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That ‘wobbly comedian’ says, and I agree, that “normal is the cycle on a washing machine”!

I’m also going to bring my desk (so people can see how good a Zoom L is for small gigs) and that has 5 Auxes so bring IEMs if you like and you can try basses without adding to the sound level. I’ll also have some IEMs people can try (together with quite a few tips and a LOT of wet wipes!).

I was going to bring my ‘80s Legacy and my S3. Might be interesting to compare?

Sorry, no. Coming from Bromley and happy if anyone wants to double up...

There are comments in another thread but if it’s definitely comfort not cost look at a Heistercamp strap. Have it exactly how you want and choose ’with padding’. I just got a 3 1/2 inch for a heavy P I like to play and not having any of the associated probs now. Money well spent!

Do they do smashed avocado or anything with quinoa?

As others have said it’s not just the ticket prices. I’ve been going ‘Camden way’ for gigs with a buddy for the last 5 years. We meet at the same pizza place for 2x pizza and a bottle of red before a gig. 5 years ago this was c£35. Last time it was £86. We’re discussing meeting at the door & eating at home. Stops all the catch up / socialising…

Yes, thanks people!

It was the only url available or that Andre could afford at the time he set up statii.com?

I have an aging Manson fretless where the action was too high and the truss rod adjusted about as much as it could be (in my limited knowledge). A suggestion was to put low tension strings on, which was a great idea, but now I can’t seem to get any relief at the 5th fret - really buzzy.

That’s gotta be pretty accurate for the average bass player 😂.

I guess there might not be such a thing near you but when I had some ‘issues’ building a 5er from a kit I visited a model shop (RC aircraft, air fix etc.) where they had all sort of stuff ‘sold by the foot’. And the owner was vey helpful/interested in helping solve my engineering problems.

How much was the Berhinger mic stand monitor? They are useful for pub gigs!

Yes, very enjoyable! I was surprised Marcus Mumford was there. But more surprised at the ‘lack’ of any Fenderyness. I thought it would be a prime occasion to whip out something vintage but everyone went ‘super clone’!

Just checked Anderson’s and they are showing 2 mahogany & 2 tobacco at the warehouse. Only showing to me as another reason I’m meant to get one?

Sold the two tobacco ones they were showing last week then. Must be popular?

I’ve not done the three hour round trip (;-)) as they only seem to have that sea green one in stock. I’d like the tobacco. But if I ask them to get one of those in from the warehouse I know I will feel bad if I don’t buy it! 😂

You can have a go on my Stomp at the bass bash. Then you won’t need an amp or cabinet out ;-).

Been meaning to go over to Andertons and have a noodle. Possibly something I could take to a pub gig leaving my Status at home…. Cant see anyone else stocking them 🤷‍♀️.

2 fried chickens??? Elwood!!!

Probably using 5.8….

I’ve used an HX Stomp for ages. Just need that and a couple of leads. I recently bought a NUX MG30 as a backup and I like it so much I’m gravitating towards using that instead of the Stomp. Remember you will need to be able to hear yourself somehow if you have no amp. Relying on hearing FOH doesn’t really work. Sometimes a monitor will be provided but worth ‘spec’ing in’ an in ear (IEM) setup too. There’s lots in the IEM Bible thread about that.