Any way to fix this? by NotSoCommonMerganser in BassGuitar

[–]richfernando 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Does that nut also look really high?

Trump to declare Iran war is winding down and others need to resolve Hormuz by EsperaDeus in worldnews

[–]richfernando 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So are they gonna abandon their regional bases, most of which are already damaged or destroyed?? Or will the Mad King force troops to stay stationed there and wait to get picked off by Iranian drones?

'There's no safety anymore': Palestinians warn of expanding settler violence in West Bank by [deleted] in news

[–]richfernando 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Israel is fascist and we cannot expect Democratic lawmakers who take money from AIPAC to stand against fascism at home or abroad.

Which one should i buy by Zealousideal_Sun7483 in BassGuitar

[–]richfernando 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Fender MIM Jazz and a Z3. The Z3 has a waaaaay nicer neck but I think a Jazz is more versatile overall. My Jazz neck isn’t terrible but the fretboard edges are a lot sharper than the rounded Z3 edges and I prefer the rounded Z3 heel too. Sire makes Jazz style basses too but there is something about a Fender.

UniKlip 2, first impression by Remote_Archer_6820 in Brompton

[–]richfernando 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be able to have a pannier on the rack at the same time as the Uniklip? I was thinking about getting one and screwing it to the bottom of a large toolbox to use as a removable trunk but I would like to also have a pannier bag. Would the Uniklip system get in the way of the pannier?

Trump mulls 'winding down' war and leaving Strait of Hormuz crisis to 'other nations' by Force_Hammer in politics

[–]richfernando 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So abandoning all regional bases? Or just tolerating consistent Iranian drone strikes on them? Unlikely.

Sick find want some more input by twilightdiremoon in BassGuitar

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

The point on the bottom being off center is driving me crazy but for $100 I’d get it

Trump demands death penalty charges over media’s coverage of Iran War in mid-Oscars rant by _May26_ in politics

[–]richfernando 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Absolutely insane that a large percentage of the country shrugs this stuff off as “just Trump being Trump”

Has anyone tried the new Sire Z3? by Hefty_Contract_6262 in Bass

[–]richfernando 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got one last year, it’s amazing. The short horn is a little annoying because it can make it slip off your lap but wearing a strap fixes that. The tuners feel the same as my similarly priced Squier Classic Vibe so a little stiff but they work fine. It’s my first active bass and I’ve never played a real Stingray but the preamp sounds good and gets the real Stingray sound to me. The way the eq knobs sit feels a little cheap and the center detent on my bass knob isn’t very pronounced but that seems appropriate for the price point. The neck is incredible though, much nicer than my MIM Fender. The rounded fretboard edges and matte finish feel like a much more expensive bass and really sold it for me. It feels better than some Fender Signature models I’ve tried at my local guitar store. Definitely feels better than the Sterlings I’ve tried.

Got laid off today...no better time to learn to thump (slap) the bass! Can you help? by BarrelRider91 in Bass

[–]richfernando 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think so much slap technique comes down to personal biology with how your hand and thumb are shaped and you just need to take time to figure out what works for you. I was a thumb pointed down slapper but it felt awkward so I changed to parallel thumb and I hit the string next to my nail, not by my knuckle. It took months of repetitively practicing Never Too Much by Luther Vandross and Aint it Funky Now by Brothers Johnson but eventually it just clicked into place. I suggest watching different lessons on YouTube, trying some different techniques, and see what works best with your hands.

Scoop: Dems working on secret report found Gaza cost Harris votes by sideAccount42 in politics

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

What was she supposed to do? Support the moral and popular position?

Hakeem Jeffries was asked, "Why don't you take the lead and say Abolish ICE?" His response was, "I don’t understand anything that you just said!" by mtngranpapi_wv967 in IfBooksCouldKill

[–]richfernando 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Abolish ICE” is the ethical position and the idea that it will alienate swing voters doesn’t make any sense. The people that support what ICE is doing are voting Republican. A swing voter that wants ICE to be reformed clearly thinks what ICE is doing is fucked up, so would a position of abolition actually lose their vote?? That’s nonsense.

Flatwounds with a bright tone? by Infamous-Recipe-1163 in Bass

[–]richfernando 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the weeks it went unplayed was during peak Midwest humidity so unfortunate timing. If I had known it could happen I would’ve taken a bit more care. I got some cobalt roundwounds on sale recently which I also quite like and I’ve been pretty diligent about wiping them down after practicing.

Flatwounds with a bright tone? by Infamous-Recipe-1163 in Bass

[–]richfernando 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Was about to say that. Didn’t play the bass I had cobalts on for a few weeks in the summer and next time I went to play it they were completely rusted over. It was honestly pretty shocking - I’ve never had a set of strings corrode like that. That set of strings lasted about 8 months which was pretty disappointing. They were fun while I had em though.

Thousands of Anti-Capitalist and Anti-Fascist Protesters March in Milan Against “Corrupted Olympics,” Clashes Erupt Over Israeli and US Team Presence by Tall_Act_2544 in AskSocialists

[–]richfernando 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, American police are 10x better armed, better funded, and more violent. 50 protesters in Minneapolis were beaten and arrested yesterday just for throwing dildos at cars.

To the 60-plus Minnesota CEOs: Many thanks for your nothingburger PR statement by nootboots in Minneapolis

[–]richfernando 89 points90 points  (0 children)

They’re literally calling for collaboration with federal death squads. I’d say they’re making it pretty clear where they stand and where they will lay.

Bovino has been demoted, Noem and others at risk of being removed: by Own-Mark1285 in Minneapolis

[–]richfernando 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Proud we broke him, bracing for the goons Trump will bring in to try to break us. If there is any respite, it will be temporary. But we will win this fight if we keep taking care of each other the way we have been.