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I have a 6 year old son, I'm really looking forward to doing this with him, I understand that's completely contradictory to my last comment, but I'm hoping I will feel differently when it comes to him.

I am happy to go to gigs alone. In general I will only go to gigs with people who are also fans of the band / artist, as everytime I have taken some one to a gig as an introduction to a band I have always felt a pressure for that person to have a good time.

Now that is an interesting take on the subject. Just what exactly is it that makes vintage fenders so sought after, if indeed the wood doesn't matter...

Yeah I guess all of these things will be factor's. Its difficult to adapt to 20/21 issues, I guess the morale of the story is that we all have to have different expectations now. My take would be that I will judge companies based on how they sort out issues, not if they have issues in the first place.

It's always a fun read when this topic comes up. I just wish I had the time to do the research in order to be as passionate as people are defending their respective camps. The logic in my head tells me tone is the sum of all parts from player technique to every componet. Then experience also kicks in and tells me it doesn't matter how good an instrument is or what it's made of, if the player is rubbish, the tone in rubbish. I can prove this by sitting behind any drum kit, no matter how good the kit is it's going to sound terrible...

The tread is about the made in China models, I would like to think the the MiG models would be great.

I have to add that having worked with the plug in this afternoon I have to admit its awesome. I would go as far as to say it's worth full price, happy to have had a discount though.. 😂 Now if gigs start coming back I can see myself getting a Darkglass amp.

Great discount on Neural Dsp, if you ever wanted to get your hands on these now is a good time. Got the darkglass plug in for £53.80 (after the Vat and exchange from €)

Yeah I definetely agree if you can support local luthiers it's always a good shout. I have another Alpher coming at the end of the month, which I'm very much looking forward to.

I work in retail, albeit not musical, to be honest right now supply chain is in the most difficult position I have seen it in my 20 years experience. The global shortage of containers mixed with the ongoing largely undiscussed implications of brexit, and on top of the covid restrictions are playing havoc with most companies inventory availability. Some companies will put dates on products being available, but all you have to do is look at any post by a company on Facebook and you will see disappointed customers high jacking the comment thread. Others don't take orders for stock they don't physically have. Two different philosophies, one is don't take money for stock you don't have, and you avoid disappointing customers, but run the risk of losing orders. The other puts an order in your books but you have the risk of disappointing customer if stock doesn't arrive when you think it will. If a retailer chooses this route communication is key. Its a bit of a catch 22 situation for retailers to be honest.

Looks awesome. You have just kick started my Gas for synth related gear.

Not sure, but I wouldnt be surprised

https://youtube.com/c/TylerSpicer I have been enjoying this channel recently, Tyler seems like a good guy. Also another shout out to: https://youtube.com/c/WithBassInMind Phil's weekly interviews have been awesome.

We got to page 3 before some one mentioned House of Pain, worst offence: Word to your moms, I came to drop bombs I got more rhymes than the Bible's got Psalms However they redeem themselves a little bit with: Or better yet a Terminator, like Arnold Schwarzanegger

Greta van fleet , thin Lizzy , Primus , Audioslave Quite a diverse set of influences there, do you reckon they are looking for some claypoolesque character vocals 😂

+1 for the longevity of nickel Elixirs. I usually change strings every 8 weeks, I am 6 months in to the Elixirs. I prefer the sound of fresh NYXL's to the Elixirs, however the Elixirs win by lasting atleast double the time with consistent tone.

This would be a good thread on its own, I dont know if its already been done though...

I really wish it was Mark doing the interview. I loved his interview with Janek Gwizdala.

This is very true. We need to keep it fresh, little changes to lines here and there is what keeps things interesting.

It comes from Jazz & Funk circles. The same people who dislike Snarky Puppy. Upset because people are listening to them instead of 70's fusion.

Wow I didn't know that.

Unfortunately it is very true. Theres a reason it's a number 1...😂

Yeah it's pretty cool, I remember seeing a video of them performing Dean Town in Dublin years ago and the crowd singing along. Joe Dart gets a lot of crap for only playing pentatonic, but he is funky. I think a lot of the stick he gets comes from people not liking that a current band becomes popular, when they are heavily influenced by other musicians in the past. This seems cray to me as every musician has their influences, and to repackage that music for the current generation is par for the course, and hopefully it leads the fans to the source of influence.