hiram.k.hackenbacker

I was going to jump straight in here and say that I’ve only ever had one, because it’s the only one I’ve ever had, it’s bombproof, ultra reliable and still going strong 6 years after I bought it from Thomann. However, it appears the ‘Airturn BT200S-2’ is no longer available. I’ll have a look and see if I can find one somewhere.

‘Solid wood quality, fine workmanship, quality guarantee, free delivery’. Well, I guess the free delivery statement could actually be true 😂.

That’s just too f***in’ cool for school 🤘

Yes, quite. Very tempted by one of those myself, but I have other Darkglass stuff that kind of negates me me buying one. I wouldn’t be as foolish to suggest that I don’t ’need’ one 😂 - it’s just a little harder to justify 😎. I would think Darkglass would be quite keen to resolve the issue as well.

Oh no Mart! That’s not good. Hope you get it sorted.

There was a blurb in Rolling Stone from Zak. Seems like he’s over it. The Who don’t exactly have a hectic touring schedule at the moment. I’m sure he has something else lined up already.

He wouldn’t hear that through his IEM’s.

My drum knowledge is not exactly tip top, but it looks like his kit (at the RAH) was an electric one. Cymbals look like the black ones that you usually see with an electric kit.

There is a massive picture of a reel to reel AEG taking up the whole page.

Do you realise your signature takes up the whole screen on a tablet?

£999 pre-order at Andertons. https://www.andertons.co.uk/laney-black-country-customs-nathan-east-digbeth-bass-amplifier/

No issues for active basses. Use mine all the time with a Status and a Modulus which are two exceptionally ‘hot’ basses. I haven’t played in a band with two GLX units so I can’t help there.

See you there mate 🤘

The black one needs a whack on the neck to bring the strings in line as well.

Wish I was there. Have blast you two 🤘

You are very welcome. I’m just glad it reached you eventually.

I know a lot of drummers that would disagree with you.

I always think of Counterparts as the forgotten gem of the Rush catalogue. Test For Echo was a nosedive as far as I’m concerned, but I really like Counterpsrts.

Listening to it now through decent headphones on lossless and it sounds ace.

Sounds like a sensible decision. Enjoy your retirement 👍

....and then we have the room to be released Roger Waters TDSOTM Redux for £220. Think you missed the boat on that one Roger.

The upcoming Fleetwood Mac boxed set serves absolutely no purpose whatsoever that I can see. Old remasters (only 6 mind) on clear vinyl for £150. No thanks.

I agree. All I’ll say in their defence is that the Rush 40th SDE’s are a thing of beauty. Really well put together, as I’m sure these are, but the 50 releases lack any significant content to justify the price. YMMV of course.

Rush R50 releases.... https://www.rushbackstage.com/product/6XAMRU303/r50-backstage-exclusive-super-deluxe-edition?cp=102112_115293 Cunningly, the CD version only comes with one of the two books. To get both, you have to upgrade to the CD & vinyl SDE which is another $300 on top of the $100 for the standard edition. I can only assume, given the audio content, very few would buy the SDE unless there was something 'exclusive' to lure them in. All digital content in stereo only as far as I can tell. Undoubtedly, there will be several with spare cash that won't think twice about it. I've bought every Rush SDE to date, but I'm having trouble justifying this one.