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Jim Martin
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Добавлен 18 окт 2023
Adulting is a rough road! You might as well enjoy it, right?!? Welcome to Jim Martin Does Things! I'm an academic, social scientist, writer, author, artist, part-time care giver, and guy who tries out things in life, makes mistakes, and (mostly) learns from them. I make content on all of the above.
Someone Gave Me Four Guitars! | Clean-Fix-Play
A friend gave me FOUR guitars they no longer need (what a gift!). I clean 'em up, fix a couple of things, and then play 'em! #adulting #guitar #superstrat #acousticguitar #howto
0:00 What Did I Get?
2:24 Cleaning and Fixing (Ibanez Classical Guitar)
10:30 Cleaning (Washburn Parlor Guitar)
15:00 Cleaning (Made in Japan Superstrat)
21:47 What Do They Sound Like?
0:00 What Did I Get?
2:24 Cleaning and Fixing (Ibanez Classical Guitar)
10:30 Cleaning (Washburn Parlor Guitar)
15:00 Cleaning (Made in Japan Superstrat)
21:47 What Do They Sound Like?
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Organize Your Schedule - The Jim Way!
Просмотров 63Месяц назад
Here I talk about three simple ways I use every week to organize my work and personal schedules that helps me never miss a commitment. If you are busy like I am, it also helps to avoid double-booking things! Best yet, it doesn't involve fancy apps or anything you don't already have! #adulting #howto #getorganized #organization
Oops I Bought (an Acoustic!) Guitar
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.Месяц назад
Yep, I did it again! This time, I bought a Gibson Southern Jumbo. I explain my rationalizations, then give you a tour of the guitar and play a few things! #adulting #guitar #gibsonacoustic #acousticguitar
I Got a Colonoscopy!
Просмотров 762 месяца назад
Yep, I did it! I walk you through all the details (but don't worry, no pictures). It was not as bad as folks make out! #colonoscopy #adulting #howto #health
Organize Your Kitchen - The Jim Way!
Просмотров 4182 месяца назад
Is your kitchen a mess? Try first order retrievability! I give you a tour of my kitchen, opening every drawer and cupboard - including one that needs help! #adulting #howto #kitchen #organizing
ROCKS!
Просмотров 1303 месяца назад
Need some distraction from politics? Check out these Freakin' Rocks! I talk about some of the rocks in my collection and tell stories about where I found them along the way. #adulting #rocks #geology
Guitar Shoot Out! Les Paul vs Strat vs Tele
Просмотров 3443 месяца назад
Which guitar will rule them all? The Fender Telecaster? The Gibson Les Paul? Or the Fender Stratocaster? I share a bit about each and play all three. 0:00 Introduction 0:32 The Fender Telecaster Basics 2:49 The Gibson Les Paul Basics 5:20 The Fender Stratocaster Basics 7:54 The Shoot Out! 11:46 The Results... #adulting #guitar #guitarcover #music
We Went to a Writers' Retreat!
Просмотров 1054 месяца назад
A few weeks ago, Katrina and I attended the Okoboji Writers' and Songwriters' Retreat at Lake Okoboji in northern Iowa. Quite simply it was an amazing and inspiring experience and I learned a ton. Want to write a horror story? Want to interview folks? Want to write a memoir, an op-ed for a newspaper, or a song? Check out the video to learn the details! #adulting #writing #creative #education He...
Learning to Date in My Middle Ages
Просмотров 4194 месяца назад
Dating in your 40s and 50s is a REAL challenge! In this video, I talk about bumbling through a variety of awakenings that allowed me to have a healthy dating life (and ultimately be a good partner). #howto #datingadvice #middleaged #adulting 0:00 My Context 1:40 Step 1: Who Am I? 3:48 Step 2: Get Some Interests 5:50 Step 3: Consider Why You Are Attractive 8:32 Step 4: Get Over Your Previous Rel...
It's Never Too Late (My Story)
Просмотров 1125 месяцев назад
In this video I talk about how to changed my career path - dramatically - in my 40s after years of imposter syndrome - and how taking risks is the key to creating continued professional options that keep me excited and moving forward. #howto #risk #careergrowth #mystory
I Cleaned My Garage
Просмотров 4155 месяцев назад
I cleaned and reorganized my garage! After a couple of months of a semi-conscious feeling of being annoyed every time I went into my garage, I purged the junk and reorganized it using first order retrievability. I also tell some weird stories along the way. 0:00 The Task at Hand 1:37 Weird Stories and Purging 12:23 What is First Order Retrievability? 13:10 Cleaning Stage 1 14:42 Cleaning Stage ...
Tunings, Tunings, Tunings! From Standard to Alternates!
Просмотров 295 месяцев назад
For beginners and more advanced players - learn how to tune your guitar to Standard Tuning - and then tackle some really interesting alternative tunings used by tons of great artists that can really inspire your playing! 0:00 Getting Started 0:32 Standard Tuning 1:22 Tuning Scenarios 7:01 Drop D Tuning 7:40 Open G Tuning 9:10 Open C (version 1) Tuning 11:20 Open C (version 2) Tuning 13:34 Jammi...
Organize Your Guitar Gear with First Order Retrievability
Просмотров 275 месяцев назад
If you are like I used to be, your guitar gear is spread out all over the place - and that keeps you from practicing and having fun with your gear! Using an organizational approach shared by #adamsavage @testedcalled "First Order Retrievability", I show how I keep my guitars, amps, music, music books, effects, and other gear ready to use in a small, contained space. #guitar #organization #howto...
How to Make a Bougie Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Просмотров 8768 месяцев назад
How to Make a Bougie Grilled Cheese Sandwich
What is Creativity and How Can You Get Some?
Просмотров 1008 месяцев назад
What is Creativity and How Can You Get Some?
How to Talk About Politics without Going Crazy
Просмотров 1549 месяцев назад
How to Talk About Politics without Going Crazy
How to Build an Outfit: The Dude Edition
Просмотров 11910 месяцев назад
How to Build an Outfit: The Dude Edition
You should partner with Midwest Cleaning to deal with categorization for artisians / crafters / teachers. ;)
13:47 will Sam be hurt if he kicks his feet? Bet he does while you’re not home?
@@dddebz oh boy I have enough trouble organizing my own stuff! 😂
@@dddebz Sam, as a pittie, is very protective of his feet!
My favorite Gibson. I have the Songwriter Deluxe with ebony, but want the 24 3/4 scale of a J45 but with the inlays.
@@summerman2 the inlays initially caught my eye, but it plays so well. I love the neck too!
I have an exact same guitar Gibson, J 45 Souther jumbo. I love the smaller neck and the big sound. I wish I hadn’t waited so long about buying one. You’re going to love it.
That thing is a gutless dog. You can get 500 dollar Yamahas that sound better.
@@johnyashes hot take! Yamaha does make some great guitars. I love this one though.
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@ Im going to re-liisten to this guitar. Maybe I might change my mind.
Sounds/looks great... Just got the same guitar for the same reasons...
@@jdmoney1000 enjoy! I am totally still loving it.
Beautiful guitar brother!
Sorry since Christmas 2019 I mean . I wrote in hurry.
I’ve done the same thing many times. 😊
Happy new year mr Jim . It’s great idea to have schedules for our tasks of new year . Iam Arabic lady subscriber to several British and American RUclips channels since Christmas 2025 . Since that date I consider my self as university student . Thank you to all of you , you’re really inspiring people, encouraging us to read , develop. Every day is a new beginning. Start strong this new year dream big . Let us work make 2025 our best year yet . Embrace new year with a heart full of hope and love for all people around the world, and a mind full of ambition and creative idea to benefit our selves and our community. Best wishes for you your dearest ones .
Thank you! Best wishes for a wonderful New Year to you and your family as well.
When you find a really good Gibson you will never sell it. I love my J35
I have 2022 J45 Standard, 2023 Southern Jumbo Original, 2023 Hummingbird Original, 2023 Martin D18 with the 1933 Ambertone finish, 2024 Martin D18 in natural, it's actually for sale.. I'm actually eyeing the 2024 model Gibson J45 Custom with the Ebony finish.. hard to keep clean and looking nice. But I've got to have a Black Guitar...
@@liberalsrmentallyflawed3611 I know - I have a black Les Paul and a black Danelectro- just like a black car, they are hard to keep looking great but when they do - so cool!
I've been trying to decide on which Black Guitar I like better and would rather have.. The 50's J45 and the 60's J45.. I think I Like the white pick guard on the 60's better, but then I'll the black/black on the 50's and I really like it as well.. lol. This SJ is such an amazing and beautiful Guitar!! 🤘
@@NoUseForAName0626 I totally get it! Choices, choices, choices!
Which guitar are you selling? Your D-18? Or all of the above? Lol.. I thought I would try something different and try a 50's and a 60's J-45.. but the last few days I can't get over wanting a SJ.. I've had about every other "Pro Gibson Acoustic" other than a J-200 and SJ.. So.. lol I'm really really wanting and looking for the perfect SJ..
I bought a 2015 Custom Gibson Southern Jumbo 12 fret special. That Tony Polecastro. Was playing on his RUclips channel. And Tony was smitten. So I bought one ruclips.net/video/js33RLOepJ0/видео.htmlsi=yY1KyUaZAyLj7ioy
@@Jam-m7m thanks! I’ll check out the video!
Excellent choice! You are 100% correct that Gibsons need to be played in person to really appreciate how special they can be. Nothing sounds like a Gibson!
@@denzillong9878 yes I’m a big fan of buying local whenever possible - and if it’s not, to at least try one out a few times in person
Dude, THAT guitar is the Bomb! You did well and good for you! Yes it's jangly and sounds like a Gibson...that's what we love about it. I bought a new 50's J45...its awesome too, but now I want the dressy one too! It's only money 😂🎉🎉🎉
@@jamesrenner5086 thank you!
"I bought another guitar" I have been there quite often.... :) Extra points for playing "Jesus Just left Chicago" good choice a favorite of mine.
@@sgholt thanks! I love ZZ Top
Sounds way too jangly like Gibsons usually are... Your name is "Martin" and there is a guitar maker out of Nazareth, Pennsylvania that has your name on it... CF Martin. I'm 100% positive you shoulda got one of them instead.
@@dodgermartin4895 because of my rationalization powers I have a Martin already! 🤣
@@JimMartinDoesThings Just remember this, Mr Martin.... There's yer Gallaghers, yer Gibsons, Goya, Gretch and Guild... I picked on every geetar that them geetar makers build! I picked on a lotta axes but the BEST I ever seen... is a beat up wonderful old MARTIN D-18. Thank you Mr. Martin I'm alright. Keep Cool and most importantly keep ACOUSTIC!
Once the strings break in on the Southern Jumbo.. they sound awesome.. I'm a Gibson fan.. but I have and love the D18....
I’m the same way you are. I’m not big on flashy guitars but the Southern Jumbo is done very tastefully in my opinion and this is the guitar I’m thinking about getting. Gonna go try some out next week!
@@tylerstockrahm3570 exactly! Try one out; that’s what sold me. To me it sounds amazing.
Oops I don’t give a shit.
What a fine guitar. Boom Chicka!
@@normanwylie1530 thanks! Best acoustic I’ve owned and a relative bargain too.
Sending well wishes for quick recovery, good health. Take care , don’t worry. God willing you have long life time , enjoy health . Merry Christmas happy new year in advance.
Thanks - it was really no big deal. I was fine the next day.
Glad yours was easy but it can be a horrible experience for some. They put me on a special diet 3 weeks prior. Stop eating 72 hours before. And still have a not cleared enough to proceed twice. They want me to have it done every year... well 14mo. Yay!
Dang, that sounds awful; so sorry that was your experience!
@@JimMartinDoesThings it is what it is. Just thought I would share that even simple procedures can be nontrivial
Thank you for sharing your Volg with us mr Jim . Happy thanksgiving, Christmas in advance. Honestly you seems ideal person.
@@Khatoon170 thank you so much; that’s very kind of you!
I've seen those clear acrylic containers that don't have lids. If you can find several thinner, longer ones, you can place spices that go together in each one. Then you can pull out the container and get the one you want. Maybe separate them into spices& seasonings for baking, savory, most used. The tough part is to find something that fits in your space, and that fits the spices. Good luck. Not sure if you understand my ramblings of what I see in my head. 😂
@ yes, I know what you are talking about - I could put a symbol or something on them so I could easily identify and pull out the one I need. Great idea!
Thank you for the side quest ❤️❤️
I didn't know how geodes formed! TIL
Sam opened his eyes every 2 secs 😂. Wonderful video! Thank you 🤘🪨
Thank you mr Jim for your wonderful cultural channel. I just found out there are hobby of collecting minerals and rocks . We in Arabic countries have seashells collecting hobby . Actually USA reading about history and geography is very stunning how about travel there . As I read there are gemstones only found in USA such as red beryls of Utah , benitoite from California . When you mentioned Maryland as I read In year 2023 ranked 35 th among 50 states for total mineral production. Most common minerals in USA quartz , mica , feldspars . Less common minerals such as garnet , siderite . Arizona is rich in minerals . It’s great to be fond of nature it’s strengthen our relationship of god creativity , best remedy for anxiety, boringness, refreshing of our energies. Best wishes for you your dearest ones .
Awesome video have a great weekend ❤😊
@@aminahmed2220 thank you!
About a hundred other people have already made this comparison.
And yet, there are 8 billion people on earth. I figure that’s pretty good odds that a bunch of folks haven’t seen such a comparison!
nice work brother
@@neilmartin7564 thanks!
That's a beautiful Telecaster!
@@Earthshaker1965 thanks! I love it!
Didnt Paul Bigsby build a solid body guitar in 1947? surley that pre dates the Telecaster!
@@AndrewAHayes huh! I don’t know!
Love this video Jim.❤🎸
@@Earthshaker1965 thanks!
Hi Jim. I like your sound. Do you use solid state or tube amps?
@@josiahnielson-jy4fs I used a 60 watt Catalyst amp for this; it’s a modeling amp but I used no effects (except distortion) on the video. I used to have a Randall 120 watt (!) solid state amp but it got worn out and I sold it a few years ago.
Sorry imean music is food of soul I wrote in hurry.
Thanks for your comments!
And I agree - music is essential!
Sir in the past only travel aboard or looking for books to learn new information. Nowadays RUclips channels as open universities for every one, google is our library. Iam always keeping notebooks and pen beside me to learn new information and new vocabularies. I hope you understand my motivation . As I read you are very creative as academic .
Thank you mr Jim for your wonderful cultural channel. Iam Arabic lady subscriber to several British and American RUclips channels. We are as foreigners subscribers as overseas students want to increase our cultural level and improve our English as well . Music is indeed good of soul as German philosopher Arthur schonhauer mentioned. I learned that harp is symbol of Ireland . We in Arabic countries have very significant Music instrument known as lute and spread to the European countries in 13 th century. I thought you give lessons about guitar lyrics , no it’s types of modern electric guitars . Most country plays guitar is USA , 50 percent of American musicians are guitarists it’s really great . I read too German immigrant who brought guitar to USA is Christian Frederic Martin ( 1796- 1867), at that time guitar called catgut . First electric guitar was invented in 1937 . World best selling guitars are fenders . The types of guitars you use sir are fender telecaster back in 1960 . Gibson les Paul in 1952 . Strato caster known as strat . Most influential guitar musician was Jim Hendrix. Iam so sorry to be little long but reading and writing both are great ways to improve our English as non native speakers. I hope I can learn a lot from your knowledge. Good luck to you your dearest ones. My name is khatoon it’s Turkish origin means Nobel lady as princess.
Thank you for your wonderful cultural channel mr Jim . Iam Arabic lady subscriber to several British and American RUclips channels. We are as foreigners subscribers as overseas students want to increase our cultural level improve our English as well . I looked up for meaning of retreat , such as retreat ceremony is old tradition events including military band musical performances back to 17 th century adopted by British and India armies after independence, when soldiers withdrew from battle field , and back to camp at sunset . There are too retreat session when leaders meeting to plan about future projects , retreat holiday it’s multi day for meditation and complete silence . I learned about gap year when student leave university for one year to travel exploring new places or learn new skills . Sir as I read you are social specialist . Iam subscriber to dr Elizabeth yardley since two months ago .Her channel is doctor degree . I wish to study sociology but in Arabic . It’s unbelievable because you sir and she is university professor in sociology and criminology. I learned from her channel about grand theory by American wright mills , pragmatism and ame Charles sanders . Father of American sociology is Lester Frank ward , first president of American sociological association. The primarily difference between American and European sociologists is their theorical , they tend to more individualistic and importance and agency structure relationships. American sociologists tend to have greater focus on race , gender, tend to focus more on individual and their motivations. Iam so sorry to be little long but reading and writing both are great ways to improve our English as non native speakers. I hope I can learn a lot from your knowledge. Best wishes for you your dearest ones .
Agree - what a fantastic retreat! We also had a great time. I walked away feeling empowered! Another helpful addition to the lineup could be grant writing.
@@sarabharwani4988 great idea!
I buy the log or ball of cheese and grate it on my box grater. Then I freeze the rest of it. I can find a LOT of uses for mozzarella cheese!
@@Penandra2 mozzarella is life!
Sounds like a great weekend, thank you for sharing. Seems like some of those topics could be a weekend on their own. But what a great way to spark creativity and interest.
They surely could be - but the schedule did have reinforcing workshops on single subjects - thus allowing folks to do deep dives on particular subjects.
5:12 good for you Sir. When we stop caring for other opinions we start living.
imposter syndrome what does that even mean. Observationally it appears to be people who are averse to risk who fears trying something they have never done. Those things so far outside their wheel house as to be completely unpredictable. Why people struggle with fearing they cant learn just puzzles me. I worked in higher education for 15 years. The only thing I learned that those of us esteemed to be the most brilliant are statistically the same as the village idiot compared to the the total sum of human knowledge. How many professors could wire the electrical systems of the modern home? or the plumbing. SO who is the fool? What maketh the man? Money intelligence relationships. Do these thing even matter if you can find joy? The point that I am trying to make 90% of humans can do anything with a little learning, planning and perseverance. You will be happier doing something than nothing.
Green flags. Would date this guy.
@@livingbeings thank you!
Great insights. I agree with all the points you spoke of. From a female perspective, I have found men that are quite a bit older than me as well as those my age are looking for someone early 30’s or younger. Okay great, I bless them on their quest. I wouldn’t go back and be in my early 30’s for anything. I like who I am, better today, I’m stronger, wiser and more fun. I meet people organically, not online. My ex-husband went down that path and ended up with being scammed several times and losing hundreds of thousands of dollars because of scammers. But then again, he was older attempting to online date women that were 20. None of us are perfect, and if we want to be accepted for who we really are, we need to be accepting that others are not perfect either. Personally, I think online dating is the perfect set-up for bait and switch. I just go about living my best life and meet interesting people along the way.
@@shari247peace thank you, and thank you for sharing your experience!
The fact that you’re so self aware is in your favor. Good job.
@@shelleyclarke9325 thank you
This is very apropos for my life path right now. Thank you. It’s taken me almost three years to act on anything in this area and it’s only been recently that I went on my first date since he passed in 2021. It was actually my first date in 24 years! The only step that I need to adjust for my situation is I’m not divorced but widowed. I loved my husband. I can’t “get over” my husband; if I did, I would be dishonoring him, our love, and the impact of that on who I am today as a result of our 21 years together, I think. However, I do want and am learning to “move forward” by opening my heart to another yet its own unique relationship. If and when I find it, I know it will not be the same as the one with my late husband-how can it be? I won’t dishonor my late husband by expecting someone to replace him anymore than I don’t want to dishonor a new love interest by expecting them to be a replacement for my late husband. Each person is different.
Dating in the middle ages was horrible. Plagues, wars, starvation. Awful.
@@nickflynn439 lol YES!
This is so great Jim! How do you manage risk aversion? Like when is it okay to take a risk and when to sit back?
@@GargiVyas-e6pin my experience it’s always okay to take a step back and consider (I often talk to others I trust as a part of that process) whether I should take a risk or not. And if you are still uncertain, I’d say it’s okay to NOT do the thing and postpone the decision for a later time.
Thank you Jim. I am honored to be your friend.
@@TheGrandmacarol thank you Carol!
Very inspiring!
@@melissaswing9083 thanks Melissa!
The hat looks good, man. I started wearing hats the last couple years as well. It looks good on us Gen Xers! Plus we can wear them inside, because why not?
@@dychejs Right?!?