FULLMETALSPEEDO
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Guess I could post this in the "how metal are you?" thread! I work in Heating and Cooling(HVAC) and I had a newbie drop a 3000lb air conditioner on it.
new peavey vypyr 120 tube head
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Guess I could post this in the "how metal are you?" thread! I work in Heating and Cooling(HVAC) and I had a newbie drop a 3000lb air conditioner on it.
FULLMETALSPEEDO
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Jaymz
Stymphalian Productions
So it was your whole hand that was crushed not just that finger? Ouch!! Looks bloody awful, can't imagine what it must have looked like at the time of the....how do air con unit? ¯\(°_o)/¯ *bang*
FULLMETALSPEEDO
Member
The most damage was done to the index finger. When the unit fell, it caught the finger between it and a piece of 2" black iron pipe. The rest of the hand was badly bruised and some smashed tendons but overall not as bad as the finger. They had to do emergency reconstructive surgery on it. I still probably won't ever gain back 100% mobilty. But I'm already at 60%.
Have you considered trying to learn lefty guitar? I feel like I'd rather re-learn the instrument with a working fretting hand than try to force it with less than 100% capacity on my index...
FULLMETALSPEEDO
Member
Nah, I'm not that desperate yet
I still have about 6-8 months to full recovery and can evaluate at that point.
I still have about 6-8 months to full recovery and can evaluate at that point.
Black neon bob
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Nah, I'm not that desperate yet
You'll be fine after a few months, im sure.. looks quite painfull though.
FULLMETALSPEEDO
Member
The cool thing is, my surgeon and OT are writing a journal on my case that should be published by the end of the year. They have never had an injury to a finger this bad and been able to "save" the finger, let alone have the kind of recovery that I've had. I consider myself blessed every day that its still attached and I can use it. So my glass is half full at this point. I am happy at this point that I can even pick up my guitar.
Sloan
Sounds like shit!
FULLMETALSPEEDO
Member
Thank you all. It's going to take some time, but I'm making weekly progress. It'll come around 
Now back on topic: The Vypyr's got my vote.
Now back on topic: The Vypyr's got my vote.
FULLMETALSPEEDO
Member
Mine is at:
Red Channel
Pre Gain: 1 o'clock
Low: 1 o'clock
mid: 10 o'clock
High: 10 o'clock
post gain: to taste
Power sponge @ 50%
no tube screamer
Red Channel
Pre Gain: 1 o'clock
Low: 1 o'clock
mid: 10 o'clock
High: 10 o'clock
post gain: to taste
Power sponge @ 50%
no tube screamer
