u/TheMarioExpertMan

Just a friendly warning to my fellow coin collectors:

If you post something containing silver or gold, there's a non-zero chance it'll mysteriously appear on MetalsOnReddit.

I've had it happen multiple times now.

Post a normal coin? Fine.

Post a foreign coin? Fine.

Post something with silver content?

The ritual has begun.

Mention 40% silver? They're listening.

Mention 90% silver? The summoning circle is complete.

Post gold? You've guaranteed a spot on that graveyard of a subreddit.

At this point I'm half convinced typing the word SILVER three times in this subreddit automatically summons them.

In all seriousness, if you're posting precious-metal coins, just be aware your pictures/posts may end up being reposted elsewhere without you being asked first or necessarily being credited.

Rhett Shull recently made a video discussing Fender's legal actions, and it inspired me to put my own thoughts into words.

This isn't about pretending Fender makes bad guitars... they don't. I own a MIJ Telecaster and I think it's brilliant.

It's about choosing where my next purchase goes.

I want to provide some alternatives at a few different price points. In other words, whatever your budget, I'll likely have a couple of ideas for how you can tell Fender to shove the Cease and Desist bullshit up their ass.

Under £500

Instead of a Squier or Fender Standard Series, get one of these instead:

- Yamaha Pacifica 112V

- Sire Larry Carlton S3 / S5

- G&L Tribute Legacy (if you can find one)

- JET JS-400

Under £1,000

Instead of a Player II, get one of these instead:

- PRS SE Silver Sky

- Yamaha Pacifica 612VII

- Sire Larry Carlton S7

- Schecter Nick Johnston Signature

Under £2,000

Instead of a US-made Fender, get one of these instead:

- Yamaha Pacifica Professional

- G&L USA Fullerton Deluxe Legacy (if you can find one)

- Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional 10th Anniversary

- PRS S2 Studio

- Ibanez AZ Prestige

Over £2,000

And as far as anything over £2,000 is concerned, avoid the Fender Custom Shop and look at these instead:

- Suhr Classic S / Classic S Antique

- Tom Anderson Icon Classic

- PRS Core Silver Sky

- Schecter USA Custom Shop Traditional / Traditional-style models

Keep the Fender you already own. Enjoy it.

I'm certainly not getting rid of my Telecaster. Fender already has the money I spent on it, and getting rid of a guitar I love isn't going to accomplish anything.

But if you disagree with the direction the company is taking, vote with your wallet rather than replacing guitars you already love.

There are brilliant S-style guitars at virtually every price point.

Your next one doesn't need to say Fender on the headstock.

As someone who is on the fence about having children, a question for the ladies.

What would you say to someone who is on the fence about it? And is it a Red flag for you if you really want them?

I've come across teamers in a creative map.

If middling_dolly67 and his "friend" are in this subreddit, just know that teaming is against Epics TOS. You will likely get banned.

I'm curious because this is something I've struggled with, and continue to struggle with.

For me, it always seems to happen during face to face conversations. My heart races, mind goes blank, and I can't get the words out if I really like someone.

I suspect my past has played a large part. I was badly bullied growing up One of the lines that stayed with me was particularly nasty: "You're going to die alone." Although life may have carried on, I sometimes wonder if that still affects my confidence in situations where I feel vulnerable.

Has anyone else experienced this? What's helped? Did counselling, pastoral support, prayer or simply getting more experience make a difference?

I'd really like this to be a discussion where we can share our own experiences (as much or as little as you feel comfortable. This is intended to be a judgment-free discussion) and what's genuinely helped. Let's talk about it.

A repost because the last one ended. This one's permanent. Ask Me Anything and I'll try to answer in a timely manner.

Thought I'd give this a go. AMA and I'll try and answer in a timely manner.

Looking for some very specific P&W Guitar advice.

I'm seriously considering a UAFX Dream '65 as my first proper amp sim. For those who aren't familiar with it, it's based on a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb.

My plan is to use my HX Effects for everything except the amp sim until I'm in a position where I can build a proper pedalboard again.

The signal chain would be:

Guitar (Mostly my Gibson Les Paul) -> Dunlop DVP4 -> Line 6 HX Effects -> Amp Sim -> Front Of House

My musical direction when I lead is:

Hard Rock (Inspired by Foo Fighters, AC/DC, Guns N Roses.) Depending on the Gathering song I use in Life Group, I occasionally venture into heavier territory inspired by bands like Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold,

Soft Rock (Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Bon Jovi),

Clean (U2, Coldplay),

Ambient.

A few questions. Bonus points if you currently use, or have previously used, a UAFX Dream '65:

1: Is it a good first Amp Sim?

2: How well does it work in a Church environment?

3: How convincing is it? Did Universal Audio do a good job recreating the sound and feel?

4: If you've used one long term, are you happy with it?

5: If not the Dream, what would you recommend for the best Fender Blackface / Deluxe Reverb sound?

For context, I tried a Helix and moved it on pretty quickly, so I'm not looking for another all-in-one modeller.

Thanks!

Long story short, a friend asked me to lead a time of Worship in Worship Circle next month. I've put together a working set, not locked in, which me and my Keys player are going to go over in a couple weeks to see what works and what needs changing.

For those not in the know, in my Church, we have an informal practice once a month, subtracting August, September (our lead pastor will want to do something different) and December. We learn a couple of new songs, pause for refreshments, and then go into a time of Worship led by various members of the team.

The set we're going over is as follows, with CCLI numbers:

Thanks And Praise. 7197114

Sweetly Broken. 4514635

Holy Spirit. 6087919

Our Father. 6258346

(Optional if time/flow allows) Holy And Anointed One. 164361

What do we all think? Would this set work, or is there anything that would need changing? I'd be leading off an Electric Guitar if that's of any use to anyone. Thanks

I'm looking for some outside perspective because I'm trying to navigate this carefully.

I have a close friend who lives overseas. Over the last several months, I've supported her through a number of personal crises and relationship difficulties.

Recently, her bf broke up with her by text. She was understandably devastated and, in the immediate aftermath, said she was "done with relationships."

That same evening, we prayed for her in Life Group (with her permission), and she also attended a service at her own church and got prayer there.

What has caught me off guard is shortly afterwards, she's started using affectionate pet names towards me ("love" and "cutie"). Prior to this, she had never used this kind of language with me at all.

At the same time, she regularly asks me about Fortnite, GTA, my dog, and how I'm doing, so our friendship isn't built on me supporting her. It had built since the COVID era of 2020 when everything was mainly online.

The complication is: I don't know exactly what I want myself. I've had a couple of disappointments/rejections recently, and I'm unsure where my own heart is regarding relationships at the moment.

One other factor is that I'm currently talking to another woman I met through this subreddit, which has made me realise just how uncertain I am about what I actually want right now.

Part of me wonders whether I'm simply flattered by the attention after a couple of recent disappointments, rather than having a clear idea of what I genuinely want from a relationship. That's another reason I've been very careful not to encourage anything or make assumptions.

I deliberately have not flirted back, matched the pet names, or encouraged anything. I've merely carried on as normal because I don't want to, inadvertently or otherwise, create false expectations or accidentally step into some rescuer role.

My question isn't really "Does she like me?"

My question is:

How would you handle this situation in a way that's kind, healthy, and respectful to both people involved?

Would you simply continue as normal and see how things develop, or is there a point where you'd feel a conversation or boundary is needed?

I'm a 24M musician, and had the idea to remix the PS4 Ambience.

For any musicians or audio engineers here, because this is more minimalist than say the next console generation up, how much more would you add to what's already there in the original?

And for those that are musically minded, does anyone know what chords and key did the sound team use, so I can stay in tune when I come to get started on this project?

Thanks in advance.

Hi. I'm 24, skinny build, short hair, casual clothing style, from the UK. Thought I'd put myself out there to see whether I end up connecting with someone genuine.

I’m currently volunteering for a well-known charity. My tasks include serving on the till, cashing up, and handling donations. Longer term, once my home music studio is built, I plan to start content creating, writing, and recording mainly worship music.

Music is a big part of who I am. I taught myself Guitar and Bass during lockdown in March 2020. I'm also involved in the kids team at Church, as well as the worship team.

I'm also a Dog lover. I have a 3-year-old Norfolk Terrier / Jack Russell mix. I also relax with some gaming now and then, mostly GTA with mods installed.

My faith is important to me and I'm continuing to learn and grow into His teachings. Baptism was a meaningful turning point in my life.

I'm looking for someone kind, supportive, genuine in her faith, and committed to Christ our Lord and His teachings. I’d value taking things slower than a Koala (sorry for the bad pun), so that if it’s what God wants, we’ll sense it before rushing into impulse.

Bonus points if you're also a Musician and Dog lover, though Snakes, Spiders, or Cats would be a challenge. I'm on the fence about children, so this would need to be discussed if things got serious.

My ideal age range is 22-26, though I'm open-minded if we were genuinely compatible and in a similar stage of life.

For the right person, I'd be open to long distance, but I don't see myself relocating.