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Interesting post. I think that there are enough people left in the market who want and will pay for vintage stuff (50's/60's mainly), but as pointed out there is probably a finite amount of time before they drop off their perches. Whether their successive generation continue to hold dear the quest for such instruments is the burning question I guess. Just hope that I live long enough to be able to afford a 50's Tele....😕

We aim to capture the original studio recoerdings, although look to recent live stuff to help with some things - for example, how to end songs that faded out on the original versions. We think most of our audience will identify best with the hits they know from years of listening / radio play etc - give 'em what they want! 😊

UK stuff that I couldn't imagine not being part of my life - Stones, Beatles, 60's blues (incl. Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Winwood etc), Bowie, Punk / New Wave and all the great pop music from the UK early 60's to late 70's. However I still think the US stuff that shaped my musical life so much does have the edge for me. Talking about early rock 'n'roll (Elvis, Little Richard and more than anyone else the late Chuck berry), then Motown, Stax and Atlantic artists and their spin-offs, Phil Spector's great work, country and country rock ( Eagles, Little Feat & The Band especially) and leading on to Bruce Springsteen / Tom Petty etc. Also wonderful dance music from Chic, Sly Stone and James Brown. There's just something about going to see a great band from the US that still makes it that extra bit special for me.

That’s a real bummer, sorry it is developing so quickly for you. Mine is still fairly stable, a little worse than a couple of years ago perhaps but nothing that is threatening my livelihood at the moment. I’m just hoping that it doesn’t progress enough to curtail my work for any length of time before I decide to retire, (although the way things are looking I haven’t a clue when that’s going to be!) Really hope you manage to find a solution you can deal with that is suitable both practically and.financially. All the best, Pete.

When I do 4 or 5 gigs a week these days I'm too knackered to do the washing up. 😅

Start with using Marigolds for the washing up....😄 Sounds like it's a skin problem rather than muscular then? Have you tried regularly using a good quality hand cream? A guitarist mate of mine has a similar problem and finds that doing this helps him a lot. E45 is pretty good and not that expensive too.

Some good advice here ^^^ You may also find it's worth talking to the GK distributors in the UK , who I've found helpful in the past. https://polar.uk.com/

I don’t remember the SBX range having Neo drivers, think they used standard GK Paragon units? Also have you considered pricing up reconing your current drivers? Wembley Speakers are experts and could give you a quote.

Keyboard player with strong backing vocals required for pro ELO tribute band , based in Yorkshire. Gigs are in venues (mainly theatres) all over the UK, so need someone who can commit 100% , with a pro attitude and outlook. PM me initially please, and will get the band leader to contact you ASAP. Cheers! Pete.

PM sent.

I convinced my mum that I could go and see Rory on the night before my maths 'O' level exam as I'd done enough revision. Got an 'unclassified' mark for it! Looking at the video, what amps are they using? That little speakered combo behind Rory is the first time I've seen him not using a Vox AC or Marshall combo. Doesn't sound as good as I remember him either. Maybe it's some obscure German backline provided for them, along with the groovy red mikes?😕

These have now been taken, cheers.

Had mine for 3 or 4 years now Dave, and it still looks new! Chuck it into my car and our bus, and always take it into hotels when we are staying over. Good protection and lightweight for older players such as myself....👴

I use a shaped / rigid gig bag for everything these days. Fits in my car (Astra Estate) but protects virtually as well as a bulkier oblong hard case. Mine is one of these - https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Bass-Guitar-Foam-Case-by-Gear4music/C87

Great gig at Caird Hall in Dundee. Took us nearly 8 hours to get there, due to high winds on the A1 causing chaos. Always get brilliant audiences in Scotland, and Dundee was no exception - plenty of participation and dancing in the aisles. Fab venue with friendly crew and staff. Quite a cavernous sound but I got used to it fairly quickly and enjoyed the bass sound onstage - one of those nights when your rig sounds how you wanted it to! The return journey started off with blustery snow, but at least the winds had calmed down a bit. 700 mile round trip for the gig, but still well worth it.

Just got a Studiospares mic stand - don't know if it's a K&M copy though. It's this one - https://www.studiospares.com/Accessories/Stands-Mic/Studiospares-Pro-Mic-Stand-and-Telescopic-Boom_648000.htm?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzqnf_oOC4QIVbZPtCh0Oeg4aEAQYASABEgI4pfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Very good quality whatever, but especially for the price of £12.99! You can even get spare parts for them too should you need them. Well pleased with it.

Great quote from his family - " May he rest forever on 2 and 4 ". His playing (and legendary start) on the song, 'Be my baby' by The Ronettes will always be a favourite of mine. RIP Hal, one of the absolute greats.

Think you're right guys, just put it down to one of those things I think. Just thought it bizarre that the P-bass pickup soloed didn't remedy it. Thanks to all for your comments. 👍

Did the first gig for over 6 months with my country band The Fork Handles last night. Venue was a pub which myself and the guitarist do every Tuesday as an acoustic duo. The landlord is a great guy, and offered the gig to us so we decided to do it ‘unplugged’ in an effort to keep the volume sensible. 4 piece band, myself on bass/vocals, guitar /mandolin / lead vocals, guitar / lap steel / dobro / vocals and drummist/vocals. The room is not massive with a stone flagged floor (an old brewery!) so we set up in a corner and used 4 xBose 802s - two for out front and two for monitors, running off each side of a Yamaha EMX mixer amp. No backline amps for the first time so a bit scary. It actually worked well, although I could only just hear myself towards the end of the second set when the drummer started his usual malarkey of heavy handed snare and cymbals, but despite that we got away with it. Room was rammed with punters, so the landlord well pleased and talking of it being a regular thing so job done. 🙂

Absolutely - I hate that thing where it was once assumed that if you had to ask the price then you probably couldn't afford it. 😒

When I was in a function band that played a lot of weddings, there were quite often requests for ‘Band of Gold’ and also ‘Young hearts run free’ , neither of which are exactly the romantic songs the titles lead you to believe.

Always loved this song, and to be honest wasn't sure what I heard when this was first aired - not my kind of thing etc. However, grew to like it a lot, and made me realise what a great song it is.