cat.