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As you're officially out of the band, and have been asked to play the gig as a 'dep', then I would be asking how much they're going to pay you for being a session bass player. If the figure they come up with isn't the right one, tell them to rethink or you don't play the gig. Don't be greedy, just make sure you're getting paid to cover your costs, and a reasonable hourly rate for your time.

OK, I'll sell my Faker's and buy Fender instead. For as much as I would love to buy a genuine Ric, my finances say otherwise. Unfortunately, a lot of people are in a similar situation, so there is a demand for a lower priced, non-US made version, but it'll never happen.

Failed Monty Python reference... "I'm Brian, and so's my wife"

I'm John Hall, and so's my wife.

What pedal do you need for the "Psssh-di-cuff"?

"Get to the back of the queue!"

"I only said 'This meal's good enough for Jehovah'"

We can talk about Ric's & Fakers, we just can't sell them.

That's a seriously nice looking bass.

From our gig last week...

Do you think there should be a Vegan option?

What flavor is the soup?

There's an "Ignore Soup" button?

Waiting for a fart joke...

^This. Have you been asked to join them? Or is it your secret new project?

Must admit I've only ever played a long scale, so shorty's don't really appeal, medium's could work, but I think I'd need to try one first, but long scale is my preference (as are single coils). More research required I think!

Don't ask me why, but I've been hankering after a Semi for some time, but which one? I really like the look of the Warwick Star Bass, classic looks but still relatively modern, single coils, passive, ticks a lot of boxes. Unfortunately, not cheap. The Chowny CHB2 is another contender, long scale, but comes with humbuckers. The Italia Rimini... Love the look of the Rimini, unfortunately don't seem to come up very often. There's a Gear4Music semi that's el cheapo, looks like the Star, anyone got any experience of that? What else is out there that's worth looking at?

Alternatively, you could try getting something like a Zoom B3 or the newer B3n with a USB interface. Plug & play.

Good documentary

Nike hi tops & Black skinny jeans were essential.

Enjoyed Lewis Capaldi, first time I've actually listened to him. Far better than Mr Sheeran. Ronnie & Imelda... thank goodness for fast forward. Foals - first track (Black Stallion?) was good, the other tracks were lacklustre IMO. Nilufer Yanya was good. Sudan Archives... interesting, but a bit unimpressed with the sequencer.

Was it a benefit gig for Fishlake?

What's the bet, that there will be other people, around your age, that may well feel the need to join or start a band in your area as well. Local Music groups on Facebook, Gumtree (yes, people still use it!), Ad's in music shops, talking to folk on the local Jam / Open Mic Night scene. There may well be a few false starts along the way, but if it gets you out playing again, great.