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Can anyone remember what the term is that they use on Thomann for instruments that are damaged (I don't mean B-Stock, worse than that) and that they sell off cheap as chips - or should I say even cheaper than cheap as chips, but that have often proved to be playable?

Thanks Paul, that is super kind of you. I am gradually gravitating towards the same solution.

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?