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thenewgreen · 4616 days ago · link · · parent · post: Ask Hubski: What every day tool do you consider indispensable that you once did not?
I have a pretty good ear for music but I'm not very good at tuning my instruments. They are always just a hair off here or there when I tune by ear. For years I had been making do with being slightly out of tune and finally bought an electric tuner. I know it seems stupid, what guitar player wouldn't have one but I always just felt obligated to do it by ear. Shit, it's insane how much easier and more quickly you can accurately tune your guitar with an electric tuner. Plus when you're on stage you can literally do it between songs and no ones the wiser. I use it almost every day.
Another thing I use often is something I thought I'd never wear. A fanny pack. Yep, that's right a fanny pack. When I go running (about 3 times a week) I bring my phone with me to use the GPS to track my distance and speed and to listen to music. At first I was just putting my phone in my pocket and it would clang around and was really uncomfortable and annoying. Then I started holding it in my hand while running and dropped it twice. Finally I decided to buy this pocket that straps around your stomach and holds your phone. It is tight enough fitting that you don't even realize you are wearing it. It's pretty awesome and I can't imagine not having it while I run. But, technically it is a fanny pack. Next stop... mini van.