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Guys, thank you so much for your kind offers, but despite my own statement at the top of the thread, having worked on the material a lot since then I have realised that I really do need a 5-string. I'm not the greatest sight-reader, so I'm essentially learning lines/patterns that would require a different position on a 4-string (granted, a useful exercise, but not with the time constraints I am under) and it's muscle memory I am working on for this gig. Thanks again and sorry for wasting anyone's time.

Unfortunately, the above makes that impractical.

Now there's an idea!

A wife 2 kids and a ton of luggage.

I set myself up for that, didn't I? 😂 It would be churlish to turn down such an opportunity. Those prices are good, but if I buy, then probably a Harley Benton from Thomann, starting at 109 quid. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Thanks, but it's just a stop gap while I'm here and, lovely as they are, a little out of my price range.

Hiya, I did consider that. It just feels a bit... mean of me? I think I might just go ahead and buy one to leave with one of my siblings that I can use on future visits. Or maybe resell at a small loss.

Shameless, self-interest type bump.

Sorry, I expressed myself poorly there. I meant the sweeps going along conveyor belts or through passages that wouldn't have been possible on a dolly. The cuts are, as you say, quite short and choppy.

How very helpful. Nice one Dad.

Would those long, continuous shots have been filmed using a mini-drone?

Greetings BCers, I need to ask a favour. Could anyone possibly lend me a bass, so I can get the odd bit of practice in, in-between? Ideally a 5-string, but I would simply be glad of any help. I'm originally a Wallasey lad, but now live in Berlin. I am visiting the family in Wallasey from July 28th - August 10th. Immediately after my return to Berlin, I am doing my first show covering for a colleague - easy stuff but a ton of fiddly transitions and modulations. I am prepping now, but a 2-week hiatus directly before jumping in without a rehearsal is… suboptimal. Thanks for any help, Paul

Look on the bright side. Your legs are so good you can actually hear it!

Oooh, all the markings of a deftly dodged bullet there matey!

ABBA tribute gig in Antwerp last night. Big theatre, only half full but the crowd were in a good mood.

Wonders will never cease.

I love the ad 👍

Looking at that image brought to mind a dartboard, which in turn brought to mind my process of note choice.

What? And spoil all our pun fun?

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There be giants up there at the dusty end of the neck!

Hi @steve-bbb , I have a question regarding power. The Apogee Jam is powered from the iPhone which can cause it to drain relatively quickly. I looked for a double lightning splitter for my phone (so I could be on the charger and the Jam simultaneously) but the phone said “This function is not supported”. I see a power input on the iRig Pro - does that mean it wouldn’t have the power issue?

That sounds interesting. Thanks, I’ll give it a look.