gary mac

I was covering on bass in my daughters band at the White Swan, Hoddesdon. Turned out to be a good un. First gig with a new guitarist. The crowd seemed to like it, with a largish haggle of girls dancing to most of the second and third sets. I had a wobbly moment during the solo section of Lenny Kravitz's Go My Way, but gave my brain a few beats to catch up, got back on try and finished at the right time. Other than that it was all pretty good. I really really hate the load in and out, particularly the out at this venue, well most pubs actually. Looks like I'm on maternity cover/bass duties for the foreseeable with this lot, but it is fun and not much in the way of Dad rock in the set .

I thought the Gibson man looked very shifty and appeared to be lying like a cheap rug. That might just have been his manner though and I could be treating him far too harshly.

These days I don't get GAS for rigs, probably because I have found what I consider to be a keeper. I do think about getting a spare amp head, mostly as I'm fearful of a failure mid gig. I do carry an MXR M80 DI pedal though, so at a push could go through the PA. My rig is: GB Shuttle 6 Two 2 x 10" Markbass Cabs.

Good man, that didn't take long, not exactly the longest "taking stock". Chuffed for you.

Oh the horror, flicking through BGM yesterday and on reaching page 24, in big blue caps, the following: [b]SQUIRE[/b] It's not the first time, there was an example of it last month or the month before but at least it wasn't in caps. So, how can a music journalist not know how to spell it and what is wrong with the proof reader? Right, I'm off for my morning caffeine fix, as you were

I have just taken delivery of a neck, tuners and assorted bits and pieces. The very well packed/protected parcel took some opening but everything arrived undamaged and in very good condition. Would happily deal with Mark again. We did the deal Sunday, delivery arrived here Wednesday and we enjoyed good comms in between.

That just looks superb Rich, yet another string to your very talented bow. As always well described and quality pics.

Sorry Dave but we, the collective, will NOT allow you to retire. You will have to come up with a much more sensible plan.

Got to agree that is impressive, certainly the right way to treat and keep customers,

Morning Nige. I can't get it to open but I'm not a facebook member, so maybe that's why.

Good luck with it and keep us updated.

I concur with Roland Rock. Top quality, good prices and very swift delivery

Got to love the Pie. One of the first bands that I saw live. They were such a good live act. Also saw Jerry Shirley with Stevie Marriot and the Pack of Three a few times. Were you were aware that Greg Ridley is no longer with us?