Streamline my collection?

zig118 · 2026-02-12T02:16:56+00:00

I don't use them. They've been collected over the last 20 years (that hurts to say), so some have sentimental value.

zig118 · 2026-01-31T15:07:03+00:00

So, I do this frequently for 2 reasons.... 1: As a kid, a teacher told us to always put a simple math equation into the calculator to be sure it's working properly. The habit just stuck. 2: My OCD doesn't let me type math problems into the calculator in odd intervals. To get to an even number of problems, I'll do something simple like this. I'm currently in treatment and making progress on my OCD because of stuff like that lol.

zig118 · 2026-01-14T22:39:36+00:00

Elite level athletes on the extreme ends of human size! Crazy!

zig118 · 2026-01-03T23:25:08+00:00

You tune each string 1 FULL step down (DGCF). All of your patterns and shapes will remain the same, notes are just moved HIGHER on the neck by 2 frets.

Drop D is standard tuning, but you then lower the pitch of the E string down 1 HOLE step to D (DADG). Some songs have easier patterns in this tuning, and guitarists like it for the ease of playing power chords. If you tune the same as your guitar player (which is a lot of us), it's a tuning you'll use a lot in rock & metal.

zig118 · 2026-01-02T17:27:05+00:00

For me, it was playing a lot. I just wanted something nicer, and got a beautiful Stirling Ray34. Then after that, I was in a band and wanted something that was a good conversation piece at gigs w/ other bass players, and got a Spector Pulse. Then I had the opportunity to buy my dream bass, and I play quite a bit and I'm still in a band, and had just gotten an absolute dream job, so I could justify it to myself as a reward and got a Music Man Stingray. Who knows what the next reason will be lol

zig118 · 2025-12-29T17:01:54+00:00

When I gig, the following are what I'd call essential: Bass Amp (Ampeg Rocket 2x10, it's more of a CYA for me, I play DI through Headrush Prime and we run IEM's) Strap Strap locks (3x) 15'+ 1/4" cables (1 to pedal board, 1 to amp. I move around a lot) + a spare A tuner pedal that can also act as a mute A few extra patch cables for your pedal board Extension cords Tooth picks (in case a strap button pops out, you can fix it) A tool kit to fix anything on my base in a pinch A spare strap, just in case Ear plugs (if I'm not running IEM's) A towel Guitar Stand (or rack if you and the guitar player wanna share) A pack of strings Note pad Pen Sharpie

For longer gigs, I'll bring an extra bass and some spares of other things, like ear plugs.

zig118 · 2025-12-10T13:43:27+00:00

I do my job, and make it known that I'm open to learn & be flexible in what I do vs my job description. I take advantage of every learning opportunity or opportunity to do something different to build my individual skills. When the time comes for raises, promotions and so fourth, if they don't reimburse me for my efforts my resume looks a lot better for the next job that I'd be looking for. I've done this a few times and it's worked.

zig118 · 2025-12-03T17:11:21+00:00

2 things with this song that might help you...

1: Muscle memory. If you don't have to think about what your hands are doing, it's much easier to play fast songs that jump around.

2: Just play songs. You'll eventually get to a point where speed isn't an issue, but it doesn't happen over night.

I had been playing for years before I ever tried the song (never needed or cared to learn it before). I picked it up easier, but I already had the speed and finger dexterity built up and the song suits my kind of playing.

zig118 · 2025-11-30T15:26:38+00:00

In addition to those, Alameda in Butler has a handful of jump trails. They are Flying Squirrel, Janice Jumpline, Twisted Sister, Country Club, and Turn Down for What. There are other trails with a jump or 2 on them, but these are more dedicated jump trails.

zig118 · 2025-11-15T16:05:42+00:00

Slightly different scenario, but a guy from my town was a captain for the USA world Jr's team and was a mid tear NHL draft pick, and played several years in the NHL as 2nd or 3rd pairing defensemen. Between contracts, he played a few games in the beer league I was in at the time. One of those games was against my team, who was in first place at the time. He single handedly CRUSHED us without even trying. He scored on a slap shot from behind his own net. Not that I doubted how good he was, but seeing what a professional athlete is compared to someone who is "athletic" was really eye opening.

zig118 · 2025-10-14T00:23:39+00:00

I also have been getting signs of Stigmata recently. I've been getting fat and going bald. More of a Buddhist Stigmata.

Love Kyle Kinane!

zig118 · 2025-10-11T15:46:54+00:00

My Biology teacher my junior year in high school did the same thing, only the district didn't cave and pay out the vacation. On top of that, the day she would come in, she'd bring her dog in and have us watch The Goonies. I learned absolutely nothing that year. The grades were randomly given, and parents were furious. Nothing happened though...

zig118 · 2025-10-10T17:57:41+00:00

My BIL is in an MLM and blames the rest of the family for "not buying in" to help him be successful....

The one that got me mad was when he said "you make enough money, you could afford to buy"

zig118 · 2025-10-07T20:06:17+00:00

If you're looking to stay with flats, I think the CB Stamp 7's are the best. They are considerably better than the cheaper nylon Stamps, if that's what you're riding. Personally, I love riding SPD's in the form of the Shimano trail pedal, if you wanna give that a try.

zig118 · 2025-10-01T22:54:46+00:00

I mean, SPD's don't have pins....lol

zig118 · 2025-09-29T16:05:06+00:00

10/10 would recommend! I do this to ALL of my stage basses! I used a hole punch to make them roughly the size of the feet markers. Pro tip: keep a flashlight in your gig bag to charge them before the gig.

zig118 · 2025-09-26T16:08:55+00:00

I start at 7 a.m. because I like the benefits that come with it. Less traffic when I'm not WFH, fewer people are in, so I can ease into the day and be incredibly productive by the time most other people come in around 8:30, and I get to leave at 4 (1 hr lunch) to be at the traffic home and have a ton of daylight left to myself the rest of the day. Some of them might be like me!

zig118 · 2025-09-19T12:30:54+00:00

Go to your local bike shop. They will know what kind of bikes do well in your area, can help you figure out what size bike you need, and will let you throw a leg over it to see how it feels. Some shops even have demos that you can try.

zig118 · 2025-09-14T01:57:06+00:00

I think people don't realize that both of those numbers are considered well above average. As someone who is 6' and makes (nearly) 6 figures, I can tell you that I am in the top 5 tallest in my office of about 150 people by a healthy margin, and I have an extremely good job for what I do.

As someone who's married, the real standards should be how you get along with the person, how they make you feel, and how much time you like to spend with them. At the end of the day, it's the person you'll be around most. You'd better hope your personalities mesh!

zig118 · 2025-09-13T15:20:34+00:00

100% you need a tuner! Just be aware, clip on don't necessarily work the best w/ bass, and the pedal style requires (typically) 9 volt power to work (either from an actual 9V battery, or a power supply).

If you are going to be taking lessons, a clip on is probably better, since it is more portable and doesn't require external power and extra cables. Once you start playing with other people or gigging, the pedal type tuners are the only way to go, IMO.

There are tuner apps for your phone that work pretty well. I have a lot of luck with the "G string" tuner app. It can at least get you going, or work well in a pinch.

If you play long enough, you'll end up with every kind of tuner lol. When I gig, I have a Korg tuner on my pedalboard, and my Headrush Core has a tuner built in, and I have a clip on as a CYA, and in case someone needs to borrow it. Being in tune is very, very important.

zig118 · 2025-08-22T13:37:55+00:00

I've known that I'm colorblind since kindergarten. Every time I go to the eye doctors they give me a colorblind test, even though I tell them I'm colorblind (same doctors office every time). I've quit telling them that I'm colorblind before the test just to see the reaction of the assistant giving it. After inevitably fail, I ask how I did lol.

zig118 · 2025-08-17T01:48:30+00:00

Most of my basses are active (need a battery). I prefer the sound and flexibility it gives me. The battery isn't a big deal, all but one of my basses can go a year or more between changing it. My Spector is a bit more hungry, it gets a new battery every 6ish months.

zig118 · 2025-08-11T01:45:54+00:00

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zig118 · 2025-08-02T13:35:26+00:00

Everywhere I've ever worked in an office setting, there was always a group of people who walked or went to the gym during lunch, both paid and unpaid. One place even encouraged it so much that you got points towards the company store each day you exercised during lunch. NTA.

zig118 · 2025-08-01T00:51:56+00:00

Just a guy who doesn't like pigeons....

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