Kev

I think anyone not using their own Mic in the best of times is just odd. But during this pandemic, you must be absolutely crazy to use a mic used by other people. Or just show an entire disregard for the seriousness of the situation we are in. No amount of cleaning will ensure virus particles don't persist within the microphone. And if the excuse is sometimes people can't afford their own mics, with respect they're not going to get very far if that's the case.

I guess one could argue they are a professional band if they declare an income to the taxman. I don't think it needs to be a "main" source of income, but it does need to be a recognised source of income. Not that it matters right now, god known when indoor music will come back. Seems like a long time if Schools opening is a trade off for existing things as it is...

Yup, August gigs all gone for at least 2 weeks...

Pub gig? I thought the August gigs were Music Venue only, ie no acts in clubs/bars etc?

Buying a Wal is better than keeping money in the bank, it’s daft. I sold mine for £3.4k 4 years odd ago, and I’d easily get £5k for it now. It’s so odd really. There is no vintage value to them as they are made identically today, I think it’s just impatience for a new build!

It was the BH1 in the SRFF, but yes Nordstrand will do a custom "raw" pickup for you for whatever dimensions you give them. I was just making the point that its not a matter of just dropping a 5 string pickup in there They did, but again, if you look at the pickups compared to the BH1s, they are a different shape. The Nordy pickups used in the Prestige SRFF were standard nordy pickups that would NOT fit into a BH1 route.

I imagine the other bass in the range has a different route. Its only a few mm here and there, but enough to be a problem. Unless Ibanez have changed that for this series, I am just concerned that they are still calling it the BH2 pickup, which would be odd if they changed the dimensions as previously they have changed the name (eg the BH1 in the SRFF models was a different size).

Going off Ibanez's track record, it is extermelly unlikely that Norstrands would just drop into the routes. The Bart BH pickups have always had odd dimensions, I'd certainly check that before ordering anything. For example, the 5 strings BH2's fitted to the SRMS range of basses are actually very similar to a 6 string pickup size. A standard nordy 5 (or any other) pickup would not drop in. These new basses used BH2s as well, and I'd be surprised if they weren't the same pickup.

Congrats!! and I do agree about the jump in...well just about everything when you go Canadian. The Chinese basses are a great introduction to Dingwall but the Afterburners and Z basses are something else entirely

I've just assumed the common definition of Professional and linked it with the Government apparant only objective of boosting the economy, rather than grassroots. Under the guidelines, I don't think amateur bands, or those that do not perform music as their main occupation, are even allowed to rehearse right now outside of the standard indoor social distancing rules. Are instrumental bands, professional or otherwise, all good to perform outdoors? Guidelines suggest yes as off memory it refers specifically to vocalists and horn players? Course, if you need to get your nails done, that's fine, no risk there. Just dive under the table if anyone starts humming to themselves in there.

Are the musos talking about outdoor gigs lined up here all "professional" musicians, i.e. music is their main source of income? According to the guidelines, these are the only full bands including singer that are allowed to perform outdoors. I only query it as a lot of people don't seem to be aware of this, and seem to be basing it on any paid gig as "professional". Who knows if itll be enforced, or indeed how, but it would suck if venues were shut down because of it. My function band had all gigs cancelled up until August 15th, which is still slated to go ahead. Itll be indoors in a marquee, and Im not optimistic about it being allowed. Worse still, our singer has been shielding and we haven't rehearsed since February, and during lockdown our regular drummer has left the band, so itll be a mission to make that one even if it is allowed!

...what?

It's funny how you grow used to something, I wouldn't dream of doing that now! Wouldn't it be boring if we all liked the same thing 😂

So you use a Di with just EQ for recording etc? I'd experiment with Cabsim for sure if you're not recording from mic'd cabs, there's a lot you're missing out on if you just use DI. I wouldn't use cab sim for live use to an amp as that defeats the point a little. But to FoH again I find it invaluable.

Yeah, but I kind of think that they would have already upgraded to an Ultra by now if they wanted those features.

Impressive bit of kit, but seems to be aimed more at non-Darkglass users? There are a few convenience aspects, but I really don't see why someone owning a current Darkglass Ultra series pedal would buy one of these? I think it would have been more interesting if they included a basic high quality recording interface instead of the Bluetooth/2nd headphone functionality. As it stands, and I hate to say this as a devout DG fanboy....it does seem a little expensive. Re CabSim argument, I go ampless on stage so rely on cabinet simulation, and its a HUGE improvement on tone compared to going direct with no simulator, particularly when using any kind of fuzz or distortion. It also keeps Live tone closer to Studio tone, which matters to some more than others I guess.

Speak for yourself.

Out of interest, what steps are you taking to clean the rooms between bands??

Same in mine, actually an outdoor all dayer with a ton of acoustic acts playing. It just shouldn’t be happening.

Haven't read the thread, but to respond to the thread title... no. Definitely no gigs. No live performances whatsover, inside or outside a venue. I don't know how this new guidance effects drive in gigs or gigs in parks etc.