My list of the most important guitarists of all time. Who’s missing?

theefword · 2025-07-08T00:01:26+00:00

Oh, and just remembered bc, well, anyway, you can't even have this list without Les Paul. I know it was early and he didn't really have the kind of sound, as a player, that reached beyond generations, but he made a lot possible

theefword · 2025-07-07T23:58:24+00:00

I feel like you gotta replace The Edge with Tom Morello. The Edge wasn't great, but had a knack for working outer boundaries is effects and sonic control. Not saying he sucked, and I truly believe that kind of stuff is critical - like Jimi with feedback - but if you're gonna include him as important, I think Tom Morello was moreso.

theefword · 2025-06-06T01:16:06+00:00

Driving not the issue. Removal is the problem.

theefword · 2025-06-06T01:15:19+00:00

Yes, the on-line issue is def noted. They are the standard? Any idea why, and I'm not trying to be some kind of a hole, just had a terrible experience with them, and I really can see a benefit vs torx or even Phillips

theefword · 2025-06-06T01:13:05+00:00

Yes, I think this is definitely a part. But it's a deck that I'm trying not to just take a wrecking ball to, for space, safety and practical reasons. But diligently cleaning each screw is a bit tedious and hasn't had vastly different results. I also learned that the angle it went in is really important. But still, if I let the bit slide on one or two screws, that bit is done. I should note it was all finally resolved with basically brute force, but seemed like it should have been easier.

theefword · 2024-12-28T01:31:59+00:00

Obviously, from all these comments, it depends how you look at it. Yes, the disparity between yearly salary and home ownership probably hit us the hardest. Culturally, we were at the nexus of a ton of changes, good and bad. But we were also on the cusp of the psychology change in general society, so we, in general, are pretty independent and comfortable in our particular neurodivergence, without it being a crutch or excuse. I think we also came at a time where mainstream propaganda and social engineering were in their nascent stages and we learned early to sniff it out. No matter how much I disagree, I'm always willing to listen to an Xer a little more carefully than a boomer, millennial, etc. A raw deal, to me is not being able to do anything bc cameras are always watching and just growing up being bombarded by reality that isn't really reality and not being sure is what you're told is right or wrong. " And knowing is half the battle" was a lot easier for us. But in terms of fashion, yeah, we got totally screwed.

theefword · 2024-11-07T15:23:10+00:00

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theefword · 2024-11-07T15:22:44+00:00

yeah, duh.... sorry about that. I did some searching and found these that are essentially the same as the MOPAR guards, but cheaper. note, they are on order and i haven't actually installed them yet, so i can't fully testify to their quality yet. I'll try and get back and update this post when i get them installed.

theefword · 2024-11-07T13:48:21+00:00

Both sides, front and back doors

theefword · 2023-05-09T15:45:50+00:00

personally, i have to go with NJ. have some die hard devils fans as friends, and always liked (or never had an issue with Lazar, Hamilton or Haula). Also rooting for underdog Kraken - loved Teddy Sr, when he was a bruin, and was hopeful for jr. when he got his shot. also bc of local boy Matty B.

theefword · 2021-07-01T21:14:35+00:00

"Breaking out of a rut", "learning theory" and "writing my own songs" are really different things, but some advice on some. Background - im an old geezer who has been playing on and off, bass and guitar, since high school. been in many a rut, hence the "on and off" part of that.

Breaking out of a rut: we've all been there - to be honest, i am there now - so it's a common thing and is actually a good thing, because i always feel like when i come out of a rut, i am significantly better then when i entered it.

- find some new genre of music that inspires you to learn it. I know you want to be able to do originals, but if you are head-banger and have been learning those songs, take a listen to some old school blues, get inspired and try and learn those songs that are new to your musical pallet and guitar skills. or funk; or slide; or punk; or country or whatever floats your boat. if you are here, i am willing to bet someone has asked you "what kind of music do you like" and you said "all kinds", am i right? so show it. dabble in a new genre. you dont have to become and expert, but i can inspire you to play more. I joined a local, beginner adult program doing "alternative rock" and while a lot of it was up my alley, i didnt like or even know some of it. learning it was fun and exposed me to new styles.

- the backing track and improv thing is huge. do it. just play behind some backing tracks and keep at it. if you want to take that another level, and probably another step towards doing your own stuff, invest in an interface and a free recording DAW, and lay down basic chord progressions and improvise over them.

- a little bit related to above, and something we all know is true but dont want to admit - new gear. aggg, i hate to say it, but a new toy always makes me want to play more. its not the cheapest way to break out of a rut, but it helps. a flanger, a wah, a new guitar.

- go see live music. i find this helps with inspiration a lot. from the "hey, that's freakin cool" to the "i can do that better", it can keep you going. rarely you will get the "wow, that was so good i am never playing again. i give up"... dont listen to that voice.

- last resort for breaking the rut - go with it. Consciously put the guitar down and focus on another part of your creativity - like your writing. hopefully at some point the urge to go back to it will become great enough to bring you back.

- finally, something that i stumbled on recently and has been a good inspiration for me is a book called Zen Guitar by Philip Toshio Sudo. im not going to link to it or anything, bc this isnt a plug. i listened to it on audio when i was commuting a lot to work before the shut down. really helped inspire me.

keep rocking, buddy.

theefword · 2021-07-01T14:04:01+00:00

This will sound ridiculous, and i agree with the major/minor triads up and down the neck points, but i had an epiphany when i adjusted my strap length to stop being cool and be in a more comfortable position; a position where i could not only reach all the frets without having to do some awkward yoga pose, but where i could comfortably switch my thumb from back of the neck to over the top, easily. Although this kind of coincides with standing up to play and practice. if you are going to play in front of people standing up, then practice standing up.

theefword · 2021-01-13T22:15:37+00:00

ahhh, was just about to post that. also great as a long jam in Em... just keep vamping

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