The "Going To An Audition" Thread

[TSJMajesty]

I know seasonal adjustments are going to happen 2x per year. It helps keep my skills honed
and my guitar's dialed in and setup well.

Since getting my first Majesty in March 2019, this is the first winter I've had any issues. Both of them have only needed slight tuning adjustments, and sometimes not even that when I pick them up. But the JP15 I got last year needed about a half-turn on the TR a few weeks back, and it developed some fret sprout.

But it's been super-cold this winter, so I did get a humidifier, and the Enchanted Forest just came back out of the case last night, so we'll see how it does. Though the temps have gotten back to "normal." KOW

And just so I'm clear, 'fret sprout' is basically the neck width shrinking slightly, right? Iow, it isn't frets raising up at their ends, correct? On my JP, I can feel their ends protruding ever so slightly past the edge of the board, but that's it. And it doesn't bother me or my playing.

 

[Warmart]

I told you not get me started on truss rods. Weather is just up and down like a roller coaster this year. At least many of mine have the wheels.

Yes, fret sprout is due to the moisture leaving the wood, causing it to shrink. If you file them down you should be all set. I've done a couple.

 

[TSJMajesty]

At least many of mine have the wheels.

Best design ever!

 

[State of Epicicity]

It's been just weirdly lacking in snow in the Fox Valley of Wisconsin. However people keep referring to something about a witch's titty, and I agree. The wind chill will decapitate you.

 

[JiveTurkey]

This winter has been weird. Hardly any snow. Not complaining in the slightest.

 

[LeftyLoungeLizard]

Meanwhile, I am crying inside and wondering why we can't just as easily do some Maiden
or Priest or Queensryche......

Who doesn't want to do Maiden, Priest & Queensryche?

Poseurs, that's who.

 

[State of Epicicity]

You could do a cover show of just those bands and it would be incredible.

 

[la szum]

It's been just weirdly lacking in snow in the Fox Valley of Wisconsin. However people keep referring to something about a witch's titty, and I agree. The wind chill will decapitate you.

That's nuts.... because on the other side of the Big Water we are on the verge of setting All-Time
Records for Snow.

 

[la szum]

Had a blast last night. So. Much. Fun. Our original drummer has been coming
more and more consistently. No struggle. Just flow. We just get each other.

I broke out a couple System of a Down songs, that it looks like we'll be working
up going forward.

I was crabby yesterday, and thought of bailing. My energy was just off all day.
I powered through, though, and realized once again what a profound healing
mechanism music and friendship truly are. Blasted that crap out of me with volume.

 

[LeftyLoungeLizard]

Had a blast last night. So. Much. Fun.

I was crabby yesterday, and thought of bailing. My energy was just off all day.
I powered through, though, and realized once again what a profound healing
mechanism playing Maiden, Priest & Queensryche is. Blasted that crap out of me with volume.

FTFY.

 

[la szum]

Rare Friday Night Jam Sesh!

Had to cancel last night due to a Spring Concert for the kiddos in our little Hamlet.

Putting a Pork Belly into the Smoker before I go.

 

[la szum]

Welp, we have been plugging along every Thursday. Our Original Drummer
is back in the fold, and it is fun having that old chemistry and familiar feel
back. He pushes the beat, and I like that energy and vibe for playing live.

Downsouth Dave bolted on us, so we are rebooting on Bass and our Singer
decided there was enough fucking around so he bought a Bass and has
been working on his chops. He has a REALLY good ear from singing, so he
catches on fast. But it is a bit of a slog. He'll be ok, and so we will. Had to cancel
our upcoming gigs, but once he is up to speed we'll be more solid and stable.

Short-term it is all a bit disappointing. Long-term, we'll have a more stable
and solid core to the band.

That's what I am telling myself.

 

[TSJMajesty]

Welp, we have been plugging along every Thursday. Our Original Drummer
is back in the fold, and it is fun having that old chemistry and familiar feel
back. He pushes the beat, and I like that energy and vibe for playing live.

Downsouth Dave bolted on us, so we are rebooting on Bass and our Singer
decided there was enough fucking around so he bought a Bass and has
been working on his chops. He has a REALLY good ear from singing, so he
catches on fast. But it is a bit of a slog. He'll be ok, and so we will. Had to cancel
our upcoming gigs, but once he is up to speed we'll be more solid and stable.

Short-term it is all a bit disappointing. Long-term, we'll have a more stable
and solid core to the band.

That's what I am telling myself.

Awesome! I assume you prefer playing guitar to drums...?

 

[la szum]

I like/love both. Sometimes one more than the other. In this band, though, I definitely
prefer having a really fun and energetic drummer, so I can play guitar. He's also a great
friend, so that really helps. It's so much fun layering/stacking different parts to play in a 2
guitar band.

Love noodling and playing cool parts underneath chords and riffs. Building dynamics,
volume swells, ebbs and flows. So much more creative and versatile than I used to be.
I think.

We had a stellar turnout last night. Some old friends came back into town for Graduations
and to see Family. And we got a gig to do a Wedding in August. Biker Wedding.

Kind of weird how I mentioned us having to cancel, and then we had a couple come to
check us out, and they asked us to do their Reception/Party after their Wedding.

It's like Life abhors a Vacuum!

 

[TSJMajesty]

Biker Wedding.

Tell the story!