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Funny story. I depped in one of Nick Jennisons band projects and the other guitarist in the band gave me a set list to learn in 3-4 days (no rehearsal). I turned up to the gig to find there was also a dep drummer (3-4 days with the song list, no rehearsal); introductions done we sound checked and had 30 mins till gig start. At this point the drummer and I were chatting about the songs... and it dawned on us that Nick had given the drummer a different set of songs from my list! LOL We winged our way through it but when Nick was launching into a Led Zeppelin riff and you are staring around thinking 'I've never played this in my life', it was character building.

Having lived with the new arrangement for a bit, it has definitely had an effect. But not necessarily what one might expect; There seems to be less bass output. After a while, it becomes apparent that the bottom end is less boomy and better integrated. Treble is smoother, and mid just better resolved. It's "tidied up" the sound. The C8 is hardly unruly sounding in the first place... Negatives? It highlights all the mistakes you make! Fudge a note even a bit, and it'll make it blindingly obvious. Just as well I don't own a fretless right now!

I'm Broke - Limp Bizkit

"Staycation" today and tomorrow - going a bit hi-tech in the bass corner. IEMs working a bit better this week although still struggling a bit to hear the kick. This picture is also proof that I used the big muff. Loving the Yamaha monitor mix app now that we've got it to work. (before anyone asks what the SM57 is doing, it is swung out of the way as I'm sitting on a Cajon that I play for a few things).

You Don't Own Me - Lesley Gore

6 string fretless sounds a bit if a handful. I had a 5 string fretless and that was enough!

Outstanding.

Thanks. Its the perfect size fit so rude not too.

I use a 200W amp both at home and at an open mic night, combined with a @Phil Starr 6" micro cab. I use a bigger amp and cab for pub gigs, with the 200W one as a backup. Can't see any problem with having a 200W amp for a wide range of use. After all, 40 years ago I was gigging with a Laney 150W head, which was all the power you needed.

No I work as a telephone engineer and only soldering iron I have access to is on the frame. Did it on my lunch if any top bosses are looking 👀😂😂

I blame the "keeping up with the drummer" mindset. Even I have fallen into that trap in my post. The drummer should be playing at the appropriate volume. Too many non-musical drummers playing at one volume. But that's another thread.

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