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Had to google that one. Obviously i'm not a huge YES fan and didn't realise the musicians before Howe, Squire, Wakeman, Anderson, White / Bruford era. No idea that Squire was the only original Dave

Blackmore's Rainbow has only one original member altho couldn't see that working without him Uriah Heep same only Mick Box original member. Altho i'm not a huge YES fan i don't see YES the same without Squire who was more than just a bass player in the band. Even Genesis only have 2 of the original members albiet Collins was in a very long time and probably the drummer most people link to Genesis. He certainly changed them when he took over the lead vocals. (some say for the better and others not) Sweet only have Andy Scott altho Steve Priest still tours as Sweet i believe. ? Think if the band still sounds good or like the original in some ways then i have no real problems with it. Dave

That's why i bought my Aria SB1000 because of the tone JB had on Over The Top. Also liked Neil Murray's tone on that album but not sure what he was using back then. Dave

Met Francis in the bar after his It Bites support gig to Robert Plant in 80's and he's such a great guy to talk with. Absolute gent. Always been a fan of the earlier It Bites. Not so much these days. Have to say that guitar work from Guthrie Govan just doesn't do it for me. I appreciate he's a fantastic guitarist but just not getting it from this clip. Francis Dunnery's original guitar work on that song was far better suited to it. Just my own opinion of course. Dave

The first item above resolves the 2nd issue (nappy) and you can always go commando or if you really want to be disgusting then reversal is an option altho not one of my personal choices

Now that's a well thought out list. Taking notes from this. Cheers Dave

If there is enough space i might just move in myself and save on house bills. Dave

If for any reason you don't survive can i have your bass. Dave

I usually check my basses on the day of a gig to be on safe side but its a good point to check other items like leads etc. Dave

I always do my own and as lng as its not tight and you only use small adjustments at any one time and wait for neck to settle there really shouldn't be any great issues. If the truss is tight then leave well alone and seek professional help. Nothing worse than a tight truss Matron. I never touch nut or frets to be honest and would rather get a professional to do that. Dave

That explains it. I couldn't find anything when i googled it. Cheers Dave

This is the start of my apocalypse bag. My essentials you might say. After the essentials i'll throw in a torch and a tinfoil hat. I'm a Scot and that was embarrassing to say the least. You'd think we could spend our own budget on something worthwhile. Maybe they know Boris might nuke us if we get independance and its just preperation. Dave

Yep but still not 100% sure what the C means on the CR2032 On the DR2032 the D is for Duracell as far as i know

I'm no expert but does the C not stand for Compact ? Duracell version is DR2032

Yep i had forgotten all about this one.

That's an interesting bit of info. Slightly geeky but i like it Dave

Just bought an almost new Gruv Gear Stadium bag to carry all my spares. £60 including postage. Kitchen sink attachment is extra

What are the 2032 batteries for ? Bass & strings Lightweight back up amp (currently EBS Reidmar 750) Leads 9V batteries for basses and pedals AAA batteries for my wireless system Spare fuses various sizes but def 13A. Various tools incl screwdrivers flat and phillips heads small and med sized heads, pliers, knife or Swiss Army style knife etc Headache pills (you just never know when a migraine might come on) Water Small hand towel for drying my hands and head and wiping neck and strings if its a hot sweaty gig. Think that's it Dave

I'm also quite curious about how it sounded. Fantastic looking venue to be playing. Nice one. Dave

Spare bass and spare lightweight back up amp. And a spare strap. Dave

Not really any favoured choices and reckon i would decline them all these days but if forced to pick one then B With fuel covered its the same deal as A but you can benefit from a free rehearsal in front of an audience no matter how small they are it will focus the band to play better in front of people. Option C might be a close 2nd choice tho just to get some recognition on the circuit. Dave

That was very interesting and well done. Enjoyed that a lot. Dave