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Folding work platform from Screwfix - also handy when fixing things like lights and attaching banners to curtain rails.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/mac-allister-aluminium-470mm-x-0-6m-folding-work-platform/5892p
Has anyone tried the wireless DMX adaptors instead of using cables? Reduces the amount of clutter, but something else to remember to charge up before the gig I'd guess.
The first two digits of the serial number will give you the year. It looks like '95', but there might be a more legible version of it inside the cavity somewhere.
Looks lovely - the Audere preamp is a great upgrade.
Interesting twist - following an audition last night it looks as though I'm going to be in two different bands, each of which has a member with the same name, but they are not the same person.