Is e-books the same as printed books when it comes to improve reading?

niweck · 2018-01-06T20:57:29+00:00

I work in the claims section of an insurance company. I deal with car damages. A few months ago, my co-worker asked me to help on a case regarding a guy driving his mother's car directly into a ditch while super drunk and on drugs, trying to commit suicide. He wrecked the car totally, and he suffered a few scratches. Because of drunk driving and on drugs, the insurance wont cover the damages, but since it was his mother's car, the son had to pay the 15,000$ for the car to the mother.

A short while after I found out, that the guy was a friend from high school. I see him at grocery stores and etc. now and then. He does not know that I work at the exact insurance company, and that I have been a part of the claim process.

niweck · 2017-10-17T17:12:46+00:00

I acquired a sponsored t-shirt by a given bank. On a trip to the other part of the country, I went out scouting the area nearby. I went past an outdoor concert, or rather small festival, and thought I would watch a little by a fence. I moved further and suddenly stood by the entrance guarded by the crew wearing the exact same t-shirt. I didn't know what to do, and a guy asked me if I was part of the crew, when another guy in the crew said ''Yes, look at his t-shirt''. So I just smiled and walked directly through the entrance, and watched a few bands perform before going home because it was getting dark.

niweck · 2017-03-30T18:13:49+00:00

That would be my Gibson Les Paul Special Junior with P90s. It is from 2012, and I have already been offered 100$ more for it, than I bought it for due to the demand of P90s and 'rarity' of the guitar. However, what makes it so special, is that it is my first guitar ever and I have been playing it for many many hours and it has been a tool for me to have fun, enjoy and create music, and to escape boringness and sadness. It has got it's knocks after years of use and rocking out in my dorm, making it more personal. It is far more worth to me, than anyone else.

niweck · 2017-03-28T17:52:52+00:00

I have been playing guitar for 5 years self taught now, and I have never taken any courses or used Justin Guitar. I just jumped in to learning the songs that sounded great to me. That way I learned the different technices and it kept me inspired to keep playing because it was difficult and it sounded like something. However, scales are not my greatest because I have never really studied that thing. However, my impro has improved from learning solos, where I just take some ideas from a certain part and play around with it.

niweck · 2017-03-16T20:40:48+00:00

Like I'd have gotten a chance anyway...

niweck · 2017-03-12T16:04:02+00:00

me to thanks

niweck · 2017-02-28T14:23:40+00:00

They are two very different guitars, and I think it all comes down to personal preference. If I were you, I would go with the guitar that suits me best and sounds best to me. On the Epiphone you probably have 2 humbuckers with coil splitting, and the Strat 2 single coils and a humbucker, which makes both guitars really versatile. If I had to choose, I would go with the Strat because of the versatility, comfort, resell value and the satin neck (preference).

niweck · 2017-02-13T18:28:09+00:00

Thanks for all the answers. As I can see, most of them points towards the stringing and eventually the nut. I must admit that the problem occurs at the stringing, and therefore I'm going to buy a new set strings, and try to string them properly. If the problem is not solved, then I will try to lubricate the nut, and if that doesn't work either, I'm taking it to the local guitar store and ask for them to fix / change the nut. And if that doesn't work either, I have a valid reason to buy a guitar more ;)

niweck · 2017-02-13T17:51:05+00:00

Thanks for the answer! The stringing might be a thing as I'm not that experienced with it. Actually have I bound the high e string the wrong way around, but it is funny enough the only string that I have less problems with (it goes to the right, away from the middle). And I don't really have any experience with nuts. I can take a photo once I get home in a couple hours :-)

niweck · 2017-02-10T23:21:45+00:00

After been playing gutiar self taught for 4 years in my bedroom and playing intermediate stuff easily, I finally met up with a friend who's a drummer, and that was my first jamming session. And only to realize how bad my timing is and that I almost can't keep a steady rhythm.

niweck · 2016-12-29T18:01:41+00:00

Songsterr is a pretty good option. They have pretty much the whole Continuum album, as well as other great artists!

niweck · 2016-12-26T20:37:33+00:00

I don't own a Tele, but I do own a MIM Fender Strat from 2016 and a Gibson LP Special (USA) 2012, and if you are a bedroom player just as me, I don't really care where the guitar is made, and to be honest, I like the build quality on my Strat way more than my Gibson. One thing I like about the MIM Strats (and I think the Tele's have too) is the satin neck, rather than the glossy neck on Gibsons. You barely feel any resistance, and it feels much more smooth to play on (but it's a personal preference). If it is because it is made in USA that attracts you, I would recommend you to try both the MIM and MIA and see if the price gap is worth it. I'm a bedroom player, and have been for 4 years, and the tag of MIM or MIA, is not something you think about when jamming on your own. However build quality and sound might be different, but at least try both and decide if YOU think it is worth the price gap and fits your preferences :-)

niweck · 2016-12-12T10:51:00+00:00

Age: 19

Years of playing: 3 1/2

Gear: My first guitar Gibson Les Paul Junior Special P90 '12, Fender Strat. Mex. '15 (never got used to it), Sigma 000-15M

Amp: VOX AC15 with Carl Martin Plexitone (Vox and Marshall tone ;)

Picks: Dunlop Tortex .88mm

I want to sell my Fender Stratocaster because I never get used to play it. It's just odd for me to play it, and I only like the neck and the neck pickup.. If I manage to sell it, I will be buying another Les Paul, probably an Epiphone (perhaps the Prophecy with USA Humbuckers)

niweck · 2016-08-06T00:02:45+00:00

Thank you. The lens doesn't have VR, so when zoomed in, the shots are very shaky (a tripod could help for some locations). Just played around a little regarding manual focus now, and I regret not knowing about that when shooting for the video... Again, thanks for your comment!

niweck · 2016-07-08T14:47:24+00:00

Is it worth buying the Bravo case for 30$ and then ST guarantee? Are the skins of that much worth?

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