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In the 80's there was a guitar - IIRC Lita Ford briefly endorsed it - which had a chunk of the body missing in front of where the neck joined the body. The ads gave a lot of blurb about how this was better for sustain etc, but after the company folded it was admitted that the body shape was due to a lathing accident. Anyone else remember this? I've tried searching but can't find any pics.

https://peavey.com/vypyr-vip-3-guitar-modeling-amp/p/03608160 Peavey Vypyr VIP 3. modelling amp for bass, guitar, acoustic guitar. It has Peavey and Trace bass amp models, and all the effects you need. The power sponge is incredibly useful for home practicing volumes, but it's loud enough for most gigs. Price around £300 new.

this for me as well.

Classic FM.

seem to be based on the Reb Beach Ibanez sig from the 80's

depends if you want your bass to be vegan

Good song, used to great effect on the following advert:

i think you're wrong about that. sorry, someone had to 🤣

I saw Soft Cell when they reformed for the first time. Mark Almond can definitely hold a tune, and it was one of the best gigs I've been to, and I'm a fan of the heavy metal in most of its various guises. So no, I don't get your drift 😜

IIRC the term 'heavy metal' was first used to describe The Kinks. In my day metal was long hair and tight trousers, then it became short hair and baggy trousers. Things change.

Bite guitars have a Steampunk graphic option. This is just a quick mock up from their configurator:

Not even your Rob Allen Mouse? 😮

Watch this space! When it's safe (legal) to do so, I'm collecting Shuker no.3, which has a bit of a steam punk vibe...

Not sure why, but I'm reminded of that programme 'Dexter'?

I'm tempted to post some The Damned. Controversial maybe, as they were one of the original punk bands, but since reforming (for the first time) in 1978, they've definitely covered the post-punk and alt-rock genres.

How loud is the fan?

Mike, can I give you a "wow!" ?

I had the opportunity to do a season when I was younger. Regret not doing it. Top tip, telling resort bar staff you are a seasonaire can often get you discounted drinks

Is that Hooky playing? I was expecting to here chorus...

This look interesting, and I like the built in tuner: https://www.gear4music.com/PA-DJ-and-Lighting/SubZero-Digital-Wireless-Guitar-Pedal-System/36K1?origin=product-ads&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI75qOu5_M8QIVkdntCh1-lwkiEAEYASAHEgJ30_D_BwE

many years ago, having played to what we thought was an apathetic crowd, one of the punters told us "you were great, you didn't get bottled or nuffink!". Another punter bought the band a round. True story.

re. The Hamsters. Surprisingly well endorsed for a covers band.