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Or not it seems. Our lead singer/guitarist/band leader has been, and still is, really ill. He has finally said he can’t physically play this coming Sunday. I’ve been encouraging him to think of his health first before gigs, so this is a good thing. Having been below par myself for the past fortnight, coupled with my current ennui with gigging, this suits me fine, especially as the weather is shocking up here at the moment and shows no sign of abating for at least a week. So, next up for us is this (dreadful AI [I assume] poster by the venue, a female, Mod, copper, really?):

I’m a bit of a Tech21 fanboy, so I’m probably biased. They’ve been making preamps for bass and guitars for absolutely ages and I’ve never had a day’s issue with any of their products over the decades and their customer support is exemplary in my experience (they’re even BC members). I currently use a VTDI which gives me a wide array of Ampeg type tones, but other tones are available and it’s been a staple of my pedalboard since I bought it (so long ago I can’t remember, but around 10 years ago). Others swear by the BDDI and the Paradriver. Their products are definitely worth a look.

Ernie Ball Cobalts for me, I just chopped down standard length sets.

Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush

Love that song! Over The Hills And Far Away - LZ

The thought of either of those makes me twitch. Right, enough, whoa! I must harness my willpower and halter my urge to pun.

I’m learning some numbers by Sheena Mary McDonald* *Actually, I really wish I was, she’s brilliant. Saw her locally a while back in a trio and her bass player, Lorna T, really impressed me.

24 Hours From Tulsa - Gene Pitney

You can’t blame us, puns are our mane source of entertainment.

Of course, other outlets were guilty of this contamination too, it’s unfair to saddle just one company with all the blame.

Bananas - The Man Band

The Tech21 Marty Friedman guitar pedal looks just the same build and Anderton’s have that for £399.

If You’ve Gotta Go, Lego Now - Manfred Mann

Brick Yard - The Commodores

Goodbye Toulouse - Stranglers

Good man.

Wait Teal Tomorrow Comes - Eurthymics

I’m sure BD will sort you out. Labella seem very keen on sorting faulty strings. I had one of their nylon wrapped G strings that had an issue (not the one you describe). I’d had it a fair few months, but it was never right. I contacted them to buy a single and they replaced it for free, just had to pay carriage. They couldn’t have been more helpful. I would assume that this level of service is extended to their dealers.

I’ve done a couple of charity gigs recently for the Teenager Cancer Trust. The organisers, a mod/scooter club have asked in advance what our expenses will be and have also made sure we are well watered (beer or soft drinks), plus they provide PA & backline, which makes it much less of a faff. This is ok with me and we don’t have to do it of course. I think expecting folk to play for free, without some sort of expenses is taking the pee.

Knackered string, I’ve had this with G strings (an Ernie Ball) before. The G saddle should the furthest forward (towards the neck).

There was also Stingray around at that time, which, IIRC, Thunder bought for him. However, I think I only ever saw and heard that bass once.

We’re talking less than 0.13mm here, I'm sure it’ll be fine. I’ve never experienced any nut issues between 100s and 105s, although I’ve never had an MM compensated nut.