Steve Browning

Unfortunately, this is my view. How will you feel if it turns out to be a serious medical diagnosis and the guy is struggling to process it?

This is always my priority. You and the drummer are going to be the foundation of the band. Be seen to be aiming to lock in with them. The drummer and the sound man. Your two biggest friends on a stage.

Our singer/guitarist handles the announcements but we all chip in, off mic, when we are inspired. Usually for the purposes of urine extraction.

The Bass 400 was the same. As I have said in the past, I actually gave up (shortly after getting it) and reverted to a pair of Orange 120s (I was using a pair of Diesel 2x15s at the time) until I pulled myself together and persevered. It was well worth it!!

https://www.theguitarwrist.co.uk/ I send mine here, but there may be other local makers who do something similar. Maybe you know someone who can do this. They don't get many from me!!

I have seen him regularly in Winchester.

He could have done with that in Colditz.

I recall Maureen Lipman saying that gentiles should not play roles depicting Jewish characters. I believed that was what acting was. Not sure what 'ology' covers that.

I would still love to see a Pre/DI based on a Subway valve design (or this one).

60 quid at Hotcovers - https://www.hotcovers.co.uk/mark-bass-mb58r-102-pure-cab-cover

Excellent stuff, @agedhorse Andy. I'd like to look at that, if only Rebecca (UK office) would actually get back to me as promised!!!

Of course I was. It's always seemed ridicuous to me. Not entirely sure what point you make here?

I confess that part of me baulks at the arrogance of people who expect others to chauffeur them around. Arrogance may be a little strong but I struggle with the concept. I have mentioned my drummer friend. He tried driving but suffered an unbelievable trauma at the age of 4 (older brother vs lorry) that I fully understand his position. By the same token, I have driven 432 miles to collect and deliver a bandmate home when he was stuck.

Another thread reminds me of two. White guys calling each other 'man' or referring to someone as a 'cat'. Actually, add 'dude' to that list.

We play that number too. I wonder if Led Zeppelin ever covered it?

Without blackface make up, I trust?

At (possibly) the other end of the scale, I played at Sandhurst one time. The band (which boasted 4 female singers - two lead and two backing) did an astoundingly good version of Runaway by The Corrs. The girls voices blended beautifully, and it was almost magical to hear them. Some of the audience were up in arms about us performing a song by an Irish band. One guy had to be restrained from approaching the stage.

An interesting debate. Most modern music is ultimately derived from the Blues, a genre born out of slavery and the field hollers that regimented their work.

Essentially, you need to be good enough to be worth the hassle. The drummer in my band doesn't drive, but is both less than 10 minutes away, and ridiculously good so I have no issue at all. Similarly, I'm in a van so no chance of wrecking the interior. You're expecting someone to add considerably to their evening. Jam nights and rehearsals should be ok as amps would be there. Gigging is another matter entirely.

My late father was in 49 Squadron during the war. And there were 7 in the crew of a Lancaster.

Only a couple? I'm impressed. I do that after playing for about 50 years!!

Hi. Yes, I do. It gets regular use in my main band. I have a buffer fitted, to throttle back the output of the piezo pickup. I'm not a huge fan of the Lace Sensor pickup but I use the piezo primarily. They're nice and light and very versatile. I'd love to have a sunburst, fretted one but no justification for the purchase.