hiram.k.hackenbacker

In terms of sound, it’s excellent with no noticeable latency. The battery packs in the transmitters are Shure’s own and they last very well on a single charge. They are replaceable as well, not that I’ve ever needed to. I did a four hour rehearsal last night starting with a freshly charged pack. I reckon that same pack will see me through tomorrows soundcheck and the whole gig as well before I need to change over to my back up pack. Another thing I really like about the Shure system is the clips on the transmitters are excellent. They are so strong and clip sturdily to a belt, back pocket, strap or whatever you want without the need for a pouch. A very well thought out and solid design.

I makes me smile reading some of these comments about the 'lack of professionalism' in using iPads/tablets and the like. Just because you can't see the iPad/tablet doesn't mean that some of the biggest names in the business who receive adoration from millions don't use screens during live performance. They were clearly in use bedded into the front of the stage at the Platinum Jubilee event.

I’m sure @walshy would could concur. I think between the two of us we’ve road tested that unit in clubs, theatres and large festivals without issue….which is more than I can say for several other wireless sets I’ve tried in the past.

There are quite a few threads on here with various opinions on the subject. I’ll give my standard response of the Shure GLXD16 being the best of the many I have tried. Not cheap, but bombproof and worth it in my opinion. https://www.shure.com/en-GB/products/wireless-systems/glx-d_digital_wireless/glxd16-guitar-pedal-set

Yes, I noticed that. Poor Mica Paris barely had a second of air time in close up and I think one of the two other singers she was with wasn't shown at all. Very poor direction during that segment.

What sort of battery compartment do you have? Is it the screw down type or one of those plastic flip up ones? I think the Classic normally has the screw down type. If it's a flip up one, check/clean the contacts. I've had that before where corrosion is not allowing a good contact. The symptom sounds like a problem I had with my jazz a few years back. One of the solder joints was on it's way out. Re-soldered and sorted.

I was there too. I quite enjoyed it.

Another month passes and I find myself 5 months into 2022 without a purchase. Hand on heart, I’ve wobbled a few times and had abstinence obliterating conversations about various basses with their respective sellers, but as of 1-6-2022, I’m still in. No one is more surprised than me I can tell you 😂

It’s the original studio recorded vocals.

I didn’t say you had to agree because it’s popular or because I like it. I think the standard of their song construction speaks for itself. If you can’t see or hear that, it’s your loss.

Again, I'm not suggesting you should like them, but 'mediocre middle of the road generic formulaic pop pap' says a lot. The ability to admire the quality in something you don't necessarily like is a virtue. I'd never buy a Ferrari (for various genuine reasons), but man they are sweet!

You don’t have to like them, but the songwriting and construction is a thing of beauty and some of those bass lines are so good to play.

Is your Google broken? 😂

I saw the Zappa virtual show (live band/virtual Zappa) and I thought it was fantastic.

Do yourself a favour and use 3M Dual Lock instead. No need to remember which side is which as it's all the same and locks to itself. Much longer lasting and it adheres to everything I've used it with.

I've never gigged with making a living out of it in mind, nor would I ever want to. It's an enjoyable hobby which has the added bonus of generating some GAS funds.

Played a dep gig last night for a band. No rehearsal involved, which is always interesting, but fortunately they are rock solid so it went smoothly. I think we were last in a room together in the mid-80's, so getting on for 40 years ago. It was an absolute hoot and I'm doing all over again in a couple of months. Last together at the Thirst Aid Charity Day, The Castlemayne, Basildon ( '85 or '86 I reckon) Last night at The Papillon, Southend. I don't think we've changed much at all 😂

Not a snowballs chance in hell. The work colleague would also receive a barbed retort at the mere suggestion of it. What makes this guy so good he flies in from Spain for a few gigs?

Part of the problem is I don’t think there are that many out there and those that are rarely change hands.

Luckily I ordered my Starry Night 4 string when they debuted that finish. The thing I like most about it (other than playing it obvs) is that it has a plain fretboard. I think these new Darkray's would look better without the dots.

I have no idea who he is and I'm not so easily impressed I'm afraid.

I don't like the MM You Tube promos for these. Just awful.

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I think last night is the first time we've sat through the whole thing from start to finish. We downloaded/printed the official scorecard this time and each selected the 11 countries we thought were the best. I only managed to get 3 of the top scoring countries in my 11. The best score was my son's girlfriend who managed 6 out of 11.