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In the days before Speakon, I used to make my own speaker leads using (orange) twin-core 13A mains cable. I used high quality metal body jacks with internal plastic insulation over the tip connection and I fitted heat shrink over the metal body and strain relief to minimise the risk of any shorts.

We had a try out of Electric Six ‘Gay Bar’ tonight - nailed first time as you’d expect from such a simple ditty. We’re planning on putting it in as a cheeky little encore on Saturday.

No it doesn't. It's post gain but before master volume.

Welcome Chris, I live in Derby, gigging and teaching bass. I worked in East Mill in Belper for years (when it was offices rather than a mill, I’m not that old!)!

Orange Terror. The DI level is affected by the gain setting but not master volume. In my experience this is how most amps work, with DI taken between preamp and power amp.

I bought a microphone from Lee - it arrived super quickly and very well packaged, he even helped me track it down after Royal Mail went a bit rogue! Just an all round great guy to deal with, thank you!

I live in Nova Scotia and watch local classifieds like a hawk , have not bought a thing this year. I’ve found sellers are optimistic , and many things are simply not selling. Items priced to quickly move can sit for weeks. Buyers are scarce. I’ve pretty much given up on importing from the US because of the exchange , duties and shipping.

Stop being soft. You know I don’t like it when you’re soft. 😉

Hands Off She's Mine- The Beat

Now your talking. Let 'em have it!

Went well. We only played through the first set, then did some troubleshooting... usual stuff, an established band has its own arrangements. Quite how they fitted in an extra two beats to each chorus of Milk and Alcohol eludes and confuses me... Knowing I'm up to speed on the second set is a confidence boost as I start gigging with them in July. Originals tomorrow night... keeping four bands' worth of songs in your head is good brain training!

Im overwhelmed and lost for words! You wonderful people have been a light in some of the darkest days of my life. The money is a huge help and allieviates some worry, all the lovely comments and advice have shown me i have people in my life that care. Ill withdraw my MIJ 75RI and ill take it to a gig on sunday, and lay down some funk in your honour 😊 @AndyTravis has been a rock and im very glad you're all my people. My sincere and humble thanks to you all.

Pete just bought my A&H Z10FX mixer. So easy to deal with. Good comms, flexible and friendly. Would absolutely deal with again.

Pretty good night last night after a few weeks off. One new song in the set that went ok for a first outing, though I mucked up the ending. Nice venue that’s almost always a good night and last night didn’t disappoint. Plenty of singing andan assortment of dancing girls. Plenty of nice comments after at the gig and on social media which always raises the spirits. Sound in my IEM’s was good with the repaired custom plugs and the new Sennheiser unit which is definitely better than hardwired with the Behringer, or the xVive that I have had problems with bleeding over the Wi-Fi link from phone to mixer for my aux. It did feel as if the other side of my plugs had failed, but that might just be that ear being more deaf so possibly need to tweak the balance. The boundary mic I chuck under the kit for a bit of ambient wasn’t working for some reason, probably the step down cable to the mic so I ended up coming home and ordering another before heading to my pit. Couple of videos from the evening… bass a bit low and rumbling but hopefully just the phone as general consensus seemed to be the sound was good at the venue - sounded great in my IEM’s 😁 Spot the cheats 🙄 VIDEO-2025-06-15-17-05-36.mp4 VIDEO-2025-06-15-17-05-36.mp4

We’re an established 80s/90s cover band with a 25-song setlist and a passion for everything from U2 to Pulp, REM to Republica, and The Smiths to Simple Minds. We’re tight, nearly gig-ready, and just one bass legend away from being complete. What we’re looking for: A skilled bass player who can lock in with the drums and make the crowd move. Someone who knows their way around a fretboard and a punchline. A team player who loves the music and the madness of live performance. What you’ll get: A solid setlist packed with bangers. Gigs with a great bunch of musicians who don’t take themselves too seriously. A chance to relive the golden era of indie, new wave, and Britpop Check us out at https://kiernander.co.uk and drop us a line if you’re ready to bring the bass and the banter.