I have a PRS Custom 24 and a Blackstar debut 50 amp. I only use fender tweed cables, and Ernie Ball patch cables. But when I turn on both my DS1 and SD1 pedals there is a ridiculous amount of noise, static and feedback from the amp.
I don't have the coils split and there are no electronics near other than the daisy chain for the pedals. Am I doing something wrong or is there anything I can do to reduce the noise because I've spent a decent amount of money on my setup and its annoying that I can't use both pedals at the same time.
Am I being stupid and these pedals are not meant to be used at the same time, and instead should I buy a gain booster?

Hey, I'm changing my strings after like a year (I'm guessing, hopefully less) of which 5 months or so I was not using the guitar much. There's still a bunch of gunk on the frets so I wanna give it a nice cleaning so I'm wondering what should I use to clean it and if I should buy any of the oils people talk about.
Here's the guitar, you can see the materials on it
Also, sorry if this would be better in guitar but i can't post there for some reason

Hi all. I collect telecasters made by Fender. I am looking at the Britt Daniels thin line and a custom shop thin line. Does anyone have any knowledge about either, opinions too, or can you lead me down the right road.
Thank you.

So this is something on my mind.
I want to buy or more likly modify and build a bed cover or cap. one that i can raise between 1-4 feet up via some sort of jack or gas strut assembly.
I would like for this to be dual use as an actual secured bed cover then raised to be used as a camper bed set up.( Purly for cover not to sleep on)
Ive seen custom bed covers made with wood/pvc so that things are secured in the bed but also have raise assisting struts for easy access.
Basicaly a razortop but for $ 200-500 instead of 3k.
I am wondering if anyone here has built anything like this and has any tips or ideas of what materials would be best.

Hi everyone,
I’ve been playing guitar for couple of years using Custom Made telecaster with Orange Tiny Terror Combo 15W and bought two effects to have options and got one for my birthday from my friends: 1. Fender Tre-Verb 2. Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9DX 3. TC Electronics Delay
Now I bought two new guitar pedals:

1. Big Muff Wicker
   
2. Behringer Compressor Limiter
   I’m not a perfectionist and I want to have some fun now but I’m wondering what could be the best chain and what options do I have? I bet that what I need from my sound matters but I would love your overall opinion on the best order.
   

Second thing is out of curiosity, what would you change and why?
P.s. I play some funky, jazzy, blues rock with a drop of psychedelic.
Thanks Guys! ☺️

I was looking for a good Strat and found this uncommon one through a local Facebook group. I had to try it and loved it, offered a trade and now it’s mine.
It’s a 2021-2022 limited edition called Red Hot Stratocaster, it features an Ash body, a D shaped neck with Jumbo frets, Greasebucket tone circuit and the namesake hand wound Red Hot pickups, which I have absolutely no information on but to me they sound like overwound Fat50s, sounds great to me.
It weighs 7.7lbs, resonates beautifully and sounds awesome on all positions.

So i got a '16 lowrider and want to upgrade so i can see these deer before i hit them. Want to get something blacked out.
Moons, Custom Dynamics, Harley, DMR, Bezos special, JW Speaker, Pathfinder.......
What are you running? What did you try and not like? What other brands should I look at?

The bike is mint, it has a lot of modifications and custom paint. The owner is very meticulous. I'm not worried about how he treated the bike, I'm just worried about maintenance and issues that might be around the corner.
I'm a Suzuki Hayabusa guy and have been for 25 years. I'm getting into Harleys but I will take any and all advice I can get.
TIA.

I started playing bass about 5.5 years ago, starting with a Fender Precision bass. Since then, I’ve bought a few more basses (LOL), but I’ve always been “scared” of fretless instruments. As a late starter (I bought my P-bass when I was 54), I learned how to play it, but having the frets there gave me a sense of security.
Anyhow, I recently sold one of my instruments, and then I saw that a guy in my area was selling a fretless Fender Jazz bass. This suddenly ticked two items off my GAS list – I wanted a good jazz bass, and I felt I was ready to try a fretless bass.
Anyway, I’m now the proud owner of a 2019 Fender Player Series fretless Jazz bass in Polar White with a Pau Ferro fingerboard. The previous owner had it set up with Fender flatwounds, but I’ve ordered a new set of Thomastik Infeld flats (the same strings I have on my Precision) and I’ll install them next weekend.
My GAS list is pretty much complete now.

• P-Bass – check (Fender Precision Player).
• MM-Style – check (Sterling Ray5 and Sandberg M4)
• HH Style – check (Yamaha TRBX604FM)
• JH-Style – check (JBH5 kit build)
• Multiscale – check (Dingwall Combustion 5)
• Semi-hollow – check (Höfner HCT-500/7)
• Acoustic – check (Harley Benton acoustic)
• Jazz bass / Fretless – check (Fender Jazz Player fretless).

The only remaining item is to someday try a Ric 4003, but I’m in no hurry for that.

posted a similar post in another sub but though this would be the right place to post this.
thinking about trading away my supro keeley custom 12 for a tweed blues jr (plus some cash). i have some major gripes about the supro; mainly that the edge of breakup tone i get out of it does not play nicely with effects in the effects loop. kind of a huge dealbreaker as the supro has no reverb.
what are some honest takes about the tone, reliability, and natural overdrive on the fender blues junior?? i know id be taking a step back and “downgrading” but that’s neither here nor there to me if it’ll help me get a more usable tone.
thanks!!!

I pulled up to the Lake Mart gas station convenience store and parked near the entrance in front of the ice machine. It wasn’t a parking spot but I have a small car, a Miata, so I figured no one would mind, plus I would just be in and out real quick - all I needed was a pack of smokes and two white Monster energy drinks. I flung open the door and got out with ease since I had the top down(when the top is up it’s like crawling into a coffin which is kinda cozy in its own way but still hard to get in and out of). I was wearing cheap, black Amazon sweatpants and crocs and a very expensive beige long sleeve V cut sweater. It was a mismatch of the highest order but I didn’t give a shit. “That ain’t a parking spot buddy!” I hear coming from the Ford F-250 filling up with poor-grade 87 unleaded at the pump, the truck isn’t even a manly diesel. I glare at him and yell back: “How’s the ride in that thing? Probably bounces you around a lot on these roads and reminds you of riding your boyfriend.” A very overweight shit kicker type of fella walks around from the side of the F-250. His boots were covered in dried mud along with his Carrhart overalls. It wasn’t fresh mud but definitely from the previous week’s worth of laboring somewhere horrible. “What did you say to me!?” He bellowed. There was some sort of food stain on the front of his T-shirt, possibly mayonnaise or some other condiment. Strange tho since it was only 7:00AM so he clearly wore the shirt the day or days before. “Oh, sorry.” I said to him after seeing his size. “I didn’t realize you were so big, you must be more of a doggy style power bottom type.” “What the fuck does that mean?” he said to me. “It means you’re too fucking fat to be on top of your boyfriend. He rails you from behind.” “Oh that’s it you fuck!” he yelled and started to run at me. Oh shit I thought, I really let my mouth get me into a situation for no real reason. But actually, no fuck this guy, he started it by telling me I can’t park in front of the ice machine. That’s clearly a violation of the Bill of Rights and flagrant treading on me. He was fairly fast for a fat guy but I knew I was faster and had more endurance. I stood there at first near the front of my Miata and he was running full speed and as he closed the distance he stretched his arms out with the intention of grabbing me(to probably try and make out with me). At the last second I strafed to the right behind the safety of the front left panel of my car. Him being inertia laden, was unable to change direction in time to grab me. His arms flailed to his left at me but missed by a wide margin, He contorted his body in trying to grab me in such a way it forced his legs to cross with the next stride and he tripped over his own feet, took two awkward stumbles and ate shit on the asphalt parking lot, landing on his right shoulder before tumbling over himself and into the ice machine. “Dude you just ate shit!” I said to him pointing and laughing. “You’re probably used to it though when you eat your boyfriend’s ass every night.” “You fucking goddamn…” He said as he got to one knee. “Oh no, don’t propose to me, I’m already in a committed relationship…with your mom.” I replied. He finally got to his feet and despite it being only 50 feet that he ran, he was already wheezing. He reached to his right pocket and pulled out a small pocket knife, maybe 3 inches long only but long enough to do some serious damage, then charged at me again. I ran to the rear of my car and put the car between me and him, he tried to slash at me across the trunk but I easily dodged it as he came up feet short. He started chasing me again and I ran to the front of my car and as he ran up to me again, I ran to the rear of my car like a toddler playing “you can’t catch me”. I started laughing at this thought and each time he ran a pass at me I said that to him. “You can’t catch me big fella! You can’t catch me!” I didn’t have to put forth too much effort but I could tell it was taking its toll on him. He had the stubbornness of a retarded mule and refused to give up to save some sense of pride and honor. We played this game for maybe five complete laps around my car before he realized he had no chance of getting to me. He paused for a moment to decide what to do next to save face and not look like such a fat bitch then it donned on him. “You little fuck.” The sweat was pouring down his forehead. “You got a spare tire in the trunk of this shitbox rice burning beanermobile?” He said and eye’d up my right front tire and pulled his arm back. There wasn’t much I could do so as he began to lunge his arm forward to puncture my tire, I let out the loudest and highest pitch rape scream I could make. It was an ear piercing banshee scream and it must have startled him because he missed the tire and hit the fender causing his sweaty hand to slip from the grip and violently slide down the grip and onto the blade of his knife cutting a large gash in his fingers and palm. “FUCKKKKK!” he screamed, still clutching the knife. The Indian clerk that owned and operated the store must have been alerted by my banshee scream and came rushing out the door. “What going on here!?” he yelled, looking concerned and confused. He saw I was standing there and recognized me immediately. I had to be one of the biggest spenders at the store, buying at least a pack of smokes a day and two energy drinks like clockwork and very often getting food for lunch and always paid cash which they loved. They liked me and knew me as well as you’d know a frequent customer. He saw the fat fella was holding a knife but also bleeding. “He chased me and tried to slash my tire.” I said and the clerk nodded and believed me. “That’s not a parking spot!” the big fella said. “He park there every day, never cause any problem. You buddy, you not welcome here. Go now, leave or I call the police!” The big fella glared at me holding his bleeding palm with his other hand now to apply pressure. I didn’t say a word, I just grinned at the big fella and he turned around and went back to his truck, got in and drove off, peeling out with one wheel as he left. I went inside and the clerk apologized to me for the behavior of the big fella even though it wasn’t his fault obviously. I assured him it wasn’t an issue and got my normal supplies and left. I got in my car and hit the vape(I won’t smoke in the car), started the engine and put on some Tool. My adrenaline was still high so I took a deep breath, hit the vape again, and started the engine then pulled out of my personal parking spot. I pulled out onto the road, looking both ways first but not paying attention to the vehicle far down the road and started my short drive home. It was one complete Tool song for the round trip if I drove like a sane person and I causally accelerated. I hadn’t made it a mile before I noticed a F-250 in my rear view mirror growing in size rapidly. It was the big fella and he was going to run me down in a way that wouldn’t exhaust or embarrass him. “Oh fuck” I said and took another vape hit then downshifted into 3rd gear and put the pedal to the floor. The Miata’s engine woke from its slumber and quickly ran the RPM’s up to 6000, putting me back in my seat the entire time. I shifted into 4th and floored it again. The road was awful and full of potholes but the sporty nimbleness of the Miata made avoiding the major potholes and bumps a fun exercise in technical driving. The big fella had a huge run up on me however and was still closing the distance on me even though I was speeding along at close to 90 miles per hour. Either he was an idiot or didn’t know the roads or likely both but as I glanced in the rearview mirror I could see the truck take hit after hit from the potholes. It lurched and bounced each time but the venerable American truck took each hit in stride and held its ground with me. I was doing 105 MPH now on a shitty backcountry road in a 45MPH zone and the F-250’s speed limiter likely kicked in at that speed so I maintained 105 as we approached the curves. I was nervous because I had only one option and that was to navigate a downhill S-turn meant for 35MPH at 105MPH while avoiding potholes that would tear off one of my tires. If I slowed down any, this maniac behind me could plow into me or give me the Pitt Maneuver and spin me out which would inevitably lead to a rollover where I definitely would die. “Fuck it” I said, grabbed another gear and started pulling away from the F-250. There was another option that just came to me ¼ mile from the S-turn and immediately opted for it. Despite the pain of sacrificing it, I lobbed a full 16oz can of white Monster out of the top of my car like a hand grenade. It crashed into the truck’s grill and penetrated through the grill and into the radiator like an armor piercing anti-tank cannon shell. A plume of steam erupted from the truck and I let off the throttle only to see him start gaining ground. I put it to the floor again and clenched my asshole as I was seconds away from barreling down upon the S-turn. I could see far enough ahead that there was no oncoming traffic so I steered as far left as I could to get the best angle entering the turn. The car’s lane detection warning system beeped at me and I told it to fuck off, I was racing for my life here. I tracked into the turn, apexed in the corner and tracked back out into the next turn. I felt myself get lighter when I entered the turn because it was downhill but the Miata stayed true and glued to the road like a Formula 1 car. In the first part of the S-turn, I had to keep the center line in the center of my car because of the massive canyons in the asphalt on the right tire track that Penn Dot hadn’t addressed in several years. There were more potholes but they were minor and at this speed the car glided over them. I had made it halfway through the S-turn and now steered left again and apexed perfectly in the outward curve and accelerated out of it. The next stretch had mild curves that I wasn’t worried about and I got back in my proper lane, now about to check my mirror to see what the big fella’s fate was. I heard the tires squeal as he tried to slow down to make the first curve of the S-turn. He knew nothing of racing despite having decals on his back window of some local hayseed race car driver. When he braked in the middle of the turn, all the weight shifted forward and he lost all rear grip. Combining that with trying to steer right, caused the rear end of the truck to slide out from behind him and he spun 90 degrees. The left front tire caught the canyon pothole and sent the truck into a barrel roll down the hill. I watched it all in my mirror and I slammed on my breaks. The truck barrel rolled at least a half dozen times before hitting the left side guard rail and bounced into the middle of the road. Steam was billowing from the front of the truck and I could see all the airbags had deployed. I pulled the e-brake, did a half turn to slow down and stop, smoke seethed from my tires and when the car came to a halt in the middle of the road, I put on my 4-ways. I then heard a woman yell to me from the nearby house. “Oh my god!” She yelled. “Are you okay!” She saw the smoke and must have thought there was a fire or something coming from my car. “Yeah I’m fine, but that fella probably isn’t” I said motioning to the heap of metal that used to be a F-250. “I saw the whole thing! I was getting my mail when I heard an engine revving”, the woman said, “Why were you going so fast!? Racing?” She was accusatory and slightly distressed or even angry. I turned my head away from the wreck and looked at her. She was in her late 20s, blonde hair, large and possibly fake breasts, blue eyes and wearing the cutest and most sensual peach colored sundress. If she had makeup on it was minor at most and her face held the natural beauty of an entire Miss Universe contest. “I was racing for my life. The guy is a lunatic, he tried to stab me at the gas station then started chasing me. I knew he couldn’t handle that turn but I knew my car could. Looks like I was right.” I said to her. She looked at me seemingly satisfied with my response but asked, “Why did he try to stab you?” “Because I called him gay.” She laughed and smiled thinking I was joking and was about to say something else when we both heard the big fella yell for help. “We prob should check on him” I said and took a deep hit from my vape exhaling more white vapor than was coming from the wrecked truck. A car pulled up and the driver asked if anyone called 911, I said no and he started dialing. “I’m Michelle”, she said and extended her left hand to me to help me out of the car. She presented her left hand palm down so I could clearly see that she didn’t have a wedding ring. I took her hand and got out of the car then released her hand. It was just a short moment but it lasted for decades. I felt an electricity in her touch, the softness of her skin but the strength and firmness of an unyielding woman who was not unsure of herself. She was breeding stock and with each step she took, her breasts bounced slightly and jiggled revealing that they were indeed real and without a doubt perfect. “I’ve never seen anyone drive that fast through that turn before.” she continued. There’s at least a dozen wrecks here a year from people doing the speed limit and you were going how fast?” “105” I replied. “Maybe 110 when I finally hit the brakes.” “You’re insane.” She said and smiled, then adjusted her sundress, undoing one of her buttons revealing a little bit more cleavage. Her nipples were perky and nearly penetrated the fabric. “Its hot this morning…What kind of car is that? It looks German.” “It’s a Miata. Its basically a super car. It has 180hp but don’t let that fool you, the car only weighs a little more than 2200 pounds. Okay, so you've got to understand why the Mazda Miata is such a big deal—it's not just a car; it's a whole vibe! Picture this: It's super lightweight, right? That makes it incredibly fun to drive; it’s like it's practically gliding along the road. And it's got this perfectly balanced rear-wheel drive, so it handles like a dream, especially on curves. Seriously, it's like dancing... but with a car!” I paused for a few moments to catch my breath then added “Plus, it’s affordable, which is crazy considering how sporty it is. It’s like the everyman’s sports car. You can actually own a roadster without breaking the bank!” “Oh well, that’s nice I guess.” She said and continued, “I have to go now actually, I need to…like do some…chores…I mean get ready for work. Bye.” She buttoned up her sundress then ran off back to her driveway. “Are you a fucking idiot?” I heard the big fella yell. I watched as Michelle sprinted up her driveway, not looking back once even though sirens were blaring and the firetrucks and ambulances had arrived. “You had her melting in your hand and you sperged out like a retard about your car? What the hell is wrong with you? I don’t even want to kick your ass anymore, that was the worst thing I’ve ever seen.”

I have played a Spanish guitar for four years, and can play solid on it.
Now I want a Western in the price range of max. 300 EURO/330 USD.
I have my eyes on these bastards: Yamaha FG800 NT, Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE NS, and Harley Benton CLD-15MCE SolidWood.
Any thoughts?

Getting performance upgrades for a car typically refers to modifications or enhancements made to improve the vehicle's speed, power, handling, and overall performance. These upgrades can include changes to the engine, exhaust system, suspension, brakes, tires, and aerodynamics, among other performance parts.

For example, upgrading the engine might involve installing a more powerful or efficient intake system, upgrading the fuel injectors, or adding a turbocharger or supercharger to increase horsepower and torque. Upgrading the suspension could involve installing stiffer springs, adjustable shock absorbers, or sway bars to improve handling and cornering capabilities. Similarly, upgrading the brakes might involve installing larger brake discs, high-performance brake pads, and upgraded brake lines to improve stopping power and reduce brake fade.

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What should I consider before getting performance upgrades for my car?
Before getting performance upgrades for your car, there are several important factors to consider:
· Purpose: Determine your goals for upgrading your car's performance. Are you looking to improve acceleration, handling, top speed, or all of the above? Understanding your objectives will help you select the right upgrades.
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These considerations can help you make informed decisions about which performance upgrades are right for your car and align with your goals, budget, and preferences.

Popular performance upgrades for vehicles
Several popular performance upgrades for vehicles include:
· Engine Tuning: Engine tuning involves modifying the engine's computer (ECU) to optimise performance, such as increasing horsepower, torque, and throttle response. This can be done through software remapping or installing aftermarket performance chips.
· Intake and Exhaust Systems: Upgrading the intake and exhaust systems can improve airflow, increasing engine efficiency and power. Performance air filters, cold air intakes, and high-flow exhaust systems are common upgrades in this category.
· Turbochargers and Superchargers: Adding a turbocharger or supercharger to the engine can significantly increase horsepower and torque by forcing more air into the combustion chamber. These forced induction systems are popular upgrades for enthusiasts seeking substantial power gains.
· Suspension Upgrades: Upgrading the suspension system can enhance handling, cornering stability, and ride comfort. Options include coilover kits, upgraded springs and shocks, sway bars, and strut tower braces.
· Brake Upgrades: Upgrading the brakes can improve stopping power and reduce brake fade, especially important for high-performance driving. Options include larger brake discs, performance brake pads, and high-performance brake lines.
· Wheels and Tires: Upgrading to lightweight alloy wheels and high-performance tires can improve acceleration, braking, and cornering grip. Plus-sized wheels and wider tires can also enhance the vehicle's appearance.
· Limited-Slip Differentials: Installing a limited-slip differential can improve traction and handling by distributing power more evenly between the driven wheels, reducing wheel spin and improving grip during acceleration and cornering.
· Chassis Bracing: Reinforcing the chassis with braces and bars can improve rigidity, reducing flex and enhancing stability during aggressive driving manoeuvres.
· Aerodynamic Enhancements: Adding aerodynamic components such as spoilers, splitters, and diffusers can improve airflow around the vehicle, reducing drag and increasing stability at high speeds.
· Lightweight Components: Replacing heavy stock components with lightweight alternatives, such as carbon fibre body panels or aluminium suspension parts, can reduce overall vehicle weight, improving acceleration, handling, and fuel efficiency.

These are just a few examples of popular performance upgrades, and the specific upgrades chosen often depend on the vehicle's make, model, intended use, and budget. It is essential to research thoroughly and consult with experts to select the right upgrades for your vehicle and performance goals.