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It really p1sses me off that you have to pay insurance for courier to do their job properly. Would you get a tradesman in and be presented with the option of "do you want us to build this wall... and do you want to pay extra to insure... just incase we put a shovel through your window and accidentally drive into your house?" It's ludicrous isn't it?

Something like some AM13R carpet will probably make for a good aftermarket refur

If it's just a case of fuzz, a "bobble off" or razor blade may do you. You may have to live with the bare wood bits unless you want to go through the process of stripping it.

Have you got any pics of the damage?

Have you ever watched Ghostbusters?

You find they probably will - but you still have to pay the postage.

I would wager it's an off the shelf battery - if the Backbeat guys have introduced a custom battery from China, that's a terrible business decision as your company and your design is all dependent upon the survival of the supplier company. I don't know why Backbeat couldn't give you the specs.

Whats the battery? I would wager its something readily available, so source your own... get the board, source your own battery, job done.

Guitarists tend to have a muting tuner in their chain.

(and the amount of time I go into the kitchen, that's a lot of practice)

Playing spoons. That's where its at. Every time I go into the kitchen... quick practice.

Crazy isn't it? My most successful band was a unit of people all working towards a common goal. Hence we had a packed diary, had many gigs abroad - and got to experience all the high points without too many of the low points. My current band want what my other band want - but expect me to magic it out of a hat for them. Considering we have been in a number of lockdowns, we could have worked on material, got loads of promotional packs built... but there's always the enthusiasm - but never the action. Talking is easier than doing. The funny thing is, I started dong online collaborations with people that I knew would get stuff done... and they did. And then of course, the band all got 4rsey with me. So I said fine, lets get a track together then... and here we are, still waiting. That was 9 months a go now. Some people will always lack drive... but want it all.

Me being in a band where only I made the effort, as good as the band is musician wise, its taken lockdown to realise how emotionally draining it all is. Probably a big factor in me not doing much too. Most musicians are inherently lazy, don't live in the real world - and thinks the world owes them a living. Minimum input, maximise take.

Im in training for Elon's Mars mission.

In 5 weeks time I haven't left the house for a year. I don't bump into anybody it would seem.

Indeed. That's why I said I think it's a case by case basis as everybody's motivation is different. For a lot of people, achievement is measured by results based outcomes. Now that may be you can play something in your bedroom that you couldn't play previously. For others, it may be that sense of achievement playing that piece under pressure on a stage. I get pleasure out of playing on stages - others don't. Either is fine. Some people get calm and outside of the daily grudgery by watching TV, exercising, build models, whatever.

Absolutely - but I think it's a case by case basis as everybody's motivation is different. For some, its about getting better, getting those techniques down, expanding on repertoire. But you could argue, if there's no purpose to that, like no end goal, no gigs, what's the point. It's interesting how there was a race where lots of musicians were doing online collaborations. They have quickly run out of steam. Why? Because the amount of effort compared to the reception they get for some, doesn't make it worth the effort. Are "likes" now the measure of success? All that work for 7 likes may not cut it for some. Personally, I've been working on new skills - video, audio, AWS and Azure... and spending time relaxing with the other half whilst watching various tv series and films, currently appeals more than sitting for hours on my bass. A lot of my enjoyment came from the performance element and being with people. Remove that and the drive for me has waned substantially. I mispent my youth on techniques and all that sort of stuff... and most of them I never use anyway, so... apart from being party tricks that I can upload to the net to be ignored... what's the point?

Umm OK

WALOB

Ive never done so little playing.

Glad to see that you are making progress!

@Bklyn3 - that bottom connection to the red cable with the resistor on. Is that going into the 5v connection - looks like it's in RST?

Stay away from my boots and heels. I’m watching you.

Yeah, not one to answer whilst drunk. "Which basses are you talking about? The 4 in the house, or the other 27 that are currently hidden?"

"My woofer seems to have too much woof"