Recent content by pbal

Color recipes are not an exact science. I worked in a auto body shop and the guys would use the factory color recipe only as a guide. The same year and model would be a different color even from the same plant. The secondary colors look different light temperatures too. Seafoam, cyan...

I think the forum has spoken. I've been playing for longer than you've been alive and I still get chills when I learn something. I don't play music to feed my body.. it would be a hellava weight loss plan. I play music to feed my soul. My soul is well fed and happy. I wish you many happy...

I think you did it right. I quickly excuse myself go on stage to solve a fictional technical emergency. It's a challenge because sometimes they are connected.(friend of a friend or something) The hard part is not letting them get under your skin. I wonder if they are compelled to talk to...

I bought a OC-2 used. It's in good condition and works great but has been noisy since it has gotten cold outside (I live in the frozen mid-west). The noise is a static that happens when active or in bypass. The inside connections look ok. Any thoughts on trouble shooting?

I'd like the 2 Boss pedals.

Playing scales to a metronome or drum loop is boring... Do it anyway. Knowing the scales in different positions will make the fret board more interesting. Finding a band will give purpose to your practice. Just don't give up, we need good people in the F-Cleff.

A handful of color choices would be cool. I tried to paint a grill but it didn't stick well and looked like crap.

Do I get a discount for referring to myself as a recovering guitarist?

My guitar player used to play load, then we put sheet music In front of him and he turned himself down.

Do you find yourself playing bass all alone in the middle of the day.

Greetings, I play a 5 string Sting Ray and I was really surprised at the difference DR High beams stainless steel strings made in the tone. The tone really came alive. They take a little while to settle in but then maintain a bright, consistent tone. It could make for a cheep experiment anyway.