Japhet

Another vote for GK Fusion. Also, Tecamp (or Eich) make great lightweight heads. Tecamp Puma is a great little amp.

I tried a few as a solution when our singer couldn't reach a few high notes and key changes weren't viable. Digitech Drop was probably the best but didn't really work the way I'd hoped. Latency was pretty bad on some digital pedals. Tried a Behringer which tracked really well and sounded good but latency was horrible.

Lysteria - Muse

In These Shoes? - Bette Midler

8 Days a Week - The Beatles

Little Monster - Royal Blood

I Like Driving in Macabre - Madness

Rum, Sodomy and Goulash - The Pogues

This Chow Mein Man - The Smiths

Blockheads - Ian Dury & The Blockheads

Yare Gonna Get It - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Mersey Mersey Me - Marvin Gaye

Welcome to the world of band politics. It's extremely difficult to find a group of people with the same work ethic, level of ability, vision of the future, level of acceptance of multiple things, availability to gig/rehearse, willingness to compromise, willingness to put their hand in their pocket etc. etc etc.. It's a minefield. Good luck!

Psycho Killer - Talking Heads

Diggin' You - Meshell NdegeOchello

Murder on the Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis Bexter

Ricicle Race - Queen (ventriloquist remix)

Answered by Dad 3353. Alternatively you can put a few drops on your finger tips and let it soak in. Repeat a few times. It's a bit of a faff though compared to using an egg cup or similar to dip in.

Baboonshka - Kate Bush

After The Pub is Gone - Earth Wind and Fire

Surgical spirit works for me. Soak your finger tips in it regularly and they get a lot harder and able to cope with the rigours of playing.

Sheep - Pink Floyd

Played a pub gig Thursday night. Was warned that it's a very tight fit. Since it wasn't expected to be loud I took my Fender Rumble 100. It fitted perfectly into an alcove next to the drummer and about 18 inches up off the floor. Took my Ibanez Talman shorty which always sounds great and went through my pedalboard which is MicroThumpinator, Spectracomp and Sansamp Bassdriver. None of my sound went through the desk, but any concerns about lack of power were gone in seconds and ended up at about 30% volume. The band isn't what I'd call quiet so very happy with the outcome. Playing outside tonight though so will have to take some bigger stuff.

Angry Cockroaches - Tito & Tarantula

A Little Bit of Sympathy - Robin Trower