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Very much agree - muzak is exactly what it reminds me of. Astoundingly good musicians, without doubt, but definitely not something I'd choose to listen too. No 'hate' though, just the sound of me walking by.

I can't get laminate flooring out of my head.

It's all very well, but I suspect Joe Dart would sound like Joe Dart even if he played my washing line with some socks on it. EDIT: The faux Super8 video made me chuckle. See how authentic it is

I use D'Addario EXL170 s on mine - good solid tone to my ears.

The build books are a nice idea.

I just stick to make and 'old' or the colour if needed - so, 'The black jazz' or 'The old Spector'...no actual names. But now I'm thinking...am I saying 'The black jazz' or 'The Black Jazz' ? I can't tell. Maybe they do have names after all.

I haven't, no...but the best pick is the one you feel comfortable with. If the larger ones give you a secure grip then go for it. I've always used smaller 'guitar' ones, but it's horses for courses.

Looks like a fun project. Keep it as unscientific as you like 👍

I'm impressed with Malta, good turn out for half a million people. Turkey's cheating though...

The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Or Pee-Nass as it's known in the trade Yeah, librarians can be childish too...

I'm married and I have a ring, but I never wear it, so no issue !

The guitarist has been in contact, seeing if I want to 'jam' with this drummer. I don't see how you can 'jam' mathrock so this suggests to me that he's not nailed the songs properly. If there's a bass amp for me to use, I might go along for an hour. I feel like I should give this chap a (brief) crack of the whip... ...although a very large part of me feels it'll be a waste of time. Having trouble letting go, I guess.

This, it really is the only way. Acknowledge that she's tried and gave it her best shot, but that what she's doing isn't working out. I find it best to focus on what they're doing rather than saying she isn't a good fit. Good luck, never an easy thing to do.

Cake crumbs just sprayed onto my laptop

Yes - I'd expect that be the case. No 'interpretation'

I've no knowledge of musical grades (except that my wife has lots of them !), and to see a list of pieces of music, some of which I know, and know that they're what constitutes Grade 7 is really interesting. Thanks for posting.

I say !

I'm not convinced about 'Hendrix' either. I'm seeing far more Tooting Popular Front than Axis: Bold As Love.

P with a Jazz neck. That's my kinda P ! Very tasty.

POTD !

What a lovely vignette that video is. Drummer and bassist, just doing that thing.

There's enough cheese there for Christmas and Boxing Day .

And a Merry Christmas to you too.

The intro to Start Choppin' takes me right back.

...and singing it to the birds in the garden with an acoustic. I love Stephen Drozd's drumming.