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If it works, it works! They're bloody weird things. Rattle from the endpin? Right ... a cushion strapped to the back will fix it!😂

Or 3 Calpol syringes, a number of Lego figures, and a 18 inch pheasant tail feather. That's what I retrieved from the F hole of my mandolin when my firstborn was a toddler.

Not necessarily, it could be many things. I developed one when I played an A, but nothing else, and it turned out to be the endpin. Tuners are quite common too. I'd play it and do a top to bottom check to try and isolate where it's coming from. I found this useful, plus there's a video up by Jason Heath that covers some other things.

Awesome, cheers!

I'm probably way behind the curve here, but just a heads up for anyone not aware, the full documentary is now up on YouTube. Tha ads are a bit brutal in terms of frequency and length, but there's some really lovely stuff in there.

I popped in after work to pick up a combo from Kim. Couldn't have been an easier, friendlier transaction. Great to deal with.

I assume so. I'm generally in tune in the money zone, getting a bit worse as I start doing big shifts or getting up the dusty end. On a 34" scale fretless I'm a disaster.

I think I'm pretty happy with the gear I have for my current needs. I think the biggest change would be that I'd be playing it in a remote farmhouse somewhere in southern Spain. 😂🤞

I have the Tonedexter 2, and I'm pretty happy with it. I trained it with the Lifeline and a Remic red, a T-Bone and an SM 57. I ran it on a run of festivals last summer (mandolin/octave mandolin, vox, drums and bass) and I felt that it sounded good. There have been a number of updates rolled out since last spring when I got it too. Apparently they've improved the accuracy of the training algorithm, added a 90 second looper so you can playback after training and dial in EQ, HPF, etc , to your taste, and they've added reverb options too. I've not had chance to experiment with any of that stuff yet though, but I plan to get down to the rehearsal space and spend a few hours trying to get if even better for this summer.

I'm pleased with the Lifeline. It's a touch more defined on my bass than the copperhead, a little less dark. Also, it seems to have a higher feedback threshold, which is a bonus.

I had a Realist Sounclip from Rabbie. Couldn't have been an easier experience. Great communication, quick to post, really well packed and in great condition. Many thanks!

Way too good for the recycling centre. In great condition, runs all my usual apps without issue. Nice screen, battery lasts a full day of heavy use. Open to any network and will take a micro SD card to give extra storage. I'm a fan of the Motorola G series, as they have big batteries and run a really stock version of android, without tons of bloatware. I've moved on to another G phone with more memory, as I'm having to pass along a lot of large videos as I create content for various projects. Uses a USB-C charger, which isn't included, but I'm sure we've all got a few lying around somewhere. A fiver for postage and it's yours.

Bill bought my Elwood L5. The whole thing couldn't have been an easier, more pleasant transaction. An absolute pleasure to deal with!

Woke up to see the news on FB. Such a shame. It was always great to run into Nick, just a great Fella to be around. He was a hell of s player, and always very generous with his time and knowledge. My condolences to his family and those close to him.