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Check setlist, have a PSP (pre-show p*ss) and go for it.

Oh dear........... Saw Simon Philips in a charity show once with Jeff Beck and Clapton. Eric came on to do 'Further on up the road', a standard 12 bar blues shuffle, and Simon just killed the whole thing with overplaying and out of context fills-absolutely no groove at all. Am sure he's technically excellent, but this style of playing leaves me stone cold.( Just my opinion of course!) Just hope Pino does n't stay in that niche too, as have seen him with other bands where he's been great. (Incidentally in my band PSP is short for a pre-show p*ss!)

Someone told me cat litter (unused!) works well at absorbing odours - have n't tried it myself though! The coffee idea probably more palatable!

Have used D'Addarios for ages - the EXL170 set (45-65-80-100) worked out best for me. They last for ages, are consistent in quality and tone too. As mentioned above, best deals to be had buying the twin packs if you can find 'em.

Had a 4x10 combo once - okay,but not v.loud or tonally wonderful either! They diid a 1x15 combo too,both using Celestion speakers with an 11 band graphic I think. They seem to fetch around £90 these days, and are not particularly sought after. Hope this helps, cheers.

Think it is an Ampeg [b]V6-B.[/b] Made in the 1970's, part of Ampegs first wave of solid state kit I think. 240 watts into 4 ohms, simple controls etc - probably at lower end of their range?

Southside Johnny&the Asbury Jukes Best bar band in the world, no 2 gigs&sets ever the same, occasional jams with Springsteen/E-Street band members/ Bon Jovi etc/ amazing brass section, great songs in their massive repertoire (both original&covers),wonderful guitar player Bobby Bandiera, ace frontman! And I know most of their stuff too! Catch this great band on tour in the UK this November.

Sympathy for the devil - Stones Evil woman- ELO Evil ways - Santana Ghost riders in the sky Ghost train - Counting Crows Devil jumped the black man - Lightnin Hopkins Devil and daughter - Black sabbath Devil's answer - Atomic Rooster Spooky - Atlanta Rhythm Section Dead babies - Alice Cooper Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi Murder incorporated - Bruce Springsteen Vampire Blues - Neil Young Witch's Promise - Jethro Tull Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival Witchy woman - Eagles (Sorry about Ghost Riders, but hey........ if you're doing Ghostbusters!!)

Met Mart at the weekend - despite our Sterling/Stingray trade not coming off, he nevertheless posted me a spare scratchplate,with the wish that I made a contrbution to basschat for it. (Did this today after receiving the plate,posted first class too!) Top bloke or what!

Looking like I may be available New years Eve this year, so does anyone need a dep? Lots of covers/function experience, got good gear and attitude + a dinner suit etc! Good busker/backing vocals, some reading ability too. Any paid gig considered, preferable North region but will travel further if needs be. Cheers Pete.

[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='603991' date='Sep 20 2009, 09:47 PM']You'll go to Hell (or was that Hull?..... same difference) [/quote] No the same difference at all mate........its a damned sight warmer in Hell

Just bought a Behringer DI - top fella! Quick delivery too/ Thanks!