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Tears for fears - Everybody wants to rule the world. Simple, yet effective by Curt Smith (played with a PPG Wave synth).

Bernard Edwards plays D a couple of times @ 1.45, 2.45, and 3.50 in the song I'm coming out sang by Diana Ross. The song was written by B. E. and N. Rogers.

Now we want a comment about fendersquires.

If there's that cap, I stronly suggest you to replace one with a bypass switch pot. Bridge pu is unnecessary thin if the cap is there as always ON.

Does this have that cap bypass switch in some pot?

I wish F will start using G&L headstocks only. By the way, where's Kubicki?

Cheapo instruments, maybe Korean brand, from 90's?

https://g-gotoh.com/productList/carbon-o-lite-ja/ https://g-gotoh.com/productList/carbon-o-lite/?lang=en And in search of super light... https://www.rotosound.com/product/fm66/

...by F or G, made in the Cort factory.

Been there, seen that. If you are an authority to them, you could steer them to the right direction: what's good, where they need support. If they already know you well, the project may be hopeless. I have seen a few bands that have made a very good progress in short time with few supporting lines and suggestions: 1) Simple: Pink Floyd is a fine band, but Dark side on a wedding gig? 2) Slightly complicated: What's the meaning of the singer if the g-word (among others!) doesn't support the story etc. 3) Complex: Can you play hard, but not loud? If you think they could and can do better, take your time with them. Most likely no one will remember or thank you in any way, but their playing may become better. If they want to. By the way, I have never tried to play anything to those that I have given comments to. They have to find the idea by themselves.

Yes, Berlin is different, but he sure can play. And I like his style a lot. He is also brave enough to tell his opinions, although I may not always agree with everything he says. Someone said he plays like brass players do. (I agree that the fuzz wasn't necessary here.) Well done @Bilbo!

I put my amp sideways beside the cab. There's no need to lift the amp.

250k or 500k type MN from Bourns. https://bourns.com/products/proaudio/products

That was so looong ago. Please fix them, if necessary.

Chords? You really need to know chords. This chart for three strings is very old, I did it with a matrix printer and the letters are a bit misleading, but: v = diminished m = minor d = major y = augmented sus4 = 7sus4 It also helps to understand that there are several ways to write chords: minor, min, m, - maj, ^ +5, #5 -5, b5 dim, ° and so on. Play and listen to them on a daily basis.

Before the audition: While going through the songs, use a looper to get a thorough understanding, how do you really sound. Be in time - I repeat this from your excellent notes. I read most of the songs from a tablet. Quite many push the bluish light level very high and look like some people with excessive cheapo makeup in an early metro. Beware. I wouldn't connect myself to an unknown PA if I hadn't the possibility to adjust it before playing. Last week I had a gig where I didn't hear anything, but boom. Gigs from hell. All cables and a spare one have to be with you. Others will not have the one that you need if it isn't with you. You know this if you look at the g-word players. Be professional and polite even though they aren't. Stories are stories, speak less and let the playing show your abilities. Time for funny stories is later. You can tell a very short story about yourself, remembering your musical education, and experience. What else is needed? A car? Do you have to pay rehearsal room? Anything special from their side? Side projects?

I have a beaten Washburn Status copy somewhere. I didn't like the thickness of the neck, nor some parts of the body. One very skilled carpenter removed the lacquer, and shaved the back of the neck quite some. I played that bass maybe four years, until I bought a Modulus. Try to shave the back of the neck. A couple of millimetres will already make a difference.

Few coming gigs have made me busy in the evenings, but I need to take a look at those newer singers in the near future. Thank you for your excellent work, @ChrisDev.

Half? 1 % would be closer to truth. Some even think that P bass with flats is all I ever need.

Dear @Maude, I think your idea is not that bad, but there are issues, too. + lots of sounds + relatively easy from mechanics point of view + I would say the construction is doable - coil construction is somewhat complicated and pricey - coils require lots of space - moving magnet needs space, too - the output level changes, when the magnet moves towards bridge I would opt for a moving pickup, because it would offer the same pros (and some of the cons) as your idea, but a lower price tag.

I asked the seller few weeks ago if he has any, and got one. Ask him.

Why not put the pickups to rails? Or attach them like in Spalt vViper. https://www.spaltinstruments.com/instrument-gallery/special-projects/vviper/

Misa Quadwave would solve the latency issue.

In a similar situation I managed to clean the machine of a girl that I visited a few times. We weren't a match made in heaven, but that's life. This girl had a selection of bag clips which I put to the ball end of a string. Worked exactly as wanted.