Once again, it's time for the FNGT!If you don't know how this works,
click this link. That link will take you to another site to give you some additional information and tell you about some of our off-site features. That's also the site where we will host the weekly guitar threads, should Talk.lol go down.
NOTE: That site is by invitation only. If you want an invite, ask a regular participant
(such as @TheRealBuddha or myself)If you already know what's going on, you probably don't need to click any of those links. You can still visit to see if any changes have been made, as that's also where we kept the archives and have a second forum.
By the way, we're down to just two of us. If you want to help, let us know.
[ + ] Hall_of_Cost
[ - ] Hall_of_Cost 8 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:08:31 ago (+8/-0)
Originally by the Traveling Wilburys and played poorly by me. You can tell I never really sing.. in this apartment anyway.
In other guitar news I gutted a 57 reissue strat from 85. Replaced everything but the pickguard, neck plate, tremolo claw, and string tree. Setting up a floating bridge and it's bitch to get the intonation right. I just ordered a new nut in case I fuck this one up. Never filed one and this other one I just put on is so high it just sounds like shit. That's my plan for the weekend. Get that guitar perfect. I put a bridge on, gilmore style mod in the volume knob. Push/push style. Maybe next week I'll share the tone. It's got 54 custom shop pickups so I'm expecting really classic strat noises.
[ + ] popticalillusion
[ - ] popticalillusion 5 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:20:01 ago (+5/-0)
[ + ] Hall_of_Cost
[ - ] Hall_of_Cost 4 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:33:44 ago (+4/-0)
[ + ] JudyStroyer
[ - ] JudyStroyer 5 points 1.5 yearsOct 28, 2023 00:07:42 ago (+5/-0)
[ + ] Hall_of_Cost
[ - ] Hall_of_Cost 5 points 1.5 yearsOct 28, 2023 01:10:40 ago (+5/-0)*
I blocked up my squier strat since I was a youngster and after the Jag and T-15 I was thinking I could handle a floating strat bridge. But, with this 57 reissue, literally everything being new it's added a layer of complexity. I'll post some updates later this weekend. Thanks for the props on the cover. I had the advantage of knowing most of the words, I show it to everyone in real life. Even my mom. *- I thought this was under the tranny song.
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 4 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:14:09 ago (+4/-0)
[ + ] Hall_of_Cost
[ - ] Hall_of_Cost 5 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:17:38 ago (+5/-0)
[ + ] TheRealBuddha
[ - ] TheRealBuddha 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 28, 2023 13:10:16 ago (+2/-0)
You can also do the pencil trick to ballpark it. That also helps with matching the radius.
[ + ] Hall_of_Cost
[ - ] Hall_of_Cost 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 28, 2023 19:41:35 ago (+2/-0)*
I'm really glad I mentioned the nut filing, because I didn't think to do it like @popticalillusion mentioned above and the pencil line seems so simple I don't know why I didn't think of it.
I hadn't really gotten that far, I filed a little bit, got low enough to not jump strings in bends and it's sat there since thursday evening, on account of duties with life keeping me from taking the time it deserves to do it properly. Tomorrow is the day where I will get the floating bridge intonation set and the nut filed to allow for compliance with action tolerances.
Thanks again, you guys rock!
[ + ] TheRealBuddha
[ - ] TheRealBuddha 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 29, 2023 17:59:43 ago (+2/-0)
Filing from the bottom of the nut is possible, but great care must be used to file it evenly. I only do that when I'm sizing a complete replacement nut.
Remember to take a pencil and put some graphite in the nut slots. This will help with tuning stability, as the strings are less likely to bind.
While I don't do much work myself these days, it's best to have files that are the correct size. Take your time. Tune back up to tension often. File slowly because it's hard to put material back. If you do file too deeply you can mix your filings with CA glue (superglue) and build up the nut again so that you get another shot at filing it to the correct depth.
[ + ] Hall_of_Cost
[ - ] Hall_of_Cost 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 29, 2023 23:17:14 ago (+2/-0)
She's a sweetheart so I don't expect much bitching about it. I'll wear headphones and be cool about it but I've also been upfront that I don't intend on cutting my practicing much. I'm pretty sure she'll be fine with it, but only time will tell. My ex wife would complain so much I didn't play for like six years except maybe once a month.
I'll take photos while I conduct the nut filing, maybe that'll show people what to do/what not to do. We could use some repair/replace content for the sub, anyway. Later!
[ + ] TheRealBuddha
[ - ] TheRealBuddha 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 30, 2023 13:02:28 ago (+2/-0)
https://www.youtube.com/@twoodfrd
See also, Caleb Mills. He's still learning. I'm one of his Patreon supporters. (I support a handful of YouTube channels.)
I used to do all my own luthery work. I no longer do much of it.
[ + ] Hall_of_Cost
[ - ] Hall_of_Cost 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 30, 2023 17:58:38 ago (+2/-0)*
It occurred to me last night that the 57 has a 7.5" radius and I cannot accurately sand that curved nut-bottom. I will go from the top and sand down from there. I also use Gerry Hayes' book "Complete Guitar Wiring" printed in 2022 - it is a modern classic and has much more than wiring. If you know a young player who likes to tinker, Gerry is very clear, his writing is to-the-point and sometimes humorous. Would make a great gift at 30 bucks on scamazon.
[ + ] TheRealBuddha
[ - ] TheRealBuddha 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 30, 2023 18:26:17 ago (+2/-0)
But, the slot the nut fits in should be flat. I don't recall a situation where it wasn't reasonably flat.
[ + ] TheRealBuddha
[ - ] TheRealBuddha 1 point 1.5 yearsOct 31, 2023 14:12:07 ago (+1/-0)
[ + ] Hall_of_Cost
[ - ] Hall_of_Cost 1 point 1.5 yearsOct 31, 2023 23:33:43 ago (+1/-0)
https://files.catbox.moe/ghtibk.jpg
Ordered these yesterday, I have a few other guitar books I've been meaning to read.
Starting next week I'll have plenty of time to read, until the tail end of winter. I'm looking forward to that!
[ + ] TheRealBuddha
[ - ] TheRealBuddha 1 point 1.5 yearsNov 1, 2023 15:35:37 ago (+1/-0)
And books are awesome. Make sure you get a 'chord bible' type of book, if you haven't already. You can understand a lot by just flipping through them. They explain quite a bit of music theory without words. I have a giant library of music-related books, including years and years worth of periodicals.
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 7 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 20:31:20 ago (+7/-0)
He passed along a message for the FNGT
"I'll check in on the thread either late tonight or tomorrow. I doubt I'll have much time during intermissions.
Gonna make some faces melt, some ears bleed, and everyone's getting laid tonight!"
FNGT Theme Song
[ + ] popticalillusion
[ - ] popticalillusion 5 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:03:09 ago (+5/-0)
Did they record this song at the same speed it plays at? That's smoking! I'm sure that would be the only way I could come close to that speed myself.
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 6 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:16:00 ago (+6/-0)
[ + ] popticalillusion
[ - ] popticalillusion 6 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:24:21 ago (+6/-0)
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 5 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:34:57 ago (+5/-0)
[ + ] oyveyo
[ - ] oyveyo 6 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 22:28:37 ago (+6/-0)
Keep up the good work. Your commitment is commendable.
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 4 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 22:45:14 ago (+4/-0)
It has been a pleasure
[ + ] Deleted
[ - ] deleted 0 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 22:51:58 ago (+0/-0)
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 5 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 20:02:24 ago (+5/-0)
There was a party at my house earlier this week and my buddy Chris and I entertained the guests.
Here we are playing our latest song for a real live audience, Guess I'm Going Back To Her Now
[ + ] popticalillusion
[ - ] popticalillusion 6 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:13:26 ago (+6/-0)
Are you getting a full band together? It seems like you had some more folks jamming out that tune.
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 4 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:15:36 ago (+4/-0)
[ + ] popticalillusion
[ - ] popticalillusion 5 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:28:56 ago (+5/-0)
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 5 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:35:16 ago (+5/-0)
[ + ] Hall_of_Cost
[ - ] Hall_of_Cost 5 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:00:53 ago (+5/-0)
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 6 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:13:52 ago (+6/-0)
[ + ] TheRealBuddha
[ - ] TheRealBuddha 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 28, 2023 13:18:49 ago (+2/-0)
They found 'em. Like I figured, they were already dead. I imagine the stupid people will be trying to claim it's some conspiracy or something like that. Hopefully, they'll just keep that shit to themselves.
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 28, 2023 19:12:33 ago (+2/-0)
[ + ] TheRealBuddha
[ - ] TheRealBuddha 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 29, 2023 17:55:58 ago (+2/-0)
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 29, 2023 18:40:57 ago (+2/-0)
I didn't know you were playing all weekend!
[ + ] TheRealBuddha
[ - ] TheRealBuddha 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 30, 2023 12:55:41 ago (+2/-0)
I even saw some snow, which was nice.
The thing is, it was supposed to sate my desire to perform. Instead, it made me want to perform more often.
I suck at retiring. I really do.
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 30, 2023 14:09:22 ago (+2/-0)
[ + ] TheRealBuddha
[ - ] TheRealBuddha 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 30, 2023 18:22:26 ago (+2/-0)
It's just something so 'right' for me. I've done it so much that it's just like meeting an old friend for a few beers.
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 30, 2023 18:28:04 ago (+2/-0)
[ + ] TheRealBuddha
[ - ] TheRealBuddha 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 30, 2023 18:30:50 ago (+2/-0)
I'm trying to fucking retire. As soon as hunting season is over, I'm headed south. Though, that depends on the weather. I'll head down but may return if the winter promises to be as good as I think it's going to be.
If this winter matches any of the previous months, there will be many feet of snow.
[ + ] TheRealBuddha
[ - ] TheRealBuddha 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 30, 2023 19:22:11 ago (+2/-0)
I made beef stew with venison instead of beef.
It was delicious. You need to know more hunters, so that you can have some venison in your diet.
In some states you can buy venison at the grocery store - deer or reindeer (or elk). In Maine, that's illegal. We can sell farmed reindeer at the store, but you don't see it often. You're better off just going to find a reindeer farm and getting your meat there.
[ + ] Hall_of_Cost
[ - ] Hall_of_Cost 4 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:32:15 ago (+4/-0)*
hearhere. Can't be that hard![ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 4 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:34:13 ago (+4/-0)
The Richmond song doesn't seem to be too hard to play, something like D, G and C I would guess
[ + ] Hall_of_Cost
[ - ] Hall_of_Cost 4 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:37:01 ago (+4/-0)
First one to post their version wins!
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 4 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 22:17:15 ago (+4/-0)
[ + ] big_fat_dangus
[ - ] big_fat_dangus 3 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 22:52:41 ago (+3/-0)
[ + ] Hall_of_Cost
[ - ] Hall_of_Cost 3 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 21:52:18 ago (+3/-0)
It's already infected, it smells like shit and decay
A really good chance I'm gonna take my life one day
At least I'll get more attention than all those normie gays
it's a damn shame
what the world's gotten to
when a creature like me believes that it's true
that he can just wake up and not be a dude, but he is
livin' as new girl, with a Y chromosome
you ask which men can be women, i'll tell you which can
the ones who trade their pole for a hole
and that hole really stinks
and it's covered with goo
and it smells like a combo of roadkill and poop
if i don't dialate it, it will heal shut and fill in
tell me which men can be women
[instrumental]
there's a global mission to turn peepees to 'giners
they'll do it to minors, they don't care
lord, i got gigantic feet, but i cut off my meat
both of my butt cheeks are covered in hair
I still got an adam's apple the size of a planet
my name used to be craig, but I changed it to janet
got brainwashed by the internet, left holdin the bag
i cut my penis off, i could've just been a fag
it's a damn shame, what this world's gotten to
when a creature like me believes that it's true
that he can just wake up and not be a dude
but he is..oh he is
livin as a new girl, with a y chromosome
you ask which men can be women, i'll tell you which can
the ones who trade their pole for a hole
and that hole really stinks, yeah it's covered in goo
and it smells like a combo of roadkill and poop
if i don't dialate it, it will heal shut and fill in
tell me which men, can be women?
I been smellin my hole
I just got a sex change
Now I regret it
I should've just been fuckn gay
...just been fuckn gaaay..
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 3 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 22:02:01 ago (+3/-0)
[ + ] Hall_of_Cost
[ - ] Hall_of_Cost 4 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 22:25:52 ago (+4/-0)
Trying to keep the volume down in here but I got it.
[ + ] JudyStroyer
[ - ] JudyStroyer 4 points 1.5 yearsOct 28, 2023 00:20:58 ago (+4/-0)
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 3 points 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 22:57:28 ago (+3/-0)
Excellent!!
[ + ] popticalillusion
[ - ] popticalillusion 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 28, 2023 13:57:57 ago (+2/-0)
[ + ] Hall_of_Cost
[ - ] Hall_of_Cost 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 28, 2023 19:36:41 ago (+2/-0)
Whoever actually wrote it and played it in that dress in the video above has earned my everlasting respect!
[ + ] Deleted
[ - ] deleted 1 point 1.5 yearsOct 27, 2023 22:56:10 ago (+1/-0)
[ + ] Sleazy
[ - ] Sleazy [op] 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 28, 2023 01:44:27 ago (+2/-0)