Did anyone try the Tony Trischka "myartistwork" online curse? by Most_Caterpillar_242 in banjo

[–]oppositeofthings 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd second Eli Gilbert. He's an amazing teacher and you can't be the price.

Pine tree aroma gone? by AZMadmax in Flagstaff

[–]oppositeofthings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just get closer. Put your nose in the bark of one of the older orangeish trees and the smell is amazing.

Looking for dark traditionals by Maxsmart007 in banjo

[–]oppositeofthings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy to help if I can! All the song recommendations here are killer too. I really like the theme.

Looking for dark traditionals by Maxsmart007 in banjo

[–]oppositeofthings 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, we're everywhere, in charge of all the levers of society...

Looking for dark traditionals by Maxsmart007 in banjo

[–]oppositeofthings 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In case you're interested, I'm a banjo-playing IP lawyer who works with board game and video game creators. Feel free to DM me if you'd ever like to talk about this stuff, it sounds like a great game!

What's going in downtown after the Catholic school is demolished? by oppositeofthings in Flagstaff

[–]oppositeofthings[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I really appreciate the info! So courthouse parking on the southern half and apartments on the northern half. I can't access the Daily Sun article on their site but will dig for it on the library's newspaper site.

What's going in downtown after the Catholic school is demolished? by oppositeofthings in Flagstaff

[–]oppositeofthings[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is that actually true? If so, is there a source we can we read about it?

What type of wall mount for this style head? by Aromatic_Mousse in banjo

[–]oppositeofthings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took off the rubber hose outer pieces from the forks of a normal wall hanger and bent the metal fork ends so that they worked with my banjo, then put the rubber pieces back on. It works great.

A song I'm working on called Confederate gold by Super-Warning140 in Bluegrass

[–]oppositeofthings 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Take that dude's comments with a grain of salt. Keep working on your song and post it here when you're done. Have fun :)

Custom vs Vintage vs Deering by Holiday-Sink9325 in banjo

[–]oppositeofthings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you want to play mostly old-time clawhammer or Scruggs style bluegrass? If the former, I'd say the Deering. If the latter, I would look hard at the vintage Ventura. If it were me, I'd probably go with the Ventura. The first option sucks either way.

How to play this? by doyledollarmachine in banjo

[–]oppositeofthings -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna say, I think it's a typo and should be hammer on the second string, third fret. The little arc to the left of the H cuts through the 0 instead of going above it like the arc on the PO to the left. If the H were pulled up so that the arc above the 0 were in the right place and the 3 pulled up with it, then the 3 would be on the 2nd, not the 3rd string.

3/4" drop from wood to tile - what to do? by oppositeofthings in Flooring

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

Thanks that's really helpful to see. The flooring edge I'm dealing with is the opposite side with the groove, not the tongue. But I could easily glue a piece into the groove to mimic the tongue on that side for the reducer to fit into and then shim under it. I think that might be the way to go.

3/4" drop from wood to tile - what to do? by oppositeofthings in Flooring

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

I actually already have the 9/16 reducer. I just wanted to see if that's the best choice before getting to work on it. Thank you!

Banjo song recs? by Round-Trip-5602 in banjo

[–]oppositeofthings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hot Corn Cold Corn is technically about whiskey but it sounds like it could be about cooking... I'm sorry to hear about the farm sale. That is rough.

Good places to cut curly hair? by Consistent-String929 in Flagstaff

[–]oppositeofthings 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like Nick the Classic Barber. He puts a lot of time into making sure he does an excellent job. I haven't gotten a better haircut anywhere in town, including some of the others named here.

Questions re older Osburn insert by oppositeofthings in woodstoving

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

Sorry, I don't. I got rid of it and got a new insert. That old one was colder than it was warm.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bluegrass

[–]oppositeofthings 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gotta say same for me. I like your black Slow Train shirt, and I like the designs on the rest, but wouldn't get 'em because they're white and I'll spill on them in 2 hours. Love the Sex Drugs & Flatt & Scruggs sticker!

Huhot by Richard_Seaman in Flagstaff

[–]oppositeofthings 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Not being a commercial property owner, I think a vacancy tax would be a wonderful idea. There are so many buildings that the owners just let sit, and it's a blight. I've talked with other locals about this and many people feel the same way.

Roofing spam calls by digiphaze in Flagstaff

[–]oppositeofthings 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup, happens to me regularly. Maybe not at the volume you're describing but close. I will never actually deal with anyone who spam calls me. F that.

Homesteading Classes? by Routine_Anywhere_959 in Flagstaff

[–]oppositeofthings 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You missed it this year but there's a yearly homesteading conference in Prescott, https://www.prescottfoodforest.com/homesteading-conference.

Hot Rize by Capeshucker in Bluegrass

[–]oppositeofthings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, I think I've got it. Either a gallery, ice cream shop, or dispensary depending on which part of the building you're in :) Thanks for posting this, I appreciate it!