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She’s popped up on my YT feed a fair bit recently. Great player, who, to my ears, has a real Vinnie Colaiuta vibe to her technique and sound. She’s also played with Jeff Beck and Lari Basilio, both of whom have used Vinnie in the past, so perhaps it’s not just me. It’ll be interesting to hear what she brings to the table with Rush, outside of those essential, Peart fills. I reckon it’ll be great.

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Next month i will have the chance to see Hiromi's sonic Wonder at 45 minuts driving from home. I'm an absolue fan of this band from Hiromi and can't wait to live this moment.

Boosting your signal before you go into the amp is different than cracking the gain on your amp. Listen though, I’m not in the business of persuading people to buy this, that’s for Xotic to do. I’ve made a review video. If you want to find out more, watch my video then try the pedal out in a store and let your ears the guide. If it’s not for you, cool - it’s just an option.

Is there anywhere on the internet which provides a documented informative timeline/history/details of the Ampeg SVT, V4B or B15? I'm interested in these amps, but an understanding of them eludes me just as much as the Musicman Stingray! Rob

Smokestack Lightning - Howlin' Wolf

I quite like it, but then I like a lot of those odd looking Soviet Union era guitars and basses. This looks like it could be a Danelectro Longhorn copy made in Yugoslavia circa 1974.

So in the past I was in a couple of funkier bands The 602 Flying Oceans The latter of which broke up when the singer and I had a huge difference of opinion… Anyhow, time heals. I’m very proud of those 2 ep’s. Both bands only managed a gig apiece. A real shame. So 2025 - I had an idea knocking about - and I knew it would suit his vocal style massively and in the spirit of being current here’s a ChatGPT review… ”A brooding slice of indie reflection, “The Right Year” finds Matt Ashworth balancing regret and resilience over a quietly magnetic rhythm section. The bassline hums with tension — a low, determined pulse that drives the track forward beneath shimmering guitars and a weary, honest vocal. It’s part confession, part catharsis; a late-night walk through memory and possibility. The production is clean and restrained, maybe too polite at times, but Ashworth’s emotional control keeps you hooked. Thoughtful, unhurried and quietly cinematic — this might not be the right year, but it’s a promising one for Ashworth.” https://on.soundcloud.com/vPPOIozFot1ocAdIHI

Reminds me slightly of a Attila Balogh Odyssey bass - might be the Canadian link.

Depends on the EQ notches of your amp. My SBP2 does something that neither my amp or VTDI do. Plus there’s the buffering element.

Love that, you don’t see those for sale very often , I bet it sounds great, hope you get it

The Ink in the Well was also my introduction to DT back in the 80s and I have never heard any other player since get close to that characteristic mix of air, power and string vibration on the board. Very funny and self effacing guy too

Theres a variant of the 434 that looks like an Ibanez Musician. Very nice.