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That is class @P-T-P. The stacked controls are a proper cherry on the pink icing, cake.

Thanks Lozz, have you still got my cab I sold you 3 years ago ? Pete

There was also the late-90s Hot Rod P.

Christ on a bike. Having read all this and followed the Vice link, I can safely say that I wouldn't use their studios if they paid me. My go-to in Bristol is definitely Firebird in Brislington.

I've depped with a band 'we don't do rehearsals' so it works for some bands. I find working on PA setups and arrangements in a relaxed environment brings many benefits.

Agree with you on this!

Worst episode of Midsomer Murders EVER.

That amp has a real classic look. I remember reading about them and all reviews were good, so think you`ve got a good score there Pete.

It`s not too bad, I was quoted 24 months in April this year, Mark has been in touch and said it`s looking like Nov 2026 so that`s a good few months early. Will be a nice Xmas pressie to myself.

There was also a special edition USA P & J about eight years ago.

Well I had custom moulded ones and they would gradually by the end of the first set work their way out which was pretty worrying being hit by a wall of noise. Went over to a pair of el cheapo soft black three cups for pennies and no more probs and ears feel fresh and relaxed after a three hr set.

No I never went through with that idea...always tempting though as the pickups were reasonably priced when I last looked. I assume the situation is the same, try and order via GuitarGuitar or Andertons and see where you get to

What is a rehearsal?

They are nice but doesn’t give the tube feel. I’ve had two of them.

Big knob? No idea what you're talking about...

Second full rehearsal with my friend’s glam startup. Nice big room at Pirate in Reading, which we need because he brings an electronic kit. We have some backing tracks and a click, so we did the whole rehearsal on in-ears - guitarist used a Pod Go, I plugged my bass straight into a Hi-Z input on my XR18. We didn’t need any of the kit in the room but it’s proved impossible to hire a village hall in a suitable location! I’d say it went really well, and for once everyone got there in good time and remembered to bring everything they needed! I recorded most of it to Reaper on my laptop with a view to editing out the chat and uploading rough mix on mp3 to Google Drive so that each person can listen critically to their own playing and singing.

I understand, perhaps we should use the full over ear protectors I use when carrying out noisy machining operations at gigs as well? This is all about management of risk, and I'm very aware of the circumstances when I feel protection is useful, and I know how to insert and use standard earplugs correctly and to be aware if they are working or not. I also have developed mild tinnnitis following being hospitalised with vestibular neuritis, so I have an idea of what the consequences are. <edit> I also use a dB app on my phone when attending gigs - I'm not sure of its absolute accuracy compared to my proper dB meter, but I assume it's relative accuracy is pretty good. It's worrying that a few bands playing in a local venue can be 10-12dB louder than Alice Cooper in an arena at less than twice the distance from the PA, and they get upset when asked to turn down.

Yes, absolutely. As @Hellzero says, small changes in the angle of the neck make a significant change to the action height. The Amazon link that @Hellzero puts on of the full-pocket tapered shims is also spot on.

For my band(s), see my post above from 26 June. I also play theatres with a tribute band and their regular sound guy uses full-on analog splits.

I think side jacks are neater if you are using a wireless transmitter.