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Those stairs are a killer but it is an amazing venue. The owner is also a really good guy. Dave

Bought @eddbass Barefaced 212 cab. Such a nice guy, very helpful, even offered to bring the cab over to one of the rehearsal studios we use to try it at louder volumes. Arranged to hear the cab at his house and he set it up with his TC Staccato head. The big surprise was he brought out his Jack Bruce signature Thumb bass and being a huge JB fan with my own Thumb NT 1989 was overwhelmed. It was gorgeous. Cab was in perfect condition, very well kept. Eddie got in touch with Barefaced to confirm the impedance which was 4 ohm and what i wanted. He told me last night that Barefaced have asked me to drop them a message to let them know what i think of the cab. As soon as i heard it i was sold. It was a glorious sounding cab. This is exactly how all deals should be. Friendly, helpful and just a simple transaction. Many many thanks Eddie. Dave

Had a 3 hr rehearsal last night with the Glam band just to polish up some of the new songs we've added and to work a bit on a new Suzi Q song. Unfortunately one of our singers couldn't make it due to the poor health of her 12 yr old dog. Not so good news there. New songs went well but its amazing how much we missed her vocals. She has a huge presence within the band. Used my Sandberg VM4 into an old Peavey with a graphic EQ and a Hartke 410 with what looked like aluminium speakers. Sounded like a nice cab. Not so keen on that old Peavey head. Much preferred the old Mk3 twin channel and graphic EQ Peavey i had in early 80's with my Marshall stack. Happy days altho i did go to custom cab with a Peavey BW 15 & 12 speakers fitted. Looking forward to the next gig on Sat night at Beat Generator in Dundee. Dave

Can't deny they are a very well liked amp by so many. Dave

Wish i thought of that reply. Made me almost fall of my chair. 🤣🤣🤣 Dave

I usually blame the drummer when its tuning issues. 😂 TBH i just blame the drummer for everything. Is that not why we have them ? 🤣 Dave

That's a great WAL story. I wasn't aware the passive ones could be retrofitted with electronics. Nice to know. Dave

Had a GK1001RBii and couldn't take to it. Was very loud but just couldn't get a sound i liked. Dave

Used to play that in early 80's and loved it then and that's a great version of it. Very nice indeed and that sound effect works really well with it. Great to see a 3 piece band cover songs like this. Dave

I occasionally come across that too. Never understood it so i just ignore it and start digging in a bit more. Keeps me happy 🤣 Dave

Thanks Rob all good to know how they fair live. Watched the 310 v 212 cabs on BF youtube clips and the 310 had a bit more punch but still kept its depth. Dave

One of the coolest bands on BC and i haven't even heard them. 😂 Would love to see these guys even tho i'm not a Goth type person. The various instruments used would make it so entertaining IMO. Dave

Yep they do have a fantastic image between them. Works really well. I'm not a Goth person by any means but would love to see these guys play. Dave

Another Barefaced user. I'm thinking of getting a 2nd hand Barefaced cab but not 100% sure i need it having my Mesa SW210/115 cabs. I like the idea of the 212 cab as its a better fit in my car plus the reviews for BF cabs are all excellent. Alex's vids are very interesting too highlighting many things i wasn't aware off with bass cabs. I might send Alex an email about it to see what he comes back with that would suit my needs. He comes across as a really good guy Dave

Nice bass gear. Is that the 6x10 cab and what do you think of it ? Dave

You'll be perfect. Stop worrying about it. "Positive vibes Moriarty" Dave

Unusual looking WAL. Has it been modded with control panel. Mine had no scratchplate ? Love the colour tho. Dave

Gig pressure is a wonderful tool to be used against lazy band members. 😁 Well done. Dave

I think i'm lucky that Glam rock is always regarded as a fun party style and most people eventually succumb to it after a few drinks. 2nd sets are usually good fun. We have found that in a new venue with people that haven't seen us before that they tend to sit with their phones out taken pics and vids and see it more as a show. Then the drink kicks in and women just love to dance and as i've always maintained if you can get women to dance the guys will follow. Same goes with filling a venue. If you can attract women the guys will follow. I guess we're just predators at heart OR easily led. 🤣 If i go to a Blues type band (i don't really class you guys as blues TBH) i tend to watch the musicians ability which you guys have an abundance of talent in your band. Think you'd find yourselves in demand over here. You have a style that bridges blues and popular music that i like. Dave

Did a charity gig tonight with BLOCKBUSTARZ for the Heart & Chest Foundation. We don't usually do charity events but as our singer is a nurse and it was done thru her work we said we would. We halved our normal fee to help things along for them. The organiser was hugely thankful. Venue was up two sets of stairs 1 floor up but that wasn't too bad. Large stage too that we weren't expecting. 1st set was a bit slow altho we had dancers for most of the songs. Few wee mistakes tonight which is unusual for us but they were on the new songs that we've only played once before so reasonably OK that we know what went wrong with them. Nothing drastic just the band noticed but we covered it well. Lots of people taking vids during 1st set so that was good to see. At the break the club organiser came into the dressing room and asked if she could book us and arrange something before we left tonight. Now booked into the club in April 2026 at full fee. She was surprised at the fee but in a good way and said she has more expensive acts in the club but they normally use a local agency so the costs would be higher. Anyways 2nd set and things just went up a notch with the floor full from the 2nd song to the end with lots of singing along and specific dance routines for Time Warp and Tiger Feet. Lots of great feedback at the end too which is always good to hear. Few guys from the club even gave us a hand to take gear out to cars. Sandberg VM4. Shure wireless. Keeley Bassist comp. Handbox WB-100 Amp Mesa SW 210/115 cabs Lovely warm tone with lots of depth and top end mids as and where required. I've returned to the HB amp again and loving the tone. That's the last 3 gigs now. Might take a look at a Barefaced cab possibly a 212 cab. Think it would sound great with the HB and even the Mesa TT800. Easy drive home altho i got lost at roadworks in Livingstone and took a wrong turn. Thank feck for Sat Nav. Next week its Beat Generator in Dundee. Love the venue but those 3 flights of stairs are a killer for us old folks 🤣 At least its only backline tho. Dave