///M5

Playing a scale in a song is a noob mistake

Songs are made of chord notes and step notes with NO exception. Any other added notes are then scales. Shredding on a scale is non musical, unimpressive, and no matter what eventually boring

they were wicked up here

I am fixing to sleep over your house for a few months..Is that cool? Sure. But I have been sober for the past few months, so no alcohol allowed. Congrats on the sobriety brother!J Thanks. I go though spells of hard drinking and sobriety. I have since I was about 14 years old. I have a massive addictive personality, and I try to stick with legal substances for the most part, I did a lot of hard drugs when I was younger, and had issues with freebasing, crack, powder cocaine, heroin, and speedballing. I have been free of that for about 18 years now I guess. Honestly for me alcohol is a good thing. I don't really suffer DTs (withdraw) in the absolute sense. Being dope sick (withdraw from drugs like coke and heroin) is a really physical thing, and you don't just put them down. When the mood strikes, I just stop drinking all at once. Usually a period of awakening, what a lot of users call resetting leads me to drop the booze. For me it was a string of DMT sessions. Tripping, when I go to it with the mindset of spirituality rather then just partying, really rearranges my priorities, and helps me become more introspective. I tend to get back to that part of me that I run from with alcohol or drugs. DMT really reopened my mind in a huge way. I have been working on starting my own small business. The task has proven daunting, and is taking a ton of my time. I am really not certain that I will wind up getting it going at this point. I am struggling to find THE location. I found a property that would have been perfect, but it went under contract the day I found it, and it closed yesterday. The realtor told me the guy wanted to change the zoning from automotive to shopping and it wasn't looking like the city was going to let it happen... but sadly they did at the last second and I lost the property. This may have been a good thing, though, as it was honestly considerably larger than what I really wanted. I have one "employee" right now waiting for the go. He really wants to work for me and has offered to work as an independent contractor until I really get rolling to keep costs down for me from an employment tax/unemployment insurance pool standpoint. So ideally I want 4-6 bays, and the building I found had 10 lifts and 2 flat bays. Anyways, send good vibes out my way for this venture. I dreamed of this since I was in my mid 20s, and have always found a reason not to take this step, but now it feels right... for the first time in my life I know I am capable of being an owner instead of an employee. I just hope that things work out. Rough way to have gone through the drugs aspect man. I seriously respect your lines and viewpoints on the subject though. It's not an easy thing to see your own addictions and know how to confront them.As for the venture, it sounds like you have everythin pinned down specifically. How broad is your search area? Any chance of buying the land and building what you want? Down here garages are like gyms, a good amount to choose from but not many worth the coin. J J Addiction is an issue I have dealt with for a long fucking time. Honestly, I feel really lucky that I am strong enough to deal with it. It is seriously a sickness, but it is one that users have chosen to partake in. It is really no different then running a pint of an aids victim's blood into your system, you know the consequences and you make that choice... I am going to kill myself with this substance. We all know the risks we take when we slam, snort, smoke, drink, chew, or swallow that first time. That is our loaded pistol. I hate all the pussies that sit in a room and whine about how their dad molested them and it's his fault they shoved that needle in their arm. Sorry, nobody forced that tar in your vein, or that drink down your throat, or that rail up your nostril... you were just weak and made that choice on your own. If you are strong enough you can put it down, but the first step is admitting it is your fault. You will always fall down again, that is a given, the character of the addict lies in how you choose to pick yourself back up again, and how you live your life in that bad time. Do you live productively? Do you take people down with you? Do you put your family and friends at risk? I know a lot of addicts that are damn good people. My search area is fairly wide. Ideally I want to open close to home. I live in a very rural upscale community. There is a lot of money here, and growth is heading my way. 2 new freeways/bypasses are coming out here now, and we are ripe. But I am focusing a bit more in towards "the city" here. I live 20 minutes outside NC's third largest city, part of a tri-city area that houses ~600,000 people. I'm not looking to deal with the city zoning committee, so I really want a shop that is set up. I know what you mean about so many shops. Setting myself apart is going to be a challenge. I know that the talent and quality of work is strong between my employee and I. He is younger, but a brilliant tech. He has some rough edges, but we work very well together. He is eager to learn, and spends a lot of time over my shoulder putting in the effort to better himself, and has impressed me. I can honestly say that he is the next generation of top techs, and he'll be a good employee for years to come. I am also one of the only real hybrid techs in my area, and outside of the dealerships I am the only one who does advanced diagnosis on them. So I think my emphasis is going to be on that market, with a bit of a push towards GM (I am a master trained GM tech), Toyota (my biggest hybrid component, so I have grown to understand them very well), Honda, Nissan and BMW (My employee is very good at these brands as well). This covers a lot of our local motoring public around here. Yeah, I kinda dig that tune. I'll spend more time listening to them. Is the specific disc Smokin hearts and broken guns? *edit* country as fuck ain't doin it for me though... I like classic country, but am not huge on today's pop/country style. I'll still listen to their catalog though. I hate mentioning 'best buy exclusive' but the BB version of 'Smokin' Hearts and Broken Guns' (so yes you had the album right) has a bluegrass version that is pretty bad ass.While the CD may seem pop/country, in concert they are more rock than anything else. Especially their cover of 'Dirty Diana' and the song 'Dangerous'. As for the BLS link, Zakk is a great guitarist no doubt, but he has openly said he has passed the torch to Synester Gates (spelling??) of Avenged Sevenfold. That is a kid who can SHRED!!! Not to mention one hell of a nice guy. J Shredding is easy. Michael Angelo Batio proves that. He sounds like ass, but he's fast. Scales, whoop de fucking doo.Honestly I would say go see BLS and Avenged Svenfold play live if you have the chance. I say that because shredding is more than scales. J no it isn't and that is exactly why it is unimpressive

Feels weird hanging out where I grew up. I miss it though, truly gods country

Definitely. We are up North at a resort for the week.

Curious why ultimate, pro covers everything I need

I am fixing to sleep over your house for a few months..Is that cool? Sure. But I have been sober for the past few months, so no alcohol allowed. Congrats on the sobriety brother! J Thanks. I go though spells of hard drinking and sobriety. I have since I was about 14 years old. I have a massive addictive personality, and I try to stick with legal substances for the most part, I did a lot of hard drugs when I was younger, and had issues with freebasing, crack, powder cocaine, heroin, and speedballing. I have been free of that for about 18 years now I guess. Honestly for me alcohol is a good thing. I don't really suffer DTs (withdraw) in the absolute sense. Being dope sick (withdraw from drugs like coke and heroin) is a really physical thing, and you don't just put them down. When the mood strikes, I just stop drinking all at once. Usually a period of awakening, what a lot of users call resetting leads me to drop the booze. For me it was a string of DMT sessions. Tripping, when I go to it with the mindset of spirituality rather then just partying, really rearranges my priorities, and helps me become more introspective. I tend to get back to that part of me that I run from with alcohol or drugs. DMT really reopened my mind in a huge way. I have been working on starting my own small business. The task has proven daunting, and is taking a ton of my time. I am really not certain that I will wind up getting it going at this point. I am struggling to find THE location. I found a property that would have been perfect, but it went under contract the day I found it, and it closed yesterday. The realtor told me the guy wanted to change the zoning from automotive to shopping and it wasn't looking like the city was going to let it happen... but sadly they did at the last second and I lost the property. This may have been a good thing, though, as it was honestly considerably larger than what I really wanted. I have one "employee" right now waiting for the go. He really wants to work for me and has offered to work as an independent contractor until I really get rolling to keep costs down for me from an employment tax/unemployment insurance pool standpoint. So ideally I want 4-6 bays, and the building I found had 10 lifts and 2 flat bays. Anyways, send good vibes out my way for this venture. I dreamed of this since I was in my mid 20s, and have always found a reason not to take this step, but now it feels right... for the first time in my life I know I am capable of being an owner instead of an employee. I just hope that things work out. Rough way to have gone through the drugs aspect man. I seriously respect your lines and viewpoints on the subject though. It's not an easy thing to see your own addictions and know how to confront them. As for the venture, it sounds like you have everythin pinned down specifically. How broad is your search area? Any chance of buying the land and building what you want? Down here garages are like gyms, a good amount to choose from but not many worth the coin. J J Addiction is an issue I have dealt with for a long fucking time. Honestly, I feel really lucky that I am strong enough to deal with it. It is seriously a sickness, but it is one that users have chosen to partake in. It is really no different then running a pint of an aids victim's blood into your system, you know the consequences and you make that choice... I am going to kill myself with this substance. We all know the risks we take when we slam, snort, smoke, drink, chew, or swallow that first time. That is our loaded pistol. I hate all the pussies that sit in a room and whine about how their dad molested them and it's his fault they shoved that needle in their arm. Sorry, nobody forced that tar in your vein, or that drink down your throat, or that rail up your nostril... you were just weak and made that choice on your own. If you are strong enough you can put it down, but the first step is admitting it is your fault. You will always fall down again, that is a given, the character of the addict lies in how you choose to pick yourself back up again, and how you live your life in that bad time. Do you live productively? Do you take people down with you? Do you put your family and friends at risk? I know a lot of addicts that are damn good people. My search area is fairly wide. Ideally I want to open close to home. I live in a very rural upscale community. There is a lot of money here, and growth is heading my way. 2 new freeways/bypasses are coming out here now, and we are ripe. But I am focusing a bit more in towards "the city" here. I live 20 minutes outside NC's third largest city, part of a tri-city area that houses ~600,000 people. I'm not looking to deal with the city zoning committee, so I really want a shop that is set up. I know what you mean about so many shops. Setting myself apart is going to be a challenge. I know that the talent and quality of work is strong between my employee and I. He is younger, but a brilliant tech. He has some rough edges, but we work very well together. He is eager to learn, and spends a lot of time over my shoulder putting in the effort to better himself, and has impressed me. I can honestly say that he is the next generation of top techs, and he'll be a good employee for years to come. I am also one of the only real hybrid techs in my area, and outside of the dealerships I am the only one who does advanced diagnosis on them. So I think my emphasis is going to be on that market, with a bit of a push towards GM (I am a master trained GM tech), Toyota (my biggest hybrid component, so I have grown to understand them very well), Honda, Nissan and BMW (My employee is very good at these brands as well). This covers a lot of our local motoring public around here. Yeah, I kinda dig that tune. I'll spend more time listening to them. Is the specific disc Smokin hearts and broken guns? *edit* country as fuck ain't doin it for me though... I like classic country, but am not huge on today's pop/country style. I'll still listen to their catalog though. I hate mentioning 'best buy exclusive' but the BB version of 'Smokin' Hearts and Broken Guns' (so yes you had the album right) has a bluegrass version that is pretty bad ass. While the CD may seem pop/country, in concert they are more rock than anything else. Especially their cover of 'Dirty Diana' and the song 'Dangerous'. As for the BLS link, Zakk is a great guitarist no doubt, but he has openly said he has passed the torch to Synester Gates (spelling??) of Avenged Sevenfold. That is a kid who can SHRED!!! Not to mention one hell of a nice guy. J Shredding is easy. Michael Angelo Batio proves that. He sounds like ass, but he's fast. Scales, whoop de fucking doo.

Ha, can't get much closer to where I am RIGHT now. Lol http://fargo.craigslist.org/ptd/5046020751.html

I would right now, but I've had too much wine to drive like that lol

Get some miles on them to scuff the finish layer, then see how they bite.Ha, I have no rear sway bar atm either. Lost a bolt, waiting for a bushing.They GRIP big time from a dead stop. 6000lbs and 4 305's and even with >650hp they don't burn like hell. Stock tires I couldn't keep from spinning, these grab. Of course my transmission isn't particularly healthy at the moment, but that deserves another post. Can't wait till you can romp on it harder. The ones I put the Camry kick ass so far. Just flashed a new tune. Going to brake stand it in the morning and see what happens.

Behringer UA202 (IIRC) 202 for sure. Has BB DAC's and sounds killer. I have a few of them. $20, but I wouldn't personally spend more. UCA202? Yes. Pure digital out too if you have a different pre-amp.

If anyone knows where I can grab a 6L90 core and a usable CTS-V torque converter, I need both. Preferably if they appeared in Richmond or Houston TX. (Century/Circle D respectively)

Transmission update. 2-6 Clutch is going out. The rest of the transmission is in good to great shape. It is AMAZING what you can do with a tune. I am now searching for a 6L90 to build. Bought myself a good month of driving and some time with the tune. Figure if I upgrade the transmission I might as well go to the 90 over the 80. Will make building it right easier. Still not cheap, With torque management off I cannot shift into 2nd gear above 4500rpm. Not even close. Does fine below. Added some extra TM on that shift, lowered the shift point to 4000 ( ) and now the truck drives real well everywhere. Tightened up the shifting too. Downshifts are brutal. Definitely hard on the transfer case/axles brutal. Tires hook and the truck darn near explodes. Might soften those, lol. Two things I can't do for the next month or so if I want to limp. WOT from a dig 6-2 downshifts - those fucking flare and explode BIG time

Behringer UA202 (IIRC) 202 for sure. Has BB DAC's and sounds killer. I have a few of them. $20, but I wouldn't personally spend more.

Another raw deal!

Another raw deal! You get fucked harder than anyone I know. 2nd up is my brother. He had the same thing happen. End result though was that they bought him a car from an auction that was exactly what he was looking for and sold it without markup.

Get some miles on them to scuff the finish layer, then see how they bite. Ha, I have no rear sway bar atm either. Lost a bolt, waiting for a bushing. They GRIP big time from a dead stop. 6000lbs and 4 305's and even with >650hp they don't burn like hell. Stock tires I couldn't keep from spinning, these grab. Of course my transmission isn't particularly healthy at the moment, but that deserves another post.

NASTY downshift now

The 1-2 clutch is shot, rest is fine

My transmission shifts again! Yay modern tcm

40 now. 1-2 shifts flare or pull torque management is nutso strong

20

Shit happens to the wrong people

Not saying Zakk can't play, but even with the solo I could pick that whole song up in maybe 30min. The weird quartal fingerings near the beginning of the solo may add to that, but not a ton. As a reference I can't fathom how to play most McLaughlin stuff...even if it is slow. To be fair, I'd need the music. I can't read tabs and playing by ear would take me way longer. In a few years I'll be quicker but its been a LONG time since I've played.