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It's all very well, but I suspect Joe Dart would sound like Joe Dart even if he played my washing line with some socks on it. EDIT: The faux Super8 video made me chuckle. See how authentic it is

I use D'Addario EXL170 s on mine - good solid tone to my ears.

The build books are a nice idea.

I just stick to make and 'old' or the colour if needed - so, 'The black jazz' or 'The old Spector'...no actual names. But now I'm thinking...am I saying 'The black jazz' or 'The Black Jazz' ? I can't tell. Maybe they do have names after all.

I haven't, no...but the best pick is the one you feel comfortable with. If the larger ones give you a secure grip then go for it. I've always used smaller 'guitar' ones, but it's horses for courses.

Looks like a fun project. Keep it as unscientific as you like 👍

I'm impressed with Malta, good turn out for half a million people. Turkey's cheating though...

The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Or Pee-Nass as it's known in the trade Yeah, librarians can be childish too...

I'm married and I have a ring, but I never wear it, so no issue !

The guitarist has been in contact, seeing if I want to 'jam' with this drummer. I don't see how you can 'jam' mathrock so this suggests to me that he's not nailed the songs properly. If there's a bass amp for me to use, I might go along for an hour. I feel like I should give this chap a (brief) crack of the whip... ...although a very large part of me feels it'll be a waste of time. Having trouble letting go, I guess.

This, it really is the only way. Acknowledge that she's tried and gave it her best shot, but that what she's doing isn't working out. I find it best to focus on what they're doing rather than saying she isn't a good fit. Good luck, never an easy thing to do.

Cake crumbs just sprayed onto my laptop

Yes - I'd expect that be the case. No 'interpretation'

I've no knowledge of musical grades (except that my wife has lots of them !), and to see a list of pieces of music, some of which I know, and know that they're what constitutes Grade 7 is really interesting. Thanks for posting.

I say !

I'm not convinced about 'Hendrix' either. I'm seeing far more Tooting Popular Front than Axis: Bold As Love.

P with a Jazz neck. That's my kinda P ! Very tasty.

POTD !

What a lovely vignette that video is. Drummer and bassist, just doing that thing.

There's enough cheese there for Christmas and Boxing Day .

And a Merry Christmas to you too.

The intro to Start Choppin' takes me right back.

...and singing it to the birds in the garden with an acoustic. I love Stephen Drozd's drumming.

Too much roll, not enough rock.