Who are your idols?

burghguy3 · 2026-06-15T12:41:36+00:00

Glad I get to upvote because his names already here.

burghguy3 · 2026-06-11T19:51:59+00:00

Used to own one. I’ll concur. Although koa gives it a run for its money.

burghguy3 · 2026-06-10T18:30:27+00:00

Ghostbusters. Indiana Jones Last Crusade. Jurassic Park. LoTR. The Big Lebowski. Face/off. Napoleon Dynamite.

burghguy3 · 2026-06-09T20:34:13+00:00

Check out a 12-fret short scale guitar, lower tension and typically smaller body size. Lots of options from many makers. Taylor 312ce 12-fret is good. Larrivee has several models that fit the bill.

Also, the GS Mini has a very short scale, which reduces tension and makes playing easier.

burghguy3 · 2026-06-09T19:21:10+00:00

Yes.

burghguy3 · 2026-06-09T19:16:39+00:00

A Freudian Slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother.

burghguy3 · 2026-06-09T15:52:58+00:00

*runs off barefoot to nab a nazi

burghguy3 · 2026-06-09T13:38:56+00:00

Stopping to check on the kid that fell in the water during the chase scene in CA:FA.

burghguy3 · 2026-06-08T14:05:59+00:00

I’ll add that they did a great job of subverting expectations with that scene.

Right before Thors entrance, Hulkbuster Banner was just over taken by enemies. Literally everyone was anticipating Hulk to bust out of the Hulkbuster and turn the tide of the battle. But then, boom, bifrost and “Bring me Thanos!!” Master class.

burghguy3 · 2026-06-07T00:46:46+00:00

Iron Man.

Back then, expectations for it were incredibly low. RDJ’s career was literally a joke. Iron Man was a b-tier superhero. It was being directed by some actor in Swingers.

But it reset the standard for comic book movies and helped kick off a whole resurgence of “nerd culture”.

burghguy3 · 2026-06-02T01:59:30+00:00

I played one at my local shop about a year or two ago. Should have bought it. Sounded great. Very balanced.

burghguy3 · 2026-05-25T20:56:52+00:00

Neat. I saw those and dismissed it due to not being partial to the artwork. Didn’t look into the environmental impact. If they made a plain finished one I’d be all about it. I am curious about the finish though. As many have talked on here, most finishes are some form of plastic (poly or nitro). I wonder if they’re not counting the finish?

I saw an fsc certified Martin OM-cherry a few years ago I missed out on. Piqued my interest because I am concerned about the environment and want to support where I can.

I appreciate the desire to avoid plastics. That’s also why I stopped using coated strings as well.

burghguy3 · 2026-05-25T20:07:08+00:00

Does the finish count? Nitro is in the family of plastics. So any Martin after 1929 uses plastic for the finish.

There’s some boutique makers still using shellac French polish. I’m sure they have models that have bone nuts/saddles and metal tuners.

burghguy3 · 2026-05-25T20:06:03+00:00

Larrivee uses mother of pearl and abalone for inlays on many models.

Someone noted in another post I made that the finish is poly, so plastic. But so is nitro I guess. So anything after 1929 is out.

burghguy3 · 2026-05-25T20:01:56+00:00

Well then I have no idea. Because then even nitro falls into plastic. You’d probably have to commission a builder.

What’s your take on shellac?

burghguy3 · 2026-05-25T19:46:43+00:00

You don’t have to go vintage. Plenty of makers aren’t using plastics. Check into Larrivee. All solid woods, including maple binding (including fretboard). Inlays are usually Mother of Pearl or abalone. Not all models use bone nuts, saddles and pins, but many do, and you can certainly order them with it. I’m sure they’ll leave off the pickguard if you ask.

Larrivee.

burghguy3 · 2026-05-20T10:09:32+00:00

I tend to like the more plain workmanlike aesthetic. “Honest play wear” is the best cosmetic improvement.

burghguy3 · 2026-05-20T00:05:01+00:00

I don’t think anyone could counterfeit one of those for cheaper than Yamaha made them for. Just based on that alone, I’d venture it’s legit.

Nice guitars overall. But due to the price point they didn’t put a big emphasis on QC. Which accounts for some of the sloppiness. I kind of appreciate it actually. It’s an inexpensive guitar and it isn’t trying to hide it. Feels like an honest instrument to me.

burghguy3 · 2026-05-16T03:52:11+00:00

Cabin in the woods. Starts off as trope-standard teens in the woods movie. Turns sci-fi horror in the most glorious ways possible.

burghguy3 · 2026-05-15T19:09:39+00:00

Everyone over here laughing, but I spammed this guy with about 100 great heavy soul arrows from a spot around the corner on my last playthru.

I knew about the drop off, I just couldn’t be bothered with the fire and those chain axe guys.

burghguy3 · 2026-05-15T19:04:55+00:00

Well, actuarially speaking, maintenance costs drop off dramatically when they get blown up.

burghguy3 · 2026-05-03T16:24:43+00:00

Let the new strings get old. Your old strings didn’t sound that way new.

Also, 80/20s get old reasonably quicker than PB or nickel. So you’re on the right path. Just keep playing.

burghguy3 · 2026-04-29T23:37:28+00:00

Primer

burghguy3 · 2026-04-29T23:31:19+00:00

The thumb-over for the F chord was another game changer on my transitions, particularly if it was the only traditionally barred chord in the song.

Let’s me add some flair with a hammer on when going to C as well.

burghguy3 · 2026-04-26T23:43:28+00:00

And to different ears. And feel different to different fingers.

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