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I have a dodgy back and a lighter bass along with moving to a short scale both helped. I think having less extension on my left arm, and less stretching the wrist around the first few frets really helped in my case.

Thanks Woodinblack, but I've tried that and ended up almost losing the vocals altogether - Which I don't want. And thanks for your detailed response EBS Freak. I'll send that over to my band mates so we can have a chat about resolving the issue.

On a different note: does anyone have experience of IEM set ups and a singing drummer? The issue is that the cymbals can come through the vocal mic and sound might harsh. Thanks Ste

Thanks for posting that Osiris. After dabbling with a cheapo transmitter/receiver system I had thought wireless was out of my price range for the time being - that might now change. Especially as EBS has advised that you can get two separate mono mixes out of one transmitter!

Brill - thanks for the detailed reply! Now, shall I upgrade from my M13? Much to ponder.

That's good news. So, what's a snap shot? I know, I'm being lazy here!

I don't mind the PJ config. Prefer maple fingerboards generally too. Don't like the green, but love the black - it looks brill. The red go faster striped one is the best of the lot. Wish they'd reissue these.

A question for owners: is there a way you can toggle three or more effects with one switch - whilst leaving the amp sim on throughout? Ta

Lovely! I love wood/black pickguard fenders.

I made the move to short scales just over a year ago. Remember thinking that I should have done it ages ago. So light and comfy.

Thanks for the advices all. Had a good chat with fellow band members last night. Guitarist has lowered his amp and increased the gain going into the mixer which helps loads. No ringing in ears after rehearsal - which is nice. I think the guitarist's reluctance to lower the volume is to do with gain stages - valve amps and all that. I get where he's coming from - his guitar tone is brilliant and an asset to the band. But compromise was required - and achieved, so all good.

Noice!

Speedy recovery to MegaDave. Despite his thorny personality it's hard not to like someone when you've spend 1000's of hours listening to his music.

Yup, I would have loved to have had access to that video about a year ago - it would have saved the band so much time. Thanks for your reply re my issue. In reply: the guitar amp is never going to be lowered down: it's about the right level for the drums. The guitarist wouldn't go down the amp modelling route, and to be fair, his tone is brilliant so I wouldn't want him to. Will try different tips, and yeah, I think customs may be the only viable solution, unfortunately for me.

After a bit of advice. My band, a three-piece, has a wired set up. I'm using a Behringer P2 with KZ ZS10 in ears. The issue I have is that the guitar - which is balanced volume-wise with the drums and generally not overpowering, bleeds way too much into my in ear mix which then leads me to adjust my in ear levels way too high to compensate. The guitars aren't coming from the mixer, they're coming through the physical in ear earphones. Recently, I've had a couple of instances of ringing in my ears following rehearsals and a gig - which can't continue. I'd just add that we're not a particularly loud band and there isn't an issue with volume (guitar or otherwise) when not using in ears. I can't afford proper moulded in ears, which I fear may be the only solution. Thanks Ste

I like it but...aside from the relic job, I prefer the Flea sig; the tort guard and maple headstock is nicer, for me.

Absolutely gorgeous!

The P2 is a lighter/smaller form factor that doesn't pull your your pants down when you're playing. The P1 can do stereo but the P2 is mono and duplicates the mono signal to both ears.

I listened to the new Ulysses tune yesterday - as awesome as ever. Absolutely love this guy's style and tone.