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Thanks for the tips. I'll look into a keyboard stand. The Tiger stand Pea Turgh mentions looks ideal, but my 115 is mounted on wheels so I need to find something that fits around them. I'm thinking I need to make something made to measure out of 3x1".

Last night I played a pub gig with my cab sitting on a bench raising it about 20" off the ground. It made a big difference in terms of being able to hear effortlessly without having to overcook the volume. So it's time to buy a stand! Looking on ebay, Amazon and at the main music shops websites, I can't see anything that would raise a 115 cab with an amp on top (about 40kg) between 18-24" off the ground. Lots of small tilt-back stands, but nothing what I'm after. It would need to be lightweight and folding. I've seen a Rockstand RS23010 which seems about right but they are out of production. Anyone any recommendations?

Let's hear it for Dave Pegg

JSB - the father of the bass line

(Sorry for not replying earlier). I had found this from a google search before I posted, but it doesn't work. However I solved the problem by formatting the SD card so I'm all sorted now, thanks.🙂

Jim Lea of Slade

Jeffery Hammond Hammond, Jethro Tull

+1 for Dead Flowers. How about Cocaine?

I've just watched the video and learned a lot. I can see AI could threaten the livelihood of some professional musicians, especially those desk-based composers. I think people will always want to be entertained by live musicians whether it is in the concert hall or the local pub, and thus some people might engage with making AI compositions while others will still have the desire to play an instrument or create a score. Perhaps in a few years time AI will write symphonies greater than Mahler did; Beato's comment on the difference between hearing and listening is important, as once we talked about 'elevator music' or 'bubble gum' to define music that fills a space but provides little other stimulation. We will need to reappraise the state of play when the consensus is that AI can make better music than humans can, which in itself might well be a wonder to behold.

Does anyone know how to do a factory reset of a Zoom R16 - i.e. full memory wipe including all projects? I can't find this procedure in the manual.

Sounds great - what strings are you using?

As an aside, perhaps Rishi Sunak should try fitting one to some (or all) of his cabinet and back benchers. And then to himself.

I've had the Rumble 500 combo for a few years (for back-up/small venues/rehearsals), I think it is fab and love the sound. I added a rumble 2x10 but didn't like the sound of the extension cab so I moved it on.

You can really hear the influence of their fathers, shame it is a bit dull and lifeless.

I share Johannes view: I started playing 50 years ago and have had a couple of 'career breaks'. Each time I have returned, once I get back up to speed I feel I am playing better than ever - it is as though the experiences of being away from playing inform and improve my approach. I definitely feel more relaxed and more distanced/objective in my view of what I contribute to the band - so all positive. But at the age of 67 I'm not sure I can risk another break!

I should add I hope it all works out for you!

I live in Kent but I'm sorry I'm not willing to help; the only opinion that matters on whether or not the bass is legit/in good order is yours. You are adding to the risk by involving third parties. If you want it that badly you should drive down to pick it up. Probably cheaper than getting a courier inc. insurance and you'll have peace of mind.

Last year we offered to take a much-reduced fee at a pub we play regularly because really bad weather meant there was hardly anyone there - but I've not experienced the venue telling you the fee has been reduced. Also, there have been times when a pub has paid us extra if they've had a bumper take. I guess it's about partnerships, we each need the other.

same here, he made some custom guards for me, all work spot on.

lesson learned!

'Apparently it can involve PayPal and someone (not the buyer) turning up to collect it.' I sold a bike at the weekend, the buyer paid through paypal and once he'd paid I sent him my address and he came to collect at the agreed time. All good (touch wood!), but I wondered what would happen if he then claimed someone else had collected it - he'd get a refund (plus the bike!). I've no way of proving the person who came to my door at the agreed time was the buyer, but then only the buyer new the agreed time and my address.- would that be enough for paypal to side with me?

Very sad to hear this news. Best wishes to all family and friends.

in the old days you could have got an Arts Council grant for making a movie like that.

but nice movie

Fat fingers are useless and look stupid clamped on the headstock. The only way to get rid of a dead spot is to get rid of the bass.