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In an ideal world the sound of the bass DIed would be good to hear- a bit like when you get to hear the bypassed tone before an effect review.

Eye Eye Captain !

The guitarist will know what they're playing....why not ask them ? It's what I would do ! It's not supposed to be a guessing game A few pointers like "We'll start with E then up to etc etc" will get you going and you'll not be so nervous of playing the wrong thing. Keep at it - you have to learn how to jam and it can feel like everyone else knows what they're doing, but it's often not the case.

Is this sold ? Thank god, I very nearly had some explaining to do when my wife got in from work

Yes, here's one https://www.guitardaterproject.org/epiphone.aspx Yours is in there, but I'll not spoil the surprise !

Maybe it's because there are 5 of him. It's pretty intimidating - shades of 'Village of the Damned' when they all look at you.

The band was called Kyote. Glad to hear Mahonie are still at it.

Ah yes, I forgot Billy Mahonie. They were indeed fantastic, I may just have to listen to some now... The band I was in at the time supported them once or twice, ahem.

I guess we'll have to wait til Christmas Day....

Do you think there's a real double bass in there, or can you get special stunt double basses from window display companies ?

Am I the only one who read the thread title as 'Dirty Robert Smith' ?

Me too I'm afraid, they're amazing musicians, but not my cup of tea at all.

The Cure frequently used a bass and Fender VI at the same time.

The text of the convention is available on the UNESCO website - if answers some of the questions posed above.

Sounds like you handled it perfectly, nicely done - do let us know what happens next. Oh, and the John Martyn sounds like a lovely way to unwind