The definition of "nerd"

Les Moore · 08-01-2012, 12:42 AM

This is sick. I can actually just sit an stare at the turretboards of my amps being totally transfixed by the caps and stuff. I´m definitely going to build an amp one day

I can also stare at the tubes in complete awe. How ****ed up is that?

Quasar-Kid · 08-01-2012, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Les Moore

This is sick. I can actually just sit an stare at the turretboards of my amps being totally transfixed by the caps and stuff. I´m definitely going to build an amp one day

I can also stare at the tubes in complete awe. How ****ed up is that?

It's beautiful
I got a misty little tear in my eye...

diesect20022000 · 08-01-2012, 01:00 AM

i'm an aspie. nerd by definition

Söulcaster · 08-01-2012, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Les Moore

This is sick. I can actually just sit an stare at the turretboards of my amps being totally transfixed by the caps and stuff. I´m definitely going to build an amp one day

I can also stare at the tubes in complete awe. How ****ed up is that?

That's not fuxked up or nerdy man,,,...It's naturall to stare and think how does that = Marshall awesomeness.

StratoMarshall · 08-01-2012, 03:52 PM

Don't get yer nouns mixed up. That should read "Geek"! Nerds come with a social stigma. Geeks are the ones who really know where it's at!
That being said, I've been called both and not been offended.
I guess that says something about me, eh?

SmokeyDopey · 08-01-2012, 04:19 PM

That's pretty ****ed up man, it's pretty serious.
I would seek help.

80's Rocker · 08-01-2012, 04:58 PM

Nothing related to tube amps=nerdy at all.

DirtySteve · 08-01-2012, 05:56 PM

I thought we already established that we're all a bunch of nerds here! This thread reminded me of this thread (I got called a nerd yesterday by some hipsters) so I dug it up. I was lmao reading it again...damn, I miss Frankie!

Bloodrock · 08-01-2012, 07:18 PM

With all the crazy technology whe have now I still sit and wonder how someone came up with the vacuum tube so long ago, not to mension actually built the first ones. LOL! Then I think, wow we went to the moon on a space shuttle who's electronics all ran on vacuum tubes! Pretty crazy when you think about it nowadays.

SmokeyDopey · 08-01-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bloodrock

With all the crazy technology whe have now I still sit and wonder how someone came up with the vacuum tube so long ago, not to mension actually built the first ones. LOL! Then I think, wow we went to the moon on a space shuttle who's electronics all ran on vacuum tubes! Pretty crazy when you think about it nowadays.

True!
I actually wonder about this in movies where the space crew is frozen for years, and when they come back, the craft/shuttle will be all old school for the earthlings

Imagine if the moon landing in '69 was actually a space mission that the crew was frozen, then when they come back we would see their shuttle as an 'antique', and they would see the Earth's current technology as insanely advanced!

Marshall=Awesome · 08-03-2012, 10:52 AM

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hahaha just kidding

GIBSON67 · 08-03-2012, 11:26 AM

Count me in...

I have all my parts to do some modding on my PTP wired 1987, one day I will find the time...But for now I just look at the caps and resistors and I am actually understanding these things a little better.

I am going to try the shared cathode circuit, it is split now. I am upgrading all the resisitors to metal film, and polyester caps. I will be adding a PPIMV and doing a cap job. Can you say complete overhaul...

But first, I have a pedal to upgrade and a 5005 Lead 12 to fix, so my soldering skills can improve before I tackle my baby.

Damn, I'm a geek. But no one understands this stuff but you guys! And I am glad I am not the only one...

tubes · 08-03-2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Les Moore

This is sick. I can actually just sit an stare at the turretboards of my amps being totally transfixed by the caps and stuff. I´m definitely going to build an amp one day

I can also stare at the tubes in complete awe. How ****ed up is that?

My take is that it has nothing to do with nerdiness.

It just shows that amps-guitars-music is one of the things you should be involved with.

For my day job I tell people details about all kinds of high-tech gear relating to another industry. It doesn't really interest my soul.

But if I just see a photo of a music store or an amp or a guitar.... it instantly affects something in my organs.

Viking62 · 08-04-2012, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Les Moore

This is sick. I can actually just sit an stare at the turretboards of my amps being totally transfixed by the caps and stuff. I´m definitely going to build an amp one day

I can also stare at the tubes in complete awe. How ****ed up is that?

Sounds pretty normal to me...

trenchcoat · 08-04-2012, 10:32 AM

Nerd: My nephew... holy shit.. IQ: 160 ish.. He writes programs for a number of Big-Big Companies like Ford.......

He puts himself out for bid.. makes huge money. He's probably still a ****ing virgin at 30.

***Adwex*** · 08-04-2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trenchcoat

Nerd: My nephew... holy shit.. IQ: 160 ish.. He writes programs for a number of Big-Big Companies like Ford.......

He puts himself out for bid.. makes huge money. He's probably still a ****ing virgin at 30.

Isaac Newton, the man who is thought by many to have been one of the smartest men who ever lived, died a virgin.

He also wrote one of the most significant scientific/mathematical publications in history....when he was 26 years old.

He invented calculus just so he could solve a problem.

Nudge68 · 08-04-2012, 11:53 AM

My teenage kids see their 'ol man as the walking definition of nerd .... in Aussie, we call it "dag".

cheers,

Matt.

***Adwex*** · 08-04-2012, 06:52 PM

How's this for nerdy...I've had NASA TV on all day, listening to all the press conferences and mission updates for the new rover that's gonna land on Mars late tomorrow night. I've also been debating staying up to watch it as it happens even though I have to be at work Monday morning.

trenchcoat · 08-04-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Adwex

How's this for nerdy...I've had NASA TV on all day, listening to all the press conferences and mission updates for the new rover that's gonna land on Mars late tomorrow night. I've also been debating staying up to watch it as it happens even though I have to be at work Monday morning.

Our NASA program is about over..... I'm pissed. I won't comment any further.
You know whats going on.

trenchcoat · 08-04-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nudge68

My teenage kids see their 'ol man as the walking definition of nerd .... in Aussie, we call it "dag".

cheers,

Matt.

So a gay nerd is a fagdag...?

Les Moore · 08-04-2012, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adwex

How's this for nerdy...I've had NASA TV on all day, listening to all the press conferences and mission updates for the new rover that's gonna land on Mars late tomorrow night. I've also been debating staying up to watch it as it happens even though I have to be at work Monday morning.

New rover on Mars? Completely missed that. I probably wont have to ask for links, knowing you you´ll start spamming immediately.

trenchcoat · 08-04-2012, 11:53 PM

Hey Les, Looks like we're the only two in here right now. I'd shoot the shit with ya but I'm tired... Next time bro..

Les Moore · 08-05-2012, 12:07 AM

Cool. Have a good sleep. I just got work

Viking62 · 08-05-2012, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nudge68

My teenage kids see their 'ol man as the walking definition of nerd .... in Aussie, we call it "dag".

cheers,

Matt.

And might I add further, for you non Australians. The word "Dag" = Nerd, is derived from the dried shit that forms on the wool at the rear end of a sheep.. isnt that something....

Les Moore · 08-05-2012, 02:08 AM

That would make me a piece of shit then?

Nudge68 · 08-05-2012, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Les Moore

That would make me a piece of shit then?

But you're Swedish, right? Snuse .... no, must be Surstromming!

Never in my life have I tasted anything remotely close to that. I had to try it twice as I couldn't believe it the first time! Neither could my neighbours who were very unhappy about me opening the tin.

/Matt.

Les Moore · 08-05-2012, 03:37 AM

Hahahaha. Surströmming!! Awful shit. I never tasted it. Just the smell....
Snus however I´m addicted to.
A friends mom who came from Finland bought a can thinking it was regular herring. Came back pissed as hell yelling and shouthing what the hell they were doing selling rotten fish

Nudge68 · 08-05-2012, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Les Moore

Hahahaha. Surströmming!! Awful shit. I never tasted it. Just the smell....
Snus however I´m addicted to.
A friends mom who came from Finland bought a can thinking it was regular herring. Came back pissed as hell yelling and shouthing what the hell they were doing selling rotten fish

What's Midsummer without surstromming??? OK, crayfish is better

Washed down with schnapps.

Snuse, that stuff is lethal... the one and only time I tried it I fell straight over and couldn't walk for an hour.

Still love herring and 50 different sauces

We loved living in Kungsholmen. Very sad to have left, would live there again in a heartbeat.

/Matt.

Les Moore · 08-05-2012, 04:16 AM

Cool! My brother lived there until a month ago. Small world. This place kicks ass

trenchcoat · 08-05-2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Viking62

And might I add further, for you non Australians. The word "Dag" = Nerd, is derived from the dried shit that forms on the wool at the rear end of a sheep.. isnt that something....

dingle berries are nerds too?... I always thought they were outdoor hemroids.

08-01-2012, 12:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Les Moore Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 1,751	The definition of "nerd" This is sick. I can actually just sit an stare at the turretboards of my amps being totally transfixed by the caps and stuff. I´m definitely going to build an amp one day I can also stare at the tubes in complete awe. How **ed up is that? GIBSON67, vintagevoltage351, DirtySteve and 8 others like this. __________________ Les Paul, Fender Highway One, Franken-Lead, homemade Stratocaster, Boss TU2, Fame pedalpower, Ibanez Tube Screamer, Korg Wah, Budwah, Voodoolab ampselector, Weber attenuator, Whirlwind A/BY, POG2, Holy Grail nano, JMP 50W `72, Super Lead 100W `69, Ceriatone JTM45, 412 cab, Twin Reverb http://www.gjutjarn.com Assumption is the mother of all **ups. Anonym. He got up and smiled as he did a crouchingtiger, hidden drunkass moonwalk backwards into my wall. BillyBlades

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diesect20022000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 16,628	Re: The definition of "nerd" i'm an aspie. nerd by definition Les Moore likes this. __________________ http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/p...ies_040213.pdf

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StratoMarshall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tidewater, Virginia Posts: 1,096	Re: The definition of "nerd" Don't get yer nouns mixed up. That should read "Geek"! Nerds come with a social stigma. Geeks are the ones who really know where it's at! That being said, I've been called both and not been offended. I guess that says something about me, eh? wreckingball and Les Moore like this. __________________ _____________________________________ 2005 JCM2000 TSL100 1978 JMP 2204 1960A w/G12T75's MIM Strat SD Hotrail II in bridge pos. Focusrite Saffire Pro24 PreSonus HP4

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SmokeyDopey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Argentina Posts: 8,456	Re: The definition of "nerd" That's pretty ****ed up man, it's pretty serious. I would seek help. Les Moore likes this.

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DirtySteve Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 6,805	Re: The definition of "nerd" I thought we already established that we're all a bunch of nerds here! This thread reminded me of this thread (I got called a nerd yesterday by some hipsters) so I dug it up. I was lmao reading it again...damn, I miss Frankie! Les Moore likes this.

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Bloodrock Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ft.WorthTX Posts: 577	Re: The definition of "nerd" With all the crazy technology whe have now I still sit and wonder how someone came up with the vacuum tube so long ago, not to mension actually built the first ones. LOL! Then I think, wow we went to the moon on a space shuttle who's electronics all ran on vacuum tubes! Pretty crazy when you think about it nowadays. DirtySteve and Les Moore like this. __________________ DSL 15, Lead 1 mod. Splawn Competition VS 8100 Randall Century 200

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GIBSON67 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lakeland, TN Posts: 3,399	Re: The definition of "nerd" Count me in... I have all my parts to do some modding on my PTP wired 1987, one day I will find the time...But for now I just look at the caps and resistors and I am actually understanding these things a little better. I am going to try the shared cathode circuit, it is split now. I am upgrading all the resisitors to metal film, and polyester caps. I will be adding a PPIMV and doing a cap job. Can you say complete overhaul... But first, I have a pedal to upgrade and a 5005 Lead 12 to fix, so my soldering skills can improve before I tackle my baby. Damn, I'm a geek. But no one understands this stuff but you guys! And I am glad I am not the only one... Les Moore likes this.

08-04-2012, 10:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
trenchcoat Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 281	Re: The definition of "nerd" Nerd: My nephew... holy shit.. IQ: 160 ish.. He writes programs for a number of Big-Big Companies like Ford....... He puts himself out for bid.. makes huge money. He's probably still a ****ing virgin at 30. Les Moore likes this.

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Nudge68 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: London via Sydney, Stockholm & Warsaw Posts: 1,168	Re: The definition of "nerd" My teenage kids see their 'ol man as the walking definition of nerd .... in Aussie, we call it "dag". cheers, Matt. Viking62 likes this.

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*Adwex* Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: I'm not sure. Posts: 8,508	Re: The definition of "nerd" How's this for nerdy...I've had NASA TV on all day, listening to all the press conferences and mission updates for the new rover that's gonna land on Mars late tomorrow night. I've also been debating staying up to watch it as it happens even though I have to be at work Monday morning. Nudge68 likes this. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/MarshallLesPaul

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trenchcoat Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 281	Re: The definition of "nerd" Hey Les, Looks like we're the only two in here right now. I'd shoot the shit with ya but I'm tired... Next time bro..

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Les Moore Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 1,751	Re: The definition of "nerd" Cool. Have a good sleep. I just got work __________________ Les Paul, Fender Highway One, Franken-Lead, homemade Stratocaster, Boss TU2, Fame pedalpower, Ibanez Tube Screamer, Korg Wah, Budwah, Voodoolab ampselector, Weber attenuator, Whirlwind A/BY, POG2, Holy Grail nano, JMP 50W `72, Super Lead 100W `69, Ceriatone JTM45, 412 cab, Twin Reverb http://www.gjutjarn.com Assumption is the mother of all ****ups. Anonym. He got up and smiled as he did a crouchingtiger, hidden drunkass moonwalk backwards into my wall. BillyBlades

08-05-2012, 02:08 AM	#25 (permalink)
Les Moore Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 1,751	Re: The definition of "nerd" That would make me a piece of shit then? Nudge68 likes this. __________________ Les Paul, Fender Highway One, Franken-Lead, homemade Stratocaster, Boss TU2, Fame pedalpower, Ibanez Tube Screamer, Korg Wah, Budwah, Voodoolab ampselector, Weber attenuator, Whirlwind A/BY, POG2, Holy Grail nano, JMP 50W `72, Super Lead 100W `69, Ceriatone JTM45, 412 cab, Twin Reverb http://www.gjutjarn.com Assumption is the mother of all ****ups. Anonym. He got up and smiled as he did a crouchingtiger, hidden drunkass moonwalk backwards into my wall. BillyBlades

08-05-2012, 03:37 AM	#27 (permalink)
Les Moore Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 1,751	Re: The definition of "nerd" Hahahaha. Surströmming!! Awful shit. I never tasted it. Just the smell.... Snus however I´m addicted to. A friends mom who came from Finland bought a can thinking it was regular herring. Came back pissed as hell yelling and shouthing what the hell they were doing selling rotten fish Nudge68 likes this. __________________ Les Paul, Fender Highway One, Franken-Lead, homemade Stratocaster, Boss TU2, Fame pedalpower, Ibanez Tube Screamer, Korg Wah, Budwah, Voodoolab ampselector, Weber attenuator, Whirlwind A/BY, POG2, Holy Grail nano, JMP 50W `72, Super Lead 100W `69, Ceriatone JTM45, 412 cab, Twin Reverb http://www.gjutjarn.com Assumption is the mother of all ****ups. Anonym. He got up and smiled as he did a crouchingtiger, hidden drunkass moonwalk backwards into my wall. BillyBlades

08-05-2012, 04:16 AM	#29 (permalink)
Les Moore Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 1,751	Re: The definition of "nerd" Cool! My brother lived there until a month ago. Small world. This place kicks ass Nudge68 likes this. __________________ Les Paul, Fender Highway One, Franken-Lead, homemade Stratocaster, Boss TU2, Fame pedalpower, Ibanez Tube Screamer, Korg Wah, Budwah, Voodoolab ampselector, Weber attenuator, Whirlwind A/BY, POG2, Holy Grail nano, JMP 50W `72, Super Lead 100W `69, Ceriatone JTM45, 412 cab, Twin Reverb http://www.gjutjarn.com Assumption is the mother of all ****ups. Anonym. He got up and smiled as he did a crouchingtiger, hidden drunkass moonwalk backwards into my wall. BillyBlades

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