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I usually take 2, although I have done a few where I've only taken 1. Anything where we're in front of a sizeable crowd, I'll take 2 full-size, but for smaller gigs, I'll take my main one and a short-scale Harley Benton as backup. I never play the spare one on stage though.

I'm not sure to be honest. I don't know much about them, but from what I can see on wikipedia, they've been around for a while. At a guess, I'd say they were more on the club/indie venue scene as opposed to pubs though.

It depends on the gig. If it's a festival, then some people want to be at the front and won't move even if they don't like it. Similarly, people will get there early to save a good spot to see the headliner. You'll get some of these folks who won't be the slightest bit interested in the support and will have a conversation with their friends, or spend the entire set checking facebook. I've been in that situation and it is a bit off-putting (bloke in the white shirt in the photo spent most of our set like that), although I've never been tempted to head over to social media to vent.

Agreed. I do have some sympathy for the band, there's nothing more dispiriting than putting on what you think is a great show, only to spot someone right at the front displaying complete ambivalence. It also gets distracting, as all you can focus on is that person. That said, there were probably a load of people there who really enjoyed it, so focussing on the negative isn't the way to view it.

Here's some advice from the grown-ups https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/passwords/updating-your-approach

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You want to speak to the singer? Sorry, they're just packing up the van at the moment.

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It had been mentioned at the time you posted, there was just a delay in the message reaching the post...

I've just picked up one of these. Fits the cab, small TC head, mains and speaker cables and still has some space available.

I have the Super Vintage as well and I love it. Just like almost everyone else, I run it at the end of the signal chain, as you'd do with an "original" amplifier. My setup is: Wireless/tuner, Compressor, BassRig I don't have much "drive" in the sound, just a very slight amount to colour it a little. I took the initial settings from the ones Origin suggest in the manual and tweaked them a little to suit.

I think I read somewhere that Behringer were working with the developer of Mixing Station on their new app, although I may just have dreamt that. You can also use an x-touch with the x-air, which may be worth considering, although it does put the price up and means you need a physical connection.

Gig bags are so 2000's. This is the future:

Perhaps the sarcasm wasn't evident enough. You're doing him a big disfavour by saying he only wants to rip-off musicians. It looks like Mick works hard to ensure he rips-off as many demographics as he can

That's a bit unfair. He also appears to rip-off venues, crew, pensioners and families wanting to rent his caravan.

Who's that then?

🤣 Indeed, and you'll also see/hear the guy on the moped saying "who?" quite a lot, which doesn't help to calm down Mr. Pickering much.

Who???

His gigs go to a different school, you wouldn't know them...

Separation is the best method. Personally, I like to keep at least 50 miles from me and wherever Gene Simmons might be playing... That said, over-ear ones are much, much better. There are plenty available in loads of different styles. I used to favour Peltor, but other makes are available (avoid the really cheap ones). If you do go for plugs, avoid the foam ones and get something with a loop, cable, or other way of extracting just in case they get pushed too far in. Having said all that, it's a Kiss concert, they'll probably confiscate whatever you take and make you buy their official "Kiss your ears better" versions! 🤣

He's certainly winning the "hearts and minds" battle...

Excellent! We've been trying to get on that for a while, without much luck.

I enjoy humping my cab. It's a Barefaced one10, so isn't heavy, I just really like it...

I fail to see what kind of point you're trying to make here. I'm a big fan of IEM's, silent stages and getting "my sound" via the pedalboard, but I also recognise that approach isn't for everyone. Are you just trying to start an argument?

Yes, that's the one! Also, despite him not using them here (which I'd guess is because he's only on for a couple of songs) Rod Stewart was an early adopter of IEM's for his band.