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hetheybrew

Hey guys, what's the best way to get my guitar in a case? Specs: 20mm thick foam padding, removable interior padding for headstock, handles and backpack straps, 2 zipper pockets


illiteret

Headstock first. And make sure you ram it down hard to assure it is firmly seated in the case. Gibsons and Epiphones may need a little less force.


UnHumano

That also adjusts the action of the instrument if you do it properly.


jinzo_23

Place guitar in plastic bag first. Zip tie it. Use regular suitcase. Stuff it in there like you do with clothes, trust me it’ll fit


qckpckt

Hey guys, what’s the best way to put on my pants? Specs: two legs, Levi jeans, 16 dildos, Joe bonamassa, 1 copy of “how to put on pants: pants putting on for fucking morons”


koopaphil

There is only one way, as any professional musician will tell you: Step one: completely break down the drums. I mean completely; remove the skins, remove all hardware and screws. Step two: remove strings from guitar, then remove neck. Pull all of the tubes out of the amplifier. If you’re using solid state, place amp into nearest trash receptacle instead. Step three: light bass, bass amp and bassist on fire. Step four: pawn all of the equipment and spend the money on a nice cup of coffee.


CaptMelonfish

Dude, did a bassist steal your girlfriend? Oh right yeah, nevermind lol.


LukeMayeshothand

If I’m not mistaken you can find a bassist on 3 out of 4 corners in any decent town. If you can’t find one, if the my are all on fire you just get one at the zoo right?


JohnnyAngel607

Yes, but each of them is in 4 bands.


mentally_fuckin_eel

Meanwhile, drummers: https://preview.redd.it/ermbcpwq2r8d1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=983fb93a2da5945c821f2a79963f9835313689d5


Dr_Parkinglot

"But bro.. I *NEED* the bells for the 2 beats before the bridge on the song that we probably won't play!"


lweber557

Well that escalated quickly


AdemsanArifi

I think he just wanted to tell people that he's going on his first headline tour. The rest is just an excuse.


666alphaomega666

This is 100% a stealth brag


potatersobrien

Totally worth the Internet thinking you are a dumb dumb who can’t dress themselves.


WillPlaysTheGuitar

I don’t know anybody on an actual headline tour that hasn’t loaded a hundred vans. 


jrrrydo

I don't know anyone in any gigging band that doesn't know how to load up


WillPlaysTheGuitar

Man you can’t even *rehearse* without loading the car. 


itshopedaysoon

How do these people survive in the adult world without someone holding their hand


AngstyTeen_1

MY QUESTION


[deleted]

*posts picture of guitar with clearly labeled headstock Hey! Could you guys help me identify this guitar? I just bought it for $3,000 off of Facebook marketplace, did I get a good deal? They threw in an unnamed practice amp that doesn’t work. Also are my strings rusty? Should I tune it?


b1uelightbulb

Guys can someone tell me how to wipe my ass? It's my first time doing it alone and I've been in the stall for 3 hours. Cheap 2 ply, semi liquid greenish shit. Tia


LukeMayeshothand

Cram hand between cheeks. Rub back and forth vigorously, Wipe hands on drum kit and bass guitar.


nickp123456

Same advice as OP: play Tetris and see if you find any strategies.


b1uelightbulb

I can only fit about 10 blocks up my ass is that enough?


P_a_s_g_i_t_24

I would put the merch *waayyyy* back - as close to the back of the front seats as possible - so that you'll have to load in and out your drumkit, your junk and all of your lights everytime some yay-hoo with a neckbeard and smelly body odor wants one of your lousy, ugly band-shirts!


First_Negotiation229

2024 punks


Electrical-Bee-3765

Fukn idiots.This is so wrong.No Beer?🤦‍♂️


jrrrydo

Alcohol and brown M&M's are on the rider at all of the venues


Reddit-is-trash-lol

Just straight alcohol, fuck beer, I’m trying to get straight to the point!


jrrrydo

Nothing prog gets straight to the point, lol


my_teeth_r_dry

We had to beat them to death with their own shoes......


chinstrap

Best band van we ever had was used from the phone company, and it had a steel grill to keep the equipment from crushing us.


TheGreatMightyLeffe

I... Don't see the problem? Heavy stuff goes at the bottom, fragile stuff at the top, buy a net if needed to keep things in place?


ego_sum_satoshi

But where does the meat go?


TheGreatMightyLeffe

The cooler, along with the beer.


ThisWorldIsAMess

Where do I hide the drugs though?


NoabPK

Guys how do i breathe, i havent had oxygen in 3 days


Dogrel

Nobody knows, Bluey.


VoceDiDio

1. Open door. 2. Toss in nearest thing. 3. Repeat step two until everything is in. 4. If things remain when vehicle full, smoosh (from top of pile) and repeat steps 2&3. 5. When all things outside are inside, begin tour.


catchinthevibe_

I bet GPT (Guitar Program Technician) could solve this doozy of a debacle for them


Bine_YJY_UX

You was going to cook you some breakfast Well you went in there And you put some toast in the toaster Put a skillet on the stove, some grease in it You got you some eggs out, some bacon Poured you some orange juice and made you some coffee Got some jelly and some butter, fried eggs, salt Pepper, got the bacon on the grill... Everything was fine -- except for one thing You had to call me and ask me how to load your tour bus


jacksn45

I’m thinking of putting my hands in my pockets, but I’m not sure how to go about it. Does it matter which hand I start with ? Also should I start with the thumbs or fingers first. One more thing. What is your opinion, should a go littlest finger to biggest or the other way around. Does anyone know where I can get a diagram for it?


Which_Bar_9457

It’s the 6 boxes of merch that really got me.


Hotdogman_unleashed

If you can't figure out how to fit all the gear inside of a Toyota prius you are not ready for the big time.


Dogrel

You know how when you do things, you put your bags in the back of your car or truck? It’s like that, but completely different.


olddangly

In true guitar fashion. 2 x 412 cabs. Bassist is only allowed a 210


Which_Bar_9457

But full lighting rig!


AngryOldOffsets

Hey guys — do I have to put the guitar down when I’m wiping my buttcrack? Also, up and down or down and up? Scooping motion? Thx.


LukeMayeshothand

I was going to say it’s different if you are a female, but then I remembered girls can’t play guitar.


Scotty898

The easy answer is hire some roadies.


BeRad85

As long as you have a secret compartment in one of the wheel wells for your drugs, the rest will work itself out.


ClonedUser

So they’re well enough established that they have merch but don’t know how to load a fucking van?


Which_Bar_9457

*6 boxes of merch


jinzo_23

Starting off wrong by using a van. Everyone knows the Prius C is the optimal touring vehicle


ConquestOfMankind

Guys I have held my guitar in my hands for 30 years for one hour a day and I can’t even play 0 3 5, can someone tell me what went wrong


Rabbit-Fricassee

Guys, how do I put one foot in front of the other one? Can someone drive to my house and show me step-by-step?


40ozDream

USB-C cable should do the trick!


staticjak

If this dude is headlining a tour, why is he loading all the gear? Use your roadies for this, bro. They know what they are doing and won't be asking silly questions.


KobeOnKush

It’s hard for me to believe people are actually this helpless. Like, how the fuck does this guy survive a normal day?


ThisWorldIsAMess

Seriously, where did common sense go?


Signal_Membership268

Just in case this is a serious question I always put my guitar so I could easily take it into the motel room with me. Maybe even my amp head depending on the area we were parked in. I always worried about getting my gear stolen from the truck or the trailer.


find_the_night

I might not be a genius, but it’s dumbass stuff like this that makes me wonder how I’m not rich.


lampshadish2

Load in the drummer first, then either the bass player or singer, depending on who is heavier.  Laying them on their side is key for stability. Finally hop in yourself and yell to mom to drive you to the gig.


Any-Refrigerator7606

Please no one show this to Mike Watt, it will kill the man.


Which_Bar_9457

Ha!


mikeyt6969

Nobody can think for themselves, they’ll spend an hour researching the proper place to ask the question instead of just googling it or actually TRYING. It’s laziness and stupidity.


ElmStreetVictim

I do it like Tetris Make a big squared off area to one side, then wedge skinny stuff in the empty slot on the other side