Recent content by wb20

Ok, I'm more confused than ever. Screw theory; back to finger exercise (for the moment). Any instructors in the Asheville area that would come to my place?

I'm just starting out too, and also confused as hell about this. I've apparently had an ear for music for years and can tell you if something has a "weird" time, but as a math / engineering / computer guy, have been baffled by musicians' explanations. My wife was a trombone & low-brass major...

White bread, yellow mustard and velveta cheese are all "kids' food" to me. Bland tastes for juvenile taste buds. Gimme full flavor! Rye, pumpernickel and wheat breads are all good. Brown mustards and bbq sauce are good condiments and have almost no calories. If you're in shape and trim...

<ObiWan>Use the Google, Linas</ObiWan> Someone already posted a Wikipedia link (is there anything it doesn't know?!) I had to look it up too. UrbanDictionary.com is a good source if you can deal with the S:N and occasional NC-17 thing you really didn't want to know.

I just started trying to learn to play in the last month, and got a new MiM Jazz. Jazz 211 Precision 209 Other 273

All those over the counter "PM" drugs are just analgesics (acetaminophen / ibuprofen) with Benadryl (diphenhydramine) added. Look for cheap generic "cold and allergy" pills that are pure diphenhydramine. Be sure to take your reading glasses to the store, if your eyes are like mine ;) Take two...

Generally, when electronics get wet you want to shut them down APSP. Then towel off as much as you can get to. If possible, disassemble them to allow through drying. You can use flux remover or even distilled water on most circuit boards. Contact cleaner/lube on pots & switches. Compress...

Try using the other half of your brain. The moon has gravity. Your are basically asking "why do people use parachutes to jump out of planes? They're trying to go down, right?" Yes, go down at a controllable speed. Not slam into the surface and splatter / disintegrate. Or were you being...

Thanks for the input guys. I'm afraid I screwed up, but at least it wasn't a terribly expensive screw up. I went to look at the Peavey TKO 65 and ended up buying it for $100. It's LOUD, it has the 15" black widow driver, I like the sound, and there is some sentimental connection, as I had...

Wow.. neat project. I just got on TB a week ago and honestly do not have the time to read nearly 500 posts on this one. Some info that may be of use: these guys http://www.fibreglast.com/ sell all kinds of composite stuff and are very hobbyist / DIY friendly, but they will spam the heck out...

The "upside down outlet" thing really annoys me too. But there is some logic to it. It may even be in the NEC. The thought is that if the outlet cover plate comes loose (they are metallic in industrial apps) it is better to land on the ground prong (ie: upside down outlet) rather than short...

+1 on the plug-in tester thing, though $38 is ridiculous. Lowes / HDepot / Harborfreight have them for well under $10. Invalid Link Removed These are really handy for instant outlet diagnosis. If the wiring in your house is old & bad (like 3-prong outlets installed where there's not any...

Thanks for all the prompt responses! JTC - the Peavey is a CL sale "found in closet of house we moved into, condition unknown, sold as-is" so it's a BIG if. They invited potential buyers to bring an instrument to test it, but I know stereo speakers that old are usually rotting away. I...

Hey Guys, I just signed up on TB, and started trying to learn bass this week. It's something I've wanted to do for 20+ years. Monday was my 42nd B-day, and came home to my wife & visiting mom to find they'd chipped in and bought me a J-Bass and practice amp for the occasion :) Just hope I'm...

Wow! That's impressive! I knew Geddy was awesome, but had never seen an up close demo, or anyone that could follow it that well. See similar progression @ about 3:40 into the same.