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    Who made you start playing guitar?

    I saw a documentary of the Beatles and saw the young women going nuts, screaming. I thought, yes, I need to do what they are doing. I need to learn how to play the guitar. Did not get much success on the women, but I got pretty decent on the guitar.
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    Who made you start playing guitar?

    Hell yeah! Best music Anime! Read the Beck manga too. It continues the journey and even more amazing!
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    Caption this Cartoon

    Is that death metal?
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    Kirk Hammett with AXE-FX lll

    And people don't know or forget the classic riffs he contributed to the band including the awesome part of Master of Puppets, Sandman riff, disposable heroes, creeping death.
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    Sight Reading / Sheet Music

    I know some purists don't like tablature but it's been around since the 15th century. It's an efficient/sensible way to read guitar music in many cases. https://www.theamericanguitaracademy.com/post/how-old-is-tab
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    Why Are Doctors So Stolid?

    I have to admit, Cliff increased my vocabulary by one. Had to look up what stolid is... I thought it was a typo for stupid.
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    -14

    Geez, and here I am complaining about the 36 degree nights here in Los Angeles.
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    Any Physicists Here?

    Tesla's the man.
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    First Photo from James Webb Space Telescope

    We'll all be long gone by then but makes me a bit sad that one day, all these lights in the sky will drift so far from each other rendering each other invisible and the universe itself will turn dark. I'll enjoy these since I can. :)
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    And you thought the Oscars were boring!!!

    Chris Rock totally no sold that slap. He should have hulked up after that.
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    Acoustic\electric opinions please

    This is also interesting: https://emeraldguitars.com/models/x20/
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    Dad Jokes

    What's the holiest of all musical chords? Gsus.
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    Mohini Day Countdown

    That's not even an actual practice pad but upside down paper plates and a spool of paper towel. Insane.
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    NGD - Jason Becker Kiesel

    Nice dude! Same model but different config is coming to me hopefully in a few weeks.
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    Free-Way Switch?

    They are great. I've got the six-way and the 10-way switches too and they work extremely well, though I had one go bad... probably user error when I used too much heat while soldering.
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    Aliens.

    One thing is for certain: there is no stopping them; the ants will soon be here. And I for one welcome our new insect overlords. I'd like to remind them that as a keyboard warrior, I can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground sugar caves.
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    Aliens.

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    Why Your Amp Doesn't Sound Like Our Amp

    What are the odds that, amps that have something "magical" with its tone compared to a regular version of the same amp, was actually due to an inadvertent mistake by the builder?
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    Brady, Brady, Brady

    I am more of the opinion that they helped each other learn how to win it all, equally. I think Phil Jackson taught Michael Jordan how to win.
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    Guitars: how many and brands?

    I think the graphite reinforcement rods help with the neck in keeping it straight and consistent. I think Kiesel, schecter, and Jackson are incorporating them in their guitars nowadays.
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    You Guys/Gals Are in for Another Treat

    Guys and gals? I wonder how many gals actually lurk around here. I'd say close to zero. :):sweat:
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    Switching back and forth between steel string and classical nylon guitars

    Thanks. I tried classical guitars before from friends when I was still starting out. I remember taking maybe a few minutes to get used to it coming from an electric. So I'm wondering how it would be like now that I've been playing for a while.
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    Switching back and forth between steel string and classical nylon guitars

    I wanted to buy a Godin classical style guitar but it has a 50.8mm nut width. I think most of my guitars have 41-42mm nut width. I was just wondering if any of you guys have found it to be an issue to go back and forth between classical and "normal" steel string nut width necks.
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    Retirement balance with the current market?

    Stonks.
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    Easy guitar swapping during a gig

    When I saw the thread title, I thought about this:
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    Nope stay in topic.
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    That's like saying we can't count all the fish in the ocean, so the fish do not exist to me.
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8477535/Dolph-Lundgren-62-cozies-24-year-old-fianc-e-flashes-hot-pink-engagement-ring.html Even Ivan Drago wears a mask.
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    Would you believe it if it came from Trump? From Obama, yes as long as he is backed by science and experts. Now answer my question.
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    Aye just delete the thread.
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    Would you believe it if it came from Trump?
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    Yes, those that can reasonably be opened safely. We never stopped the grocery stores from opening but they did a good job of keeping it safe to the population. Masks and social distancing are essential. I don't know about indoor bars, restaurants and theaters.
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    Agreed that those people should have masks on and distancing themselves from others. I don't condemn the right to protest but they should also have to stay safe. On the other hand, if our leaders are continually contradicting the experts like Fauci and other scientists, giving false...
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    The real issue is why the US, the most powerful nation in earth is still suffering through this while other nations have made significant progress. Time to admit the ineptitude of our leaders. Stop deflecting and face the issues head on. Listen to the scientists, not to big mouth politicians. Is...
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    That's it. We're doomed.
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    So they saw a potential bad apple. So you should only listen to Fox then? Or so the coronavirus doesn't exist then? Will it take someone in your family to die, as I have, to take this seriously?
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    The US is heavily an individualistic culture where the "I" identity, independence, and reliance on oneself is valued. Other cultures are more collectivist which values what's best for society, promotes unity, and supporting each other. Neither is a bad thing as it has brought success and...
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    Extremes exist on both sides, agreed. And it's frustrating.
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    How many cases of those in the US and how many died?
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    Win? That's the problem. It's not about winning. It's preventing people from suffering and dying. We need facts not declarations from people who are beholden to the next election results.
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    No let's. I'm not a fan but the Obama administration actually did a great job in containing/responding to those threats. There was a case of Ebola that was able to slip in the US and they were able to contain it quickly. Now, what's this administration's excuse?
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    The conspiracy paranoids have won again

    Worth repeating... Masks and social distancing works... Proven in other countries like S. Korea, Japan, Germany, etc. The mask is not about people trying to control you. They are not trying to control you by telling you literally not to spit at each other. Vaccines are not going to implant...
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    Les Paul with bolt on neck, Yay or Ney

    Upside is you can tweak the angle of the neck as you desire. Downside is there may be some tonal change but this may be negligible to most people. I think it's cool.
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    RIP Ennio Morricone

    It's a great loss. But his legacy lives on.
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    Let’s see those Les Pauls!

    Um.. over my dead body? Wife will probably liquidate everything I have. 😵
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    Let’s see those Les Pauls!

    I just got this used guitar today. My wife is going to kill me for the insurance money once she find out.
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    3-way

    Indeed.
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    3-way

    Most guys wish for a three way, I guess.
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    Guitar wiring question

    Thanks so much for the education. I may ask some more wiring questions in the future from you. 😁
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    Guitar wiring question

    I guess I did! The bridge pickup was a Dimarzio Evo7 and it did not have screw coils. I was told that screw coils are always south so I was in a pickle. I just oriented the pickup so the wires are coming out are closest to the hole that leads it to the pot cavity. Like I said, I didn't have...
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    Guitar wiring question

    Thanks again! When I wired mine initially, split coils on both pickup was noisy so I think they were both same polarity? It was splitting the inside of the neck and outside of the bridge. So I reversed the coil wiring of the bridge to test it out and voila! Hum cancelling when both pickups are...
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    Guitar wiring question

    Thanks! I'm new to this so I didn't know that if you short both wires from the same coil that it would deactivate it. I thought only grounding then would do that. Also, in this case, the South finish wire is the hot wire?
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    Guitar wiring question

    Hi there. Thanks for the reply. Can you tell me how the north start and finish gets shorted here? I only see that the South start wire is grounded in that toggle position.
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    Guitar wiring question

    So I'm trying to wire my guitar using the diagram above. I can understand how the north coil of the neck pickup will be split, since the north and south finish and the south start will be grounded when the toggle is switched to the second position, leaving the north start to go to the pickup...
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    Right handed playing a lefty guitar!

    Lots of righties, play lefties in baseball like Ichiro for certain advantages. Must be frustrating to learn in the beginning knowing you would be much better already if you just started with your dominant arm. But it paid off I guess.
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    Going solar

    Thanks. Yeah leasing doesn't make sense to me, at least for my situation. I intend to stay here for at least 15 more years too so it should pay off by then.
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    Going solar

    That's crazy. They estimated 11 years payback time frame for me. I have pretty good house orientation with lots of sunshine being in Southern California. Currently I pay $0.113 per kWh. I plan on getting an electric car sometime in the future.
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    Going solar

    Thanks for the input. Yeah I'm looking more at the savings factor than anything else. I also think that perhaps Thorium reactors will be one huge key to energy independence in the future.
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    Going solar

    I got this offer from Sunrun to install solar panels. After the tax credits, probably costs $11k. I don't use that much electricity right now but I live in SoCal so usage probably will increase since it feels like summer gets hotter every year. I was wondering what you guys thoughts are on...
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    Too many amps for meaningful differences?

    It still does not have the Metasonix G-1000. ;)
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    Help the Fight Against COVID-19

    Looks like Trump has revised his estimates.... now saying that if we have 100K to 200K deaths, they've done a very good job. At least he's listening a little bit to experts and projections more.
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    Axe-Fx III - upside down

    I wish there was a sarcasm emoji. Oh maybe there was. Sorry I didn't use.
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    Axe-Fx III - upside down

    Wouldn't that hurt all those preamp and power tubes?
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    Help the Fight Against COVID-19

    The Chinese government could probably raze an entire province including its inhabitants and no one will say a peep.
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    Help the Fight Against COVID-19

    I've been hearing couples complaining that they never want to be sheltering-in place with each other ever again after this experience.
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    Retirement balance with the current market?

    My retirement account is always the next lottery ticket I buy.
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    Help the Fight Against COVID-19

    Not left, not right, FORWARD.
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    Help the Fight Against COVID-19

    I hope it's true but I'm not sure how transparent the Chinese government is on data. I mean the doctor who was the whistleblower died. He's pretty young and seemed healthy prior. I somehow don't believe he died of the virus. Also, a Chinese tycoon critical of the Chinese government's response to...
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    Help the Fight Against COVID-19

    What a deal!!!
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    Help the Fight Against COVID-19

    I'm not sure if this has been shared: https://ncov2019.live/ I'm not sure if it's updated very frequently.
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    BREAKING NEWS: Kirk Hammett Loses to Mrs. Smith in Wah-Off

    Many people do not get that ailment from listening to him so it works for the vast majority of the population. I would guess that a lot more people get migraines from listening to trash metal or rock guitar music in general, as they deem it unlistenable. The best cure is leave it out of your...
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    BREAKING NEWS: Kirk Hammett Loses to Mrs. Smith in Wah-Off

    Kirk also wrote the chorus of Master of Puppets. If you go to youtube and look for riffs that he contributed to the songs, it's pretty amazing and you'll have a new found respect for his work.
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    BREAKING NEWS: Kirk Hammett Loses to Mrs. Smith in Wah-Off

    Sometimes it's not about the technical skill. I can sing or hum his solos easily since they are memorable and fit most songs well. I can't say I can always do that with the technical guitar virtuosi out there, though those are amazing guys to watch.
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    RIP Neil Peart

    Dammit, what would the atomic clock use to sync its time against to now without him? :cry:
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    Axe-Fx 3 into a Synergy 5050 Power Amp?

    Why not get the LXII from Fryette? I believe it is a new and improved version of the Synergy 5050.
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    Let’s see those Les Pauls!

    I can never afford a Gibson custom so I got this instead.
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    Seriously? 10 yrs old - Young Girl

    Not everyone has the music mentality either so I can appreciate the talent it takes to become the best in video games. E-sports is already exceeding viewership of the NHL, NBA and MLB on finals games. You have to see the tournaments to believe it. They are becoming modern day rock stars...
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    Seriously? 10 yrs old - Young Girl

    If you're good enough, electronic sports or e-sports is profitable and is one of the fastest growing segments in terms of viewership.
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    Is Guthrie Govan the Best* player?

    Guthrie is amazing. Him and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal are definitely the best players that I've seen. Both can play anything and they have amazing chops.
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    Sound Company LIKES FAS!

    Harsh. LOL. Southern California here. People may look at you if you're taking too long. They may offer to help you just to rush you out of the stage.
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    Sound Company LIKES FAS!

    How can your drummer set up and tear down in 15 minutes? I find that even the electronic drum kits can be a hassle to set-up... plus those cables.
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    RIP Charlie Murphy

    Game... blouses.
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    if you get a virus issue when updating axe edit

    NEVER!!!
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    Where Vai got For The Love Of God!

    The similarities... it's so... similar!
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    In the Spirit of NAMM Anouncements (FAS reactive load box)

    Is Fractal still going to release an active version? The one with IR loading, effects, etc?
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    Quiz

    To prevent damage to the speakers? :confused:
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    Quiz

    To limit the range to what they assume to be usable tones?
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    Something is cooking.....

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    With the news of overseas assembly...

    I bought a Fender guitar a few months ago and then Fender had a price drop. I can't say what they did was immoral. It was bad timing on my part. It happens. We don't know the details of when the actual operation in China actually started. Fractal can't just say, "oh stop buying for now...
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    AX8 Price Drop

    I didn't mean an uprising or protest of some sort. I'm talking about a natural economic event. Workers will go to jobs that are higher paying so eventually, they companies will have to up their prices to compete. It's not going to happen overnight but we are already seeing signs of it now.
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    AX8 Price Drop

    Yeah, as China becomes more and more affluent and evolved economically, their citizens will demand higher wages, which in turn will lessen the gap between the cost of production with the US. Then we go off to the next lowest wage-paying country. It's capitalism.
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    With the news of overseas assembly...

    Why are you buying for the assumed resale value? It's still the same product with the same future upgrades. In my opinion, thinking like that is setting yourself up for disappointment.
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    AX8 Price Drop

    If they could, they could have already done so years ago. They could easily have purchased a unit. The firmware is publicly available. I don't think it's that easy to accomplish.
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 5.00 Public Beta

    Oh yeah? But can it sound like a Line 6 Spider?
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    Anyone live near Santa Monica happily?

    Traffic is getting worse. I guess I'll attribute it to the economy getting better. More trucks and more cars on the road. Also, I live in Burbank and I consider myself kind of friendly--ish.
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    Atomic CLR problem

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    Atomic CLR problem

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    .

    It would be nice if we have something like this in the AxeFX... like folders of brands of amps.
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    Hot-Rod Q3.03

    Awesome job. Only thing is I can't hear the bass strings as well. Not sure if that's on purpose but maybe the pickups are too on the bass side? Anyways, it's probably my crap laptop speakers.
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    Nuno Killing it ....

    He's a beast!
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