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Yes. She doesn’t lack confidence! Drummer was very good.

That’s a great reply, thanks. Reassuring too. Yes I last saw them about 10 years ago, so that would explain a lot re. the vocal change. And yes, Mike’s vocals are so much better than they used to be. That was a pleasant surprise. Agree re. Nathan, PRB (a machine!) and the brass. All good on that front. Roachford: Also good points, I guess I was highlighting the difference more than anything. If MK had nattered as much over the course of the Level 42 set they’d have had to drop a couple of tunes! 🤣

STOP IT 🤣

Don't get me wrong with this post, as I have enjoyed (without ever really being an ardent fan) Level's music for many years, but last night's gig left me underwhelmed for a few reasons: i) Mark's vocal was weak. I know he's never been the greatest vocalist, and how he even pulls it off playing some of the lines he does is beyond me, but last night there was no power there at all. Is age catching up with him, as it does with so many singers, or has he just got a cold perhaps? ii) Unlike Level gigs I've been to before there was virtually no chat. They played almost all of World Machine with perhaps a dozen words said in total. A total contrast to the support act Andrew Roachford, who was really engaging and gave good value. iii) The lighting was very poor. Half the time the band, all dressed in black as well, were hardly visible! Also, why have a projected backdrop and only use it twice? Surely something better could have been put together. Honestly, the whole thing felt it was done on a pretty small budget. I don't have an issue with that per se, as I know they aren't the scale of band they once were, but I came away really disappointed. I've seen Level four times before last night and they were way better. I'm posting this not to bash the band but more out of concern, hence why I'd like to hear other opinions in case I am way off the mark?

I really like the addition of middle solo, and bridge and middle in parallel, so it was a good swap for me.

I have swapped to a white scratchplate though.

I have one of the limited edition JT4 basses and also a JT5 which I added the six way rotary to. It’s made a fantastic sounding bass even better. I actually run my basses passive a lot of the time, but the Neve preamp really is very good when you kick it in. My 5 is pretty light, balances very well and sustains for days too. It’s become my main bass for gigging. My JT5 My JT4 (18 of only 82 worldwide) Pickup settings for the six way. It really expands the range of sounds. Last Friday’s setup with my beloved Franz bass and the quite incredible GR Bass rig.

Welcome! I've lived in the locality most of my life, and went to college in Guildford many years ago. I used to avoid Andertons as I found them condescending and unhelpful, but they are now absolutely top notch for service. I wouldn't hesitate to shop there.