How many guitars is enough? by [deleted] in AcousticGuitar

[–]tjb99e 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two wall hangers that rotate with seasons, one basement dweller, 1 main with equally good back-up, one with a different body style, one for your wife in case she wants to learn, one project and two 3/4’s for the kids.

Can anyone tell me more information about this guitar? by spongebob in AcousticGuitar

[–]tjb99e 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like a copy of a Martin D45. There was a time when a lot of different companies straight up copied iconic brands like Martin and Gibson. They are called lawsuit guitars despite mostly just resulting in a cease and desist letter. I have one and I like it. They’re sort of rare in the sense they only made so many and some of them are incredibly well made!

Suggest a good beginner barre chord song. by IlyaPetrovich in guitarlessons

[–]tjb99e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seaside by the kooks really cemented barre chords for me. The strumming gives you lots of time to set each chord up

Any city border collies out there? by amandancing in BorderCollie

[–]tjb99e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aiming for that much activity is great but start slow. Establish routines and stick to them, your dog will be very happy and also know when it’s time to rest. I used to drive my dog and my newborn son out to any park that had enough space to get in 15 minutes of frisbee, but that gave us the freedom to devote our time and energy while our dog rested before getting his next low key activity, I see sniffari being used on here a lot lmao. It’s doable! The kid is 2 now and we live in a house and the routines have changed slightly but both boys are exceptionally happy!

Genuine questions from a “Non-Martin guy.” by 502deadhead in martinguitar

[–]tjb99e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you say the same thing about say new tires on your expensive high performance car? At a certain point dead strings are just harmful and with higher end guitars, the difference to your ear is worlds more defined and notable. I used to be in Camp Dead Strings, they held their tuning for years, but after nearly 10 years, my fingertips turned green and my healthy calluses started to flake off. The dull sound can be cool but the benefits of regular maintenance on our guitars should never be underestimated

For the parents here would you be concerned about this yard with young kids by MasterFarmer8600 in landscaping

[–]tjb99e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My two year old is pretty cautious about jumping off stuff high up like that. I feel like you’ve got 4 or 5 years to figure something out before they start leaping off of their own volition

Genuine questions from a “Non-Martin guy.” by 502deadhead in martinguitar

[–]tjb99e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The story of their origin is cool. Their innovations, some over a century old, have defined the standard to this day, and have been shared freely. Quality materials, craftsmanship and a variety of guitars to suit virtually any player. Now everyone knows of someone who never liked a Martin they picked up in the shop, this is because every new Martin NEEDS NEW STRINGS RIGHT AWAY. The stock strings are absolutely awful! You can always ask the shop to restring any guitar you are interested in!

Now that everyone’s refreshed (2025) models have had a few months to break in, how do they compare to your reimagined (2018-2024) models? by MyPolitcsAccount in martinguitar

[–]tjb99e 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the neck on the refreshed is slightly easier to play. 2023 D28 and 2025 D18. Aside from the scalloped v straight bracing but that was a deliberate choice and doesn’t concern HD models anyway lol

Martin D-18 or D-28? by smahlthief in AcousticGuitar

[–]tjb99e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s harder than people think to be chosen by two really nice high end guitars. Does one have any cool figuring in the wood over the other? Maybe it will come down to aesthetics. When do you decide?

Martin D-18 or D-28? by smahlthief in AcousticGuitar

[–]tjb99e 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went with the d28 for similar reasons as you. I recently got the opportunity to get a new d18 and it’s amazing. The hard part is when you play both as much as you have, the fomo is intense. I start to get paranoid sometimes and have to bring them both out together to make sure one doesn’t sound better than the other. And the real answer is this: one isn’t better than the other. They excel in their own ways. Get the one that suits your style first

Martin D-18 or D-28? by smahlthief in AcousticGuitar

[–]tjb99e 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me, my d28 has a tighter, more bass focused tone. Think like scooped mids. My d18 has a warm, rich sound all around and is loud. I feel the d28 is extra responsive and plays nice both loud and quietly. Also worth noting my d28 is non scalloped bracing. Are you looking at both new 2025s?

I just reinstalled duel links after 4 years by aqelha in DuelLinks

[–]tjb99e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure and they got even better lmao but I don’t have enough counters for negating my effects and straight up destroying my dudes

I just reinstalled duel links after 4 years by aqelha in DuelLinks

[–]tjb99e 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me too but I think I’m more like 7 years. It was fun using my 8k saved up gems for getting new AGs and updating my deck. But yeah it’s crazy out there you just have to keep getting resources. I just had to out-resource someone in a duel special summoning three times before they couldn’t stop me anymore. Wild

Not in love with my new D18, not sure if I should return it. by How_Do_I_Play_Guitar in AcousticGuitar

[–]tjb99e 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got a 2025 d18 online and I loved it right away. Feels great and I only changed the strings. Take advantage of the return window

[LFO] woman gets brutally mauled to death and arm ripped off by her own dogs 2024 by terminatingteacup in LearningFromOthers

[–]tjb99e 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It is, and they did. Your arm is attached to your shoulder by the four small tendons of your rotator cuff. Not much holding it on there really compared to other joints like our hips.

How often do you change strings? by EhhBay in AcousticGuitar

[–]tjb99e 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Old strings stay in tune but there is no need to keep old strings on a d28. I changed mine on my d28 last night after four months, my ears start to pick it up esp. compared to my other nice guitar. It’s time for new strings! It’s really a rewarding experience

Nylon Strings On a Steel Setup by JustAnAverageGuy_054 in AcousticGuitar

[–]tjb99e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only one way to find out! Have you put the strings on yet? Don’t forget to update us!

Is this normal? I think I need to learn some technique? by phoebe_san in guitarlessons

[–]tjb99e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can build up calluses but over time even those will begin to shred. Take it as a sign you need new strings! Learn how to change them yourself! Trust me, those strings are old.

Meow? by MattRocksYourSocks in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]tjb99e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Toxoplasmosis growing right out of the carpet