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Have a good one Daryl. First gig in 5 wks tomorrow night with the Glam band. Leaving the house 3pm for an 8:30pm start and 11pm finish. Two 1hr sets so should be a fun night. Our new PA company is doing the PA so that saves me humphing those blooming large QSC cabs in and out of my car especially at the end of the night. Should be back home for approx 2am. An 11hr day for me but i do miss it when we have these long gaps between gigs plus my wee plucking fingers get soft and will be painful by the end of the gig unless i really take it easy and concentrate on playing lightly. That'll last for approx 3-4 songs then i just get carried away and into the zone. 😂 Dave

That's an unusual layout Michael. How did it go soundwise ? Dave

Personally i think you're fighting a losing battle if the amps they have are that small and they can't understand how bands function at live gigs. Out of curiosity what ages are they ? I guess if you're enjoying the songs its no different from "forever rehearsal bands". I'll wish you all the best with it and hope things improve for you Dave.👍 Dave

Is he just an idiot Dave ? I couldn't work with that and would have to explain to him that if the rest of the band can't hear him then mistakes will be made. Does he go thru the PA then put guitar thru the monitors so the rest of the band can hear him. Difficult when someone simply doesn't understand how a band actually works together. Feel for you mate. Dave

Looks like a couple of nice venues Daryl. Well done. Hope you feel ok after it. Dave

Just a small tip when checking it if using a jack plug as to not hold both probes with fingers on the jack plug as you can get readings thru your body but he should be aware of that if he's an electrician. Let us know how you get on with this. Dave

Take it to a local ironmongers and see if they can help find what you need. You roughly know the size. Dave

Do you have a multimeter you could check across the BF cab to see what ohms you are getting. If its shorted it may have caused a problem in the amps. No expert here but its what i'd do if my amp packed in. Dave

What a cracking venue. So much character. Dave

Ach you'll be fine. Get the youngsters to do all the hard work. 😂 I do most of the heavy lifts in the Glam band. Dave

Looks like a busy night Daryl. Dave

Superb Rob, took me back to being a kid again. Loved Mr Benn plus you added the full programme of Mr Benn and not just the intro music. Dave

Vid is missing from this one Rob. ? Just wondering if there was one to be honest ? Dave

I'll edit for him now. I could give him Kelvin and totally confuse him. 😂 Dave

Look at that sunny weather you lucky sod Daryl. We're getting 6 oC (43 oF) and the central heating is now on most of the day. Hottest its reached was about 14 oC. (57 oF) Looks like a very interesting gig tho. Dave

That band do get up to some strange antics. Looks like a fun band tho. Dave

Cracking pics. Well done. Dave

Jings it looks so simple when i see it written out but i'm gonna have fun running thru it this week Rob. Dave

Cheers Rob i've been playing the Live in Berlin album all afternoon while working in the big shed. Will have a wee look now. Dave

Hi Kev, afraid he doesn't know anyone there anymore. He's not played it for a long time. Sorry he couldn't help. Dave

I've asked a DJ mate who i think plays in the Garage and waiting for him to get back to me. I'll let you know ASAP Dave

Its great when a good gig let alone two just give you that lift you needed. I do love a gig that just comes together and works. The energy is there, the feel is there and the audience seem to pick up on it and go with it. Nice one. 👌 Dave

Sorry to ask a daft question but my reading knowledge is quite basic and only used at home when learning songs but how does the Capo 2 or 4 affect the bass. ? I don't use a capo so my understanding of them is about zero. I only use it to set up basses. 👍 Guitarists i've played with have used them but i thought it was just to save them barring a chord. ? Dave