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Absolutely - when did this start? Only had this said to me on a few occasions, and each time by either a young person or ( even worse ) someone nearer my age who thought they were still ‘hip’.

The olive oil thing really does work for me. I’ve also found that the newer suction method of wax removal is more efficient than syringing, and not so risky for your eardrums apparently. Ironically you make more wax being in loud environments, it’s nature’s way of trying to protect your hearing, or what’s left of it. My earwax specialist does the suction thing and then has a tiny camera so you can look down your own ear to make sure she’s done a good job - strangely satisfying, and for a few days afterwards I can hear mice breathing….😁

I’ve had a similar thing. My ear openings are quite different, one fairly normal size and the other quite a bit smaller. Using plugs to protect my ears would often result in them hurting a bit, especially the smaller side. I have different sized plugs for each ear too, and am always careful when inserting and taking them out. Using plugs also compacts the wax in my ears a bit too, meaning regular visits to have them cleared. I also use light olive oil sprayed into my lugholes, do it once a week which seemed to help. Anyway, I found the ultimate solution - I left the loud band where I needed to wear ear protection!

Behringer BD 121 is a great start to solving your needs I think. G4M can deliver one to your door for around £24. In case you didn’t know, they are based on the Tech 21 Sansamp Bass Driver, which is a mid range industry standard. I have both ( Tech 21 and the BD121) and the Behringer isn’t far behind, especially when you factor in the price differential of around £225. You can experiment with the BD121 for sounds and use the XLR DI out into the desk. In the unlikely event you really don’t like it, then it’s handy for a spare ( or even flog it on here! ). £24 is a bargain price for such a useful pedal IMO. I have a couple of them, and there’s always one in my leads bag on every gig I do.

Even worse when it’s no socks?…. No good for me, my feet are always cold . 😅

Starting now on BBC2 - Iron Maiden Live in Concert, followed at 10pm by Iron Maiden Flight 666.

Do you still have the one with f holes next to the CAR Aerodyne Steve? Been looking for one of these for a while now, wondered what you think of them. There’s one of them on eBay at the moment but it’s in Japan. 😕 I missed out on a blue Aerodyne a few years ago. Great build quality and finish although I found the bound body a bit uncomfortable on my forearm. Haven’t seen one since!

I’ve done a fair number of deps over the years, and enjoyed pretty much all of them. I enjoy the challenge of playing songs I maybe haven’t done before, along with musicians I maybe haven’t pleased with before too. I always check them out before taking the gig, to make sure there’s nothing I can’t play ( slap, modern jazz etc! ). My advanced years mean I’m familiar with a lot of old stuff, but not as much of the recent stuff - usually gigs where I’m depping do tend to centre around my skill set though, so no surprises. I always turn up on time / help with setting up / don’t play too loud. I’m also okay doing BVs on the fly so that helps get gigs. ( I also check that the fee is realistic and whether there’s any food, plus cash on the night 😄 ). My last dep was with a soul / ska band I’ve never played with, in someone’s back garden for a birthday party. Plenty of Madness / Bad Manners / Otis Redding etc, and I’ve been offered another gig already. Next dep is a week on Saturday with some mates at a great local music pub, so looking forward to that one.

Agreed, just watched it. Keith Scott is a superb player, everything in the right place and tones to die for. No slouch at 71 either! Bryan was pretty good too. Didn’t drop a note as far as I could tell, his voice as strong as ever. Didn't quite understand what was going on when he swapped his Precision for guitar though? Watching on a small TV I couldn’t tell what happened to the bass - was it keys or on track? Always preferred Bryan playing guitar anyway to be honest, when he had a regular bassist.

This is key for me. If it’s a hobby band then I’d be very particular who I mix with. If it’s my job, then my tolerance level of dreadful people has been / would have to be adjusted somewhat, in order to put food on the table. This is only the same as working anywhere else, large companies etc. Not ideal by a long shot, but an inevitable compromise nevertheless. However, for me there are still lines that need to be drawn that I don’t cross.

Your mate is James Oliver and I claim my £5….

Great looking set of Selmers, including covers! If you need any advice or want to consider valuation / selling it all I would recommend contacting Jono at The Music Locker in Derby. I have no affiliation with him at all, but sold some old cabinets to him a while ago and found him helpful and fair. Tel 07970061897. http://[email protected]

Never mind the guitar, what about that bloody case? Marvellous! 🤣 Actually Gardner Houlgate auction house had one of these up for sale a while back. It went for £500 including the wooden case like yours. It’s a mid 70’s Antoria Gemini-4 Model 2407 double neck. Strat / Jazz bass with rosewood fingerboards, Made in Japan.