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I came across it on Facebook. It might help prevent the odd domestic dispute 😁.

I use them in solo stuff, usually along with a capo.

There’s a useful Facebook post here from Fish, ex-singer from Marillion. It’s rather long, but well worth taking the time to read. It lists the various ways the current situation will impact touring. Bear in mind the guy has years of experience in international touring, what he’s saying is based on his experience, not on what some guy told him down the pub. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157827728953587&id=54830663586

Thank you. I was incredibly pleased with his work. It was a very good price too, bearing in mind he had to do some routing.

If you’ve got the pickups then try Robin at Manton customs. He built some covers for me using ebony, and did a seriously brilliant job.

I didn’t realise that. I know Mark’s been complaining. I sad an advert in the sales section here saying EU sales only - can’t be bothered with the paperwork I guess.

Steve is a fabulous musician and a great teacher. I studied with him on and off for a couple of years. I know exactly what you mean.

Adam Clayton?

That’s a lot extra isn’t it? I hope it wasn’t too unexpected. I noticed a couple of adverts in the sales section stating EU only, obviously for this reason.

There’s a good explainer here. https://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/jan/21/eu-website-purchases-the-import-charges-uk-customers-have-to-pay

There’s also a limit before the VAT is paid by the courier. If the item is below £135 then it’s paid to the seller - they need to register for UK VAT to do this. Consequently many are now refusing to ship low cost items to the UK. If it’s over £135 that when the VAT is paid by the courier etc,

You’d be a little daft to falsify the value, particularly if it’s an expensive instrument. You can’t give the real value for the insurance, and then a lower value for customs.

Peter Gabriel solved the problem for lead vocalists - and maybe brass players too?

I believe it’s a Flaming lips concert - who they are I have no idea - a friend shared it on Facebook.

I do most of my work using headphones, upwards of 10 hours a day some days. Don't have the volume too high, you only need to hear yourself - closed back headphones are probably best in this respect, they help cut down on ambient noise intrusion. If you do use open-backed phones, then try to practice somewhere quiet. Take regular breaks. Get a comfortable pair. My one pair sound fantastic but they’re very uncomfortable. I get around this by wearing a thick beanie hat that forces the headphones wider and away from my ears - just a touch of space.

Here’s a smashing idea that might just get this off the ground. I don’t know where you’d put your drink though.

He does indeed, though I’ve no idea how he manages to fit it in.

Add Victor Wooten, Michael League and Laurence Cottle to my list. I’m pretty certain most top players do. A lot of them teach privately or at various institutions anyway. If there’s someone you want to study with, just look them up on social media and contact them.