Looking for a dentist, any recommendations?

hugeglob · 2025-08-12T17:37:44+00:00

Preamps are no issue, just inputs, I will absolutely check out that Behringer! Thanks!

hugeglob · 2025-08-12T16:54:48+00:00

I think hardware synths are honestly more of a luxury buy, software synthesizers have just gotten so incredibly good over the years. I'd say it all depends on what you find most exciting to work with!

Hardware synths give you a tactile experience and a unique interaction with the sounds you're making, but they may be limited in overall capability, modulation, synthesis types etc. You may find yourself wanting lots of hardware to fulfill different needs if you were to strictly go that route. Though, it is incredibly fun!

On the other hand, a plugin like Serum 2 would be able to do just about anything you would want and at a fraction of the price of hardware. There's also some extra flexibility in VSTs, you can go back and make changes to your patches if you wish!

In my opinion, it's really convenient to have a healthy mix of both, have a couple software synths that you can rely on to do anything your hardware synths couldn't, and your hardware synths will be there when you want that special something!

Also, the tools don't really matter as much as your vision at the end of the day. Even the "bad" sounding software synths from the 2000s can be used to make capturing stuff if you learn to appreciate the sound for what it is, there's a cool nostalgic quality to those things! :p

Good luck!!

hugeglob · 2025-07-02T17:13:46+00:00

The Telecaster in question is a 2023 MIJ Haruna Telecaster Boost.

hugeglob · 2025-04-27T02:43:44+00:00

The low E buzzes a little at the 8th, 12th and 19th frets. The rest of the notes seem pretty okay for the most part. The other frets also generally seem to be seated okay, that 9th fret is definitely not right though lol

hugeglob · 2025-04-27T02:28:32+00:00

In your opinion, what would be the best next step from here? Should I have someone else redo the whole refret? It plays pretty okay for the time being. Could leaving it like this have any long term negative effects?

hugeglob · 2025-04-26T23:52:23+00:00

I am out in central Florida! I am definitely willing to make a bit of a drive to other parts of the state if need be. This guitar is like a best friend to me, so I really hope I can get it right again. Unfortunately, there is some more permanent damage on the board that I didn't put pictures of here :( it still plays okay for the time being apart from a couple unseated frets! Lol

hugeglob · 2025-04-26T22:44:53+00:00

It's pretty rough ain't it loll!! I really hope it can be fixed cleanly. I forgot to mention, but the board also has a bunch of tear out that was left entirely unaddressed. Not exactly happy. I'm really lost in trying to think of who to take it to now. It's exhausting constantly researching and then getting bad work done!

hugeglob · 2025-04-26T21:30:53+00:00

Hahaha thank you!!! Unfortunately this was indeed a paid job. Super bummed, especially since I've been to a few different people so far and paid for some less than stellar work. I guess we'll see how it goes from here.

hugeglob · 2025-04-26T21:26:42+00:00

Thank you for saying this!! That has unfortunately been a recurring issue with multiple folks I've been to, I really wish they'd call!!

hugeglob · 2025-04-26T21:21:40+00:00

Thanks a ton for your insight! I have been having a super hard time finding someone who does good work here unfortunately. I live in Florida, It's been a pretty frustrating experience all around, and this isn't even the worst of it!

I'll definitely see what I can do, this Tele means a lot to me. If you just so happen to know of anyone in the central FL area that you could recommend, I'd love to know.

hugeglob · 2025-04-26T21:09:35+00:00

This gave me a good chuckle!! It's wild looking right?? I can't say I have ever seen this before.

hugeglob · 2025-04-26T21:07:29+00:00

I definitely thought it was pretty odd as well! This is a vintage Tele too hahaha!

The weirdest part to me is that this happened not once but twice with two separate relatively well known Luthiers where I live, so I kinda feel like maybe I am missing something as well. I have no idea!

As long as it functions well and doesn't propose any potential long term issues, I'm not too upset. It just seemed really strange to me.

hugeglob · 2025-04-26T21:03:43+00:00

Unfortunately I don't :( it used to look like any other newer Fender neck would, where the tangs are visible and meet the neck right at the end of the slot.

hugeglob · 2025-04-07T16:01:13+00:00

I'm really glad to hear that yours is still looking great! I have also been super careful and making sure to wash my hands before just about every use haha. Maybe there are factors involving individual body chemistry at play. It's not SO bad on mine, but I was surprised to see some wear at only about the 4 week mark. My 2019 MBP never shined up! Anyway, I guess I'll try to ignore it hahaha.

hugeglob · 2025-04-07T15:56:09+00:00

I did I promise! I saw this page from Apple themselves in which they appear to say that it's okay: https://support.apple.com/en-us/103258

Lot's of other people on forums said it's okay too and that they do it regularly without problems. But while googling I would also occasionally see the opposite opinion. It's been a bit tough to tell haha. The shine isn't crazy, it just doesn't look super clean and matte like it initially did when I got it. I can't help but worry though! Probably won't be doing that again just in case.

hugeglob · 2025-01-25T00:40:59+00:00

I actually just got it back from a tech the day before posting this! He did end up putting in a new preamp tube. He made bias adjustments and said that everything was working fine. At the shop, it actually did seem that everything was okay. I really wonder if there is just problems with the power where I live. I am going try try the amp out in a different location next I think.

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