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[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1501320486' post='3343976'] I literally couldn't play for a solid 4hrs without a break even when i was younger... [/quote] I've mentioned this before; in the bands I was drumming for on arriving in France, mid-'70s, the 'standard' gig was 21h00-02h00, sometimes an hours or so longer, variety dance music, continuous, with no break. All the players could skive off for a number or two during the evening except for the drummer (me..!), who has to assure the beat for the dance floor. I would have trouble doing that these day, but at the time it just gets done, and makes one quite 'economical' in one's efforts. It's not a problem, playing for several hours; one gets very used to it, and it certainly makes for becoming a better player..!

It just goes to show how different we all are. In my entire life, I've only ever put in ads for two items (a couple of PC sound cards I'd received in error, and a now redundant RC system, both on 'LeBonCoin', the equivalent of Gumtree...). If neither had been bought, I'd have been just as happy. I'd never even consider selling any of my gear; all was bought (mostly second-hand...) exactly because I wanted it, and still do..! It's true that I've bought a few items from ads in the BC Marketplace, but I certainly don't consider it to be, for me, a major feature; in fact, if I wasn't a Mod there, I'd probably never see any ads at all (and miss out on the few purchases I've made there..!)..! Just not the 'commercial' type, I suppose..!

That's a tough break (no pun intended... ). If it was broken by the transporter, claim from them; if you only get £100, it's still worthwhile. The typical headstock snap of a Les Paul (and a few other Gibsons...) is an easy fix for a decent luthier. It shouldn't cost much, and will be stronger than the original wood. If the buyer is happy to do that, I'd use the courier money to pay for a repair; if not, get it back, get it fixed and sell it again. Stuff happens, and it's not good, but that's part of the risks in life, I suppose. Hope this helps.

[quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1501157491' post='3342907'] Arrested doesn't mean convicted and jailed for wanton destruction and criminal damge, though i hope thats how it ends up [/quote] 'Arrested' as there's (presumably...) a presumption of guilt; the conviction and eventual jail may follow on from a court case, where all the salient facts are brought forward, and a 'guilty' verdict found. It' a bit presumptuous to anticipate this; there may be other explanations. (Not saying that there are, but we know nothing more than that simple, succinct news story...). Just sayin'.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1501084396' post='3342380']... Finding a consultant might be where I start... [/quote] There's a fair chunk of that $100,000.00 gone, right there..!

Yes; this one ...

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1501066412' post='3342162'] Aye. Its strange that sound guys almost insist on a ported head on the BD "So they can get the sound of the drum", then make it sound like an electronic dance pulse. [/quote] ... and get sent away, as far as I'm concerned. The sound of my drums come from the resonant heads, not from any port, tuned or otherwise. Deal with it.

Learn to like potatoes (or pasta, or plain rice, but not all three...). That'll help with the budget, at least, and prepare one for the future.

Fun and games..? Fun and games my Aunt Fanny..! Stuff of Life, I say..! Keeps the planet revolving, makes sense of the Cosmic Void, one's sole reason for the intake of breath. Fun and games..? Huh..! ...

[quote name='Lazurus' timestamp='1501051905' post='3341998'] Anyone got the score for Fever? [/quote] There's more than one; here's an Elvis Presley version to start things off (dots + tab...)... [attachment=249902:Presley, Elvis - Fever (2).pdf] (Download and change file name to 'Presley, Elvis - Fever.pdfr'...) Hope this helps.

Only a small affair (an editing block for 1/4" tape, sent to France...), but Richard has been a pleasure to deal with. Very accommodating, expert packaging and top-notch communication. A very satisfactory transaction; thanks, Richard.

Great Stuff, Si; well recorded, indeed, but equally well performed by all. Every member looks as if they're thoroughly enjoying themselves and the whole show, very tasteful songs, tastefully arranged and expertly executed. Of course, one has more 'leeway' with a 9-piece (the bv's add so much, as does the horn section...), but it's wonderful when it all comes together for all. Great bass tone, too; well, great tone from all, and the perfect front man (..?) for the role. Congratulations to all, including the sound and lights team; thanks for sharing. A Quality Show.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1501019760' post='3341910'] No, over here! [/quote] Ah, yes; I see you now. Just a trick o' the light.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1501019576' post='3341907'] I'm just here... [/quote]

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1501016597' post='3341877'] Based on you saying this: ... I think you'd have to agree I'm right. [/quote] Not to cause any friction, but I detect a linguistic nuance between '...it would be odd...' and '...I am odd'. There is nothing accusatory in the former, and the deduction of the latter seems exaggerated, to me. es, FD, you [i]are [/i]odd, but not for those reasons..!

Why, thank you, kind sir. High praise indeed..! Would that others have the same opinion..!

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1501012510' post='3341836'] Almost as irritating as Moondance. [/quote] Now now, Bilbo, a bit more generosity, eh..? No-one's calling it jazz (yet..!), so just calm yourself, take your tablets and lie down for a while. It'll pass, really it will. Moondance indeed..! You and your exaggerations..! ...

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1501000550' post='3341684'] With a bit of work on your technique, you could probably get rid of that strange clicking noise. [/quote] You mean, that the singer wear gloves..?

[quote name='grumpyguts' timestamp='1500993340' post='3341567']... Many cover bands will do a range of tunes from a variety of genres. What works for one song won't be right for another... [/quote] What does your drummer do to match his (or her...) kit to all these various and varied styles..? Change snare for each..? Damp his kit, or tune up, or down..? Swap cymbals..? Go from the maple kit to the Vistalite..? I doubt he (or she...) does any of this. The one kit will suffice throughout the gig, but his (or her...) playing style will adapt. Maybe a switch to brushes, or mallets, but even that is quite rare. No, it's all in the fingers, or, in the case of drummers, in the wrists. Can be different with an electro-kit, I'll allow, but even then, only the most sophisticated e-drums can carry off authenticity over all genres. As others have said above, play your best with what you have and adapt your playing as best as possible, and that's fine. I wouldn't even dream of trying to imitate the original; at best, I'd be inspired by it, but no more. Just my tuppence-worth.

[quote name='SubsonicSimpleton' timestamp='1500997544' post='3341642']... Feedback/mickey taking quite welcome. [/quote] Dat nice..! No brickbats from me, just 'Respect', and well done, the pair of you. Authentic string slaps on the fingerboard, sympathetic phrasing, sensitive singing; what's not to like..? My thumb is up and my cap duly doffed; thanks for sharing.

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1500996708' post='3341624']...a big show by a best selling popular act playing to a sold out venue... [/quote] It's sad, but I think there's a clue in there somewhere ^. No, I don't understand it, either, but, then again, I don't understand Coronation Street, either, so...

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1500996793' post='3341627'] Shame I can't get SoundCloud at work [/quote] Change your job.

[quote name='Mcgiver69' timestamp='1500991278' post='3341539'] Try the last plugin I posted that one is particularly good, another one to look is the Ignite Amps SHB-1 that one is good [/quote] Cheers, not too impressed with the Viper either, but the Ignite sounds better to me. It's all good, they just need matching to the particular project. It's true that I rarely use overdrive or distortion on bass, for instance, either virtual or playing 'live', but sometimes (just sometimes...) a bit of 'grit' sounds OK. No, not often, but sometimes.

[quote name='Lazurus' timestamp='1500983485' post='3341448'] That's the sort of stuff, never considered searching guitar type progs and sites, my thanks. [/quote] Let me know if you want more (titles..?); if you can get to read native GP files I could send you the lot..!