Lozz196

So true, it’s the creative aspect that is so often overlooked.

So, I had a gig in Hamburg last night and in an attempt to make life that little bit easier for flying gigs I bought one of the above so as to reduce the amount of pedals I take - ok, only one but it’s still less, plus less setting up and less to take out of my case at airport security. But would it do the job, I’ve had other clip on tuners and in a live environment they just couldn’t track the E string. Well the answer is a resounding yes, worked a treat, even with music playing in the club it was fine on all strings. I’d read loads of reviews that said it was fine but you always have that nagging doubt, well that’s been locked away for another day, this little guy delivers. Anyone looking to reduce pedals or setup could do worse than add one of these in, and at under £25 doesn’t break the bank either.

Makes a lot of sense to me, small class D amp, rack mount tuner and maybe some form of effects/preamp in a rack. All safe & sound and no need for a pedalboard on stage, less setting up time, what’s not to like?

Played Monkeys Music Club in Hamburg last night. We’ve played there before but it’s always been mid-week so although the gigs have been good it’s never been spectacular. Well last night changed that, it was just amazing. Despite a long day (up at 5am for the plane) we were fully fired up and the packed crowd responded well. I should point out we were 2nd band on of 4. All bands played well and a great night was had by all, back at the hotel for 2am and am already awake, adrenaline probably. Flight back home at midday. Yes a long way to come for one gig but totally worth it.

That’s him, I missed them at Rebellion last year so am super excited.

I had one, nice and light/portable, and more importantly really sounded good. I’ve got a pair of the 210s as my practical rig. Not as scooped sounding and low-biased as their ABM cabs.

Good frontman yes, greatest ever no.

Mike Monroes album is on my list, going to see him in Nov when they’re on tour. Am far more excited than a 53 year old man should be.

Blood by Gimp Fist, one of the best street punk bands about, and bl00dy nice chaps too.

+1 - The Ashdown RMs are the nearest I’ve heard to proper big amp sound in a small Class D amp. On proper big stages the ABMs strength becomes apparent but in pubs/regular clubs etc the RMs are plenty good.

I use New Moon, pretty impressed with them as you itemise your gear (so do have to remember if adding or selling) which I would think makes claims a little easier.

Not a particular fan of any of them but Nevermind gets my vote as loved Teen Spirit when it came out.

Only have to look at the Rebellion Festival, stacks of bands, some of whom released stuff years back and charted, others who have been going 10+ years, play all over the world, including stadium gigs, released material that would never go near the charts but their vids get hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube.

If looking at lighter weight items then the Fender Rumble & Ashdown RM ranges used will be a good bet, as will Markbass. All of these pair really nicely with a Precision in my opinion.

I think it`s a great film, am not too knowledgeable about specifics and timelines but from a viewing point I think it`s excellent, and not just a little bit sad. I think Rami Malek was amazing in the role.

New Bass Neck Day So, I’ve three of my fave US 2013-16 Series Precisions, all with maple fretboards. And I was really gassing for a white/black/rosewood Precision a la Vicious Sidney, which is my fave colour scheme. None seemed to be turning up that were within price range or collection distance. So I bought a new US Fender neck. Slightly slimmer depth wise than my others but that’s no biggie, it has medium jumbo frets, tuners fit straight into it from the maple one I’m replacing it with. Pretty chuffed I have to admit.

Great videos, music well done but not really my thing, bet it would be an interesting gig tho

I’ll check them out, not doing the facespace thing I’ve lost touch with him and what he’s up to.

And Gary was guitarist in The Shout with me in the late 80s, small world indeed!

Well in that case, ‘‘twas Steve on rhythm gtr, me on bass, Mark Emmins on vocals, Julian Cooper (Ray Coopers Son) on lead gtr and Mick Green on drums.

Yeah was in a band - Blackreign - with him in the early 90s, he was on rhythm guitar.

Congrats, my fave series for Precisions, just play/feel/sound right.

I wondered if Steve Carter would be somewhere on there.

I never had any problems with any of my BF cabs but whenever I contacted them for any advice or guidance the response was always very swift. Very good customer service in my experience of dealing with them.

I’ve seen it happen more with vocals than anything. I know some people prefer the vocals low (we prefer ours to not only be heard but to be understood) but I’ve seen some support bands where the vocals couldn’t be heard at all. Now irrespective of main/support band how can anyone working a sound desk not for one be aware of it, and secondly then try and sort it.