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  1. I admit it. Until yesterday, I have always had an irrational fear of adjusting the Truss Rods on my guitars/bass. I assume this began in my youth, after hearing multiple people warn of the potential damage a novice could do to a guitar if they "mess with them wrong." I had always been fortunate enough to have talented/experienced musician friends who would do truss adjustments for me, (when and if needed), especially before I set up a new guitar, after making changes to an existing guitar, or when something seemed a bit "off" with any of them over time. Even though I watched them each time, they were so fast at determining if an adjustment was needed, and equally as fast while adjusting the truss rod, I really never learned the process beyond the concept. I literally took me longer to remove and then replace the truss rod cover, than it took them to adjust it. More often than not, no adjustment was even needed. I never even owned a capo, which I thought was required for this operation. (I just learned that this can be done without the normal type of capo used while playing, btw.). I remember when a friend used a Bicycle brand playing card, while I fretted the low E on the first fret and he fretted it on the twelfth, to do a "half a$$ed gap test", because we lacked the proper tools one night at a party. Since I have started to expand my horizons and delve deeper into guitar mechanics, beyond knowing just the basics required to play one, I figured I'd better put on my big boy pants and learn things. As with all things mechanical, having the correct tools from the start helps a novice learn faster, (while nearly eliminating head ache and heart ache). I chose to purchase a few "kits" from Musicnomad that were specific to the jobs I wanted to accomplish. I really liked the work mat and neck rest I had been using for awhile, which they make, so I thought I would stick with their products/tools. (MusicNomad MN207 Premium Instrument Work Mat & Cradle Cube Neck Support) So, I bought their Precision 6 pc. Guitar Setup Gauge Tool Set - Plus 24 pg. Instructional Booklet and Storage Case and their 6 pc. Guitar String Change Tool Kit with Winder, Cutter, Puller, Tune-It, Hex Wrench & Screwdriver (MN218). Their gear is not cheap, but it works great, has solid reviews, and comes with detailed instructions (including additional online resources). I had grabbed a quality capo a few years ago for playing purposes, but the set up kit from Musicnomad came with a simple tool which acts as a one string capo, so I used their capo tool. I already had a Petersen clip-on strobe tuner, the guitar specific truss rod wrenches needed, and the guitar specific tools (when/if needed) to adjust actions. I diligently followed their simple/descriptive step by step instructions, and found their tools to be well labeled, sturdy, and effective. As of now, I have adjusted two of my guitar's truss rods without issue or confusion. (I also re-did setups on both of them too, which only required minimal adjustments for each of them.) I had already done an extensive set up on my new Squire hot rod project, save for the neck relief (which I knew needed a bit of adjusting), so it only needed a few tweaks to get it dead on after adjusting the truss. But what shocked me was my G&L, which my luthier had told me six months ago did not need a neck adjustment. When I checked it yesterday, the low E was touching the sixth fret, and defiantly needed adjustment. After adjusting the action, the neck relief, and the intonation (with it's new Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt 9.5's), it has never sounded better. I plan to use my new found skills on my remaining guitars when it's time for their string changes. I no longer have that irrational fear of the truss rod, and I actually look forward to maintaining/improving the playability and tonal quality of my collection with my new tools and knowledge. (And saving a few bucks by doing it myself, too!)
  2. (I posted this on a similar thread on the forum a few min. ago) I have heard multiple people, including the President, talking about using an Emergency fund (tax dollars), and what ever other required public funds (tax dollars) to replace the bridge and re-open the shipping lanes. WAIT A MINUTE! Based on the video showing the ships lights going off, and then on, and then off again, this was a mechanical failure of the ship's propulsion system/power plant. Weather was calm, (no wind), and visibility was clear. The pilot was a local "Harbor Master" mandated by law to pilot these ships in and out of this harbor. If this was a issue with the ship, don't they have insurance??? If my brakes fail, and my car slams into something, I am at fault and my State mandated automobile insurance covers most if not all of the damage I caused, (save for my deductible.). Despite the ship being registered in Singapore, it was Chartered by Maersk, the second largest shipping company on the planet, just behind MSC. Maersk is the maritime division of Denmark's A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S, a global leader in container shipping and port management. A.P Moller-Maersk annual net income for 2022 was $29.198 BILLION. A.P Moller-Maersk net income for the twelve months ending September 30, 2023 was $9.208 Billion. Ultimately, Maersk owes the US/Maryland THE ENTIRE COST OF REPLACING THE BRIDGE, THE "ECONOMIC LOSSES" ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT, THE CLEAN-UP COSTS, THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE COSTS, AND MAERSK IS LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF LIFE AND INJURIES THIS EVENT CAUSED!!! Maersk (and/or their insurer) can sue the ships owner separately, if they choose. US TAX PAYERS SHOULD NOT BE LIABLE FOR ONE PENNY OF THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACCIDENT. If I have to carry State mandated minimum levels of auto liability insurance to drive my car(s), Maersk and other shippers need to as well, (especially after seeing how a single ship wreck can result in billions of dollars in costs!)
  3. Was lucky enough to go to the NAMM show at McCormick Place in Chicago in 1986 (I think). I had just turned 16, and was blown away at every turn there. Got to hear and meet George Lynch, and a few other artists. I did not really understand the "Cool Factor" associated with the guy I took the picture with below. My friend and I talked with Floyd for at least 30 min. at what I learned later was his booth. He was down to earth and a tech head like me. Below is another picture taken at his booth of Andy Timmons playing Rose's active pick up designed "sustainer". (sorry for the blurry pic. It was before digital, and taken on 35mm FILM!)
  4. Same here! For the vast majority of Americans they only ever eat them at those places, if ever. Yet hillbillies like me and mine, always have some in our freezer, because they are a food group for us! Below is an inflatable "Corn Dog" hanging in my backroom, given to me by a friend.
  5. 1. Upload the pics you want to post here to IMGUR (upload is an option in the "New Post" pull down) 2. Single "click" on the image you want to post here from your image files in IMGUR 3. "Click" the blue "Copy" button to the right of the "Direct Link" option . 4. Go to the Gibson Forum and simply "Right Click" and select "Paste" when your curser is where (in a post) that you want your image to go. The picture should appear a few seconds after you see the direct image link address you just pasted into the post. A message will pop up at the bottom of your post asking if you want to keep the image visible, or if you wanted to just show the link instead. If you want the image, click "x" on the pop up, or simply read the pop up message and respond appropriately.
  6. More like a "Food Group". Personally, my definition of Food Groups is quite different than US national standards. Hot dogs, Corn Dogs, (a hot dog on a stick dipped in a corn meal batter and then fried. It was invented in Illinois, USA, btw!), bratwurst, Italian sausages, Kielbasa, Polish sausage, (and similar ground meats stuffed into casings), are one food group. Bacon is in it's own food group. Chocolate, (anything chocolate), is another food group. Sweet candy is another food group. Sour candy, sour fruit (like limes, lemons, and grapefruit), and anything else that's sour, are in their own Food Group. The list keeps going. Yup, Yanks are not the healthiest people. That's why I eat what I want and always wear my AED (automated external defibrillator) at all times, LOL!
  7. I was amazed when he explained the hand painted "tile" effect. I did mention buying tiles because I wouldn't have that kind of patients. (Oh, and I would never mess with my Korina like he did, btw!)
  8. You are correct., all of the above. I was just having a bit of fun. Take it as you will. Love your submission, by the way.
  9. Nice enough to recently get popped for drug possession. After being pulled over by police "Rrucker told police his girlfriend gave him the items, and he did not know what the purple pills were, the affidavit said. It noted that before he was patted down, Rucker pulled a marijuana blunt from his pocket and told the police it was marijuana. Rucker was booked and released from the Williamson County jail on Feb. 1 after he posted a $10,500 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Williamson County General Session Court at 1 p.m. April 11." https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2024/02/06/arrest-affidavit-darius-rucker-had-marijuana-psychedelic-pills-during-franklin-traffic-stop/72499382007/#:~:text=It noted that before he,at 1 p.m. April 11.
  10. A "guitar" company focused on artsy fartsy embellishment, apparently.
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