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[quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1495880797' post='3307262'] It was very curt and aloof, and the general tone was that 'we will decide who is worthy of playing here and if you are deigned worthy you will be very honoured to be contacted by us'. At first we thought it was a wind up, it was that funny. A simple 'thanks but no thanks' would have sufficed. It reminded me of booking gigs in London in the late 80s. [/quote] Similar experience. Try the swan in Cheltenham instead. Ade the landlord is in a band and is a proper legend.

[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1490457488' post='3265285'] As we are on the subject of fretboard cleaning...has anyone tried "Gorgomite" ? It claims to clean both fretboard and frets...[i]at the same time !![/i] This eliminates the need for masking the board when cleaning the frets ? http://gorgomyte.com/index.html [/quote] Can't recommend it highly enough, used it for years and love the stuff

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1489248902' post='3255489'] * Turn right down and play the fewest number of notes possible * If the arrangement permits, give it at least a verse before you come in so you know which direction the 'performer' is heading * Play seated and try very hard not to be noticed (wear subdued clothing and sit as far back as you can) * Suppress all visible signs of emotion and affect a 'been there, done it' disposition. It will give the 'performer' confidence that you know what you're doing even if you don't. [color=#faebd7].[/color] [/quote] This. As house bassist and host at several weekly open mics for the last few years. This. Unless you can avoid playing altogether. Then that.

Sold rob my zoom pedal, nice guy and very accommodating. All good

Cheers all, I'm off to check my own attic in the hope someone left a semi flamboyant 4 headed up there with burr walnut top and flame maple neck. Because y'never know right!