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I’m still standing - Elton John

I would honestly love to attend a workshop of his teaching his tricks of the trade

I am his target audience, far fingered and mature, though normally only a certain select set of websites refer to me being "mature"... And those are now only available through a VPN. I recognise the signature touches here, the wonky tuners, the nut that's been cut with a bread knife and then recessed with his teeth, the partial scalloping of the neck edge. Every master has their little expressions that make the design unmistakably their own and he's hit the jackpot again. I can only sit back and look in wonder at what he has done. Truly we are mere mortals in the presence of a master. Rob

Just be thankful he's only doing it to instruments, imagine if he ever watched the Human Centipede or read Frankenstein

I imagine someone who pulls the legs off spiders doing that to instruments.

When someone says Yellowstone I immediately think of El Capitan, which rises majestically out of Tuolumne Meadows, a mere 811 miles and two states away in Yosemite. So here we have a bit of dub, perfect for watching the sunset from your Portaledge halfway up El Cap's most famous route, The Nose. Bass is Sandberg, guitar a Strat, keys - various from Ableton, Iris, Kontakt, Ujam and EZ keys. Drums programmed using Ableton packs and Loopmasters sounds. Delays/reverbs etc Raum, Objeq, Dubstation 2, Kilohearts plus Phasis phaser. All rolled in Neutron 3 and Ozone 9.

I guess it’s not a lot different to private physio but the couple of times I’ve suffered a few sessions of acupuncture has sorted it out. The guy who does me is a guitarist himself and seems to understand the ‘issues’ we face so maybe that’s an extra help. Thoroughly recommend him if you are Bromley/Orpington way at all. Or I can ask if he’s aware of anyone in your neck of the woods.

Next up for me is another Knock Off gig, supporting Therapy? at The 229 Club, London.

Fat fingers? Mature student? He's got you covered https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/197472940211?itmmeta=01K2WAJMNT6J6PE3APQ928ZRH7&hash=item2dfa4df0b3:g:JLEAAOSwqWJoW98t

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I’ve not suffered this specifically but about a month back my left wrist was hurting a bit so I raised the strap a bit and for about a week, playing or not I wore a wrist support which went over my thumb, and 2 thick wristbands.

Hi everyone, I’ve got a lovely bit of tendinitis in my left wrist (my fretting hand). Not sure what’s caused it - I’ve not been playing loads recently and I don’t recall a specific moment of strain or trauma. My technique is decent and I don’t feel like I’m putting undue strain on the wrist. But hey, it is what it is - I just need to start working on recovery. Obviously, I’m keen to expedite the healing and recovery process and would love to hear from anyone here that’s coped with tendinitis. Any tips/tricks/exercises/miraculous healing stories most gratefully received! Ideally, I want to keep playing as much as is safely possible… I’m due to see an NHS physio at some point but obviously that can take a lot of time and I’m not sure I can afford any private clinics…so any collective wisdom you guys can offer would be very helpful. Thanks! Liam

Looks like it might be user error. The Amazon page says "You can start charging via pressing the charging control button,and it indicates the battery level of the charging case".

Lot of energy on that stage guys. You can just feel it. Amazing how double bass works so well in that style of band. Well done. Dave

I was sure I'd seen something along the lines of a lightweight carbon fibre type stand somewhere. 'twas probably 'murkan, and no doubt would cost a pile to ship and import. This will do meantime. It's a pity it won't make my playing any better though

We do Mamma Mia in the Glam band and its a nice wee song. No Matter What by Badfinger is an absolutely cracking song. Enough so that when i first heard it a few yrs back i bought the album based on that song and was not disappointed by them. Dave

I just find a coffee lets me wind down a bit after driving at night. If you get to sleep within 20-30mins then caffeine hit doesn't affect you plus its decaf coffee i drink. Dave