Chiliwailer

Behaviourists pretty much believe that's how we form habits etc. So don't feel bad about that, it's quite natural as an immediate response. A planned change of routine, as in my first post, can help change those anxieties and expectations. Adding in some helpful thoughts to challenge the unhelpful ones would be useful. Like you pretty much said, the mind can exaggerate things irrationally in the early hours, totally blowing them out of perspective, so tools to address that are very helpful. Mindfulness is good to alleviate this for example.

Perhaps be mindful with reading, some people find it stimulating, especially if it’s a good book. Problem with that, is though it might send some people off to sleep, if at that point they are stimulated rather then relaxed then the brain won’t switch off during sleep - so if you wake for any reason (toilet, comfort etc.) then it’ll be harder to go back to sleep. Same can be said for TV. It’s not a problem for everyone, just those with a sleep problem. Ultimately, only you know if it’ll be stimulating of relaxing...

Some good advice above. Due to health issues affecting sleep I needed to look into this a while back and was excepted on an expensive sleep course FOC. It correlated with a book and journals I read, so though I’m not an expert I caught the gist of it. The issues as you’ve stated sounds like you haven’t had enough wind down time before bed, particularly as band rehearsals are very stimulating. Every case is different, but in general the tips below could help you. - After you get home, don’t attempt to go to bed for at least 1.25 hours. - Spend that time doing something that is relaxing, and definitely avoiding anything stimulating. Guided meditation is good, as long it’s not some of the crap being released these days to jump on the band wagon. Even sitting on the couch reflecting on the day is good, but wind that down before going to bed, perhaps with the meditations or something else that relaxes you. - Avoid regular lighting, the blue light in it will stimulate you. So either use candles or if you have something like Phillips Hue use the soft light. Don’t forget, when you go to bed, don’t turn on bright lights in the hallway or bathroom, that’ll re-stimulate you. - Avoid all technology, your phone, iPad, TV etc... - Avoid alcohol and eating. - Your body can cope with a bad sleep here and there each week, so keep that in mind when your worried that you’re not sleeping. - Stop looking at the time, ideally cover up the clock in your bedroom. - If you’ve been in bed for what feels like up to half an hour, and you’re still wired, then get up and sit quietly in a comfortable room. Perhaps have a little blanket to hand. Go back to bed when you feel sleepy. - Basically, get yourself into a routine that covers the points above! Good luck

The HH’s Specials are so versatile. They get you into the territory of a Jazz, P, Sabre & EBO, depending on EQ settings or amps etc. Sure you’ll love it

For the first time in years I’m Fender Precision-less. But with these two puppies I’m perfectly content so can’t justify the need or cost of a P. Old Smoothie and HH Special.

Perfect, thanks 👍

Does anyone know if it’s possible to save patches to a Mac? Just in case anything ever happened to the pedal and they need to be downloaded. Cheers.

About time, I was beginning to worry.

I’m still sore that my exit was necessity and not GAS 😤 I haven’t got a P bass anymore so in my head the game is still on to not buy one this year...

Blocks on a Stingray??? 🤔 Not for me, but for those who love blocks, good call EBMM 👍

They genuinely make me dizzy 🤮

Just sold Mark some bits, easy going sale with a good guy. Cheers!

I’ve got 6 months under my belt for no bass purchases - which I going against the grain. Shame we can’t have a partial membership as I’m keen to keep that one going!

I had one and loved it for minor EQ tweaks, to me it sounded natural and my basses tone wasn’t overall coloured, if coloured at all. The internal trims were super helpful to matching the EQ settings to what I felt the bass needed IMO. But I had to move it on because it wouldn’t work with my (then) new set of Fralin split coils, it kept overloading the preamp and clipping. I sent to back to John to get it checked out, but he found no fault.

I’m in a similar position, selling all my dedicated pedals. Ive had my Stomp a few days, and whilst there’s no doubt it’s a great bit of kit, it feels like quite a compromise in some areas. But the size and content mean I’ll stick with it, and I’m sure over the next few weeks I’ll get more of its best out of it. But if I was in a position to keep some of my dedicated pedals then I would for sure.

If it’s a great neck, how about putting it on a P bass body? Like that one you liked in the abstinence thread. Decent body, Fralin pickup...mmm.... 😍