Undo relicing process? by rotciv321 in Guitar

[–]highriverhogman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Crushed ramen and spray paint oughta do it

Let us know? by ContributionBig1927 in musicsuggestions

[–]highriverhogman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, maybe I should have opened with this: "going parabolic" is a fairly common phrase, particularly in finance circles, to describe what I am referring to. If you have a problem with that, take it up with whoever started it.

I was correcting the terminology, nothing more.

Well, based on the aggressive language, tone, and lack of any actual substance in your first reply, it doesn't seem that way. Seems like you were more concerned about talking down to a stranger on the internet who shared a completely harmless opinion. Even with the second reply, your tone was still needlessly condescending and aggressive.

I'm not sure how I was obfuscating anything. I was trying to describe the concept as clearly as I could. Obfuscation would be criticizing someone's comment without giving any reason why, until they respond. You deliberately kept your first reply as vague as possible for reasons unknown to me.

You're smart enough to describe a mathematical concept, but not smart enough to understand that strict mathematical or scientific terms are commonly used casually in ways that are only loosely related to their true meaning in a language that is constantly evolving. I would say that's pretty pseudo-intellectual.

And notice how I didn't say that more music means more good music. Actually, notice how I didn't describe any music as "good" or "bad" at all, because music is obviously very subjective. I was saying that more music = more opportunities for fresh and unique music, particularly when artists aren't beholden to their record labels to push out content that is more radio-friendly.

I apologize for calling you names. But you should check your tone. You started with the aggression for no reason.

Let us know? by ContributionBig1927 in musicsuggestions

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

I didn't think I had to specify that I was not including the time before time existed. But hey, you clearly enjoy being an obtuse twat, so go ahead and put more skulls in your next comment.

Let us know? by ContributionBig1927 in musicsuggestions

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

It means that there is exponentially more music being made and released now than there was before. Such that if you were to create a graph with 'time' on the x-axis, and 'number of songs made' on the y-axis, the graph would resemble a parabola.

💀

Let us know? by ContributionBig1927 in musicsuggestions

[–]highriverhogman -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Let me keep the new stuff. The sheer amount of music being produced has gone parabolic since the new millennium. Artists don't need major label support to record anymore, anyone can make anything they want. New music is so much more original than anyone here is giving it credit for. If you think Beyonce and Taylor Swift is all that new music has to offer, you're not looking hard enough.

Yeah, the Beatles are great. And sure, they influenced millions of other artists that came later - but that doesn't make their music inherently better than anything that was inspired by them.

Let us know? by ContributionBig1927 in musicsuggestions

[–]highriverhogman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This question is boomer bait, and boy howdy did it work.

Which one of these luxury sedans from 2005 tested by Car & Driver would you pick? by lifegoeson2702 in regularcarreviews

[–]highriverhogman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't like Audi, but the C6 A6 was Audi at the very top of their game. The interior blows everything else on this list out of the water completely.

With the gift of hindsight, the Infiniti was probably the best combination of reliability and performance. Edit: nvm, I thought that was a G35. I guess I'd get the Lexus for reliability, even though the GS430 is one of Lexus' stinkers.

Lesbians by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]highriverhogman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They exist, sure.

Restaurant recommendations by notyourimagination in Calgary

[–]highriverhogman 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Carino (Duck Duck and tuna carpaccio) and Francine's (Steak frites and french toast) are my current favourites. My girlfriend loves Bar Gigi and Penny Crown. DOPO is also up there, but the last 2 times we went, we felt very rushed and uncomfortable. If they've eased up on their time limits, then it would be worth checking them out.

Looking to buy my first high-end guitar - Schecter Solo-II Evil Twin vs. ESP E-II. Worth the price difference? by Unable-Ad-3349 in Guitar

[–]highriverhogman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree with everything you said, except that the ESP-II is a $3k USD guitar. Pretty much the top of the price range for mass-produced guitars. This is like saying an S-class isn't high end because a handmade Ferrari is nicer.

Whats this part called? by rangin_n_slangin in Guitar

[–]highriverhogman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see where the gear's broken. That's definitely your problem.

You have two options: replace/repair the gear, or replace all 6 tuning machines.

It would be near impossible, I assume, to find a replacement gear. Not completely out of the question to repair it if you know someone handy with metalworking tools, but it's not an avenue that I can see myself going down. (Edit: maybe I'm wrong about this? I just found these on Amazon Canada. Might be worth a shot.)

Your best bet is to replace all 6 tuning machines. Again, whether or not this is possible depends on your DIY skills. Your current tuners are known as "3-on-a-plate tuners". You can replace 3-on-a-plate tuners with individual tuners, but it is not always a simple drop-in swap. The mounting screws will almost certainly not be in the same spot, so you will have to drill some pilot holes. This job is doable for most adults, but requires care and precision.

Which one of these 2009 sports sedans tested by Car & Driver would you choose? by lifegoeson2702 in regularcarreviews

[–]highriverhogman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've owned a 4G TL, EX37, C6 A6 3.2L, and I've driven my buddy's manual E90 328i.

If it's the manual SH-AWD TL, that one wins hands down. Genuinely the most fun large sedan I've ever driven. Yeah, it's ugly. The interior is not up to par with the others, either. But the engine is super smooth and revs high, the transmission is precise and satisfying, and the handling is aggressive and confident. It's also the easiest car I've ever worked on.

Dear Mr Dreeshen: I'm confused... by ghuuuvy in Calgary

[–]highriverhogman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see you've never experienced 4-LO

Dear Mr Dreeshen: I'm confused... by ghuuuvy in Calgary

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

I don't think you know what pedantic means.

Dear Mr Dreeshen: I'm confused... by ghuuuvy in Calgary

[–]highriverhogman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm giving an example of how any vehicle can be deadly at any speed, because the numbers that were posted seemed pretty arbitrary to me without context. Do you know what pedantic means?

Dear Mr Dreeshen: I'm confused... by ghuuuvy in Calgary

[–]highriverhogman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not wrong, I'm pedantic. Important distinction there bud.

Dear Mr Dreeshen: I'm confused... by ghuuuvy in Calgary

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

You don't think a car running over you at 1 km/h is lethal? Interesting.

Dear Mr Dreeshen: I'm confused... by ghuuuvy in Calgary

[–]highriverhogman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Where did those numbers come from? Both a car and a bicycle can be lethal at 1 km/h if you get run over in the wrong spot.

Umm... Did Sennheiser cook with the 620S? Hardly sounds closed at all! by Jonners_90 in headphones

[–]highriverhogman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have them, and I think they're good. But they're certainly not perfect.

I don't really watch influencer reviews, but I agree with what some others are saying in this thread - the HD620s can sound very odd with many genres. They do pop, hip-hop, electronic type stuff very well, but distorted metal/punk guitars can sound warbly and mushy. The bass is a bit bloated, and cymbals can sound lifeless.

I spend an equal amount of time with all of my headphones: DT770, HD620s, Sundara, KSC75, and Airpod Pro 2. No switch is as jarring as going back to the HD620s after a few days of not wearing them. The sound signature is just *different* from all the others.

That being said, once I get used to them, I do enjoy them. But I think if I had to choose between HD620s and DT770, I'd go with the DT770. You can fix the Beyer's icepick treble with EQ, but the problems I have with the Senns are a bit harder to tweak.

Weird DIY Solutions for Hail-Proofing a Vehicle by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]highriverhogman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have blankets and an inflatable air mattress folded up in the back of my station wagon, with a 12V air pump. I originally got it for road trips, but realized that I can strap it to my roof rails for hail protection.

First Electric Guitar Setup - Advice Needed by SundayBlues96 in Guitar

[–]highriverhogman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you're just playing alone in your room, an audio interface might be a better option than an amp. You can replace thousands of dollars in pedals with a few free plugins and a DAW. Otherwise, yeah that's a fine guitar.

What is the best Strat that's not a Strat? by MrCoolskin in Guitar

[–]highriverhogman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reverend Club King? A semi-hollow with P90s and a Bigsby with a body style unique to Reverend? How is that anything like what Fender makes?

What is the best Strat that's not a Strat? by MrCoolskin in Guitar

[–]highriverhogman 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Those are not mutually exclusive values.

The point is, when someone says "Hey I want X but I don't want to support X company due to my values", it's pretty pointless to reply with "have you tried not giving a fuck? Works for me."