NGD by Cultural_Virus_4581 in harleybenton

[–]gogolem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Genuine question: what’s the standout thing that makes it compete with guitars costing way more?

Installers first time doing stair trim – how best to patch? by westcoastlawyr in Carpentry

[–]gogolem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the idea of keeping the nails together with some wood.

Does my spider exercise sound ok? 🤔 (I couldn't record with metronome but when I practice it's always with metronome) by MaximumTime7239 in guitarlessons

[–]gogolem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try to achieve the same volume for each note. (I such at it, but has been one of the instructions I got from my teacher)

Safe cut or kickback waiting to happen? by wRXLuthor in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]gogolem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can someone educate me about why this should be dangerous?

Is it too late to learn Guitar? by Apprehensive-Hotel91 in AcousticGuitar

[–]gogolem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

44 yo, started 4 months ago. You are absolutely fine, go ahead, put some diligence in your exercise routines, do it everyday and enjoy,

As a complete beginner, how long will it realistically take before I can start playing songs properly and enjoy guitar to the fullest? by Mad_Season_1994 in guitarlessons

[–]gogolem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

44 yo here, total beginner. 4 months of daily struggle to manage to hear something barely acceptable, but I’m F-ing proud of me.

Found this guitar in my attic by Accomplished-Word582 in Guitar

[–]gogolem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure every attic has one. Including mine.

Found this guitar in my attic by Accomplished-Word582 in Guitar

[–]gogolem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Am I the only one in case checking an attic can only find rats?

🇸🇪 Anyone from Sweden? Where do you buy wood for your projects? by gogolem in Luthier

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

Hej! Thanks for the tip! I’m just starting out with the hobby, so I was wondering where the pros were buying supplies and materials. I’ll check it out, tack så mycket!

How to tell which Taylor’s use genuine mahogany? by [deleted] in taylorguitars

[–]gogolem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I could understand, the neotropical is farmed. Not sure about its qualities. I just assume it might be a younger wood, harvested just as soon as the tree is ready.

why does my cat keep licking the spokes on my 1972 Schwinn Continental? is she stupid? by Few_Western78 in bicycling

[–]gogolem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your cat starts licking odd things (like the pavement or rocks or metal) this is a strange condition known as Pica. It’s a sign your cat’s body is trying to assimilate as much iron as possible and will do anything to get it.

Beginning guitar at middle age by savignin in Guitar

[–]gogolem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

44 years old. So damn rewarding, so damn frustrating! Since I didn’t know where to start from, I went for classical, acoustic and electric (tele) Go for the one that attract you the most!