casapete

I use an early Ipad for my pub gigs. Am in 2 different bands, both with well over 100 songs apiece so reading is okay! Find it fairly easy to use / navigate - just save parts into a documents app and go from there. Main problem for an old gimmer such as myself though is screen size - I'm at that stage where its quite hard getting the right distance to see the screen perfectly. Guitarist in the band uses a laptop with a bigger screen which is easier to see, but only works well with laptops where the screen opens 180 degrees flat. Ironically I always bring backup pad with me just in case though..........

I usually get boxes of 20 Duracell Procells off ebay - around £14 delivered, use by dates good for around 3 years, job done.

Just putting myself out there for anyone needing a dep in August / September 2015 and possibly after that too. I've lots of experience with function bands as well as pub outfits. Great busker, can read simple parts and sing backing vox . Good gear (Fender/GK),own transport & reliable with no issues (this is beginning to sound like a dating ad!). Based in East Yorkshire but will travel for right gig(s). Cheers, Pete.

May well be worth investing in a wireless system. Great for soundchecking as you can hear for yourself what is / is 'nt going on. Samson Airline ones can be had s/h for around £60, useful bit of kit for the dosh IMO.

I've used Strings and Beyond a few times - great prices / service / delivery etc. www.stringsandbeyond.com

Whilst I agree somewhat with the 'seperates' posts above, I've nothing but praise for the Yamaha EMX mixer amps - mine does 500 watts a side and is plenty loud. Great for pub gigs with the right cabs.

Damn the Torpedos era - Refugee, Here comes my girl etc. Great album/songs.

Don't know if they are busy, but The Blueflies from York are a great band, details here [url="http://www.theblueflies.com"]www.theblueflies.com[/url]

Looking at the 'strings ie' site, am a bit confused as to why a single pack of D'Addario EXL170's is £14.80, yet a twin pack is £36.79!! I usually buy strings once a year from this place [url="http://www.stringsandbeyond.com"]www.stringsandbeyond.com[/url] Even after allowing for postage / possible duty they are still good prices - e.g. D'Addario twin packs $23.99.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_vCqt65HA0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_vCqt65HA0[/url] Sublime.....

Early Danelectro Longhorns did n't have a truss rod either - blimey!

Think a small number of the original MM USA Sub basses were available as passive along with the more common active models - maybe worth checking out which pots/wiring were used in those?

Easy tiger.....................

Also there are a lot of fake Duracells around, especially on t'internet.

Gutted. Saw The Everlys a couple of times when they were over here, (with Albert Lee on guitar) and they were amazing. Their influence was massive as stated in previous posts. RIP Phil. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkFcQRiFL68[/media]