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Good point. I have both so will check later if I can find them both. I think the P2 expects line level.

You could use a mic splitter/combiner so you could feed both the PA and a Behringer P2. https://artproaudio.com/patchbayssplitters/product/282112/splitcompro

BBC Sound people often prefer the XM8500, if given a choice between the two. I suspect it is easier to EQ for radio/TV sound.

That necks could sound much different is a moot point. During the To d Ward much was made of the body material without realising that the string passes the neck for we over 50% of its playing length. While I suspect that the pickups and other electrics have most effect it is interesting to hear other people’s opinions.

They always keep these OEM arrangements close to their chests. I know Fender Strings are made by D’Addario now Sadowsky could be using anyone’s.

So I am going for a short scale, but as It is because of an injury, I don’t want to pay out too much as, once I have recovered, I may go back to 34” basses. I have a bass that was paid for with some of the money my Mum left me. So the question is Hartwood Delta or Harley Benton MV-4MSB? The Harley Benton looks great but is not immediately available. The Hartwood Delta is available and the only downside is that I like black basses. If we ignore the colour issue, what should I go for?

I think the Jaydee has gone, and it was a bit rich for my blood anyway.

It is water-soluble, so you could thin it and brush that on. I think I did that on one cabinet.

I think those Thomann lights are a bit expensive. IMO the best vendors for lighting are Stsge or DJ suppliers. Terralec do a good range Terralec Lighting and these are worth a look Equinox Light Cluster. if you search DJ Suppliers , they will have more choice, both in price and range. I advise getting a set that has DMX control as you may want to get more lights later and you need to be able to control all of them.

I painted the baffle Matt Black as Tuffcab is not a good idea in a baffle. I stopped the Tuffcab at the inside edge and started the Matt Black from there.

On the prototype, I put the handle on after applying Tuffcab. The advantage of masking is that it guarantees that the handle will sit flush but at the handle dimensions are variable (on most strap handles). If you are not going for a full-on Artex type of finish, then the handle will be secure and in my case is sat well on top of the Tuffcab.

Anyone that is still legitimally here, well done. If you get past Black Friday, you are on the home run.

Can you get longwave on those?

Last week’s gig for my band was in an almost square room with the stage in the corner. It really was the easiest sound check we have ever had. The sound out front seemed well balanced everywhere and especially on stage, despite us using the passive mains and monitors. As some will know, I have a shiny new system waiting in the wings but my shoulder injury means I cannot lift the Subs until the New Year. I wonder whether the positioning of the stage has as much to do with the sound as anything else. With the corner stage, the wall reflections are quite different to a central stage in a square/rectangle. Of course these corner stage setups are not the norm but as this was the first time at this venue for us, I am hopeful we can return next year. The nice touch was that we were paid more than the agreed fee .

That is about the length on the prototype.

Nice looking bass, what is it?

Our usual hall put up its prices, so I suggested using the rehearsal rooms at Absolute Music. These are well-equipped, but one of the guitarists insisted on taking his amp and the drummer said he did not like playing other kits, so would have to take his own. However, they have good rigs, TC, Orange and Blackstar. The College close by used to hire its music rooms out, and I used that with my previous band. They had Ampeg combos. Not my favourites.

In my experience, all DMX controllers need both the manual for the controller and the DMX protocol for the individual luminaires. I once bought some moni PARs where the factory had changed the DMX protocol in the MK2 but left the protocol for the MK1 in the user manual.

You will need to know the dsp/crossover settings that Barefaced used to get the sound right.

They have just restocked at my branch of Lidl.

That looks great. Well actually it’s hardly noticeable and that is exactly as it should be?

You my friend have very good taste in tipples