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I have to admit that I was very tempted myself but glad in a way that I missed it

Yeah, that’s pretty much the only currently viable business model. I see that particular path to fame as the opposite of creative integrity, but I get it’s the only option they have at the moment. I’m not sure if it’s a viable career route for most young creatives. The talent is definitely out there but their choices are very limited. Ultimately the financial success of the creatives of that generation will determine how much longer NI and similar software companies will be supported, and if those finances are dependent on the social media platforms that are actively using every upload on their platforms to train their AI - which is designed to devalue and obfuscate original, human made creative work - it’s basically a trap. It’s tough times for gen z, they’re going to have to make some pretty drastic moves collectively if they want to escape that trap, but I do see some signs that things are beginning to shift at least.

All Of My Love - The Gap Band

Which one? I'm guessing the Firebird, because my Embassy which sounds lots like a Firebird is a wall-shaker! D'oh! You mean the other one... I assumed the Godin was a venue in Dorchester... 🤣

I’ve loved Sheryl’s music since she first became well known. Had the pleasure of seeing her perform at Halifax Piece Hall 18 months ago and she’s still the real deal in my opinion. A great singer, guitarist, bassist and keyboard player. Her band are also one of the best I’ve seen, especially guitarists Audley Freed and Peter Stroud. Her bassist Robert Kearns is a fine player too, and was one of the first people I saw playing Reverend basses. When Sheryl plays bass she has most recently been seen using a Guild M85, although has also used many different Fenders as well. If you get chance watch ‘Live at The Capitol Theatre’ on You Tube, fabulous.

What's in it for me - Amy Diamond

Good gig, weird crowd. First time out for the Godin Dorchester, an absolute beast of a bass, massive pickups, massive output, I really had to turn it down. A fun night and a long two hour set, so we were cooked by the end of it.

I've had my MXR synth pedal for about a month now and I finally got the time to try it out last week 😆 It's a great pedal and so much fun. I really wanted it for the Michael Jackson presst which is great but I adore the Hdrbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder presets more. The Sledgehammer preset is also really useful. However, despite it being an awesome pedal, I don't really have much use for it. I play fretless and I'm too much of a traditionalist with my chorus, octave and bit of reverb. So mine will be up for sale soon. Brilliant pedal though and very clever.

I ordered the whole lot new already, it’s worth it ! it’s too old anyway, the pots are also sticky/difficult. I know more about the pickup after dismantling it. so, the electronics are original, the serial nr indicates a special product for someone ? I’ll know more about the pickups after dismantling it. The battery is new, the output level is low. I do notice that touching the neck pickup/coils below the D and G string creates a big 50 hz hum. Which the other strings on that pickup and the bridge pickup don’t have, so some cabling could be damaged?

I saw it too. Limelight made me one a couple of years ago and it's really good.

Thanks @NickA and @SimBass really useful info. I think for at the moment, I'm just taking my EUB to an open mic/music showcase thing and playing for 20 - 30 mins so the Fishman sounds like it will be better suited for my needs. The main purpose is to act as a DI to the desk and the EQ. Having a tuner is a bonus and saves me needing to take one.

Is that with the string pressed down at the highest fret or unfretted? If the latter it's probs too close. If the former then that's about right.

That's just my point. Never mind the crackles, pops, etc. What does the music sound like? Look, I get it. You don't like vinyl. That's fine. Others of us do. We're happy for you not to. Why can you not be content for us to like it without trying to prove you're in the right and we're wrong?

Save Me - Queen