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Yesterday my dad gave me a harmonica that he had for a long time. He tried to learn, but gave up very quickly. I figured since I know my theory, it would be relatively simple to pick up, and it looks like a blast to play. A great skill to have if I ever get locked up... It's a C Hohner Blues...

I currently own a Sansa Fuze 8gb with an 8gb MicroSD card. It served me well for two years, and I'm thinking about getting another one of those possibly. You can't beat the price. The only real beef I have with it is that a computer sees my player as two devices, the player and the MicroSD card...

A few weeks ago my dad bought a Honda Rebel. He used to ride alot, but hasn't in years, and he always talked about how he was going to get a motorcycle. Well he finally got it out of his system, and to my surprise, he wanted to teach me how to ride, even though my entire life he's said that he...

I'll be attending UIC this fall, and I want to make sure my laptop is safe and protected during my commute on public transportation. I wish I could afford to have a laptop and a desktop computer, then I wouldn't be so concerned. My laptop is my main computer, and I can't have anything happen to...

I just bought a new laptop, Dell Inspiron 1546, AMD Turion X2 processor and 4gb of ram, and a dedicated graphics card. I was tied up between getting a much more powerful desktop PC, but decided that the convenience of a laptop was worth it. My desk is so much neater, and I like that I can take...

I'm going to apologize for the long-winded post in advance. I will be attending UIC in the fall, with Mechanical Engineering as my intended major. I chose Mechanical Engineering as a place holder, I am not at all sure if that's what I want to do. I love to tinker and work with my hands, but...

I played guitar for about a year and a half before switching to bass, which I've played exclusively for almost 2 years. I dusted off the strat yesterday, and that's what I played today as well. Its a nice change, as bass can be a little unfulfilling when playing by yourself. I suck bad at...

I bought a set of Sennheiser HD280's to use with my amp for silent practice. I was really unimpressed with the sound. It sounds empty, very sterile, no matter how I fiddle with eq. I've also tried the amplug. I'd like to use my computer as my full time practice amp, in order to keep volume...

I had my first lesson in a long time on Friday. My teacher worked with me on some improv, and I found it was MUCH easier playing to a drum track than a metronome. It gives me a little more inspiration, and I finally get locking with the kick drum. Now I'm running Ubuntu and I got Hydrogen...

So I'm in the market for a Stingray 4H. I'm on the fence between the much cheaper Ray34, or trying to find a used MM Stingray. Maybe I could get a new one, but this is a graduation present. I don't want to push it, unless I can come up with some cash to help pay for it. I spent an hour in...

So sometime last night someone changed the password and account information on my dad's email, including password recovery. Whoever hacked it then sent this email to everyone in my dad's contact list. "I'm sorry for this odd request because it might get to you too urgent but it's because of...

I also have played a Stingray at Guitar Center quite a few times and I'm in love. Too bad that it probably costs more than my car is worth. Even a Sterling is out of my price range now. I have a project Jazz Bass that I'm working on trying to figure out what to do with. My idea is to try to...

I'm not sure if this is the right forum, but this seemed the most appropriate. Could a mod move it if it's in the wrong place? I'm hunting for a part time job, and the market absolutely sucks right now for a teenager. I finally found a job last November, but lost the job (lost, not fired) mid...

I've got a Hartke Kickback 12, which is hardly enough to cut it with just a guitarist and a drummer. I'm sick of being drowned out :crying:. I think I'm buying a Kustom 4x10 cab, but I don't have cash to buy a head for it just yet. I'm wondering if i can use the amp in my Hartke Kickback to...

I bought an SX P Bass and I'm totally surprised how easy it is to setup after working so hard on my beat to hell MIM Fender with a warped neck. I've never gotten a setup so close to perfect before. I have some buzz on the lower frets, especially on the Low F. I'm wondering if I should raise...

I'm not planning to make music a career, and I'm absolutely not even considering a degree in music. I'm planning to attend UIC for mechanical engineering in the fall. Right now music is just a hobby. I feel like it would kill the fun for me if I relied on music to make a living. Either that or I...

I bought a Q-Tron Plus (The most expensive one) for about 100 bucks on Craigslist about a year ago. I don't use effects very much, but I like my funk and thought this would be fun to play around with. I'll pull it out every once in a while, but I can never get it to sound how I want it. I'm...

I'm lucky enough to have inherited my mom's 96' Buick Riviera (Supercharged model). I love it, its a really unique car. Sure it looks like a grandma car, but it can haul ass. I've always been a car nut, but its gotten out of hand since I've inherited it last November. I should just be grateful...

I'm this close to pulling the trigger on an SX P Bass. I have a MIM Jazz that I bought cheap, and put all new hardware and electronics on. Unfortunately the neck is warped to hell, and no amount of setup will make this bass play right. I'm not wasting my time with this POS anymore. I want the...

I have a J Bass I'm working on, right now I'm building the body out of walnut. My original plan was to take the Quarter Pounders out of my MIM Jazz and put them in my new bass, but I'm not sure if I want to do that. I play with flatwounds and the Quarter Pounders sound great most of the...

I'll be graduating in June, and everyone I talk to says that if you don't get atleast Bachelor's Degree, you are not going to go anywhere. Obviously, going to college is beneficial, but I have alot of criticism about how people view college. I'm currently just finished college stuff, my intended...

I have a Hartke Kickback 12. I play mostly at home, with the volume around 9 o'clock, any louder and the parents will complain. This amp does not get abused, and I have had it for a year or less. Lately when you play a note that has any sustain, the amp will make short noises that sound like a...

My dad and I are going to make a copy of a Jazz Bass using my cheapo Squier Body as a template. I'm going with black walnut for the body. I've got a sample of wood that I've tried a few finishes on. I've tried wipe on Poly, linseed oil, and some self leveling epoxy. I've done one coat of...

I have a beat up MIM Jazz Bass that I got for 200 bucks in June. The neck is warped, so I'm ordering a new one from Mighty Mite. I'd like to refinish the body too. The finish is cracked, and I want to fix the screw holes for the strap buttons. The previous owner drilled not only 1, but 3 holes...

I bought a MIM Jazz Bass for 200 bucks over the summer because I wanted to upgrade from my squier. It was totally abused by the previous owner(s). When I bought it, all the hardware was rusted and only the bridge pickup worked. I cleaned the bejesus out of it, changed all the hardware and...

I currently own a Hartke Kickback 12. I don't gig yet, and it is probably more than adequate for practice. I want this amp handle a gig, I'm getting a little tired of just playing in my room or a friends basement. I think 300-400 watts should be more than enough, what do you think? Not to...

I'm a huge fan of funk. I played guitar for about a year when I was into classic rock. I'd say the first funk I got into was old school RHCP, and then I found Parliament. Parliament and the album Freaky Styley is the reason I got my bass, and 2 years later I haven't looked back. Anyway, I...

I played lacrosse for 8th grade and freshman year. Its involves alot of using your wrists, so that couldn't have done any good. Freshman year I got nailed in practice during a drill while on a dead sprint. I broke my fall with by putting my left hand on the ground. The momentum caused me to do a...

Chicago got some snow today, there wasn't very much, but the roads were awful this morning. I had a scary experience today, and there seems to be a lot of guys around here that know cars. Today I was obviously being very careful, trying to drive smoothly, braking before turns, all that good...

I'll be graduating highschool this year, and I'm curious about becoming a mechanic. Now I'm by no means a lazy kid, I go to a very good highschool (Northside Prep, you've probably heard of it if your a chicagoan), my grades are decent, and I'm not afraid of some hard work. I'm still applying to...

I'm in Wisconsin right now, and its gun deer season. I haven't gotten one yet, but my dad got a decent sized doe. Man is she tasty! I still have all week though, I'm crossing my fingers. Anyone else participating in this hunting season?

I'm in the market for a new amp. I play mostly at home, so I'm not looking for too huge of an upgrade in volume. I have to be quiet at home, so I don't piss off the family, my sister in particular. I'd like something that will sound good at quiet volumes, as well as loud. I don't gig or anything...

I am somewhat an insomnia, maybe I just like to stay up late. Anyway, I spend most of the time up late on the computer or watching tv. I would like to play some bass while I'm up at stupidly late hours, but everyone is asleep by 10 oclock, so I can't play through an amp. Now I've tried...

Battle of the Bands is coming up at my school. My drummer, guitarist and I want to play some rap at the show, we've got our janitor to agree to rap for us. Look he's on youtube . I think it would be a fun show, everyone at school knows who J Hollow is, I think it would be really entertaining...

I turn 18 in approximately 8 hours. I haven't been this excited for a birthday in a long time. I've decided I'm gonna blow some money on things that I can buy now. Anything else I can buy besides cigarettes and lotto tickets? I know I can buy porn, but you can get that for free. I think I...

I have a Hartke Kickback 12, which has only one input jack, and no cd in. When I learn a song by ear, I do it at my computer, which isn't exactly ideal. My desk setup is really cramped, and I bang up my bass quite a bit on my desk and walls, not to mention the computer is a distraction. I'm also...

My parents are going to buy me some wheels for my 18th birthday/Christmas/Graduation. My dad is insisting on a pickup truck, because "its just so practical" (he's driven them his whole life, and he loves them). I live in Chicago, so a truck is not exactly the most practical thing, as far as gas...

So I've been looking around for used cars. The last thread I made My mom agreed to get me a car as an 18th birthday/Christmas/Graduation present. The budget is kinda tight though. I'm looking for something that will give me a lot of car for the money. I'd like something decently fast, of course...

I'm in the market for a used car. I have a pretty good idea of what I want. I'd either decently fast car (I want to be able to lay down some rubber from time to time), FWD would be nice, or an SUV/Truck with 4wd (would be great for winter). I've driven my parents cars, a buick riviera, and a...