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  1. She has very poor trigger discipline.
  2. Seagull offers a Slim S6 version. Drops the width a bit. The string spacing is actually the same, but the width is taken out at the edges. My vote is a Yamaha FG/FSX series and spend the rest on a great set up. A concert size would be my pick for comfortable porch strumming. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FGX800C--yamaha-fgx800c-dreadnought-cutaway-natural https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FSX820C--yamaha-fsx820c-concert-cutaway-natural An iPad and Fender Play App is a really user friendly way to go. If you are in DFW, I have a Seagull S6 that I could cut you a Surly deal on.
  3. Unless you are in a RHCP cover band or play a ton of slap or metal, a P bass with flats should really cover most if not all your bass tone. Steve Harris uses them, so I guess they actually can cover metal pretty well too.... DougO is correct that going back and forth can be a huge pain due to the higher string tension of flats. So, in the spirit of this thread, yes you need 2 and please post pics of our new bass when it arrives. Are you playing with flats now? What (if anything) do you think is missing?
  4. Not sure about Youtube, but Drumeo is a solid online course. Fee based, but good. And those drums look great!
  5. As a kid, I was always a fan of Mrs. Butterworth's
  6. I thought it was just buying more expensive gear. Now you tell me.
  7. Young kids napping while you are running? How young? In that situation, I would just bring a phone and carry it in a flip belt. I use one and can't even feel the phone. No bounce at all. https://flipbelt.com/flipbelt
  8. I have a Fenix that I love, but it is a bit more expensive. I don't think the F45 has an altimeter, so that would leave the Vivoactive. I hate the short battery life of the Apple watch vs Garmin, so I ruled them out early. They are running some Father's day sales right now, so you can save a bit right now on some of the Garmin products.
  9. The shoes are a nice touch.
  10. This guy is totally going for the yellow jersey next year.
  11. I just want to say that it is truly unfortunate that we can't all just come together in one united voice and say that Lance is a vile person devoid of any moral compass whatsoever and anyone who chooses to punch him in his lone ball is drinking for free tonight. Instead, this thread has devolved into debating whether the sub 200 millisecond ground contact times of elite marathoners and extreme VO2 max limits are traits you are just born with or are they so approachable that Joe from accounting could train and run 4:35 minute miles and check a sub 2 hr marathon off his bucket list if he only had the willpower to try harder. Focus gentleman. Episode 2 will be here soon.
  12. Trying to make amends for discussing bass on the drum thread.
  13. That video is awesome. Everyone is jamming like caffeinated ferrets. Meanwhile, Entwistle is just hanging out in the corner in a skeleton suit laying down fat bass grooves.
  14. You know your kid better than me. 5 y/o can be a bit young to start, but some kids are able to focus really well at that age. There are 3/4 size guitars, but that may even be too big for a 5 y/o. My thought would be to find a good instructor in your area and ask about lessons and go from there. A good instructor can give advice on appropriate sizing and may even have a line on a good used 3/4 guitar that another one of his/her students is looking to sell. As far as guitars, Tbone is right about the 3/4 Strat mini Ibanez also makes a miKro line. Used would be my first choice if possible unless you can catch a good package deal around the holidays.
  15. For any aspiring bass players, Scott's Bass Lessons are really solid. I'll also toss out Songsterr as a great site for guitar, bass, and drums. Tabs to lots of songs (super easy to hard) that you can play in time with backing tracks. If you pay the subscription, there are more features to slow down the play speed etc. It's kinda the vegetables and dessert approach for me. Lessons and technique are great, but Songsterr is a fun way to learn and play along with something you enjoy.
  16. That one checked a lot of boxes. It's already gone.
  17. Forgot the pic.
  18. This looks like it would be fun. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid
  19. So, dime the volume and rip off the knob?
  20. After a bizarre multi-state tour courtesy of the USPS, I am glad it finally arrived in one piece.
  21. Great color. However, I may or may not have had a bad experience or two in my younger days due to poor choices with Irish Ale. So, the name itself still makes me a little ill.
  22. Happy Tele Tuesday everyone. I will not be participating in Washburn Wednesday.
  23. It's a Fender Parallel Universe '51 Telecaster Bass. If you don't want the PJ option and don't mind the road worn finish, there is the Mike Dirnt Precision option too. Sending you a PM on the luthier.
  24. Also, if you are in DFW and need a guitar set up, I may or may not know an amazing luthier who is open as an essential business during these difficult times.... PM for details.
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